I am more commonly known as “The Modern Nonna“ on social media where I create easy home cooked meals with a modern twist. I was born and raised in Sofia, Bulgaria and learned how to cook at the best culinary school in the world – my grandma’s kitchen. I lived in Greece on the Island of Crete with my parents for a while and then moved to Toronto, Canada when I was in grade 5. I started to really cook and experiment with food 11 years ago when I was 21 years old. Everything I currently know is a reflection of some part of my life.
This is the perfect Holiday appetizer. If you are not making my beautiful antipasti Christmas wreath, your guests are totally missing out! I made it with traditional Italian staples that are common in our household during the Holidays. This
If there’s one thing I see all across my community, is that people really struggle with Boiling and Peeling Eggs. There are specific tips and secrets I have used over the years that will give you the best results
My vegetable egg rolls will be your new favourite recipe. So crispy on the outside, but only take 15 minutes to make. If you love the crispy egg rolls that you get at takeout places, you will absolutely love
The Best Bacon Hack! I have been making bacon like this for as long as I can remember. There’s absolutely no reason to use a pan and make a mess (unless you want to). This method requires zero dishwashing
This is by far the best egg hack I have ever seen! This hack was originally shared and inspired by @andrealanev on TikTok, and the video has over 18 million views. I have never seen this hack in my
Charcuterie boards are always great when hosting for the Holidays, they are easy to prepare, and bring people together. This Holiday season, I want to challenge you to change things up and wow your guests by making a Holiday
Kinder Surprise Hot Chocolate Bombs. It’s that time of year again, we all want something that’s warm and cozy, and this is the recipe warms my soul in all the right ways. These hot chocolate bombs have been a
Let me introduce you to this creamy butternut squash pasta. This hidden veggie pasta sauce is made with local Canadian ingredients, and has a few hidden veggies, which you’ll never know are in here. The sauce tastes like a
My previous salmon sushi bake recipe went viral, and if you haven’t made it already, I’ll link it in the notes below. One of the most common questions that I received was if I was able to create a
This might be the healthiest cream of hidden veggie soup you’ve ever had! When mom and dad taught me how to make the healthiest creamy soups without the heavy cream, I just never looked back. We have been making
My Pull-Apart Garlic Bread Christmas Tree is not only beautiful, but delicious too. This bread takes 10 minutes to assemble, it oozes with cheese, and hits all the right spots. We are also saving a lot of time by
My 3 Ingredient Holiday Candy Cane Prosecco will be your new favourite drink. This festive drink is perfect for hosting, and can absolutely be made into a fun mock-tail for the kids/teens, or anyone that doesn’t drink. This drink
