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Modern Nonna Recipes

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Sautéed Liver

Sautéed liver with onions and cream (or without cream) is one of my favorite childhood meals. We grew up eating different parts of an animal

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European Inspired
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Cold Cucumber Soup

This cold cucumber soup is called “Tarator” in Bulgaria. You may also know it as “Cacik” (pronounced JAH-jek) in Turkey, or “Tzatziki” in Greece. The

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European Inspired
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Custard Cookie Cake

This six ingredient custard cookie cake will blow you away. Not only does this recipe take 15 minutes to prep, it requires minimal ingredients. This

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Salads and Sides
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Simple Green Salad

This is the best simple green salad recipe. This Bulgarian green salad has been on my family’s table for generations. Any time we have ever

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Bread & Dough
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Bulgarian Fried Dough

Bulgarian fried dough is a traditional breakfast that can be found on every corner in my country. These fluffy donuts are called “buhti” in my

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Cookies & Snacks
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Healthy Ice-Cream

This 3 ingredient healthy ice-cream will blow you away. Not only is it incredibly delicious, it’s packed with protein and totally healthy! 500 grams of

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Sandwiches & Toast
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Easy Tuna Melt Wrap

My easy tuna melt wrap has been my go-to lunch for a while. This is the recipe I always turn to when I don’t have

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