Author: Aleksandra Mandic

Kanelbullar – traditional Swedish cinnamon rolls

Kanelbullar – traditional Swedish cinnamon rolls

Hej (it’s “hi” in Swedish) everyone! It’s done, we are finally settled in our new home in Stockholm 😉 Impatient to discover Swedish cuisine, I dared to start with traditional cinnamon rolls – kanelbullar! I followed the traditional recipe (almost) to the letter changing the 

Broccoli quiche with Roquefort and walnuts

Broccoli quiche with Roquefort and walnuts

Tarts and quiches are simple, easy, complete French meals, similar to what pizza is to Italians. There are probably as many different recipes as there are dinner tables in France. Here is the one from my own repertoire – broccoli quiche with Roquefort and walnuts 

Low-calorie dark chocolate cake with coconut cream and strawberries

Low-calorie dark chocolate cake with coconut cream and strawberries

This is one of the most delicious chocolate cakes I have ever tasted. And more importantly, you will not have to find excuses for having that extra slice. In fact, I am encouraging you to indulge your cravings! And you know why? Because this cake 

Mediterranean-style stuffed bell peppers

Mediterranean-style stuffed bell peppers

The scent and taste of grilled peppers bring to mind the sun, warm weather and an abundance of fresh ingredients and flavours. For me they are also a little taste of home. They have an important place in Serbian cuisine, part of my heritage. They 

Wholesome generous grain bread (and gluten free)

Wholesome generous grain bread (and gluten free)

This bread is delicious and so easy to make! With a bit of patience and a good food processor anybody can do it. It is made of wholegrain “cereals” and it is full of fibres, proteins, vitamins (specially vitamins B) and minerals to keep you 

Intense lemon cake with walnuts

Intense lemon cake with walnuts

You need a whole lemon for this lemon cake. Yes, the peel too! It gives the cake its intense flavour. The non-refined sugar neutralises its bitterness and the mix with walnuts makes it irresistible 😉 Goes without saying that lemon should be organic in order to spare