I’ve talked about my struggle to make macarons so many times 🙈 They were my mission impossible until few weeks ago, when my babies decided to raise on their own feet, nice & cute. When I shared my struggles on Instagram and asked for help, my inbox went crazy and my heart was full of…
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Mediterranean wraps
It’s a beautiful day, and all I can think of is spending the day outside. Sunbathing, reading books, playing cards with friends, and of course have delicious food. The recipe I bring to you today is a homemade wrap filled with all delicious ingredients that a Mediterranean country offers: tomatoes, cucumber, olives, lettuce, feta. All…
Lasagna o’clock
It’s lasagna o’clock. I can’t think of another recipe that has the power to bring all the family together, with such joy and well hunger. :p Besides that lasagna is perfect to feed a crowd, and for a big family like mine, is the best Sunday lunch solution. No big family, no problem, you can…
Smoked trout salad – Bake My Day Happy recipe for Mandarina’s readers
Hi everyone, this is Nevila from Bake My Day Happy, but today you can call me Mandarina :), I won’t mind. I’ve initiated this guest-posting game between us food bloggers not only to share our experiences, but most of all to have fun. When I proposed this to Valbona and Ejona they welcomed it and…
Quick & easy vegetarian tacos, for your #tacoTuesday gatherings
Some days ago I wrote a long post on tacos, on how delicious and easy they are, and the recipes for different fillings. The post got very popular, and I couldn’t be happier. I feel I own you another taco recipe, this one is quicker and yet delicious. The perfect recipe to make when you…
Pistachio & dried rose petals mendiants – Mandarina cooking for Bake my Day Happy
I’ve probably stated 1000 times how much I love social media, because it has helped me connect with amazing people that then have become my friends. Nevila is one of them. We started talking some months before she officially launched “Bake my Day Happy” and haven’t stopped ever since. Apart from exchanging recipes, experience and…
Risotto with peas and parsley pesto
Spring brings the beloved colorful vegetables with which we can create so many dishes. Fresh peas are now in the markets and I can’t wait to start cooking with them. Besides the classical dishes with peas with which we grew up, we can definitely be creative and include them in salads, soups, purée, pasta and…
Cooking workshop for beginners
When I first visited Albanik Farm, 3 years ago l got amazed by the place, simple, cozy, warm and friendly. Elona, an amazing Albanian girl, and Madjid, a very interesting French gentleman run the place. Almost 5 years ago, they decide to exchange the city life for the village life and built their own farm…
Caramelized nuts
Caramelized nuts are one of my favorite guilty pleasures. They pair perfectly with a glass of wine, or a cup of hot cocoa for those like me, that don’t go crazy for alcohol. I always make a big batch of caramelized nuts to share with family and friends. They keep well for weeks, so it’s…
Pasta with cherry tomatoes and shrimps
Pasta is such a comfortable meal, especially if you’re cooking for friends. It is easy to find a pasta recipe that satisfies everyone’s taste. One of the latest inventions, that I couldn’t wait to share with you, is this delicious recipe where pasta meets shrimps and cherry tomatoes. It’s no news that cherry tomatoes pair…