Italian food is one of my absolute favourite kinds of food. I still remember like it was yesterday, the first time I went with my mom to an Italian restaurant in Chile, it was also the first time I ate a rocket salad…that explosion of flavours, just wow! I knew […]
Snacks & Co
Tapas: Beets, walnuts and feta cheese & Baked eggs
We love Tapas, there are so many options and some so easy to prepare. You can just serve them with bread and you have an amazing meal. Tapas are also perfect food to prepare when you have friends invited for dinner. This recipe has for two vegetarian options that you […]
Pear crumble Cake
If you want to try a nice cake with yummy layers, easy to prepare and perfect to eat for dessert or coffee/tea time: this is the cake for you! I’d say it’s a classic in many cultures but I added this extra “Vale touch” to make it a bit more […]
Butterstangerl Cookies
These cookies are a tradition in Markus’ family. His great-aunt Pepi was preparing them every year. Unfortunately, I never had the chance to meet her and tried her cookies and cakes, but she still lives through her recipes. This special recipe, has a secret ingredient, that maybe will sound strange […]
Vanillekipferl Austrian cookies
My first Christmas in Austria was 7 years ago and Vanillekipferl were the first austrian cookies I tried…and it was love at first bite. My mother in law had prepared them and she gave me her recipe to learn how to bake them. I’ve prepared them every year since then. […]
Oven-fried potatoes
Since I’m a kid I’ve had problems with fried food. However, my great-uncle Nane (who raised me) has always prepared the most delicious fries, that I allowed myself to eat from time to time. Since I live in Austria, I’ve missed his amazing fries, but I discovered this delicious version […]
Aubergine Dip
If you are planning a party and you need a tasty dip to go with your snacks, or you want to spread something creamy on your bread, or if you want a side dish for your meat or vegetables, this dip will save you. It’s not difficult to prepare and […]
Date truffles
These truffles are healthy, yummy and vegan. A perfect snack when you need to get some energy during the day, and they have chocolate! Super easy to prepare and they last a few days if you keep them on a food storage container.