These easy Ukrainian easter eggs – Pysanky – are created with some simple tools and techniques. This method is for the whole family and even little kids can give it a try. Each year when Easter comes around, I am reminded of my childhood in Ukraine. This holiday is steeped in centuries-old traditions and memories. [Continue Reading…]
Mixed Mushroom and Leek Tart
This delicious Mixed Mushroom and Leek Tart is perfect to serve on a lazy Saturday for breakfast, or as you host brunch this holiday season! Savoury tarts are one of my favourite things in the world, so I decided to make this Mixed Mushroom and Leek Tart featuring super flaky crust that is filled with [Continue Reading…]
Lacto-Fermented Pickles
These classic lacto-fermented pickles are super easy, crunchy, flavourful and packed with probiotics! They are excellent for your health! Every summer my grandma would make all kinds of pickles with freshly picked veggies from her garden. I loved watching her fill the jars with vegetables and then pour the brine over them. The rows of [Continue Reading…]
Goat Cheese Crostini Summer Party
One of my favourite things is to cook for loved ones and host a party! That’s what this summer is all about here at Gastro Senses, and today we’re kicking off that theme with Goat Cheese Crostini Summer Party! I’m finally back from vacation! If you are following me on Instagram you know that I was [Continue Reading…]
Barbecue Ribs with Homemade Sauce
Easy succulent Barbecue Ribs seasoned to perfection with the ideal spice rub and finished off with some of the most lip-smacking homemade sauce. Lots of good things going on today friends. Clearly, these barbecue ribs, but also some other fun things too! My whole family including my mom, dad and my younger sister are flying over [Continue Reading…]
Shrimp Cakes With Cilantro Lime Sauce
These tender shrimp cakes is a simple dinner in minutes that’s so mouthwatering, easy and delicious! You are guaranteed to cook it again and again! Ten minute prep for dinner? Yes, please! Especially if it’s this tender pile of shrimp cakes! These really are magnificent, my friends. Full of rich taste and moist texture – [Continue Reading…]
Garlic Thyme Fondant Potatoes with Braised Octopus
I love how well ingredients go together in this Garlic Thyme Fondant Potatoes with Braised Octopus. Tender red wine braised octopus and melt-in-your mouth potatoes. This dish has it all for all the seafood lovers! Octopus, made at home, can it get any better? Yes! Pair it with garlic thyme fondant potatoes and meet my [Continue Reading…]
Grilled Chicken Shawarma Pita Pockets
Grilled Chicken Shawarma Pita Pockets filled with homemade chicken, crunchy veggies and a very special yogurt sauce. It’s so simple and so flavorful! It’s Fridayyyy! Also happy long weekend to my Canadian friends! Who’s having fun with their life over the long weekend? We have plans every day this weekend, which is a little unusual for us [Continue Reading…]
Ultimate Smoked Salmon and Avocado Breakfast Toast
Wake up your loved one with this delicious Ultimate Smoked Salmon and Avocado Breakfast Toast. Nutritious, elegant and simple breakfast toast elevated to perfection. Breakfast and brunch season is in full, official swing. And the queen of them all: Mother’s Day breakfast. So today, in preparation for the main breakfast event, we need to talk [Continue Reading…]