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New Year Celebrations

Fight the good fight of the faith.” Pray, empathize with others, respect people, stay healthy and eat well.
Have you all a good and prosperous upcoming year! Thank you for all of your support and inspiration you are giving me. Let’s continue creating a better culinary world.

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Happy New Year to you all!

Get inspired with my New Year Goodies

Whatever is beautiful, whatever is meaningful, whatever brings you the happiness. May it be yours this season and throughout the whole coming year. Thanks to each one of you for the support and motivation you are blessing me with. Cheers to the New Year and stay in touch!

New Year is coming, many expectations to be fulfilled. Let me wish you all and your families lots of health, joy and love “Pour féliciter”. May the New Year bring us humility in hearts, healthy confidence in minds. Let’s make our lives happier, even with the minor things like a smile or food.

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I wish you all plenty of creativity and grace in your actions. Cheers from Culinary Talks

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hazelnut chocolate cake

Granny’s Hazelnut Chocolate Cake

My personal sadness about revealing this scrumptious recipe is, that it is in honor of my lovely grandma, who passed …
Bûche de Noël

My Bûche de Noël

I couldn’t think of better occasion for my dad’s bday. As I previously mentioned he’s my top chocolate critic, and …
walnut cake

Smooth Walnut Cake with Fruits

The Mother’s Day. How do you treat your moms? Perhaps something healthy, light and easy going. Despite of my mom’s …
fresh cheese roll

Fresh Cheese Roll

Parties, weddings, any kind of festive occasions of my childhood reminds me of this recipe – Fresh Cheese Roll. You …
Luxurious Chocolate Bars

Luxurious Chocolate Bars

Seeking some inspiration for a birthday of your little one? Try out my new Luxurious Chocolate Bars, you cannot go …
Best Chocolate Cake

The Best Chocolate Cake Ever

The Best Chocolate Cake Ever, seriously. Inspired by my favourite Chetna Makan’s Recipe. To be honest, you cannot go wrong …
Duck Meat Burgers

New Year’s Duck Meat Burgers

To be perfectly honest, I don’t mind the New Year celebrations. There is nothing wrong in gathering with people you …
Juicy Poppy and Sour Cherry Cake

Juicy Poppy and Sour Cherry Cake

Have all and your beloved ones a very merry Christmas Time and a happy holiday in love, health and laughter …
Puff Pastry Veggie Bites

Puff Pastry Veggie Bites

This one is truly one of my oldest recipes during the long period of me, being a vegetarian. I used …
Mille-feuille Strawberry Cake

Homemade Mille-feuille Strawberry Cake

Today, I consider myself a grown-up. I am so proud that finally, after all those years, I made my very …
Oreo Ferdy Ant Cake

Oreo Ferdy Ant Cake

Aren’t you fed up of new chocolate cake recipes? NO. And why anyway? Today I will present you the Ferdy …
Student Snack

Easy Student Snack

Why student? This salad brings me back to my student years, when I used to prepare it at home quite …
Vanilla Pudding Roll

Pretty Vanilla Pudding Roll

Inspired by my favourite Slovak baking show – Pretty Vanilla Pudding Roll. I couldn’t please my boyfriend more. This has …
Mirror Glaze Cake

Shiny Mirror Glaze Cake

My first Mirror Glaze Cake to celebrate my favourite day of the year – my birthday. What do you think? …
Fulfilling Rabbit Pâté

Fulfilling Rabbit Pâté

Today is the day that I treat myself to some nice pieces of organic rabbit livers. Fresh, smooth and juicy! …
Ombre White Chocolate Cake with Raspberries

Ombre White Chocolate Cake with Raspberries

This is an absolute lovely summerish treat: Ombre White Chocolate Cake with Raspberries. The inspiration comes from my favourite Slovak …
Happy Kinder Cupcakes

Happy Kinder Cupcakes

I know it very well, Kinder Chocolate isn’t the healthiest chocolate with that good quality content. However, we live once …
Czech Beef Roast

Czech Beef Roast with Smooth Veggie Sauce

One of the best meals the Czech cuisine has to offer. You can try it anywhere in the world, however, …
Luxurious Ferrero Rocher Cake

Luxurious Ferrero Rocher Cake

Luxurious Ferrero Rocher Cake – this is totally a stunning treat for any kind of festive event or a sweet …
Spicy Salty Sticks

Spicy Salty Sticks

Spicy Salty Sticks are a great alternative to my Party Cheesy Sticks Recipe. Instead of cheese and fresh yeast dough, …
Pecan and Quince Cheesecake with Cream

Pecan and Quince Cheesecake with Cream Cheese Frosting

My new addition to The Birthday Tarts is Pecan and Quince Cheesecake. I was gifted with a beautiful homemade jar …
Crunchy Smoked Ham

Crunchy Smoked Ham with Curry Dip

While I was preparing for my winter annual cabbage soup, I treated myself to a good piece of a smoked …
cookie vanilla slice

Easy Vanilla Cookie Slice

This slice has a significant importance to me. I prepared it during the first Christmas Season when I met my …
Chocolate Love Tart

Chocolate Love Tart with Cranberries and Truffles

I think today is the day for a real chocolate treat. Few layers of a humble chocolate cake, filled with …
chocolate mini fritters

Chocolate Mini Fritters with Hazelnut Croquant

Who wouldn’t love them. I often treat myself to a croissant filled with nuts and nougat. Therefore, I decided to …
Smoked Salmon Rolls with Avocado

Smoked Salmon Rolls with Avocado

Smoked Salmon Rolls are a great tip for someone, who seeks for a luxurious, smooth and healthy appetizer. These ladylike …
Crispy Seafood Snack

Crispy Seafood Snack

Honouring the greatness of cooking of my fellow friend food blogger Old Fat Guy I present you his recipe for …
Smooth Ricotta Pancakes with Red Berries and Homemade Peanut Butter

Smooth Ricotta Pancakes with Red Berries and Homemade Peanut Butter

Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone. I know many people do not like this commercial holiday, but I do. It doesn’t …
Fudgy Coffee Cake Slice

Fudgy Coffee Cake Slice

In this very recipe I wanted to connect 2 of the things my boyfriend likes so much – coffee and …
festive oliebollen

Dutch Festive Oliebollen and Appelflappen

Hello New Year! The major part of the Dutch food, excluding the wonderful cuisines of minorities living in the Netherlands, …
Snowy Coconut Cake

Snowy Coconut Cake

Firstly, I wanted to mention that this cake feels like one of my oldest recipes. However, I see that it …
Russian Vinaigrette

Colorful Russian Vinaigrette with Goat Cheese

Thanks to my fellow blogger Culinary Mosaic, I present you her wonderful and easy Vinegret Salad. I couldn’t come up …
Easy Cheesy Spreads

Easy Cheesy Spreads

Thanks to my friends and family, travels and visits, I always get enough of food inspiration. More than I can …
festive pate

Festive Pâté with Onion Chutney

The rule number one with any kind of Pâté is the quality. I offer the basic and very natural Pâté, …
Smooth Pumpkin Chutney

Smooth Pumpkin Chutney

Comparing to my Pear Chutney, this one is really versatile. It tastes good in many combinations as the taste isn’t …
stuffed mushrooms

Stuffed Mushrooms

An easy solution for an impressive snack. Pick some nice mushroom caps, ideally chestnut champignons or portobellos look very pretty …
Sundried Tomato Dip

Sun-dried Tomato Dip

Easy rich dip full of flavor – Sun-dried Tomato Dip. This dip is ideal for my homemade nachos or for …
Rich Surimi Salad

Rich Surimi Salad

Maybe you belong to such cocky foodies as myself. For me personally, surimi is a lame imitation of good quality …
Bulgarian Cheese Classic

Bulgarian Cheese Classic

Today is the day when I give you my personal Banitsa recipe. Bulgarian Cheese Classic, eaten in any occasions. Regularly …
Pickled Camembert

Pickled Camembert

My sincere memories of Prague. You can find this dish easily in most of the bars across Czech Republic. Traditional, …
Crostini

Colorful Crostini

Sexy appetizers for my Valentine’s Menu, the more choice, the better. Healthy Lentil and Zucchini Spread, Stunning Bresaola with Dijon …
easy pork snack

Easy Pork Snack

Inspired by comfort food from the Czech cuisine, with my little twist in it – Easy Pork Snack. This cannot …
Sexy Chocolate Brownie with Pecans

Sexy Chocolate Brownie with Pecans

Let me be honest here. As I mentioned previously, I am not a chocolate lover. However, there are these days …
russian salad

Special Russian Salad

The world classic, known among so many countries. I present you my version – Special Russian Salad. The base is …
Christmas pie cake nuts cookies

Christmas Pie

As I mentioned previously, in the countries I come from, we have had a long tradition of baking, especially during …
brioche

Birthday Festive Brioche

The best breakfast ever, for the small ones and grown ups, too – Birthday Festive Brioche. My daughter isn’t too …
Soufflé of 4 Cheeses

Delicious Soufflé of 4 Cheeses

As an appetizer to my Valentine’s menu, I present you Delicious Soufflé of 4 Cheeses. Cheese is one of my …
Celebration Cake

Celebration Cake

This cake has been inspired by a famous Hungarian dessert called Somlói galuska. Traditionally, it consists of a sponge cake, …
fish and chips

Fish and Chips with Mango Mayo

Fish and Chips – the world classic with a little twist in it. It is easy, stunning and incredible tasty …
Coffee Cake with Cardamom and Walnuts

Coffee Cake with Cardamom and Walnuts

A beautiful mix of flavour: coffee, cardamom and walnuts can really impress anyone. Enjoy and bake with me! I got …
Whiskey Pork Belly

Whiskey Pork Belly

Every New Year’s deserves something a little more special. This year I prepared The Whiskey Pork Belly. Traditionally, I celebrate …
brioche breakfast

My New Year’s Brioche Breakfast

In countries I come from, this is the most popular breakfast among grown ups or little ones. Vianočka, as we …
Cabbage Soup

Kapustnica: New Year’s Cabbage Soup

This cabbage soup is a true blast after any party, especially on the New Year’s. Kapustnica is another traditional recipe …
Christmas Raw Roll

Christmas Raw Roll

Another luxurious dessert, memories of Prague. Many thanks go to my very good friend Zuzka – Christmas Raw Roll. A …
Party Cheesy Sticks

Party Cheesy Sticks

Cheesy sticks are the most glamorous snack for any kind of event, even New Year’s Eve. Let me tell you, this …
basic salsa

Basic Salsa and Dip

Get inspired by my Basic Salsa and Dip Page. Enjoy them with My Friday’s Nachos and/or Party Cheesy Sticks. My …
veggie casserole

Veggie Casserole

The Veggie Casserole Recipe came as a freestyle to a fast week dinner. I was simply busy (even I am …
Friday's Nachos

Friday’s Nachos

My Friday’s evenings are dedicated traditionally to Mexico. Any kind of salsa is the best way to go. The more …
spicy nuts egg

Stunning Spicy Nuts

My very favourite snack big time – Stunning Spicy Nuts. This is perfect for any kind of gathering or party, …
brussels sprout ham

Brussels Sprouts with Honey Glazed Ham

Brussels Sprouts with Honey glazed Ham may seem like a complicated dish. However, it isn’t at all.I recently bought some …
sausages

Sausages with a caramelized onion and blue cheese dressing

This recipe is becoming a must for gathering with my brother – Sausages with a caramelized onion and blue cheese …
beer bacon

Beer Bacon

Bacon is one of my most favourite ingredients in my kitchen. Thanks to German immigrant Oscar Mayer (founder of the …