One of the easiest and most refreshing homemade syrups: mint syrup with fresh mint from my garden and lots of lemon juice.

What to do with watermelon rind or peel? Aromatic and sweet watermelon rind jam or candied watermelon rind.

Cabbage stew with turmeric and lots of other spices, a perfect vegan/vegetarian meal or a wonderful side dish.

A healthy and delicious banana split with turmeric paste, yogurt, peanut butter and berries: a perfect light dessert.

Hummus or Hoummus made with turmeric paste, tahini and pretty much garlic.

Charlotte cake or dessert – Romanian Diplomat Torte – with homemade custard, whipped cream, ladyfingers and lots of fruit.

A comforting vegan pasta dish with turmeric paste, coconut milk, vegetables, lentils and mango.

How about starting your day with this delicious and super healthy Apple Orange Smoothie?

Muesli with yogurt and turmeric paste, topped with dried fruits, almonds, bananas and berries.

A poppy seed cake base covered with a luscious vanilla buttercream layer, coffee dipped biscuits and topped with a decadent chocolate glaze.

A super easy nectarine or peach cake recipe, moist and delicious, a real summer treat.

Only six ingredients and you will have a comforting cake full of fresh peaches and topped with a delicious egg-sugar layer.

A soft cake with tangy rhubarb and a sweet meringue topping, the perfect summer cake and a great way of using leftover egg whites.

A refreshing no bake crustless ricotta raspberry cheesecake and detailed instructions on working with gelatin.

Meatball and vegetable soup with homemade broth and turkey meatballs, an easy, quick, healthy and delicious recipe.

A simple and delicious side dish or salad with green beans and Romanian garlic sauce.

Fried zucchini slices, Romanian style, one of the easiest and most delicious ways of enjoying zucchini in summer.

This flavorful Romanian Leek and Black Olive Stew makes an amazing vegan/vegetarian main dish or a side dish for any kind of meat or fish.