It's Cooking with Magda

Dinosaur-themed Birthday Party

June 11, 2015 by It's Cooking With Magda

Dinosaur-themed party for any dinosaur loving boy or girl will be an instant hit.I’ve been really busy recently hence I am posting only once a week these days. Our little guy turned 5 very recently and requested a dinosaur-themed party for his birthday. We had almost 20 kids coming so the party took place in a park. Since I was concentrating on preparing a fun activities for the kids, I didn’t cook as much and most of the food was […]

Categories: Dessert • Tags: birthday, cupcakes, dino dig kit, dino eggs, dinosaur

Tropical Mango Pineapple Smoothie

June 2, 2015 by It's Cooking With Magda

Treat yourself to a tropical Mango Pineapple smoothie. It’s delicious, very refreshing and good for you. My kids really like the Mango Pineapple smoothie from Mac Donald’s. We usually get it for them when on a road trip and only from time to time when at home. Since receiving my super duper blender last year I have been making all sorts of soups, sauces, dips, smoothies and popsicles. This Tropical Mango Pineapple Smoothie is my version of the one from […]

Categories: Beverages, Breakfast • Tags: dates, fruit, healthy, smoothie, yogurt

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Veggie And Cheese Quesadilla

May 27, 2015 by It's Cooking With Magda

Veggie and cheese quesadillas- easy, fast and delicious!As I was thinking today what to write about on my blog, I went back to many Memorial Day weekends. I realized that 8 years ago we were moving into our first house and I was ready to have our son at any point. Three years later I was even more pregnant around the Memorial Day weekend and our second boy was born at the beginning of June. Four years ago we went […]

Categories: Dinner • Tags: beans, cheese, corn, dinner, guacamole, tomatoes, veggie quesadilla

Spanish Rice

May 21, 2015 by It's Cooking With Magda

Simple, yet flavorful Spanish Rice goes well with every Mexican dish.The end of school year is approaching rapidly and there are many things happening between now and then. Like an open house at the school. And Science Fair Project. My soon to be 3rd grader has been playing Minecraft for almost 2 years now and he chose to do a science project about it. He called it “Minecraft Circuits vs. Real Life Circuits” and it turned out pretty cool. Not […]

Categories: Side Dishes • Tags: brown rice, side dish, Spanish rice, tomato paste, vegetarian

sandwich with turkey, cheese, avocado, jalapeno, fig preserve and lettuce

Turkey Sandwich With Avocado, Jalapeno And Fig Preserve

May 19, 2015 by It's Cooking With Magda

Here is my perfect sandwich. It’s full of flavors, creamy, crunchy, spicy and sweet. You are going to love it!Hello! Meet the perfect sandwich! Anyone who tries it, loves it. Crunchy bread, creamy avocado, sweet fig preserve and spicy jalapeno give your taste buds an unforgettable experience. And there is still some roasted turkey, cheese and a touch of mayo if you are living large. I came up with this sandwich a while ago. I think I wanted something that […]

Categories: Sandwiches • Tags: avocado, bread, fig preserve, jalapeno, sandwich, turkey

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eggs sauteed with shiitake mushrooms and baby greens

Eggs With Sauteed Mushrooms And Greens

May 14, 2015 by It's Cooking With Magda

Quick and hearty recipe, perfect for a weekday dinner or weekend lunch. Mushrooms, greens and eggs served with crunchy bread. Sounds good to me!This is a super quick dish that is perfect for a weekday dinner. Especially when the week seems to go very slowly. Especially, when you didn’t prepare anything in advance. Hopefully, you picked up some mushrooms and healthy greens last time you bought your groceries. I tend to have some mushrooms in my fridge so I can […]

Categories: Dinner • Tags: easy, eggs, healthy, kale, parmesan cheese, shiitake mushrooms, spinach, swiss chard, umami, vegetarian

Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon and broiled grapefruit

Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon and Hollandaise Sauce

May 9, 2015 by It's Cooking With Magda

Categories: Breakfast, Mother's Day, Special occasion • Tags: Benedict, butter, eggs, Hollandaise sauce, Mother's Day, smoked salmon

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Broiled Grapefruit With Spiced Honey

May 9, 2015 by It's Cooking With Magda

Categories: Breakfast, Mother's Day, Special occasion • Tags: brunch, cardamom, food photography, grapefruit, honey, Mother's Day, vanilla

Mother's Day brunch: crepes with caramelized bananas and walnuts

Crepes with Caramelized Bananas, Walnuts and Whipped Cream

May 8, 2015 by It's Cooking With Magda

Crepes filled with warm, soft, caramelized bananas, drizzled with sweet banana sauce, sprinkled with walnuts and decorated with whipped cream. Do I need to say more? You can thank me later.Mother’s Day is just a few days away and every mom should be treated to some deliciousness on that day. Caramelized, warm bananas are probably my top choice when it comes to delicious food. These crepes are filled with bananas that were cooked with butter and brown sugar and just […]

Categories: Breakfast, Mother's Day, Special occasion • Tags: banana, brunch, caramel, celebration, crepes, Mother's Day, walnuts, whipped cream

roasted golden beets on a bed of mixed greens with goat cheese

Mixed Greens with Roasted Beets and Goat Cheese

May 6, 2015 by It's Cooking With Magda

Roasted beets paired with creamy goat cheese and a tangy dressing, served on a bed of greens. A couple of months ago I discovered the documentaries on Netflix and I have to say that many of them are fantastic. I watch a variety of these documentaries, often related to food. One of the (non-food) movies I highly recommend is called “The Summit” and it explores what went wrong during a climb up K2. Many people lost their lives during that […]

Categories: Salads • Tags: goat cheese, golden beets, greens, pine nuts, roasting, salad, shallots