Anyone can cook!
Auguste Gusteau
… so says one of my favorite movie characters. And it is true. All you have to do is try.
Cooking might seem like a hard or even impossible task, but it really isn’t. You don’t need special set of skills or fancy cooking equipment. All you need is a kitchen, a standard set of kitchen utensils and good recipes with clear step-by-step instructions to set you on your cooking adventures.
Here at The Cooking Elf, we are happy to provide you with delicious, easy to make and clear step-by-step recipes to get you started.
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Hot Cross Buns
The delicious aroma of cinnamon and sweet taste of raising and chocolate chip … mmm.
Russian Simple Apple Cake (Sharlotka)
Simple and delicious, Russian Apple Cake or Sharlotka.
Lemon Meringue Slice
Sweet, tasty and airy this Lemon Meringue Slice recipe is so easy to make, and requires no special skills or ingredients.
Easy Beef and Broccoli
So fast and easy to make, ready in 20 minutes.
Italian Tiramisu
This dessert is delicious combination of coffee, biscuits and lots and lots of cream and topped with cacao powder.
Kaiserschmarrn (Austrian dessert)
A thick and delicious Austrian version of a pancake.
Beef Burger
Juicy, tasty and simply delicious Beef Burger with Brioche Buns.
Lemon Bars
Easy to make, not too sweet and simply delicious.
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Vegetarian & Vegan
Keto Cauliflower Rice
Super easy to make and a healthy alternative to rice.
Squash Caviar
Zucchini spread is light and delicious and good any time of the day or night and in any season.
Bulgur with Garlic and Mushrooms
Simple and delicious, a great vegan dish for a light summer meal.
Homemade Pizza Dough
Pizza is such and easy and so very diverse dish that is enjoyed by most of the people in this world.
Homemade Marinara Sauce
Quick and easy to make, yet so tasty and versatile.
Vegan Curry with Lentils
This vegan curry with lentils is exactly what you need. It is light enough and nutritious enough to provide you with your daily calorie intake and carries a bit of a punch for the “heat” lovers. 😉
Sweet Moments
Everyone has a sweet tooth. I know I do. =) Here you will find various recipes on how to make cakes, muffins, cupcakes, biscuits and so on.
Some Sweet Moments Recipes
Quick and Easy
Here you will find some quick and easy to make recipes, that require minimal number of ingredients to make.
All the recipes on this website are made from scratch by me and my husband.
Some Quick and Easy Recipes
About the Elf
My name is Olga, and I am the cook, author and photographer behind The Cooking Elf. Read more about me here.