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I am Julia Frey, a London based recipe developer and photographer, and Vikalinka is my space to share my food with the world. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get tried-and-true recipes delivered to your inbox!

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Celebrating Mom: Delicious Brunch Recipes She'll Adore, from Vikalinka

Celebrating Mom: Delicious Brunch Recipes She'll Adore Hello Reader Mothering Sunday is just around the corner, and what better way to show your love and appreciation than by surprising Mom with a breakfast or brunch in bed? I'm excited to share a collection of recipes that are perfect for this special occasion, ensuring you can create a memorable and delicious start to her day. Let's use the morning as the perfect time to pamper Mom and make her feel like royalty. My recipes are designed to...

Traditional Irish Flavours for a Festive St. Patrick’s Day Hello Reader St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with some delicious homemade Irish dishes? Whether you're hosting a gathering or just want to enjoy some festive flavours, I’ve got the perfect recipes for you! For these recipes, I've stick with the classics we know and LOVE! Think hearty food and lots of potatoes. Honey Buckwheat Soda Bread – No yeast, no fuss—just warm, hearty goodness....

Pi Day Pie Extravaganza: A Mathematical Feast Hello Reader Get ready to embark on a delicious journey as we celebrate Pi Day with an extraordinary selection of pie recipes! Just 10 days away, so never a better time to find the perfect pie! Pi Day, or March 14, is a day dedicated to the mathematical constant π, and the perfect occasion to indulge in some mouth-watering treats. Like we really need an excuse! This year, we're taking Pi Day to a whole new level with an array of pie recipes that...

Your Guide to Perfect Pancake Day Recipes! Hello Reader Get ready to flip, stack, and indulge in a delicious tradition as we gear up for Shrove Tuesday, also known as Pancake Day! This annual celebration is the perfect excuse to whip up some mouth-watering pancakes, and I've got an exciting lineup of recipes to share with you. Shrove Tuesday is a time-honoured tradition that brings people together over a stack of fluffy, golden treats. So, whether you're a seasoned pancake pro or a novice...

red stew on a bed of mashed potatoes

Stew - The Perfect Cold-Weather Comfort Food! Hello Reader Now is the time of the year when we are desperate for warmer weather. It won't be long now, I promise! But till then, we must find the strength to keep going, and I'm here to help! When the temperature drops, there’s nothing more comforting than a warm, hearty bowl of stew. Rich flavours, tender ingredients, and that slow-cooked goodness—it’s the ultimate way to beat the cold! I’ve rounded up some of my favourite stew recipes to keep...

Welcome to my newsletter! Hello Friends This Valentine’s Day, why not skip the crowded restaurants and create a cozy, homemade meal for the one you love? Whether you’re in the mood for a decadent dessert or a romantic dinner, we’ve got the perfect recipes to help you set the mood. From rich chocolate treats to savoury dishes that will make your heart skip a beat, these recipes are sure to impress and add that extra touch of love to your celebration. Let’s cook up something special this...

Tray of nachos with plenty of toppings

Are you ready for some football?!? Hello Friends It's been a long season, but the Super Bowl is coming up quickly. But even more importantly, Super Bowl parties are coming as well, and it's the wise host who prepares early! So to help you out, I've brought together my favourite party foods perfect for any get together you have planned. There's something for everyone here, from serious carnivores to vegetarians and vegans! Finger food Nachos Supreme Asian Air Fryer Chicken Wings Loaded Potato...

Christmas dinner, sorted! Hello Friends Christmas is just around the corner, which means it's time to firm up plans for festive meal! I'm here to help, and to do that, I'm bringing you my favourite holiday recipes, with everything from main course to dessert to tasty drinks. Most of us will have a few recipes that we hold dear and will serve every Christmas no matter what. I'm with you! But there is still plenty of room to try something new, and who knows, you may find something that'll...

'Tis the season for Christmas baking! Hello Friends! In my house, the start of December also means the start of baking season. All a part of preparations for Christmas! I'm sure we all have baking recipes that we grew up on. Those treats we crave every year and let us know that the holiday season is here. But even if we have a few standards that we always turn to, I think it's still worth adding something new! So with that in mind, I've brought together a few Christmas baking recipes that I...

Transform your Thanksgiving leftovers! With Thanksgiving in the rear view mirror, I'm guessing you have a lot of leftovers to use up. But have no fear! I have some amazing recipes ready, which will allow you to transform your leftovers into something completely new, so you are no stuck eating reheated in the microwave rubbery turkey and gluey mashed potatoes! Fabulous leftover recipes Leftover Turkey Soup This leftover turkey soup recipe is a delicious and simple way to use up leftover turkey...