Maria Zizka

Making mealtime a joyful experience.

This is a play on the sweet Italian drink called bicerin, which has layers of espresso, hot cocoa, and whipped cream all in a single glass.

Pair these savory, flaky pancakes with a spicy sriracha dipping sauce.

These vegetables are not quite raw and not quite pickled either.

Dairy free, gluten free, sugar free, and 100 percent fun—especially when you use adorable chocolate molds.

Like a popsicle without a stick, this refreshing and not-too-sweet sorbet comes packed in a scooped out orange rind, so there’s zero waste!

Enjoy refreshing ginger ale made with real ginger, served up with flavorful ice cubes.

This pasta from scratch is simple to make and sure to impress.

Folding these cookies requires a deft yet delicate hand.

Japanese rice balls wrapped in seaweed pack a flavor punch.

Make butter sweet or savory with add-ins like chopped chives, maple syrup, or chili flakes.

Toast gets an upgrade when rubbed with tomato and garlic.

A vibrant green swirl of za’atar zhug in a bowl of creamy hummus—yin and yang. Feel free to play around with how you add the za’atar zhug.