European Home Cooking by Marissa

Welcome to The Lavender Apron, where I share easy European recipes for real home kitchens. From French classics and Baltic favorites to everyday cakes and soups with less sugar and more flavor, every recipe is tested in my own kitchen and served to my family.

European Home Cooking

Creamy salmon soup served with dark rye bread and butter.

Creamy Salmon Soup with Dill

This creamy salmon soup is my Latvian family’s zivju zupa made with tender salmon, potatoes, carrots and lots of dill in a light, creamy broth. It’s made in one pot in about 45 minutes, and with crusty sourdough or rye bread it’s an easy weeknight meal.

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Hi! I’m Marissa!

I’m Marissa, a home cook sharing seasonal European recipes inspired by my years in France and my Latvian roots. I believe good food should be full of flavour, not fussy, and always worth sitting down for.

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