Hi everyone! I'm Denisa, but my nickname is Toucan. I come from the Czech Republic, and I love cooking. Welcome to my world!
Website under reconstruction ...
Progress depends entirely on the length of my three children's afternoon naps versus the sheer volume of their demands when they are wide awake.
I am working hard to create a modern, better, and organized website. Currently, I am battling between writing recipes and fulfilling my kids' requests (food, games, potty breaks, and snuggles) at a ratio of about 1:87.
But I promise the result will be worth it—and definitely tidier than my kitchen counter!
And one more important thing. To not lose my head (and your messages) in this chaos, I decided to move all communication to one place. If you have any questions regarding a recipe, or if you want to share your cooking result with me, please contact me on my Instagram account Cook with Toucan. I am not able to check comments here on the website regularly, but I am active on Instagram and I will be happy to help you there.
Stewed Chicken with Onion, Carrots, and Cream
It only takes the sound of a carrot peeler for the twins to come running to "help". Usually, this means they get under my feet, vegetable scraps fly around the bin (on purpose, of course, so the twins can help clean up), and the kitchen plays one song on repeat: "I am a cowboy!" coming from our wooden rocking horse. And in this happy chaos, our favorite family "quick meal" is born – a gentle creamy sauce that disappears from the plates in seconds.
2026-01-11 | Section: Chicken & Poultry
Spaghetti with Roasted Peppers, Tomatoes, and Leek (My Son’s Favorite)
Today, I am not cooking for myself. Today, I am fulfilling a wish. My four-year-old son came with a clear order: "Mommy, I want spaghetti with tomatoes, peppers, and leek." And when a child voluntarily asks for vegetables, you don't hesitate—you go straight to the stove!
2026-01-07 | Section: Fish & Light Meals
