Visiting Oktoberfest or are you looking for some delicious original Oktoberfest food ideas for your party? I compiled a collection of the best Oktoberfest recipes, savory and sweet. Grab some ideas for your Oktoberfest food party further below, or learn about the food offering before your Oktoberfest visit! This is an updated version, inspired by our recent trip to … [Read more...]
Search Results for: the
Dehydrated Strawberries in the Dehydrator
Home dehydrated strawberries are easy to prepare and also taste great as a healthier, nutritious snack. I share how you can dry your strawberries at home with tips, flavor ideas and much more. 📕 What are dehydrated Strawberries? Dehydrated strawberries are prepared by cutting or slicing fresh strawberries and allowing them to dry slowly until they lose all … [Read more...]
Breadfruit VS Jackfruit: What's the difference?
I talk about the differences between Breadfruit VS Jackfruit and how these two delicious tropical fruits compare. You will be able to easily spot these two related fruits in the future! In this post, we will compare the two, breadfruit and jackfruit, in looks, taste, uses, growing habits, possible health perks and cultural importance. We have a massive … [Read more...]
How to prepare Absinthe
Preparing absinthe the right way is part of the ritual and it makes for a great way to entertain your party guests. 📕 What is Absinthe? Absinthe is a distilled, highly alcoholic beverage. It's also known as The Green Fairy or La Fee Verte. It can be described as anise-flavored, licorice-flavored, or minty. This is because true absinthe is prepared by … [Read more...]
Beef Tenderloin Roast with Garlic and Herb in the Dutch Oven
Juicy and perfect oven roasted beef tenderloin seasoned with garlic and herbs and prepared in the Dutch oven. A great meal to celebrate the holidays with your loved ones such as Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving. You might also enjoy my Roasted Garlic Pork Tenderloin or this Herb-Roasted Turkey Tenderloin Recipe. 📕 What is Beef Tenderloin? Beef … [Read more...]
How to cook Spaghetti Squash in the oven
Your guide on how to cook spaghetti squash easily from scratch in the oven. That's the simplest and most effortless option! 📕 What's Spaghetti Squash? Spaghetti Squash is a winter squash variety and is just one of many squash varieties out there. They come in yellow, orange and white variations and can grow to different sizes. Spaghetti squash are … [Read more...]
Authentic Wiener Schnitzel Recipe
This is a classic traditional Wiener Schnitzel Recipe. It's the real deal! You will learn everything you need to know about this dish. Which meat to use, and how to serve your Wiener Schnitzel. This post was long due because I'm a native Austrian and this couldn't be more Austrian than that. It's our national dish! 📕 What is Wiener Schnitzel? Wiener … [Read more...]
Amiens Cathedral and the best of the city - Picardy, France
Amiens Cathedral in the French City is well worth a visit! Besides that, Amiens has lots more to offer and makes a great weekend getaway for family and couples. Where is Amiens situated and what is Amiens known for? Amiens is the administrative city of the region of Picardy, Haute-de-France, situated in North France. [pronunce amɪənz] It's a busy corner of … [Read more...]
Nako - Village in the Himalayas - Kinnaur Himachal Pradesh India
Nako village is India's best kept secret! This dream like village from another time is located right next to the Tibetan border, above 3600 m above sea level altitude, in the Himalayan highlands of the Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh region. You might recall my latest Himalaya post, which is all about our recent road trip form Goa to the highest mountain range in … [Read more...]
The Lebua Resort Review
Last week I was a guest at the Lebua Resort & Lodge located in Jaipur, with my friend Anuradha from Inditales.com. Our stay was quite a memorable one, and if you are planning to go on a holiday in and around Jaipur or if you are just looking for more information about this resort, continue reading below. I am covering hotel, service, rooms, food, wellness and … [Read more...]
Palolem Beach - The perfect paradise gateway
Palolem is the beach for you if you are looking for a family holiday, couple holiday or a wellness/ yoga retreat. You will learn how to relax again and most importantly to live again. My photos below will help you to book your next holiday! Palolem is another melting pot of cultures where you will meet people from all over the world! Useful information about … [Read more...]
The Lingonberry and how to find wild Lingonberries
For a very long time I have been pondering how I should call these majestic rarer European mountain berries. In the end I decided to leave it at Lingonberry. You might ask yourself why? Well, I will just let you take a look at the picture below and most probably you will come to a common conclusion. Especially, if you are from the US or Canada, you might … [Read more...]
The Big Fish Restaurant review - Palolem beach Goa
That's my first Restaurant review post here at Masala Herb and I am a bit excited about it because it is simple looking but their food is awesome and its located at a special place. ^.^ Some days ago we had decided to go for a little holiday of 3 days, and since my relatives from Europe were down in Goa, it was the perfect excuse for some quality relaxation time. … [Read more...]
12 Ground Beef and Pork Recipes
Ground beef and pork combined makes for the best meat combination in my book! Why? Because, pork is fatty and that adds flavor. Beef tends to be lean and adding pork enhances the flavor, making it juicy and just perfect. Here are 12 recipes that use both, ground beef and pork. French Meat Stuffed Tomatoes Oven-Baked Meatballs Patty-Pan Squash with Meat … [Read more...]
Olive Oil Lemon Parsley Pasta Recipe
A light and bright lemon parsley pasta dish with olive oil to enjoy as a spring or summer dinner meal. The dish contains fresh herbs and tastes better if you pick quality ingredients, just like the Italians would. Video and process shots will be added tomorrow! Ingredients This pasta shines when prepared with fresh or whole spices. I'll explain here what to look … [Read more...]
+29 Asian Soup Recipes to get inspired!
You know, I LOVE, Asian soup recipes. They are flavorful, easy to prepare and good for you. Therefore, I have compiled a list of the best Asian soup dishes with the help of my recipe friends. Get inspired and collect some ideas. Most soups can be enjoyed all year round and are great as a main course meal or as a starter. The list below includes Asian inspired soup … [Read more...]
Get Free Weekly Recipe Ideas
Grab a copy of this free e-book, and you are invited to receive the newsletter with free weekly recipe ideas! … [Read more...]
Mediterranean Chicken Seasoning
Mediterranean spices and herbs are combined into a seasoning blend to enhance your chicken. TL;DR I came up with this chicken seasoning when I visited my family in France. We cook with Mediterranean flavors in the summer months and the combination of these spices and herbs, make for a great chicken seasoning blend. The blend of spices and herbs can be used to season … [Read more...]
Fried Rice with Frozen Vegetables
I came up with this fried rice with frozen vegetables when I was looking for a quick dinner meal idea at home. You don't have time to prep and cut fresh veggies? Use frozen veggies instead! Reason to cook this Fresh veggies are great, but occasionally, you are short on time, but you still want a home cooked meal. You can use frozen veggies in this fried rice recipe … [Read more...]
10 Min Pan-Fried Eggs with Green Onions
Pan-fried eggs prepared with green onions in just one skillet. You will take about 10 minutes to make this dish. I love pan-fried eggs because they are simple to prepare and save me time on busy days. Eggs are comfort food in my book! A while back, I came across an ASMR Tokyo street food channel, and they prepared green onion with eggs in a skillet. I thought it was … [Read more...]
guar gum
A gum used in the food industry. … [Read more...]
Big Mac Sauce Recipe (Copycat)
Make a quick homemade big mac sauce within minutes with pantry ingredients. This special sauce will add the classic big mac flavor to all burgers. My Big Mac Sauce recipe was first published on the 6th July 2018 and has been enhanced ever since. I am the type, who wished I could use the big mac sauce on all homemade burgers. Such as in a double … [Read more...]
Star Fruit Juice (Carambola)
A special homemade star fruit juice can be so very refreshing! Star Fruit is also known as Carambola and below I show you how to make a juice from scratch. Most, probably, you know the star fruit as a cocktail decorator. It's a beautiful fruit, but the tropical exotic fruit can do more than just food deco. I have a thing for tropical fruits. If you feel the … [Read more...]
Thai Sweet Chili Lime Sauce Recipe
This Thai Sweet Chili Lime Sauce can be used as a dip or added to meals during the cooking process. You are going to love the DIY Sweet Chili Sauce for the flavor depths and adjustments you can make so that you can prepare this chili sauce easily just the way you like it! This recipe was first posted on the 10th April 2018 and was enhanced with better pictures later … [Read more...]
Kir Royale Cocktail
The Kir royale is a classic french special occasion party cocktail. The purple shades and fruity berry taste make this sparkling wine apéritif a hit every time! 📕 What is a Kir Royale? A Kir royal is a French apéritif cocktail made with crème de cassis liqueur and a French sparkling wine. This elegant cocktail is also known as Kir pétillant in French. The Kir … [Read more...]
How to make a Salami Rose
This is a quick tutorial to help you make salami roses at home from scratch. These look great on a charcuterie boards and serve as an edible decoration. 🌹 What's a Salami Rose? A salami rose consists of layers of thinly sliced salami, which are placed, overlapping, and formed in such a way that the salami slices look like a rose. I saw them first at my sister's … [Read more...]
German Marzipan Pigs Candy Recipe
Gift homemade Marzipan Pigs Candy for new years to your loved ones to wish them prosperity and good fortune! Homemade pink pigs made of marzipan almond paste are a symbol of good luck in Germany. Planning a New Year's Party? Make my Champagne Jello Shots and these New Years Eve Cookies. 📕 What are Marzipan Pigs? A marzipan pig is traditionally prepared … [Read more...]
Halloween Dessert Pudding: Worms and Maggots
Worms and Maggots is the name of this realistic looking Halloween dessert. Vermicelli and rice are turned into a sweet pudding-like sweet treat. The recipe is great for kids but also very much adult-friendly. 📕 What is this Maggots and Worms dessert? We love creepy edible Halloween food and drink ideas that are realistic and also mind-boggling. So, after I … [Read more...]
7 Halloween Mocktails for Adults
7 fun and spooky Halloween Mocktails made truly for adults. Go all alcohol-free this Halloween with a selection of healthier fruit-based and club soda mocktails. We do love a good spiked cocktail such as a large punch bowl and other alcoholic drink ideas, but every so often it's nice to have an option to pick a non-alcoholic Halloween drink at a party. Besides, … [Read more...]
3 Ingredient Stir Fry Sauce Recipe
A quick 3 Ingredient Stir Fry Sauce to make for your favorite Asian homemade stir fries. This simple stir-fry sauce can be used just like any other stir-fry sauce and can replace those as well. 📕 What is this Stir Fry Sauce? Over the years, I came up with an easy stir-fry sauce recipe which only required 3 ingredients. This stir-fry sauce was inspired by … [Read more...]
Home Canned Pears in Syrup Recipe
Make home canned pears in syrup from scratch. This is as per French canning customs and it's our family recipe. I take you through the process so that you successfully prepare a batch of home canned pears. 📕 What are canned pears? Canned pears are fresh whole, halved or quartered peeled pears, that are covered in a medium to light syrup in a canning … [Read more...]
Curry Mayonnaise Recipe
Curry Mayonnaise is for all those Mayo and curry powder loving folks out there. It's a simple way to spruce up your mayonnaise game and to add diversity to your dipping options for fries, roasted chicken and hot dogs. Are you looking for dipping sauces? I can recommend my spicy mayonnaise or the velvety yum yum sauce. 📕 What is it? Curry Mayonnaise, also … [Read more...]
Creamy Bacon French Bread Pizza Recipe
French bread pizza topped with bacon pieces and cream cheese. Easily made at home and oh so good, with just a few ingredients. Make this for lunch or dinner anytime! I show you how in this homemade recipe. 📕 What is a French Bread Pizza? A French bread pizza is a crispy open face, sheet pan, oven baked baguette-like bread, topped with meats or veggies or … [Read more...]
Lemon Yogurt Sauce Recipe
Lemon yogurt sauce prepared from scratch with a few ingredients. This sauce has multiple uses and can be served with a variety of meals and cuisines. 📕 What is this Sauce? I created this sauce because I wanted a lemon flavored yogurt sauce. It's tart and enhanced with bright citrus notes, making it a great accompaniment as a dip with meat and seafood main … [Read more...]
Avocado Cucumber Beet Mango Sushi Roll Recipe
A vibrant and healthy Avocado Cucumber Beet Mango Sushi Roll to add to your list of must-try sushi recipes. Vegan sushi lovers and those who don't like raw seafood, will enjoy this inside out sushi roll. Created with Momoko our Japanese food expert, this Mango, Avocado, Cucumber, and Beet Sushi Roll recipe is part of our extensive modern Japanese food … [Read more...]
Mint Infused Water Recipe
My instructions will help you to make homemade mint infused water from scratch within minutes. 📕 What is this Mint Water? Mint water is basically water flavored with fresh mint leaves. The leaves are left in the water to infused them slowly. The result is a subtly flavored minty water, which isn't overpowering. These flavored waters are also known as infused … [Read more...]
Zucchini and Eggs Skillet Recipe
Sautéed zucchini and eggs skillet, prepared within a few minutes with fresh ingredients only. Learn how to make it and get my recipe with instructions, tips, and flavor ideas further below. 📕 What is this recipe? I created this zucchini and egg skillet recipe as a quick and easy last-minute dinner meal option. It's a great recipe for novice cooks and all … [Read more...]
+23 Jackfruit Recipes (Ripe and Unripe)
Jackfruit is such a versatile tropical fruit and to celebrate that, I have put together a selection of jackfruit recipes. Discover fresh ripe and young canned jackfruit recipes below. There is something for everyone with lunch ideas, sweet desserts, Asian and Indian recipes, as well as American and European classics prepared with jackfruit. Yet, here you will mainly … [Read more...]
How to cut Jackfruit
This guide on how to cut jackfruit will help you in the process of cutting a jackfruit. Learn our simple technique, and you will succeed cutting up your first jackfruit all alone, the right way, of course. I filmed the cutting of our jackfruit with my jackfruit expert, Gauri. She hails from the forests in the Western Ghats in Karnataka, in India. She was so kind to … [Read more...]
Ranch Seasoning Mix Recipe
Make this homemade ranch seasoning mix if you are seeking real food flavors in your life. Save money with your DIY ranch spice and make it as per your needs and health requirements. 📕 What's Ranch Seasoning? Ranch seasoning is a blend of herbs and spices popularized by Hidden Valley. Their main product is Ranch Dressing, which was invented by Steve Henson … [Read more...]