7 of the best fried rice recipes that you have to try if you love fried rice! AND since you are such a big rice fan, try different flavored rice side dishes. 🍤 Easy Shrimp Fried Rice ~~~ 🍳 15 Min Egg Fried Rice ~~~ 🍍 Sweet Pineapple Fried Rice ~~~ 🎌 Copycat Hibachi Fried Rice ~~~ 🍗 Simple Chicken Fried Rice ~~~ 🍚 … [Read more...]
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Buffalo White Bean Dip Recipe
Buffalo flavored hot White Bean Dip with a recipe to make it either chunky or velvety smooth. This dip takes about 20 minutes to prepare from start to finish, and it is a vegan healthy, dairy-free dip. You won't need a food processor for this recipe, you will just need a skillet! 🧅 Ingredients Here is a quick overview with info on what you will need, to … [Read more...]
Creamy Coconut Chickpea Curry Recipe
A creamy coconut chickpea curry prepared with wholesome spices. This is a healthy plant-based dinner meal. 📕 What is this Curry? A Chickpea curry is an Indian inspired, spiced curry prepared with whole cooked chickpeas, spices and coconut milk. This recipe is based on the Indian Chole Masala/Chana Masala or restaurant style chickpea tikka masala. It's not … [Read more...]
+5 Inside out Sushi Roll Ideas (Uramaki Sushi)
More than 5 fantastic inside out sushi roll ideas to help you get inspired! These can all be easily made from scratch at home. 📕 What are inside out sushi rolls? Inside-out sushi rolls are inspired by traditional Japanese maki zushi. Regular maki sushi comes with ingredients and rice on the inside and the nori seaweed on the outside. There are two main … [Read more...]
Rayu Japanese Chili Oil Recipe (Layu)
Deep red Rayu Chili Oil is a lovely Japanese multi use condiment that you can prepare at home now! It can be used a flavored cooking oil in Asian food or as a topping for a ramen soup, as a dipping sauce for gyoza or other Asian pot stickers. The rayu chili oil is part of the Japanese food series that I filmed together with Momoko, our Japanese food expert. A big … [Read more...]
Cumin Uses + Recipe Ideas
So, you want to learn more about cumin spice? This post will help you to understand better how to use cumin spice in your food, and you will collect some ideas too. 📕 What is Cumin? Cumin is a spice seed grown from the cumin herb, a plant with small white flowers. It's a warm, heating spice. Cumin tastes aromatic, pungent, and nutty. Due to the flavor … [Read more...]
Guava Fruit
The guava fruit is a beautiful tropical fruit. It has many delicious and useful uses. Here you will find everything you need to know to start enjoying guavas all the more. 📕 What is a Guava? Guava is a tropical fruit in every sense of the word. It grows in the tropics around the equator, smells like the tropics, and is the fruitiest of all the fruits out … [Read more...]
Prickly Pear Juice (Cactus Fruit)
Prickly pear juice is made from cactus fruits. It's refreshing and so easily made, you don't need a blender or juicer! 📕 What is a Prickly Pear? Prickly pears are the colorful fruits of the nopales "paddle" cactus. They are native to the American continent where they grow in an arid dry desert climate. The fruits are also known as tuna fruit or simply cactus … [Read more...]
Chicory Root Tea
Chicory Root Tea is a nifty way to ditch your bad health habits. In this post, we explore how to use it and the differences between raw and roasted chicory root. 📕 What is Chicory Root? Chicory is a hardy bushy plant that grows beautiful blue flowers. It's a wild plant in Europe and you can see it there on the roadside. The plant has been known for its … [Read more...]
How to make Powdered Sugar
You can make powdered sugar at home in a jiffy! Here you will learn everything you need to know about powdered sugar and how to make it from scratch anytime! 📕 What is powdered sugar? Powdered Sugar is a super fine version of sugar and it is mostly used in baking. It is the perfect way to sweeten your cakes, cookies, and fudges because it mixes well in … [Read more...]
Individual Salmon Wellington Recipe
Individual Salmon Wellingtons are baked puff pastry wrapped salmon filets inspired by my mini beef wellington. Here you will find a recipe with easy progress pictures and video. 🐟 Ingredients Here is a quick overview of what you will need to make your own salmon wellington (almost) from scratch. Get the detailed measurements in the recipe card further … [Read more...]
Butter Garlic Green Beans Recipe
I grew up eating sautéed butter garlic green beans at home. Preparing this string bean dish is super easy and, if done the right way, also very delicious. 🧅 Ingredients You will only need 4–5 ingredients to make this nifty and delicious side dish. The full recipe with detailed US and metric ingredients measurements is located further below in my recipe … [Read more...]
Salisbury Steak Recipe
Juicy browned Salisbury steak cooked in a homemade mushroom gravy sauce. This is a classic from scratch skillet one-pot dinner meal. 📕 What is it? Salisbury steak is a hamburger steak cooked and served with mushroom gravy or a so-called brown sauce. It's a typical US-American meal, popularized for the first time 100 years ago by the European immigrant … [Read more...]
Italian Passatelli Soup Recipe
Passatelli in brodo (in clear soup broth) is a regional Italian food specialty. 📕 What are Passatelli? Passatelli is an Italian regional pasta specialty, that originated in the province of Pesaro and Urbino. The dish is a specialty from Emilia-Romagna but it appears all over northern Italy. We had it in Venice too. The reason why this pasta variety is so … [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...]
What are Tropical Fruits
Tropical fruits are fruits that grow in a tropical area. The climate for these fruits to thrive and grow is humid hot and it never freezes. 🗺️ Tropical Places Tropical or so-called exotic fruits come from places close to the equator, the tropical climate belt. The weather there is mostly warm or hot the whole year round with a humidity level higher … [Read more...]
Boston Roll Sushi Recipe
The Boston roll is a brightly colored fancy sushi roll. Our homemade version uses tobiko fish roe as a topping and as a filling cooked shrimp, avocado, and cucumber. This recipe is in collaboration with Momoko, our Japanese food expert. Other sushi rolls in this series include the Salmon roll, Philadelphia roll, and dragon roll to just name a few. 📕 What is a … [Read more...]
Scarlet Runner Bean Salad Recipe
A hearty flavor-packed scarlet runner bean salad. Easy to prepare and for all those who love gourmet food! 📕 What are scarlet runner beans? Scarlet runner beans are some of the largest beans out there. The average length of a bean is 1 1/2 inches or 4 centimeters. If the size doesn't impress you, the color will. They come in various colors. Some are bright … [Read more...]
Pan-Fried Lemon Thyme King Oyster Mushroom
Pan-fried king oyster mushroom cooked in one pan with thyme and lemon flavors. Similar recipes to try, include our sautéed oyster mushrooms and these pan fried lions mane mushrooms. 📕 What are King Oyster Mushrooms? King oyster mushrooms are also known as king trumpet mushrooms, royal trumpet, and some other regional names. They are part of the oyster … [Read more...]
Seaweed Pearls aka Vegan Seaweed Caviar
Everything you need to know about seaweed pearls aka vegan seaweed caviar. 📕 What is it? Vegan caviar is a type of vegan gourmet food that mimics the look and feel of fish roe. It's a sustainable plant-based alternative to black caviar, that's why this food ingredient is also known as seaweed caviar, kelp caviar or vegan caviar. It is usually made from … [Read more...]
Skillet Hamburger Steak with Bell Pepper Sauce
Homemade juicy hamburger steak prepared in a skillet and served with a creamy colorful bell pepper sauce. This is a one-pan low-carb friendly dish. 📕 What is this dish? This dish was inspired and resembles a Salisbury steak. The beef patty is the same but the sauce consists of sweet bell pepper and cream. It's a great dinner meal idea, which I … [Read more...]
Tobiko
Everything you need to know about Tobiko, how to color them, ideas to use tobiko, and the best way to store this precious seafood ingredient 📕 What is Tobiko? Ever wonder what the fancy orange pearls on Sushi are? That’s Tobiko. Tobiko is a Japanese word that essentially means Fish roe/eggs that are particularly harvested from flying fish. Fun fact? … [Read more...]
How to dehydrate Mushrooms
Dehydrating mushrooms can be useful and it's super easy! I share tips and instructions on how to dry mushrooms at home. I'm using shiitake mushrooms as an example. The flavors of a shiitake mushroom turn out more intense after the mushroom has been dried. It developed more umami. Also drying mushrooms is more commonly done in the East, hence why I picked … [Read more...]
Papaya Fruit
Papaya is such a misunderstood fruit! Yet it has so many delicious and useful uses. Here you will find everything you need to know to start enjoying papayas all the more. 📕 What is Papaya? Papaya or Pawpaw is a sweet, pulpy, and nutritious fruit that widely grows in tropical climates. The first thing you’ll notice about a Papaya is its vibrant color, like … [Read more...]
South Indian Sambar Recipe
A super flavorful and easy recipe to prepare South Indian Sambar at home, with vegetables from your grocery store or garden. This south Indian lentil recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and low-calorie friendly. This recipe was filmed with Ajpa. It's also her take on Sambar, a dish she loved to prepare while she studied in Chennai, South India. South Indian food lovers … [Read more...]
Chicken Katsu Recipe
Homemade Chicken Katsu, perfectly fried Japanese Chicken! 📕 What is it? Chicken Katsu is boneless chicken meat, coated with a layer, all-purpose flour, egg, and Japanese panko bread crumbs. Essentially it's a deep-fried chicken from Japan and it's wildly popular there! The word Katsu is a short version of the Japanese word for cutlet. Another Japanese … [Read more...]
Things to do in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is a fun city, the place has so much more to offer! I share all the points of interest with you in this quick guide. 📍 Where is Amsterdam located? Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands, a country located in North-West Europe. The region is also called holland, which by the way is sometimes confused with the country name. The city is known for … [Read more...]
Simple Turnip Salad Recipe
A simple turnip salad to serve up as a side dish salad with your meals. 📕 What is it? This is a simple raw turnip salad prepared with shredded turnips. It's inspired by the radish salad, which is commonly prepared and served in Germany and Austria. Turnips grow plentiful in summer, and there are not that many great recipes for them. So, I came up with … [Read more...]
Citrus Ponzu Sauce Recipe
Ponzu Sauce is a traditional Japanese dipping sauce. Now you can make your own sauce at home! This is another recipe prepared by our Japanese Food expert, Momoko. Arigato Gozaimasu! 🐹 This ponzu sauce recipe is a simplified version of the popular Japanese traditional original and can be easily recreated at home with a few Asian pantry ingredients. 📕 What … [Read more...]
Sapodilla Fruit
Sapodilla is a wonderful tropical fruit. Learn about the different varieties and collect some tips and ideas on how to use the amazing fruit! 📕 What is the Sapodilla Fruit? Sapodilla is a brown, round to oval-shaped, fruit. Sometimes this fruit is also called chicozapote, sapota, naseberry, or nispero in the Caribbean and American … [Read more...]
Home Canned Plums
Canned plums are a great way to preserve your fruits for the coming months. Turns out, it's easy to do this at home! 📕 What are canned plums? Canned plums are made to last and are preserved in light sugar syrup. Commercially canned fruits are the norm these days but preparing home-canned plums is still the norm in some places. During harvest season you … [Read more...]
Spicy Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe
My spiced shrimp stir-fry prepared in a skillet over the stove top within minutes. They can be served with most Asian side dishes and fried rice, or even in Asian flavored Tacos! I somehow started adding sesame seeds, chili flakes and green onions to everything and the results are super good. Here we go with my stir-fried spicy shrimp. :) 🍤 … [Read more...]
Guava Jam Recipe
Guava jam is a tropical fruit preserve. Here is how to make this jam from scratch at home. 📕 What is it? Guava jam is simply a guava fruit preserve. Guava is a tropical exotic fruit. Varieties exist and you might have come across round or pear-shaped guavas. The pulp is hard like an apple and can be white or pink on the inside. The skin is green to … [Read more...]
Garlic Onion Sauteed Zucchini Recipe
Sauteed Zucchini with onion and garlic is a simple side dish to serve along with your main course meals. This recipe is gluten-free and vegan. 🧅 Ingredients You can add more flavors to this side dish by adding a dash of Italian seasoning or Herbes de Provence. If you want it spice, as in the zucchini stir fry, add a dash of chili pepper flakes or a few … [Read more...]
Japanese Pickled Ginger for Sushi
Quick Japanese sliced pickled ginger to serve with your favorite homemade sushi! Making a jar of homemade ginger pickle (aka gari) has never been easier than that. This recipe is part of our Japanese food series. Momoko, our Japanese food expert is sharing your recipe for homemade pickled ginger sushi. 📕 What is it? Japanese pickled ginger are preserved … [Read more...]
Lemon Marmalade Recipe
A homemade all-natural 2 ingredient Lemon marmalade. Based on the french orange marmalade and kumquat marmalade recipe. It's without artificial pectin. 🆚 Marmalade VS Jam VS Jelly So what's the difference between a marmalade a jam and jelly? 🍋 Ingredients You will only need 2 ingredients to make this citrus fruit marmalade from scratch. US and … [Read more...]
Dehydrated Apricot
This is a DIY guide on how to dehydrate apricots at home from scratch. 📕 What are dehydrated Apricots? Dehydrated apricots are fresh-cut apricots that are left to dry slowly until they lose all their water. That way the dried apricots can be stored for months without them turning bad! This is an age-old technique that was used to trade with dried fruits … [Read more...]
Philadelphia Roll Sushi Recipe
Philadelphia roll is currently a popular creamy inside-out sushi in the west. This recipe is all yours if you love Japanese sushi! 📕 What's a Philadelphia roll? The Philadelphia roll is a sushi roll inspired by traditional Japanese maki sushi. It's a Western-style sushi variation derived from the first-ever created inside-out sushi, the California … [Read more...]
15 min Egg Fried Rice Recipe
Egg fried rice is an unbeatable Friday night weeknight dinner in my house. The quick and easy fried rice with eggs is flavorful and can be created with common pantry ingredients in your kitchen. This Egg Fried Rice Recipe is a one-pot, quick and easy weeknight dinner meal and it's Vegetarian, Nut-free, Lactose-free, and Meatless. 📕 What is it? Egg fried … [Read more...]
Japanese Curry Roux Recipe
A Japanese curry roux is a base that helps you prepare Japanese curries in ease. It's like a maggie cube but for Japanese curries! 📕 What is Japanese Curry Roux? Japanese curry roux is a spiced curry base to make Japanese curry variations. It is influenced and based on Indian curries and the French roux. Dishes influenced by the West in Japan are called … [Read more...]