Lobster stock can be prepared at home from scratch and it's in fact a good zero waste practice if you are boiling a lobster anyway. This is a basic plainly flavored seafood stock. 📕 What is lobster stock? Lobster stock is prepared from lobster shells. The shells are infused in the boiling water over a slow simmering flame. Once you have boiled a lobster, … [Read more...]
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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...]
Ground Horseradish Recipe
Ground horseradish is a must-have strongly-flavored condiment, which is for all those who love German and East European food. 📕 What is Ground Horseradish? Ground horseradish is prepared out of fresh raw horseradish, a sharp-tasting root that is related to the Japanese wasabi root. The root is creamy white and it's dense and hard. The flavor can be described … [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...]
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...]
Dehydrated Peach
Dehydrated peach is a great healthy and nourishing snack. You can make them at home too. The task is almost effortless! 📕 What are dehydrated peaches? Dehydrated peaches are slices or strips of peaches that were left to dry over a period of time. The idea is to preserve the fruits by taking out the water content. The juices in the fruits accelerate the … [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...]
Ground Beef Stuffed Zucchini Boats Recipe
A well-seasoned ground beef cheese stuffed zucchini boats with a tomato sauce, baked and served up in a casserole dish. This makes a healthier low-carb dinner meal. This recipe was inspired by my mum's vegetarian stuffed zucchini boats and our french meat stuffed tomatoes. I thought it would be nice to have culinary herbs and spices in these zucchini boats. … [Read more...]
French Tomato Coulis + How to can it
Homemade tomato coulis seasoned with fresh herbs. This is a French recipe for a thin tomato sauce. The recipe comes with canning instructions. 📕 What's a Tomato Coulis? A tomato coulis is a thin tomato sauce used in French cooking as a sauce base for other dishes. It's basically a tomato sauce, but it's super runny, and it's almost always seasoned with … [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...]
Fresh Watermelon Juice
Refreshing watermelon juice prepared in a jiffy with real watermelon chunks. I don't know about you, but I need some cool clear juice this hot summer! So, you have been enjoying store-bought watermelon juice or other melon juice? Then this homemade healthier juice is all yours! You will need a food processor to make this, no juicer required! As a watermelon fan, … [Read more...]
Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe
Lemony garlic butter shrimp prepared over the stovetop in one pan within minutes. This is a quick and easy sautéed dinner meal. This shrimp recipe is suitable for a low-carb, keto, gluten-free and low calorie diet. 🦐 Ingredients If you want to add more seasonings and flavors, add a tsp or two of cajun seasoning, thyme or fresh dill or terragon. If you … [Read more...]
Indian Roti Flatbread Recipe
The Indian roti, which is also known as chapati, is a delicious but simple put-together soft flatbread prepared with whole wheat flour. 📕 What is a Roti? A roti is a round Indian flatbread, which can be compared to wheat tortillas. Every family household in the Indian subcontinent prepares a batch of fresh rotis every single day. The whole wheat flour … [Read more...]
Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine Recipe
Creamy chicken alfredo fettuccine inspired by olive garden. This is the ultimate comfort dinner meal and YOU can prepare it now from scratch at home with this easy skillet recipe. 🍗 Ingredients 🔪 How to make it? Here is an overview of how to make this homemade meal. The complete recipe with US and metric measurements is further below in the recipe … [Read more...]
Canned Pinto Beans and Rice with Sausage
Pinto Beans and rice prepared with canned beans and stewed over the stovetop with sausages. This is a quick and easy healthy dinner meal. It's comforting and effortless to put together after a long day at work. 🧅 Ingredients You will need a few pantry ingredients to make this from scratch with canned beans, AND you can enhance it further with a seasoning of … [Read more...]
Spicy Cilantro Lime Shrimp Recipe
15 mins to cook these spicy cilantro lime shrimp from scratch! This dinner meal is for all those who want more zing in their life I came up with this dish when I was preparing a simple sautéed butter garlic shrimp meal for us two at home. I just felt like adding some more flavors to it. Chili pepper flakes add heat, lime add a light and fresh citrusy note, and … [Read more...]
Mango Dragon Fruit Smoothie
Your mango dragon fruit smoothie is a tropical drink in a glass. It's health boosting and absolutely vegan, dairy-free! This smoothie is for you if you love our pure fruit smoothies with mangoes, such as the tropical smoothie or the mango pineapple banana smoothie. 🥭 Ingredients This smoothie requires 2 main ingredients, but it can be enhanced … [Read more...]
How to blanch Tomatoes to peel
Here is how you can easily blanch and peel tomatoes at home from scratch. With tips and ideas to use and store your peeled tomatoes. 📕 What is blanching? Blanching is a short cooking method that is used for vegetables, fruits, and even meats to achieve a certain purpose. In the case of tomatoes, blanching is the way to go if you want to peel your tomatoes … [Read more...]
20 min Healing Broth Soup
A delicious clear broth soup with healing spices and herbs to boost your well being. This recipe is quick and easy, ready within 20 minutes, effortless to prepare as it's also oil free (no sautéing). 📕 What is this healing broth soup? This clear broth is the result of me getting sick on my travels and trying to get better in a jiffy AND the input from Paul, … [Read more...]
How to cook warm water Lobster
I show you how to cook a warm water lobster with common kitchen equipment. It's super easy and leaves an impression with your guests. The guide includes how to cut open a cooked lobster. 🦐 What is warm water lobster? Warm water lobsters are also called spiny lobsters, rock lobsters, or langustas. They are the lobsters that come without claws. The … [Read more...]
Austrian Food Guide
This is a guide about Austrian food and drink specialties. It covers everything you need to know if you are a gourmand traveling Austria or if you want to simply learn more about our food culture. The food guide is from the perspective of a West Austrian, so I may have mentioned more specialties from there because, well that's my expertise. But I have also … [Read more...]
Chicken Yaki Udon Recipe
Spicy Yaki Udon stir fry prepared with chicken and a special stir fry sauce. This is is a quick and easy Japanese weeknight dinner meal. 📕 What is Yaki udon? Yaki udon is a Japanese stir fry noodle dish prepared with thick udon noodles. It's a popular street food noodle dish but it's also commonly prepared in Japanese homes for dinner. The noodles … [Read more...]
Gnocchi Pomodoro Recipe
Gnocchi Pomodoro is a simple delicious Italian dinner meal prepared with tomatoes, olive oil, and basil. This dish is for you if you like Italian pasta and tomato sauce. 📕 What are gnocchi? Gnocchi are a pasta/ dumpling variation. The most famous ones are the North Italian potato gnocchi. Gnocchi can include eggs, but may not. They are boiled in salt … [Read more...]
Red Beans and Rice with Sausage Recipe
Red beans and rice flavored with sausages, veggies and a set of spices. This is a wholesome dinner meal that you can prepare in one-pot easily from scratch. 📕 What are red beans and rice? Red beans and rice is mostly known thanks to the South in the US. New Orleans in Louisiana calls this cajun comfort dish its own! Historically this dish was prepared on … [Read more...]
Skillet Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe
One-pan juicy skillet chicken cordon bleu, stuffed with melt in your mouth cheese and ham, coated with a crispy golden breading. Discover how to easily make this family dinner favorite from scratch at home. 🍗 Ingredients You will need the following ingredients to make chicken cordon bleu from scratch at home: You can also choose to season the ham and cheese … [Read more...]
Rainbow Roll Sushi Recipe
Every colorful bite of this rainbow roll sushi will make you want to have more! Learn how to easily prepare and roll your own perfect sushi from scratch at home with this recipe and our video guide. This is another Japanese-inspired modern sushi recipe, which I prepared together with our Japanese food expert. 📕 What is a Rainbow Roll? A rainbow roll is a … [Read more...]
Creamy Mushrooms Recipe
Creamy mushrooms are flavorful and can be used with various food. In this recipe post, you will learn how to make it, and I share some great uses and storing options too. This creamy mushroom recipe resembles a mushroom gravy. 🍄 Ingredients Here is what you will need to make homemade creamy mushrooms from scratch. Mushrooms You can use regular white … [Read more...]
Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs
Crispy oven-roasted chicken thighs prepared with just 4 ingredients from scratch. This is a simple but tasty bone in chicken thigh dish for the whole family! Ingredients To make this dish, you will need: You are free to add some more other spices and herbs too. I tried adding in the past thyme, rosemary or herbes de provence mix to the salt and pepper, and it … [Read more...]
Homemade Oregano Tea
Fresh and soothing oregano tea can be easily prepared from scratch at home. I share options to make it with fresh and dried oregano and different ways so that you can make it while you are reading this. I talked about oregano as a herb and seasoning last year. Oregano can be turned into a delicious herbal tea too. You can use the same fresh or dried … [Read more...]
Spanish Pork Chorizo and Eggs Recipe
A simple Spanish chorizo and eggs recipe prepared in one skillet. Cured pork chorizo is cooked with scrambled eggs in a pan. I love this with bread as a quick breakfast, brunch or lunch and dinner meal. 🥚 Ingredients You will need the following ingredients to make this low carb/keto scrambled egg dish from scratch: 🔪 How to make Chorizo and Eggs? Here is … [Read more...]
Hungarian Goulash Soup Recipe
A Hungarian goulash soup recipe with beef, vegetables and spices. This is a traditional soup served in an authentic Hungarian soup bowl. 📕 What is Hungarian Goulash? Hungarian Goulash is a soup or stew prepared with beef, vegetables and spices. Hungarian Goulash, which has conquered the world with its deliciously rustic taste, has its origins in the … [Read more...]
Homemade Chamomile Tea
Here you will learn everything you need to know to make chamomile tea. 📕 What is Chamomile? Chamomile is a daisy-like flower, with white petals and a yellow procuring core. The proper chamomile is called German chamomile or also the real chamomile. This is because some other varieties are frequently confused with the real chamomile and the "fake" ones are … [Read more...]
Broccoli Radish Salad Recipe
Light and easy broccoli radish salad with a simple vinegar based dressing. Makes a healthy side dish salad. 🥦 Ingredients You will need: Other ingredients that you can add to call this salad your own: cranberries, crispy bacon, feta, walnuts, cashews, raisins, and grapes. 🔪 How to make this salad? This is one of the simplest and at the same time … [Read more...]
Vegetable Wild Rice Soup Recipe
A comforting and healthy wild rice soup enhanced with fresh vegetables, flavored with spices and herbs. 📕 What is wild rice? Wild rice is actually not a rice variety. It's a grain that grows on tall grasses native to North America. Wild rice is sometimes also sold as Canadian rice or Native American rice. The elongated grains turn dark brown when dried, … [Read more...]
Cheesy Garlic Pull Apart Bread
A quick and easy cheesy garlic pull apart bread. Serve it up as a fun party food! 🧀 Ingredients You will need the following to make this: This is what I added to mine. Here are some more ideas if you want to enhance yours all the more. At this point, you could also choose to add some cured meats such as smoked bacon, ham, and salami. Cut them small and … [Read more...]