An Individual Beef Wellington makes for a delicious, pretty and elegant main course meal this holiday season. Serve them up to your family and friends for Christmas or New Year's for dinner. 📕 What is Beef Wellington? Beef Wellington tenderloin filet steak topped with a mushroom duxelles and wrapped into a puff pastry. The English dish is also known as boeuf … [Read more...]
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Swiss Cheese Fondue Recipe
I LOVE Cheese Fondue, I always have and that for a good reason. You get to dip your bread into a melting concoction of cheese and that too as many times you want (and crave!) Turn this fondue into the ultimate dinner party meal to enjoy with your family and friends this holiday season. 📕 What is a Fondue? A fondue is cheese melted in a large pot placed at … [Read more...]
Ebly - How to cook Instant French Wheat Berries
Here is how we cook ebly, instant wheat berries, in France. Cooked wheat berries make for a lovely side dish that you can serve up instead of rice. I explain further below all the details about ebly wheatberries and what to look out for. 🌾 What are Wheat Berries? Wheat Berries are whole wheat kernels without the hull and husk. They come in yellow or red … [Read more...]
Oven Roasted Turnips Recipe
Oven roasted turnips are a great low carb every day and holiday side dish. I show you how to prepare your turnips and how to roast them from scratch easily with the help of my how to process shots. We had tons of turnips growing this year that we ended up with a huge surpluses. I love turnips turned into mashed turnips or cooked and served with a béchamel sauce and … [Read more...]
Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe
Balsamic roasted brussels sprouts is a favorite holiday side dish at home. The balsamic flavored sprouts are easily prepared and a crowd-pleaser. Besides they are healthy! I show you in my video and process shots further below how to prepare and roast brussels sprouts from scratch. During our college time, we had to prepare a massive food banquette for the 200 … [Read more...]
Mashed Turnips Recipe
Best mashed turnips prepared with whole or frozen turnips, all low carb. Watch how to make mashed turnips with my short video clip and process shots further below. This is your holiday side dish if you like a healthy, easy to prepare, low-calorie mash. 📕 What are turnips? Turnips are round-shaped roots, which average the size of a fist. Varieties exist, … [Read more...]
How to roast Butternut Squash
How to roast Butternut Squash 3 ways. I share tips and a video on how to roast whole butternut squash, squash halves, and cubes. Add this winter squash to your menu this fall. Celebrate healthier holidays with your family and friends or use your squash to prepare my butternut squash apple soup. 🔪 How to prepare it? You have 3 options to prepare and … [Read more...]
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Apple
Bright, healthy and the best roasted butternut squash soup with apple and cream. This easy butternut squash soup with deep beautiful flavors will be your new fall soup favorite! Watch the video how-to and get the recipe with process shots further below. 🍎 Ingredients For this recipe, you will need a handful of ingredients. These are some of the main … [Read more...]
Dutch Oven Garlic Boneless Pork Loin Roast
Perfectly cooked boneless pork loin roast flavored with garlic and prepared with potatoes in the Dutch oven Make your own boneless pork loin roast easily (It's exceptionally easy!) and surprise your family and friends. You will get to nurture your pork roast to get a lovely crispy crust with juicy, flavorful meat slices. You might also like a homemade German pork … [Read more...]
German Coleslaw Recipe
German Coleslaw is an easy to prepare low carb vegan salad side dish. The slaw is aromatic and seasoned nicely to bring out the fresh crisp slaw flavors. I show you how to make a proper German European recipe further below. 📕 What's the German coleslaw? The German coleslaw is a traditional-shredded cabbage salad. This is a South German version with … [Read more...]
Fresh Turnip Green Soup Recipe
Fresh turnip green soup with sausage is a healthy budget-friendly clear low carb soup. This southern soup is also known as swamp soup recipe. I show you how to make this soup from scratch further below in the recipe. 📕 What are turnip greens? Turnip greens are the leaves of the turnip root, which are edible as well. The greens are at times sold … [Read more...]
Pan Fried Trout Fillet Recipe
Quick one pan fried trout fillet recipe to enjoy with a good glass of wine. 📕 What is a trout? The trout originated in the North American East Coast but was introduced in 1800 to the rest of the world. Various species exist, with the most well known called the rainbow trout and the steel head trout. The trout is related to the salmon fish, and that is why … [Read more...]
Sour Cream Dill Dip Recipe
Easy Sour Cream Dill Dip Recipe to enjoy with raw fresh vegetables, over baked salmon, cooked potatoes or simply with smoked salmon and much more! 💡 Choice of dill I tend to prepare a fresh dill dip with garden fresh dill but you can use dried herbs too. But keep in mind that fresh dill makes a better dip. Also, there are dill weed varieties out … [Read more...]
Endives au Jambon - Belgian Endive au Gratin
Endives au Jambon is a baked au gratin dinner meal from the North of France. Belgian Endives are rolled into ham slices and coated with a cheese béchamel sauce. This traditional dish is also known under a different name as Chicon au Jambon in some regions or as Endives Jambon Bechamel. 🍲 What are Endives au Jambon? The term Endives au Jambon is French, and it … [Read more...]
Chocolate Beet Cake Recipe
Chocolate Beet Cake is a popular cake in my home. This super moist and decadent cake is easy and quick to prepare. Lately, I have been obsessed with two ingredients mixed, beets and chocolate. You wouldn't imagine the earthy sweet pink/red beetroot together with the sinful dark chocolate, and yet, both complement each other outrageously well. Do you like … [Read more...]
Simple Pineapple Fried Rice Recipe
Pineapple Fried Rice Recipe makes a delicious weeknight meal. You can make this quick and easy Asian fried rice with pineapple recipe at home. I love fried rice with black pepper chicken. I think this easy Pineapple fried rice recipe variation will be the next big fried rice dish, and that for a good reason! Fried rice is an awesome way to reuse … [Read more...]
Hibachi Fried Rice Recipe (Copycat)
Easy Hibachi Fried Rice Recipe to make this tasty copycat Japanese steakhouse fried rice recipe at home from scratch. I can never get enough eating it! 🔪 How to make it? Simply follow the steps to make your own Japanese steakhouse fried rice at home! Step 1 Keep all your ingredients cut ready, your proteins, vegetables, cooked rice and mix the sauce … [Read more...]
Strawberry Kiwi Juice Recipe
I love this homemade Strawberry Kiwi Juice because the fruit combination is just brilliant. You can make this vibrant fruit juice within 3 minutes with a blender. 🍓 Ingredients You will need a few ingredients to make my strawberry kiwi juice at home. Using frozen fruits can be beneficial if you want a super cooled, thick juice. Fresh fruits might be the … [Read more...]
Quick Pickled Jalapenos Recipe
A quick refrigerator pickled jalapenos Recipe so that you can preserve and enjoy these beautiful jalapenos. I'm sharing a basic jalapeño pickle recipe with flavor and ingredient adjustments, tips and ideas. 📕 What are pickled jalapeños? Pickled Jalapeños are preserved in a vinegar, water, and salt solution to increase the shelf life of fresh … [Read more...]
Thai Style Vegetable Soup Recipe
This Thai Vegetable Soup is packed with flavors and nutritious elements. Make this easy one-pot spicy vegetarian Thai coconut soup within 20 minutes for dinner! Today's Thai vegetable Soup is not an authentic traditional Thai soup recipe, but rather a Thai inspired soup prepared with coconut milk and mixed vegetables. The Thai veggie soup was mainly inspired … [Read more...]
Whole Chicken Roast with Herbs
I will show you how to roast a chicken in the oven easily step by step in my video recipe further below. Your perfect baked whole chicken will be perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy flavorful on the inside. Do you and your family enjoy a good sunday roast? I recommend my easy boneless pork loin roast. 🔪 How to cook a entire chicken in the oven? My … [Read more...]
Panda Express Fried Rice
Did you know that making your own panda express fried rice is super easy? The budget-friendly, one-pan, copycat fried rice prepared at home has its perks and I love it with Black Pepper Chicken. You get to adjust it the way YOU like it, turning it into a healthier meal! Does that sound great to you? Great! Then let's dive into the details further … [Read more...]
Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry Recipe
Asian-inspired Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry skillet, prepared in just one pan within minutes. Enjoy this delicious cabbage chicken meal to the fullest because it's gluten-free & low-carb as well! For this recipe, watch the how-to video and get the step-by-step recipe further below! Do you love Chinese chicken meals? Try my Chinese inspired chicken noodle soup or … [Read more...]
German Potato Pancakes without Eggs (Kartoffelpuffer)
German Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer) are savory shredded potatoes shaped into a flattened small dumpling-like pancake. Those are then simply fried and usually served as a side dish with a meat main course. My easy Kartoffelpuffer are vegan, prepared without eggs. To make the German potato pancakes is rather easy, so I invite you to try them out and give … [Read more...]
Hot and Sour Soup with Noodles and Sweet Corn
This delicious Hot and Sour Soup with Noodles and Sweet Corn is a quick and easy one-pot vegetarian recipe, ready within 20 minutes. Fresh ingredients such as sweet corn, leek, and mushroom, turn this soup into a comfort food delight. 📕 What is this hot and sour soup? Hot and Sour soup is usually a Chinese Soup variety prepared with spicy hot chilies and … [Read more...]
Spicy Moroccan Lentil Soup - Veg Style Harira
Moroccan Lentil Soup, aka Harira, is a spiced North African soup. This is a vegan version of the Harira soup, and it's not a traditional authentic recipe. It's based on the original, which is prepared with meats. If you like soups like my Indian lentil soup, then this one-pot easy soup should be your next dinner meal! 📕 What is Moroccan Soup (Harira)? Harira … [Read more...]
German Cheese Dip without Beer Recipe (Obatzda)
Obatzda is a super flavorful Southern German cheese dip, and this recipe is without beer. The dip is a common sight in Munich in the beer gardens, the Alms in the alps and of course at the Oktoberfest in autumn and resembles the Liptauer spread. What is this dip? Obatzda is a German cheese dip or bread spread prepared with aged cheese such as Camembert, … [Read more...]
Lebanese Zaatar Spice Blend Recipe
A flavorful Lebanese Zaatar Spice Blend Recipe so that you can make this wonderful Mediterranean spice blend at home with your own spices. This will give you the option to use only real ingredients in this popular Levantine seasoning blend and at the same time, you will understand what ingredients make this spice blend so amazing! 📕 What is … [Read more...]
Chicken Pad Thai Recipe
Chicken Pad Thai is one of my all-time favorite Asian noodle dishes. The popular Thai meal is not only tasty but healthy as well, and brace yourself, a super quick 20-minute prep and cook dinner recipe! It's a win-win all along, and this chicken pad thai will be your next favorite recipe at home! Trust me, I know what I am saying. Learn within a minute … [Read more...]
Thai Pineapple Fried Rice Recipe
Thai Pineapple Fried Rice is a real one-pot wonder stuffed with flavors thanks to the curry powder, pineapple chunks and other amazing fresh ingredients! The yellow curry fried rice comes together quickly and easily as well. You are going to enjoy the discovery of this dish if you are the kind of person who loves homemade food with fresh ingredients and needs … [Read more...]
Orange Mango Juice with Fresh Fruits
Orange Mango Juice is a great breakfast or brunch addition to start out the day. A refreshing summer fruit drink and must try during the mango season! This mango orange juice recipe was first published on the 10th May 2018. 🍸 Ingredients Technically, this is a 2 ingredient juice recipe. If you add ice water or sugar, or other ingredients, the list … [Read more...]
Shakshuka with Feta Recipe
Shakshuka with Feta is my new obsession! The popular basic Shakshuka Mediterranean brunch has been a staple in my home for years. Then I discovered this fantastically enhanced shakshuka with feta. Shakshuka with Feta is a whole new ball game! 📕 What is Shakshuka? Shakshuka (or Shakshouka) is a breakfast and brunch dish commonly prepared in the … [Read more...]
Japanese Onion Mushroom Soup Recipe
This light Japanese Onion Mushroom soup recipe is based on the soups found at hibachi restaurants. You will take about 30 minutes in total to prep and cook this Japanese clear soup from scratch at home in just one pot. 🧅 Ingredients Here is an overview of what you will need to make your own Japanese clear onion soup. The exact US and metric measurements are … [Read more...]
Green Sorrel Soup Recipe
Sorrel Soup is prepared with fresh Sorrel Leaves and natural seasoning, making this a super healthy and delicious homemade soup! I like to serve my freshly prepared creamy sorrel soup with croutons to add some crunch to my meal. The Sorrel soup recipe is further below. 📕 What is Sorrel? Sorrel has been left behind in the staple food revolution, which is a … [Read more...]
French Quiché Lorraine Recipe
French Quiché Lorraine Recipe is a classic Quiché from my childhood. My Mama and grandmother always prepared this gorgeous Quiché for lunch or dinner with a little salad. Learn how to make an easy French Quiché Lorraine from scratch with the dough and crust as well with our family recipe from the Lorraine. Classic Quiché Lorraine is part of our French … [Read more...]
Sauteed Okra Recipe
10 minute pan fried okra recipe without slime, the BEST fried okra recipe. I have put together some tips on how to pan fried okra easily with NO goo that the vegetable otherwise produces. See my how-to video further down, where I explain my tricks and okra cooking approach. Okra is a misunderstood vegetable. This elongated vegetable has been around for a … [Read more...]
Turkish Red Lentil Soup Recipe
Turkish red lentil soup is a blended smooth soup prepared with veggies, red masoor lentils and selected spices. A topping made of olive oil, chili and mint, takes this soup to a whole new level. The Turkish lentil soup is stuffed with flavors, and you can make the Mediterranean lentil soup at home from scratch within 30 minutes in just one pot! I came across … [Read more...]
Imitation Crab Salad
Easy crab salad recipe comes together really quickly with the imitation crab and can be prepared in advance to take for lunch to work or school. I caught myself adding the crab salad into wraps and bread rolls, so this seafood salad can be used according to your preferences! The crab salad comes with a special mayo dressing. We have been addicted to … [Read more...]
Persian Shirazi Salad Recipe
Shirazi Salad is a refreshing cucumber, tomato herb salad. It has its origins in the Persian cuisine. You can prepare this salad easily with these commonly available ingredients and because I made it simple for you, you can serve the Shirazi salad with kebabs and similar dishes. 📕 What is Shirazi Salad? Shirazi salad is named after the region, Shiraz, in … [Read more...]
Shrimp Chow Mein Recipe
To prepare a Shrimp Chow Mein Recipe from scratch is super easy if you know how to! These Chinese one-pot noodle stir-fries look complicated, but they are not. Besides, preparing a shrimp chow mein from scratch will take you only 15 mins. Ingredients To prepare shrimp chow mein from scratch, you will need a few ingredients. For the stir-fry … [Read more...]