I'm a fan of fresh mandarin juice, and it's challenging to get this juice freshly pressed else where. I also don't like to get special devices such as a citrus press, and therefore I came up with a simple solution to make mandarin juice, which you can copy at home. TL;DR You will need a blender to make this citrus fruit juice at home and a fine sieve to separate the … [Read more...]
Spiced Fig Chutney with Fresh Figs
I turned a fresh batch of figs into a sticky, boldly flavored fig chutney with crunchy small fig seeds. Use this sensational condiment with various snacks, appetizers, and main course meals. TL;DR This is a fabulous chutney condiment, prepared with fresh ripe figs and Indian inspired spices. The ingredients are heated in a pan and cooked down to a glossy, sticky … [Read more...]
Spinach Cream Cheese Chicken Roulade (Ballotine)
Chicken roulade are stuffed with a spinach cream cheese filling and cooked in a flavorful cream-based sauce. This dish is a simple, delicious family dinner meal idea to add to your weekly dinner rotation. The idea for chicken roulade came when I was craving beef roulade, but I didn't have beef at home. You have to know, beef roulade are a typical dish from Central … [Read more...]
Curried Roasted Sweet Dumpling Squash Soup
Sweet dumpling squash, roasted to bring out the nutty sweetness and then prepared with curry powder to create a well-rounded soup. I created this recipe with flavor and kitchen time management in mind. Why I love this Soup Years ago I shared a spiced pumpkin carrot purée and ever since, I have been adding a set of spices to my sweet dumpling squash soups. … [Read more...]
Indian Cilantro Mint Chutney
A spicy green Cilantro Mint Chutney prepared with fresh herbs in a blender. This is a 5-minute hassle-free chutney recipe from Goa, India. TL;DR In Goa, a small state in western India, you will come across a chutney known as green chutney. The green chutney is simply fresh cilantro and mint combined with souring agents and some heat. It's a flavor-balanced, not all … [Read more...]
15 Min Shrimp Coconut Curry Soup with Noodles
A swift, wholesome coconut curry soup enhanced with shrimp and noodles. I make this one pot soup when I'm lazy or in a hurry as it takes only 15 minutes to prep + cook, from start to finish. TL;DR I love bold and fresh Asian flavors, and Thai curry pastes can be used as a shortcut to make soup that does not compromise on all those aspects. My all-time Pinterest … [Read more...]
First Day of Fall: 50 Cozy Recipes to Welcome the Season!
Enjoy the warmth of autumn with my 50 comforting recipe ideas, perfect for the first day of fall. The recipe collection is all about cozy flavors, from hearty soups to spiced desserts. Start out the season with dishes that showcase the best of autumn's bounty! … [Read more...]
Sausage Salad Recipe (Wurstsalat)
You might have come across the Sausage Salad, aka the Wurstsalat, on a trip to a German-speaking country in Europe. I show you how you can make this traditional salad at home and share the best serving ideas at the end What is the Sausage Salad? The sausage salad is quite literally a salad made of luncheon sausage strips that is flavored with thinly cut raw onions … [Read more...]
Za'atar Labneh Dip Recipe
A creamy homemade Yogurt Labneh dip flavored with Middle Eastern Za'atar seasoning and topped with zesty olive oil. I show you how to make creamy thick Labneh with Greek yogurt in this appetizer recipe. TL;DR When it's hot, we like to sit outdoors in the evening with a lovely drink and a dip as an appetizer. The Labneh dip is cooling, and I recommend it when the … [Read more...]
DIY Montreal Steak Seasoning (Gourmet + No-Fuss Version)
My take on the super flavorful Montreal steak seasoning, with smoky toasted spices. You have the option to make a Gourmet version with whole spices or a No-fuss Montreal steak seasoning with ground spices. TL;DR I think a homemade Montreal spice blend needs to be prepared with whole spices to bring out all the wonderful aromas. It just makes the difference, and it … [Read more...]
Cardamom Mango Compote Recipe
Fresh vibrant mangoes are turned into a sweet compote, flavored with cardamom. A simple and light fruit dessert to complete your meal. TL;DR Compote is a fruity dessert from France. Fruits are simmered down with sugar and spices. The result is a simple and wholesome, fresh dessert. Originally, we make them with apples or pears during the harvest period in Europe, … [Read more...]
Baked Parmesan Zucchini Sticks Recipe
During the summer months, we grow our Zucchinis in the garden. We always end up with a surplus and often while, the zucchini are then turned into parmesan cheese flavored zucchini sticks. Baked crispy, these make for a lovely meal addition or snack! TL;DR These zucchini sticks can be prepared with medium-sized or large, over-sized Zucchinis. They are then divided … [Read more...]
Passion Fruit Soda Recipe
My Homemade Passion Fruit Soda, prepared with fresh passion fruits or juice. It's refreshing, and the fruit soda makes for a great non-alcoholic party drink. Are you looking for more Passion Fruit Drink Recipes? I can offer you my homemade Passion Fruit Juice and my Passion Fruit Green Iced Tea! TL;DR We have plenty of passion fruits growing in our tropical garden, … [Read more...]
+20 Asian Salad Recipes
Here you will find more than 20 Asian salad recipes to make at home from fresh ingredients. I have added authentic Asian salads, as well as Asian inspired favorites from across the Asian continent. … [Read more...]
French Black Currant Jelly Recipe
Black Currant Jelly is one of the prime fruit berry jellies traditionally prepared in France. I share how we turn garden-fresh black currants into a gourmet black currant jelly. TL;DR Black Currants are a very popular currant variety in France, and Europe in general. In French, they are called Cassis. Currants are berries that grow on bushes and the most common … [Read more...]
Simple Side Salad Recipes
You can never have enough side salad recipes to add to your dinner rotation! These side salads are simple to prepare with just a handful of ingredients, and they complement all meal types. You know that I recommend a side salad to almost every main course meal on my site. That's because we enjoy a side salad at home every day for lunch and dinner. This is common … [Read more...]
French Cherry Liqueur (Guignolet)
In France, we have a country-style liqueur made with cherries. This delicious drink is known as Guignolet, and it is surprisingly easy to make it home. I share my mom's recipe, she and her family make this every year when the cherries are in season. TL;DR Guignolet is pronounced as Geenola in English, and most probably you haven't heard of it outside of France. It's … [Read more...]
Mango Vinaigrette Recipe
I make and use Vinaigrette dressings all year round and one that I particularly enjoy preparing during the Mango season, is my Mango Vinaigrette dressing. If you have discovered Vinaigrette dressings for yourself, you will love my Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette. I have a few more vinaigrette recipes planned in the coming months. Mango has always been a prime ingredient at … [Read more...]
Typical Swiss Recipes to try at Home!
Swiss Food is flavorful, special, and often overlooked in this world. Many Swiss recipes are popular in neighboring European countries, and I bet you will like these dishes as well! Below, you can see what the Swiss enjoy cooking and eating at home. These are not just restaurant tourist favorites, but people actually make these meals at home. I know that because I … [Read more...]
Elderflower Jelly Recipe
Elderflower jelly, prepared with freshly foraged elderflower blossoms. This french jelly recipe requires pectin sugar to set, or use normal sugar to make an elderflower honey. TL;DR Elderflower are in season for a brief moment in spring in the Northern Hemisphere. That means, the flowers are blossoming the end of May to mid-June. The time frame is heavily tied to … [Read more...]
Orange Infused Water Recipe
Flavored water with fresh orange fruits is one of my favorite infused waters that I make all the time at home. I show you how to make this flavored water in ease with my video and photos below. TL;DR Orange Infused Water is a fruit infused water. That means the water is flavored with a hint of natural orange flavors. Other similar fruit infused waters include … [Read more...]
+25 Last Minute Side Dish Ideas for your BBQ
Last-minute side dish ideas can save your Cookout, OR they can also enhance your BBQ menu. Collect rave reviews from your family and friends and save time in your kitchen with these extra useful last-minute side dish recipes! Here you will find super quick BBQ sides. Most of the recipes take between 5 and 15 minutes to prepare from scratch. All include fresh … [Read more...]
Bavarian Radi Salad Recipe
The Bavarian Radi is a white radish salad, commonly served in beer gardens in Bavaria, Southern Germany. Here is how we make this salad at home. This is the shredded version because it's much easier to prepare it from scratch at home. TL;DR The radi salad is a side dish salad that is normally served with other main course meals. Radi is the Bavarian word for radish, … [Read more...]
+24 Asian Shrimp Recipes
Authentic and Asian style shrimp recipes to get inspired in the kitchen. Learn new cooking techniques, experience new flavors, and immerse yourself into the world of shrimp recipes. Below you will find my favorite shrimp (and prawn for all Indian and British readers) recipes. I also asked my food friends to share their top Asian shrimp recipes, and this is how this … [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...]
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...]
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 cheeseburger, … [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...]
+30 Authentic Oktoberfest Food Ideas to Turbocharge your Party
Are you looking for some delicious, original Oktoberfest food ideas for your party? I compiled a collection of the best authentic Oktoberfest recipes, savory and sweet. Grab some ideas for your Oktoberfest food party further below. This is an updated version, inspired by our recent trip to the Oktoberfest in Munich in 2023. We live in Tyrol, Austria, right next to … [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...]