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. … [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 homemade Asian 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 that only required 3 ingredients. This stir-fry sauce was inspired by Asian noodle … [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 jar. The jars … [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 seafood 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 course … [Read more...]
Avocado Cucumber Beet Mango Sushi Roll Recipe
A vibrant fresh 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 series. Momoko runs … [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 waters, … [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. TL;DR 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 those who want fresh from … [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...]
Salt-Free Ranch Seasoning Mix Recipe
Make this homemade salt-free ranch seasoning mix if you are missing real food flavors in your life. Save money with your DIY ranch spice and make it as per your needs and health requirements. Ingredient Notes This ranch seasoning recipe is salt-free and it only uses common pantry ingredients. If you don't have dried parsley, dill and chives, dry them yourself. You … [Read more...]
French Gooseberry Jam Recipe
Wonderful gooseberry jam prepared the French way without artificial pectin. You will need just 2 ingredients to make this all natural, foolproof jam from scratch. Ingredient Notes The fruit to sugar ratio is crucial! Sugar helps in setting the jam and gooseberries are rich in pectin. Pectin preserves your jam so that your fruit preserve is good for months! Flavor … [Read more...]
+18 Flavored Rice Recipes
More than 18 flavored rice recipes to jazz up your rice cooking skills. Take your bland rice to the next level, and season your rice as per your choice with these inspiring recipe ideas. What's flavored rice? Flavored rice is also known as seasoned rice. It is rice infused with a set of flavors. You do that by adding spices, herbs, condiments such as soy sauce, or … [Read more...]
Savory filled Crêpes with Cream Cheese Salmon Dill Cucumber
Savory filled Crêpes with cream cheese, salmon, dill, cucumber filling. This is a delicious breakfast brunch or even lunch idea, if you are looking for a next-level flavor experience. 📕 What are savory crêpes? Crêpes are french paper thin, skillet sized pancakes. They can be filled by folding or rolling them in. In France, they are a popular street food, and … [Read more...]
Dehydrated Strawberries in the Dehydrator
Home dehydrated strawberries are easy to prepare and also taste great as a snack. I share how you can dry your strawberries at home with tips, flavor ideas and much more. Dehydrated strawberries are prepared by cutting or slicing fresh strawberries and allowing them to dry slowly until they lose all their moisture, which enables them to be stored for several months … [Read more...]