I'm a gigantic fan of Nashville Hot Chicken Seasoning, and I use it beyond the classic chicken dish. I love it sprinkled over my meals and as a general food flavoring. That is why I have come up with my fiery version, that contains a selection of spices. Add this seasoning to your collection of hot spice blends. Ingredient Notes Process Overview Step 1 Place … [Read more...]
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19 Homemade American Spice Blends That Make Every Meal Better
North American spice blends, seasonings, and rubs improve every meal. Don't you agree? Here are some of my current 19 favorites from the US and Canada, that you can make straightaway in your kitchen! Please let me know if I missed your favorite seasoning blend, and I shall add it to my trial bucket list. … [Read more...]
Homemade Yakisoba Sauce Recipe
Homemade yakisoba sauce recipe to make this stir-fry sauce at home from scratch. It's an inexpensive solution to make your own yakisoba stir-fry sauce. In the style of the popular Otafuku yakisoba sauce brand. 📕 What is it? Yakisoba sauce is used as a stir-fry sauce in a popular Japanese noodle dish called Yakisoba. The sauce is the flavoring and makes it … [Read more...]
Homemade Lobster Shell Stock
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, you get … [Read more...]
Homemade 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. TL;DR Japanese pickled ginger are preserved ginger slices. … [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...]
Homemade Chamomile Tea
You can prepare a Chamomile Tea infusion at home with dried flower buds. Here is how! 📕 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 … [Read more...]
Homemade Sugar Cookies with Simple Glaze
I show you how to make sugar cookies from scratch in this post. The cookie dough is easy to roll out and the cut out cookies will hold their shape when baked. I also show you how you can make icing sugar within minutes to decorate your cookies beautifully. I created my own sugar cookie dough in the past years. The recipe was loosely adapted from my shortcrust … [Read more...]
Homemade Eggnog Recipe
Creamy homemade eggnog recipe to enjoy your holiday season with your loved ones. Choose if you want it spiked with alcohol and if you want to add egg whites. I show you further below how to make eggnog from scratch easily with whole ingredients. 📕 What is Eggnog? Eggnog is a thick holiday milk egg punch that may or may not include rum or any other … [Read more...]
Homemade Spaghetti Seasoning Mix
Your own Spaghetti Seasoning mix made from scratch! Add this amazing spaghetti spice mix to perfect and enhance the flavor of your pasta dinner meal. 📕 What is this Seasoning? A Seasoning blend just for spaghetti can be such a great time saver when you prepare a delicious sauce. The purpose of this homemade spaghetti spice and herb blend is to add flavor … [Read more...]
Homemade Fenugreek Seed Tea
Fenugreek Seeds Tea has been known since ancient times, and it still is a great spiced tea that you should try if you love tea infusions. What is fenugreek? The fenugreek plant resembles a clover and is native to the Mediterranean, middle eastern and Indian subcontinent climate. The meaning of the name comes from Greek, which is an indication of its … [Read more...]
Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix
Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice is the ultimate fall spice mixture, radiating warmth and comfort. Prepare your DIY spice mix to create a superior quality of Pumpkin Pie Spice! TL;DR Pumpkin pie spice is a warm fall spice blend, popular across North America. The spices used in the DIY seasoning combine to complement each other. The spice blend is called pumpkin pie … [Read more...]
Homemade Potato Gnocchi Recipe
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Preparing Homemade Potato Gnocchi is so rewarding! Besides, it's not rocket science to prepare these pasta dumplings from scratch and they taste way better then the store bought Gnocchi. 📕 What are Potato Gnocchis? Gnocchis are Italian pasta dumplings which originated in the North of Italy. Potato Gnocchis are the most well known Gnocchi variation out … [Read more...]
Homemade Pineapple Infused Water
Pineapple Water is a wonderful fruit infused water. Fresh water takes up the flavors of your fruits, resulting in a thirst quenching and rehydrating, simple but tasty water. TL;DR Pineapple Water is tap or bottled water flavored with fresh pineapple fruit chunks. The fruits are left to infuse in clear water so that the water takes up the flavor of the … [Read more...]
Homemade Fish Sticks with Herbs
Fried Fish sticks with french fries, dipped into a homemade Tartar Sauce, that's what I call summer comfort food. Fish Sticks are also called Fish fingers across the pond! Fried fish sticks have never been considered health food because they are deep-fried. Yet, I love them, it's my comfort food! Fish sticks can be baked too, and they taste … [Read more...]
Classic Homemade Yeast Pizza Dough Recipe
I always rely on my easy pizza dough recipe, which I make from scratch in a jiffy! A Recipe for classic soft Pizza dough for thin crust pizza is a basic DIY. I use it regularly to make my own Pizza. Learn how to make pizza dough easily with the step-by-step instructions further below + video! I am a complete Pizza fanatic. Most probably, I can … [Read more...]
Homemade Madras Curry Powder Recipe
You will need this Indian Curry Powder Recipe if you are a serious spice lover. The subtle aromatic flavors of the Curry spice mix will fit perfectly into your kitchen. Making your own is well worth it! Did you know that you can make your own curry powder from scratch? Curry Powder is a popular spice blend in many countries in Europe and Asia, and this recipe is … [Read more...]
Homemade Coconut Milk
Back in Europe, I always regarded Coconut milk as something super fancy and difficult to come bye Honestly, 10 years ago, you would literally have to hunt down a can of coconut milk and the best place to find a lonely can of coconut milk would be in an Asian grocery shop. Those are still rather a rarity in the Austrian alpine villages, but at least some … [Read more...]
Homemade Vanilla Sauce
Warm homemade vanilla sauce over a cake, Buchteln, or other delicious desserts is a must-have, and a homemade version is always a hit. Surprise your loved ones with this easy to make Vanilla Sauce with real Vanilla beans! … [Read more...]
Layered Apple Custard Pie
An apple pie like no other. This is the ultimate upgrade to your standard apple pie. Vanilla custard makes this layered apple pie extra irresistible, and the lattice crust topping is a real showstopper. TL;DR Paul had the grand idea to add vanilla custard to the filling of an apple pie. The concept sounded amazing to me, and I was up for the challenge! Our first … [Read more...]
Spiced Plum Chutney Recipe
Fresh plums are turned into a silky smooth, spiced chutney. I created this recipe with a various selection of food combinations in mind. You can use it with your favorite meats, cheeses, breads, and vegetables as a dip, spread, or topping. TL;DR During plum season, I like to prepare a plum jam or plum chutney to retain the juicy fruit goodness of the late summer and … [Read more...]
Dutch Oven Roast Beef for Sandwich
Flavor-packed and sliceable cooked Dutch oven roasted beef cuts for your sandwich. It can be meal-prepped for the week. With oven or stovetop cooking instructions. TL;DR Paul makes this outstanding Dutch oven roast beef for sandwiches with a special marination. The recipe is inspired by his mother's roast beef, and he usually likes to cook the meat over the stovetop in … [Read more...]
Salt-Free Chili Seasoning Recipe
A homemade chili seasoning to make the best chili at home, but without the added salt. No salt equals less sodium, which is suitable for a sodium-free diet/ low-salt diet. TL;DR I never understood why some seasoning blends contained added salt or even oil. Sure, oil at least helps in blooming spices when heated, and it's a flavor enhancer, but salt isn't a necessary … [Read more...]
Garlic Greek Yogurt Sauce Recipe
A universal garlic-flavored Greek yogurt sauce to enjoy with your meats and vegetables. TL;DR My sister made this simple garlic Greek yogurt sauce at a cookout, which she adapted from a sour cream Thermomix recipe. I thought it was a great all-rounder sauce. I adapted it from her version, she also adds curry powder (more version ideas after the recipe card). Use it as … [Read more...]
Shredded Beef Salad
A refreshing salad with cooked and seasoned shredded beef and vegetables such as cucumber, tomato, and sweet corn. This salad can be a satisfying lunch meal or a salad served at a BBQ or grill event. TL;DR Paul had the idea to add shredded beef to a salad, and I thought it sounded fantastic! We prepared some BBQ-flavored shredded beef at home, which is super … [Read more...]
Egg Salad Tomato Cheese Bologna Tramezzini
Soft Italian sandwiches, aka tramezzini, enhanced with an egg salad, tomato, cheese, bologna filling. Enjoy a lunch fit for an Italian! TL;DR If you ever get to travel across Italy, you will come across sandwiches known as tramezzini (plural tramezzini, singular tramezzino). These are prepared with crustless soft white Italian bread slices, and they come with all … [Read more...]
German Plum Sheet Cake
A simple plum sheet cake recipe that we prepare in the summer and fall months in Austria and Germany. It's a beginner-friendly and hassle-free cake commonly served during afternoon coffee time. TL;DR In Austria, Germany, and other neighboring regions, it is commonplace to serve a cake in the afternoon hours with coffee and whipped cream. This is when friends, … [Read more...]
Apricot Purée Recipe
A homemade apricot purée is very versatile. You can mix it into sweet and savory dishes. Here is how I make make a quick flavor-packed purée with fresh apricots. TL;DR I make a batch of this apricot puree when the fruits are in season or when we have a large harvest to process quickly. This particular recipe includes cinnamon and cardamom. These spices complement … [Read more...]
10 Minute Pickled Red Onions (Refrigerator)
In just a few minutes, you can effortlessly prepare fresh red onion slices using this straightforward recipe. Water bath canning is not necessary for this vinegar-based, no-boil, refrigerator recipe. This will save you time, and the pickled onion can be consumed within a few days. TL;DR We have been loving homemade pickled vegetables lately, and the red onion pickle … [Read more...]
Lemon Balm Syrup Recipe
Lemon balm syrup is a fragrant and refreshing herbal infusion you can make at home with just a few ingredients. In this post you'll learn how to prepare and store it plus creative ways to use it in drinks, desserts, and more. TL;DR My mother has been making this infused lemon balm syrup, which she sells at the local farmer's market. It's a refreshing way to beat the … [Read more...]
Jostaberry Jam Recipe
This jostaberry jam is made with 2 ingredients, and it's all natural, without the addition of artificial ingredients. You will love this jam if you have fresh-harvested jostaberries at home or if you have a frozen batch that needs to be used up. TL;DR The jostaberries are cooked down with sugar to a jam as per our French method at home. Jostaberries are tart and a … [Read more...]
Tomato Tuna Tart Recipe
Tuna and Tomato come together in this savory French tart recipe. My mother has been making this for lunch in the summer months and everybody has been enjoying this family recipe. TL;DR Savory tarts are common all over France, just like the Quiche from the Lorraine region. I don't really know where the tomato tuna tart originated, but I have always seen my family … [Read more...]
Small Batch Passion Fruit Jam Recipe
Passion Fruits are fantastic tropical fruits that deserve to be turned into a sweet and tangy jam. Here is how I prepare my passion fruit jam at home with our homegrown passion fruits. TL;DR Passion fruits are tart, pulpy, super fruity, fragrant, tropical fruits. It's also known as Maracuja in some languages. We grow them in our garden in Goa, we have 2 varieties, … [Read more...]
Lemon Basil Vinaigrette Dressing
A bright and vibrant vinaigrette dressing infused with fresh Italian basil and tangy lemon flavors. This recipe is based on the classic french vinaigrette. TL;DR A vinaigrette is a French salad dressing made of vinegar, oil, and seasoning. These are much lighter dressings that uplift your food palette and your homemade cooking game. At home, we prepare vinaigrette … [Read more...]
Dehydrated Cherries in the Dehydrator
Dehydrated cherries are a great way to preserve a fresh home-grown harvest or a bunch of cherries which you found on sale at the grocery store. I provide a comprehensive guide on how to dry cherries at home, including specific instructions, tips, and other valuable information. TL;DR Dehydrated cherries are basically dried fruits, that are left to dry over a period … [Read more...]
Poultry Seasoning (Salt Free)
A salt-free poultry seasoning to add flavors to your chicken, duck, and turkey meat cuts. I have designed this spice blend with flavor, practicality, health (sodium reduced) and availability of spice pantry ingredients in mind. TL;DR I find commercially available poultry seasonings often lacking flavor and quality ingredients. Many include salt and oils. Salt to … [Read more...]
Ground Chicken Nuggets with Herbs
Juicy and flavore-packed, homemade ground chicken nuggets, that are then golden fried in a skillet. I have simplified this recipe so that anybody can prepare these fun and tasty family favorite nuggets at home. TL;DR I prefer ground chicken nuggets for two reasons to nuggets made with chicken breasts or thighs. A major plus point is that you can season the chicken … [Read more...]
How to make Cashew Fruit Juice
Instructions to make Cashew fruit juice at home. Cashew seeds are attached to the fruit, and the cashew fruit apple is tender and tastes delightful when turned into a refreshing juice. Fruit Info Cashew fruits are the fruits of the famed cashew nuts that you get in stores. The seed pod grows and hangs at the bottom of the fruit. The “nut” is extracted from the seed … [Read more...]
Tuna Cucumber Sushi Roll
A Japanese tuna sushi roll, aka makizushi or maki sushi, that you can prepare at home with cooked and seasoned sushi rice. This is the only true Japanese sushi recipe that I'm sharing. All our other inside-out sushi rolls are Japanese inspired and technically very Western. TL;DR Tuna sushi is prepared with raw tuna (not the canned stuff!). Because it's raw fish, I … [Read more...]
Instant Mayonnaise Aioli Dip
A shortcut garlic aioli prepared with mayonnaise to save time and effort in the kitchen. This is my lazy aioli recipe version, and you will appreciate this recipe if you don't want to go through the steps to whip up a classic garlic aioli. TL;DR A classic aioli is prepared with olive oil and garlic, and the combo activates a smooth, creamy emulsion when the garlic is … [Read more...]