An udon noodle soup with Japanese shredded chicken, and a homemade dashi broth. I prepared this recipe with Momoko, our in-house Japanese food expert. TL;DR This soup is rather simple to put together, although the list of ingredients and the process suggest otherwise. You don't need to feel intimidated because once you have prepared this soup, you will understand … [Read more...]
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Asian Salad Dressing Ideas That Will Transform Your Salads
Salads don’t have to be boring, especially when you can dress them up with bold, Asian-inspired flavors. These simple dressing ideas are packed with tangy, sweet, and savory notes that’ll have you craving your greens. Trust me, once you try these, you’ll never look at plain salads the same way again! … [Read more...]
Awase Dashi: Japanese Bonito Kombu Stock
Homemade awase dashi is a Japanese stock made of bonito flakes and kombu kelp. Together with Momoko, our resident Japanese food expert, we prepared awase dashi so that you can use it to make your favorite Japanese soups. TL;DR Awase Dashi is one of the most common combinations of Japanese dashi preparations, and in Japanese, Awase, means to combine or to … [Read more...]
5 Layer Lasagna with Béchamel Sauce
5 layers of pasta with a tomato meat and a béchamel sauce, a crunchy golden cheesy topping, all baked to perfection. This is how we make our gourmet lasagna, and you can do so as well with my recipe. TL;DR The lasagna contains 5 juicy layers of béchamel and tomato meat sauce, and everything is prepared from the base up. In the recipe, I first show you how to make … [Read more...]
5 Ingredient Tomato Pesto Panini
A crunchy Italian panini stuffed with green pesto and fresh tomato slices makes for a satisfying and effortless lunch. Make it in the panini press or over the stovetop, I show you how. TL;DR We have been enjoying a lot more Panini sandwiches for lunch since we traveled to northern Italy a while back. I guess, these Italians revamped our lunch habits for the better … [Read more...]
Nourishing Mung Bean Coconut Milk Dessert
A simple, wholesome dish with mung beans cooked in coconut milk. It's low in sugar and therefore suited as a fitness snack or dessert. TL;DR This recipe is one of Paul's (my husband's) favorite desserts, as it is wholesome and simple to prepare. The mung beans are soaked, boiled and then at the end cooked in coconut milk and some sweetener. It's not that sweet, … [Read more...]
Mayocue Recipe: BBQ Mayo Sauce (Copycat)
Mayocue is a dipping sauce combination of Mayonnaise and BBQ. It's great with fries, nuggets, hot dogs and the like. I was out of the Heinz version and made my own several times, experimenting with different BBQ and Mayonnaise variations. This is my ultimate Mayocue recipe favorite! Ingredient Notes Just 2 ingredients make this Mayocue, but the choice of sauces will … [Read more...]
Dutch Oven Beef Stroganoff Recipe
A homemade beef stroganoff recipe with mushrooms prepared in the Dutch Oven for maximum flavor and perfectly cooked meat. TL;DR Use a Dutch oven to make the most tender beef stroganoff ever. It's an effortless recipe cooked in the Dutch oven, and you can't get it wrong if you follow my step-by-step instructions. The best part is the velvety smooth and creamy … [Read more...]
9 Seasonal Holiday Jam, Jelly and Marmalade Recipes
Homemade jam, jelly, and marmalade are the kind of gifts that show you care. They're simple to make, taste wonderful, and bring a little holiday joy to anyone who gets them. Here are 8 handpicked jam, jelly, and marmalade recipe ideas that are prepared with seasonal ingredients. Make them now to gift to your loved ones! These fruit preserves are all French-style … [Read more...]
Tuna Ritz Cracker Appetizer
Paul has this nifty appetizer recipe that he likes to prepare to entertain our family and friends. Ritz crackers are topped with a tuna salad mix, and the result is a flavor packed masterpiece! TL;DR Technically, Paul didn't invent this recipe. Tuna cracker appetizers are part of his Asian heritage. They prepare these easy party bites during the holidays in his … [Read more...]
Spicy Mayochup Recipe
The Mayochup has many names, and it is the ultimate sauce combination that I grew up with. We call it a Cocktail Sauce in Europe and I have heard others also call it the Sexy Sauce, the Marie Rose Sauce or the Pink Sauce. Ingredient Notes If you don't want it spicy, or if you are making this for kids, skip the hot sauce. How to make it? Step 1 Place Ketchup, … [Read more...]
Baked Mozzarella Dough Bites
Little bite sized dough nibbles stuffed with fresh mini mozzarella balls. These are quick party appetizers to entertain your guests, or prepare them all for yourself as a TV or game day snack. TL;DR I had a roll of dough that needed to be used up and plenty of mini mozzarella balls, and this is how these little bites came to be. You can use store-bought crescent or … [Read more...]
Wakame Furikake Seasoning
Wakame Furikake is a Japanese seasoning that is used to top Japanese cooked rice. Together with Momoko, our residential Japanese expert, we prepared this seaweed-based seasoning recipe. TL;DR Wakame is a kelp variety, and therefore an edible seaweed variety, that is commonly used in Japanese and Korean cuisine. It tastes slightly sweet but also salty as it grows in … [Read more...]
4 Ingredient French Vinaigrette Dressing
With just four basic ingredients, our traditional French vinaigrette brings a tangy, balanced touch to any salad. It’s a quick, go-to dressing that adds fresh, vibrant flavor in no time to your salads. TL;DR The French Vinaigrette is the basic version of a vinegar oil dressing that is commonly prepared all over France. The next level, version of this is the Dijon … [Read more...]
Asian Vegetable Stir Fry with Fresh Vegetables and Sauce
25 minutes tops to make this umami rich Asian vegetable stir-fry with a quick 3 ingredient homemade stir-fry sauce and fresh vegetables Clean out your fridge and use veggies that need to be consumed before they turn bad to make this zero-waste sustainable veggie meal. Ingredients Technically, you can use any viable veggie that you can find in your fridge. Also, … [Read more...]
10 Fun Halloween Pizza Ideas
I love preparing pizza for Halloween or our All Saints' Day family get-togethers that we observe in Europe. It started with simple mini pizzetta bites and developed into themed Halloween pizza recipes. I created 2 Halloween pizzas so far and added some more fantastic ideas from my friends. The fastest way to make pizza at home is with a store-bought pizza roll, or … [Read more...]
Halloween Ghost Pizza
I made ghost shaped Pizza for our last Halloween party and everybody loved them! You can either make one large Ghost Pizza or smaller ones so that you don't waste dough. I have added instructions for both. TL;DR The ghost pizza is simply a pizza crust cut out and shaped into a comical ghost. I have made skull mushroom pizza bites for our previous Halloween … [Read more...]
Mandarin Juice without a Juicer
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...]
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...]
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 … [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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
+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...]
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...]
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 of April, 2018, and was enhanced with better pictures … [Read more...]