I give you this Chocolate flavored Baileys Irish Cream to help you celebrate St.Patrick's day this year! Make it with a handful of easy steps from scratch within minutes! This Irish Cream recipe is prepared without eggs and doesn't need to be cooked. I came up with a chocolate copycat Baileys version, which makes for a smashing alcoholic St. Patrick's Day … [Read more...]
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Oregano Herb Uses and Recipes
Oregano is a versatile culinary herb! Here you will learn everything you need to know about this amazing herb and how you can use it in your daily cooking. 📕 What is Oregano? Oregano is a culinary green herb. The leaves are spade-shaped and are about 1/2-1 inch or 1-2 cm big. The leaves can be used fresh or dried in our cooking. Dried leaves are more … [Read more...]
French Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe
Our homemade Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette dressing, prepared without any special kitchen tools (no immersion blender). I share our authentic easy french recipe so that you can make it from scratch at home within 5 minutes with just 5 ingredients! This is a healthier salad dressing. It doesn't include sugar, artificial ingredients, or dairy products. It's vegan, … [Read more...]
Italian Seasoning Recipe
Your homemade Italian seasoning recipe to make endless quantities of this amazing flavorful blend. That way you will never run out of this essential mix of herbs and spices. 📕 What is Italian Seasoning? Italian Seasoning is an invention from folks who are not Italian and living in Italy. The idea is to infuse food with the typical Italian flavors by using … [Read more...]
20 min Tomato Basil Soup Recipe
Homemade Tomato Basil Soup makes for a lovely comforting dinner and I can never get enough of this recipe. This soup is for you if you are looking for an easy dinner meal prepared with fresh tomatoes within 20 minutes. Originally, back in 2012, I called it a soup a la provencale. The soup is inspired by the southern france, Provence region, which means it's a … [Read more...]
Penne Alla Vodka Recipe
Penne alla vodka is a quick and easy vegetarian dinner meal. This recipe is for you if you are looking for homemade comfort food prepared in less than 30 minutes. Penne alla vodka is such a popular dish in Italian restaurants, that you need to try it. I make it when I need a quick weeknight meal and I’m feeling uninspired in my kitchen. This dish is ready within 25 … [Read more...]
Turmeric Spice, Uses + Recipes
Turmeric spice can be easily included in your cooking. I show you how in this post. Also, why is turmeric such a great spice, which one should you buy and a selection of recipes with turmeric to choose from. 📕 What is turmeric? Turmeric is a yellow-orange root that has been used as a spice in Indian and Asian cooking for centuries. Turmeric is also known … [Read more...]
Moroccan Chicken Tagine Recipe
Succulent juicy, spiced and aromatic chicken tagine with apricots and preserved lemons. Make this Moroccan dinner recipe at home and learn how to use a tagine pot. 📕 What is a Tagine? Tagine, or also Tajine, is an earthenware clay pot and also the name of a Moroccan meal that is slow-cooked in this traditional cooking utensil. The Tagine Clay Pot The … [Read more...]
3 Ingredient Pastina Soup Recipe
A quick, simple 3-ingredient pastina soup for when the days are cold, and you are feeling under the weather. Make this clear Italian pasta soup within minutes in one pot only. What is Pastina? Pastina is a soup made with a type of tiny shaped pasta that originated in Italy. The most common pastina pasta soups are made with the star shaped stelline, which may or … [Read more...]
Quick Salmon Pasta Recipe
This is my quick salmon pasta dinner meal which I love to prepare when I crave a simple but flavorful fish pasta dish. You will need only a few ingredients to make this dish within 30 minutes. 📕 Pasta shape In the pictures, I used some short fettuccine or tagliatelle pasta. Honestly, I think you can use any short pasta shape to make this … [Read more...]
3 Cheese Tortellini Soup with Ham Recipe
3 cheese tortellini soup enriched with ham pieces makes a comforting winter meal for the family. Stuffed with incredible satisfying flavors, this soup is sure to make an impact. I love tortellini and one of the best ways to enjoy them, besides topped with a creamy cheese sauce, is to make a soup with them. Tortellini are stuffed Italian pasta, so combining them … [Read more...]
How to make French Yogurt
I show you how to make yogurt the French way easily at home. You will only need milk and store-bought yogurt to start out, no fancy starter culture! My mother and grandmother have always made their own yogurt at home. My grandmother was born into a farmer's family in Normandy, France, and they had their cows, so making yogurt was a daily thing. I always loved … [Read more...]
Ginger Lemon Honey Tea with Fresh Ingredients
Soothing Ginger Lemon Honey Tea is not only great for you but also tastes amazingly fabulous! In this post, I show you how to make your own homemade ginger lemon honey tea from scratch with fresh ingredients. TL;DR I discovered the combination of ginger, lemon, and honey tea when I traveled across India. India is a tea country, and tea stalls can be found on all … [Read more...]
Champagne Jello Shots Recipe
Fun Champagne Jello Shots to count down to midnight or to celebrate good times with family and friends. A semi-solid drink to pep up a party! TL;DR Jello shots are a fun way to get a party going. They are basically alcohol flavored gelatin pieces that you have in one go. It's like having a liqueur shot, just that Jell-O shots won't get you drunk. Champagne jellos … [Read more...]
Pizzetta: Mini Pizza Bites
Pizzetta or pizzetti are small Italian mini pizza bites. They make for great party snacks or appetizers to feed a crowd. What are Pizza Bites? Pizza Bites are two- or one-bite pizzas with a conventional topping. Some takeaway, frozen food companies and popular restaurant chains have their versions of pizza bites. In Italy, they call them Pizzetti (several pizza … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Sangria with Fresh Fruits
Nothing beats a homemade Fruity Sangria Bowl to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends. It's a people pleaser, and that's for a good reason. Pick your fruits, wine, and booze, and let's make this together! Ingredient Tips I think the choice of wine should be left to your palate preferences. For example, I like to use a full-bodied red wine with acidic … [Read more...]
Old Fashioned Caramel Candy Recipe
Old-fashioned hard caramel candy prepared with only 2 ingredients (yep, I'm serious!) My grandmother used to make these for my dad when he was small, and now I'm sharing it with you. TL;DR My grandmother in Austria used to make these 2 ingredients caramel hard candy back in the day when my father was a kid. Most of my dad's family made them for Christmas, and so … [Read more...]
Smoked Salmon Appetizer with Dill Sour Cream
Smoked salmon appetizer bites with dill sour cream are great finger food to serve for a crowd this holiday season. They taste delicious, are easy to prepare, and please everyone. TL;DR I think the best Christmas and New Year's appetizers, besides little smokies and pigs in a blanket, are salmon bread bites. You can also call them smoked salmon tartine, mini salmon … [Read more...]
Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies Recipe
Bacon wrapped little smokies are crunchy and make for a crowd-pleasing bite. I show you how to prepare this quick and easy sausage recipe. 📕 What are little smokies? Little Smokies (or lil smokies) are smoked mini sausages that consist of a blend of beef and pork meat. They are like cocktail wieners or other small mini sausages but the meat has been … [Read more...]
Pignoli Cookies Recipe
Soft and moist Pignoli Cookies prepared with almond paste and honey. These Italian Christmas cookies are a real treat and make a great holiday gift. When I worked as a teenager at an Italian gelateria, I came across these special cookies. My boss was from North Italy, but his mother was Sicilian, so he would make them for Christmas. His cookie recipe included … [Read more...]
Swiss Cheese Fondue Recipe
I LOVE Cheese Fondue, I always have, and that's for a good reason. You get to dip your bread into a melting concoction of cheese, and that too as many times as 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 the … [Read more...]
Lemon Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies
Melt-in-the-mouth Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies with lemon flavor are our favorite cookies right now. What are Thumbprint Cookies? Thumbprint cookies are called that way because you press into a ball of raw cookie dough with your thumb to create a crater. The cookies are then filled with jelly or jam and baked. They originated in Sweden, where they are called … [Read more...]
Vanillekipferl Cookies Recipe
Vanillekipferl are melt-in-the-mouth crescent-shaped Christmas time cookies. The cookies are flavored with vanilla, hence why they are also known as a vanilla crescents or moon cookies. This is one of my Oma's traditional Austrian Christmas cookie recipes. The cookies are also known as Viennese almond crescents. What are Vanillekipferl? Vanillekipfers are … [Read more...]
Orange Marmalade Recipe
I make my mum's orange marmalade recipe every year in winter when the first gorgeous scented oranges appear in store! The fragrant fruity citrus marmalade is an authentic french foolproof family recipe prepared without pectin and it includes only two ingredients. The orange preserve is all-natural prepared with organic oranges because orange marmalade always includes … [Read more...]
German Beer Cheese Soup Recipe
Beer Cheese Soup is something you have to try this winter! Beer and cheese form a delicious alliance in this soup, and you won't be able to resist the comforting flavors. Make this quick low-carb one pot soup asap tonight with the help of my how-to video and clear process shots with steps. I created my own version of this soup after having tried different … [Read more...]
Candy Advent Calendar Filler Ideas
Candy advent calendar filler ideas to inspire you this Christmas season! Get ideas on how to fill your Christmas calendar with delicious sweets. Collect stuffing ideas with homemade candy and get the scoop about the best candy buying options. While we prepare our Christmas fruit bread, sip on our Glühwein and enjoy our Christmas cookies such as the Vanillakipferl and … [Read more...]
Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto Recipe
My creamy roasted butternut squash risotto recipe is a fall risotto dinner meal idea. The risotto is prepared in one pot with roasted butternut squash and it includes wine as well. I show you further below how to prepare this dish from scratch in my video and with the help of my process shots. Risotto is a classic meal from northern Italy, made of rice and, in … [Read more...]
Simple Broccoli Casserole Recipe
You are going to love this broccoli casserole if you are looking for a flavorful, vegetable-loaded casserole. TL;DR I was inspired by my zucchini casserole and broccoli cheese soup when I came up with this broccoli casserole recipe. The recipe is simple. The broccoli is pre-boiled to retain nutrients the green color, and it also softens it for the baking process. You … [Read more...]
Glühwein Recipe
Glühwein is a spiced hot mulled wine, commonly prepared in fall and winter in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The alcoholic beverage is a must-have german holiday drink at the Christmas markets and après ski parties in the mountains. It's guaranteed to warm you up from within! 📕 What is Glühwein? Glühwein is a hot mulled wine infused with whole spices … [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...]
Dehydrated Apples in a Dehydrator
Dehydrating apples is super easy and something I strongly recommend if you love dried apples or if you want a nifty way to preserve your apples. The best guilty-free yummy apple snack. Apple harvest is on! Do you like to preserve apples? If yes, I recommend my homemade apple jelly recipe. Dehydrated apples are apple slices that are dried over low heat for a … [Read more...]
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Apple
Bright, wholesome, 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! Ingredient Notes For this recipe, you will need a handful of ingredients. These are some of the main ingredients that add all the flavors to your autumn squash soup recipe. Butternut … [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...]
I'm so happy that you are here!
Can I let you in on a secret? I'd rather be out and about than spend my time in the kitchen the whole day long. BUT I love to eat amazing REAL homemade food, not only because I know what's in it, but also because it tastes the way I and my family enjoy it. Can you relate? Do you feel the same way? I created this space to let you in on a world of quick and easy … [Read more...]
German Red Cabbage Recipe
The best braised German red cabbage, seasoned and cooked to perfection with spices and shredded apple. TL;DR The German red cabbage is a well-seasoned braised cabbage side dish. This dish and red cabbage in German are known as rotkohl, blaukraut, rotkraut, or blaukohl. The German red cabbage name depends on the region in Germany and German-speaking Austria and … [Read more...]
Pork Roast Seasoning Recipe
Your own homemade pork roast seasoning recipe will be your new favorite dry rub for your crispy pork roast. Make it, use it, and store it in a spice jar for future uses. Have you ever asked yourself how to season a pork roast? Well, it turns out, making your own seasoning for pork loin roast or other pork meat cuts is actually super easy and tastes so much better … [Read more...]
Black Forest Cake Recipe
The Easiest Black Forest Cake Recipe out there, and the tastiest as well. Make your own foolproof, creamy, moist Black forest gateau. Learn how to with my video instructions and process shots further below. 📕 What is the Black Forest Cake? The Black Forest Cake is a moist layered chocolate Torte with a cream layer and whole cherries. The cake is a … [Read more...]
German Currywurst Recipe
German Currywurst Recipe with homemade Currywurst ketchup sauce prepared in one pan. Make this German cult snack at home with my quick instructional video further below. What is Currywurst? Currywurst is a German fast-food snack meal. Pork Bratwurst sausages are served covered by a special spiced and tangy curry ketchup sauce. There are variations made with other … [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. What's the German Coleslaw? The German coleslaw is a traditional-shredded cabbage salad. This is a South German version with Caraway seeds. The slaw is popular in Germany and neighboring countries such as … [Read more...]
Herb Compound Butter Recipe
Make your own Herb Compound Butter easily at home, with your choice of herbs. I share below how to make your homemade herb butter after your preferences and explain further how to use it to its fullest potential. What is compound butter? Compound butter is flavored butter, which you can use further in your recipes. Seasoned butter can be enhanced with herbs, … [Read more...]