A universal Indian curry paste recipe to add to your precious homemade curry paste collection. I designed this quick to prepare Indian-style paste as a base to use with various vegetables and proteins. You can get creative in your kitchen and adjust your curries to your liking. TL;DR A curry paste is a kitchen hack that not many people are aware of, and it can help … [Read more...]
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One Pan Ground Beef and Mixed Vegetables
A one pan, effortless ground beef skillet, or wok dish, with vegetables, that are sitting in your refrigerator, waiting to be used. The seasoning adds some tasty dinner elements to this dish, and you will be making this recipe on repeat. TL;DR We love this one-pan skillet/wok meal, which is packed with fresh vegetables, ground meat and a selection of warm flavorful … [Read more...]
Japanese Curry Sauce Recipe
This rich and flavorful Japanese curry sauce is a game-changer for any meal. Perfect with rice, crispy katsu, or veggies, and so easy to make at home! I break it down step by step, showing you how to make this 5 ingredient curry sauce from scratch with Japanese curry roux. Filmed with Momoko in Goa, who was so gracious to share her home recipe with us. We have prepared … [Read more...]
French Date Jam Recipe
French-style date jam is one of the easiest jams to make, and it only takes three ingredients. I follow my families classic French jam-making method, and it turns out perfect every time. TL;DR Dates are most commonly sold dried, and therefore they are dehydrated fruits. Therefore, unlike the conventional method to turning fruits into a jam, we leave the fruits to … [Read more...]
12 One-Pan Egg Dinners That'll Change Your Weeknights
Eggs make the perfect base for quick, satisfying dinners, and these one-pan recipes prove just how versatile they can be. I could eat eggs every day, and therefore I introduce you to these eggs-as-a-dinner collection of meals. In Central Europe, we generally do not consider eggs breakfast material, instead eggs are valued as a great dinner addition. As it turns out, … [Read more...]
20 Brilliant Chicken Noodle Soups
Who doesn't love a bowl of homemade, wholesome chicken noodle soup? I love all global variations of this soup, and therefore compiled a list of my recent favorites. Here you will find predominantly Western as well as Asian chicken noodle soups, and each is memorable in its own right. To create your own unique version, learn how to season your chicken noodle soup. … [Read more...]
Asian Chicken Seasoning Recipe
A homemade Asian flavored chicken seasoning can come handy if you want to cut your prepping time in the kitchen. This recipe is great with most chicken cuts and can be used creatively in your food preparation. TL;DR I came up with this seasoning blend when I needed a spice blend on hand whenever I was roasting chicken or preparing a simple chicken and rice a la Asian … [Read more...]
Chicken Udon Noodle Soup Recipe
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...]
Prisoner's Pasta (Pasta alla Carcerata)
The prisoner's pasta is a Roman dish with a creamy tomato sausage brandy sauce. This is our latest comfort meal, and you can prepare it in a skillet at the last minute, making it a perfect weeknight dinner meal. TL;DR When in Rome, look out for a Pasta alla Carcerata, which literally translates to Prisoners pasta. If you would rather not wait that long, consider … [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 the … [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...]
Hoosier Stew Recipe
The Hoosier stew is a soul-warming dinner meal prepared with green beans, potatoes and smoked sausages. Simple and wholesome, it's a great dish to cook up when you seek food inspiration. TL;DR The Hoosier stew is a staple in Indiana, and it is mostly called that way by German descendants who settled there. Fun fact, the people of Indiana are nicknamed Hoosiers and … [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 in existence. 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...]
Cocktail Sausage & Meatball Skewer Appetizers
I absolutely LOVE little meat party bites on skewers. I'm not alone, family and friends can't get enough of these sausage and meatball cocktail foods. Easy to prepare, irresistible and visually stunning, you get to pamper your guests by serving these fun appetizer skewers with a dipping sauce of your choice. Ingredient Notes Process Overview Step 1 Cut … [Read more...]
8 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 recipes. … [Read more...]
Skillet Mushroom Veal Marsala Recipe
My creamy Veal Scallopini Marsala with sliced mushrooms prepared in one large skillet. This veal Marsala recipe is based on my chicken Marsala recipe. The combination of flavors and consistency helps bring out the best in your tender veal cuts. TL;DR We love creamy wine sauces with different types of meat cuts, and we usually prepare them as a special occasion to … [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...]
Roasted Sweet Meat Squash Soup
The natural sweetness of the squash is brought out during the roasting cycle and then turned into a velvety smooth soup with a selection of warm and soothing spices. This winter squash soup was inspired by my popular roasted butternut squash apple soup and my latest curried sweet dumpling squash soup. TL;DR I saw several sweet meat squash sold in our local grocery … [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...]
Italian Party Charcuterie Skewer Bites
Wow, your family and friends with these elegant Italian Party Charcuterie Skewer Bites! Made with just four fresh ingredients and ready in five minutes, they’re the perfect addition to any gathering or holiday celebration. TL;DR A simple way to entertain your guests, adding a somewhat sophisticated element to your party appetizer offering. This is what these … [Read more...]
Japanese Shredded Chicken
Japanese shredded chicken is similarly prepared as normal shredded chicken but requires a few more ingredients that add flavor and help soften the chicken. TL;DR Momoko shows us how she prepares shredded chicken in her new udon soup food takeaway place. If you have been following our Japanese food series with from scratch sushi recipes and more, you will know that … [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...]
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...]
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...]
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 … [Read more...]
50 Cozy Fall Recipes to Welcome the Season!
Enjoy the warmth of autumn with my 50 comforting recipe ideas, perfect for every day this 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, oversized 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...]