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To prepare a Shrimp Chow Mein Recipe from scratch is super easy if you know how to! These Chinese one-pot noodle stir-fries look complicated, but they are not. Besides, preparing a shrimp chow mein from scratch will take you only 15 mins. Ingredients To prepare shrimp chow mein from scratch, you will need a few ingredients. For the stir-fry … [Read more...]
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Dudhsagar Falls Goa India
Dudhsagar falls is a place for you to visit, if you are looking for a short nature excursion in Goa or when you want to escape with your family to a neat picnic place. I share further on how to get there, travel charges, what time to visit and what to expect from the Dudhsagar falls! A while ago, my husband and our Bavarian friends decided to go for a trip to the … [Read more...]
Mexican Cafe de Olla (Spiced Coffee)
Cafe de Olla is a spiced black filter coffee sweetened with palm sugar, popularized in Mexico. The spices enhance the coffee in such a way that your cold bones are warmed up instantly! That's why Cafe de Olla is a favorite during cold winter days. And to our luck, it's super easy to prepare Cafe de Olla from A-Z! What is Caffee de Olla? This particular Black … [Read more...]
Semolina Orange Pudding Dessert
Semolina Pudding is a quick and easy dessert which makes a common appearance in our home because this orange-flavored cream of wheat porridge tastes wonderful with its comforting familiar flavors. TLDR This is a very classic Austrian/German semolina pudding recipe, and you can find the how-to further below. Semolina pudding was always there during my childhood. My … [Read more...]
Mini Chocolates
I love homemade chocolate and making little decorative easy chocolates from scratch. It's a fun activity and the chocolates taste so delicious! The best part is that you can make homemade chocolates quickly, too, without much effort! Wonder how? Of course, I will always enjoy some good quality commercially available chocolates, especially those … [Read more...]
Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe
Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe is a vibrant & fragrant side dish, which can be accompanied by other main dishes that may contain vegetable, meat, or seafood. Cilantro Lime Rice in my realm is in the same category as the sunny yellow lemon rice, the enthralling cumin rice or the natural-looking clove rice. I love these aromatic rice side dishes, they give character to … [Read more...]
Baked Protein Bars without Protein Powder Recipe
I came up with these homemade protein bars without protein powder because I couldn't get what I was looking for in stores. My homemade protein bar recipe has a smooth non-chunky consistency, is made from scratch without protein powder and includes whole real ingredients. Ingredients I aimed for the protein bars to have a smooth texture, not chunky. It's important … [Read more...]
Palak Paneer Curry (Spinach Cottage Cheese)
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This Palak Paneer Recipe is a flavorful concoction of Indian spices with spinach and paneer cheese. Did you know that to make a Vegetarian Palak Paneer is actually quite easy? I have put together a delicious recipe with useful how-to instructions to make palak paneer from scratch at home. You will succeed even if you have never cooked Indian food … [Read more...]
Lemongrass Tea Recipe with Fresh or Dried Leaves
The Lemongrass tea recipe is for you if you are looking for a refreshing hot beverage. What is Lemongrass Tea? Lemongrass tea is prepared with fresh or dried green lemongrass leaves, white lemongrass stalks, or roots. It's a herbal tea, tisan. You might have spotted lemongrass tea on your Asian neighborhood restaurant's menu, or you got introduced to it while at the … [Read more...]
Yum Yum Sauce Recipe
The Yum Yum Sauce Recipe will be your favorite shrimp sauce recipe to make in the future! The pink Yum Yum Sauce is flavorful and easily prepared fresh at home. Wondering what's in the sauce, and what makes the yum yum sauce that special? 📕 What is Yum Yum Sauce? Yum Yum Sauce is a popular Japanese Hibachi Steak House Sauce. Usually, this … [Read more...]
Swiss Bircher Muesli Recipe
Bircher Muesli is the original Swiss overnight oats with rolled oatmeal, fruits, and nuts. It was developed by a Swiss nutritionist over 100 years ago, and today it's one of the most popular breakfast foods in Central Europe. TL;DR Muesli (spelled Müsli in German) is a breakfast bowl which includes healthy grains. Oatmeal is a main ingredient and other dry … [Read more...]
+39 Amuse Bouche Ideas: Bite Sized Hors d’Oeuvres Recipes
Great selection of Amuse Bouche Ideas! There is something for everyone. Discover useful bite-sized hors d'Oeuvres and tiny party food appetizers. TL;DR Get inspired by these cute and delicious little party bites. I have included various creative party bites. Each is delicious in its own right. Here you will find something for everyone, for adults, kids, … [Read more...]
Quick Beef Liver Pâté Recipe
A no-fuss homemade beef liver pate bread spread. The meat Pâté makes a great bite-sized Hors d'oeuvre Appetizer. Well, contrary to the belief, the fast homemade pate version can be prepared in less than 10 minutes. We have been making this for years and using liver spread over little bread slices for special occasions. What is Beef Liver Pâté? Pâté is a French … [Read more...]
Norwegian Porridge Recipe (Risengrynsgrøt)
Norwegian Porridge, aka Risengrynsgrøt, is a one-pot rice meal prepared and enjoyed on Christmas day in the Scandinavian regions in Europe. Nonetheless, you can make the Norwegian porridge for breakfast any time of the year! What is the Norwegian Porridge? The Norwegians Porridge is a common lunch dish on Christmas day in the Scandinavian countries. They call … [Read more...]
Yule Log Recipe - Christmas Bûche de Noël Cake
Yule Log Recipe is a Christmas Roulade cake, common in French-speaking countries and it's neighbors. The Yule Log is better known as Bûche de Noël in French and both names will tell you that the cake looks like a wooden tree branch. So, how do you easily make a Yule Log look like a tree branch? See further below the Yule Log recipe and how I and my mum … [Read more...]
French Petit Fours Cookies Recipe
I think this easy Petit Fours Recipe is essential during any festive season! These French little indulging treats are great to make with kids too and petit fours don't need to be necessarily complicated little sweets. So, what are Petit Fours essentially, you might ask? Petit Fours [pronunciation] are bite-sized appetizers or snacks. Basically, they can be … [Read more...]
Checkerboard Cookies Recipe
Checkerboard cookies are noticeable and your guests are going to be amazed by your baking skills! You can make these pretty black and white checkerboard cookies easily at home in less then an hour. How you ask? Watch, read and learn further below how to make perfect-looking checkerboard cookies easily at home with my German step-by-step recipe instructions + quick … [Read more...]
German Stamped Cookies
Preparing stamped cookies is so easy and fun at the same time! I used the cookie stamps with the Albertle cookies from South Germany, Bavaria. The Albertle are Christmas cookies which are defined by spices and a design on the cookie's surface. I tend to use the same recipe all year round too with different cookies stamps. Learn how to make stamped … [Read more...]
3 Days in Prague [Itinerary]
We spend 3 days in Prague the Czech Capital, and for this wonderful European city, you will need something like an itinerary, a travel guide to get your around to see the most interesting attractions and enjoy Prague to the fullest! See further below what you can do in Prague in 3 days. I also share with you my tidbits and thoughts to some places and why we, me and … [Read more...]
Spiced Chicken and Rice Recipe
Make this One Pan Spiced Chicken and Rice Recipe on busy days when you are craving a flavorful but comforting dish after a long day at work. Easy mouthwatering and only 25-minute weeknight meal for two. I always believed that rice and chicken are meant to be! These two ingredients go hand in hand, and you can make so many versions of flavorful dishes with … [Read more...]
Candied Orange Peel Recipe
Candied Orange Peel sweetens the colder winter days. Vibrant healthier bites to snack on or to use in your cooking and baking. I show you how to make them from scratch! 📕 What are Candied Orange Peels? Candied orange peel is a wonderful way to turn something we usually throw away into something fragrantly delicious and decadent. A frugal way to add … [Read more...]
Strudel Dough Recipe
This Strudel Dough Recipe is a basic dough recipe which you can use for any Strudel recipe, such as Apple Strudel! The dough is made from scratch with just a few ingredients. Wondering what a Strudel dough is and why it's any different from other dough? 📕 What is Strudel Dough, and where is the Strudel originally from? In a nutshell, Strudel is a stuffed … [Read more...]
3 Ingredient Guava Paste Recipe
Guava Paste (aka Guava Cheese, Goiabada) is a sweet delicacy which is common in former Portuguese colonies and several tropical regions in this world. The guava fruit is a versatile tropical fruit which finds good use in the kitchens of countries along the Equator, such as in a Guava Jam. What is Guava Cheese? Guava cheese is not a milk product, it's just … [Read more...]
Nako - Village in the Himalayas - Kinnaur Himachal Pradesh India
Nako village is India's best kept secret! This dream like village from another time is located right next to the Tibetan border, above 3600 m above sea level altitude, in the Himalayan highlands of the Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh region. You might recall my latest Himalaya post, which is all about our recent road trip form Goa to the highest mountain range in … [Read more...]
Chicken Mulligatawny Soup Recipe
A Mulligatawny soup is a must-have in your spicy recipe repertoire. This one pot chicken curry soup is a flavor experience, and it will warm you up from within. Whether you want to warm up during cold nights or you just want comforting flavors, a homemade Mulligatawny soup recipe will be your best friend in any case. It's a wholesome soup, and it doesn't have any … [Read more...]
Pomelo Fruit Smoothie Bowl
The Pomelo Fruit is quite a special tropical citrus fruit! Besides being naturaly the biggest of it's kind, the Pomelo, aka Pummelo or Pomello, is a very healthy fruit on it's own. That is why I decided to share my new breakfast obsession, which is basically a Pomelo smoothie with other delicious tropical fruits, further below. At the same time, I realized that … [Read more...]
North Goa Beach Guide
The aim of this North Goa beach guide is to direct you easily and quickly to a beach of your liking. Beaches in the north Goa stretch are versatile and each has gone through a lot of changes in the past few years. Find out with this north Goa beach guide, which is the best beaches in Goa for you according to your unique preference and learn which one you can skip with a … [Read more...]
Kinnaur Road - Himalayan Roadtrip
Our Kinnaur road trip was one of the pinnacle travel experiences in my life, especially because I am an avid traveler! In my post below I share my tips + experience in a guide and the 45 minute video and countless pretty pictures will help you to enjoy this ride safely! READ MORE + WATCH VIDEO about Kinnaur road conditions and how to get there - NH22 from Sarahan, … [Read more...]
Persimmon Jam Recipe without Pectin
Add this persimmon jam without pectin recipe to your to-do list this autumn! Learn how to make easy persimmon jam from scratch with the step-by-step picture instructions further down in the recipe and get into the autumn groove! TL;DR You might remember that I had mentioned my love for persimmons in the past here. Those unique, kind of odd fruits are in season … [Read more...]
Papaya Paste Meat Tenderizer
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Did you know that Papaya Paste can make your meat super tender? Papaya paste tenderizes meat deliciously well and very effectively so that the meat melts in your mouth with each bite and the angels start to sing. The first time I heard papaya was used as a meat tenderizer, I didn't believe it. How could such a plainly tasting tropical fruit, which has never … [Read more...]
Goan Meatball Curry Recipe
Who can resist a flavorful meatball curry? Especially if the bright orange coconut curry has been enriched with aromatic spices and juicy beef meatballs. A classic Asian Indian beef meatball (aka kofta) recipe for all those who love meatballs and spicy sauces! YUM 📕 What are Koftas? Koftas are meatballs prepared with meats such as Beef, Lamb, Pork or … [Read more...]
Goan Sorak Curry Recipe
Sorak Curry is one of those most basic curries, which a vast majority of goans make at home on a very regular basis, especially during monsoon when fish is scarce or expensive. This one-pot vegan coconut-based curry recipe was handed down to me from my mother-in-law and is effortlessly made and ready in less than 20 minutes! 📕 What is the Sorak Curry? One of … [Read more...]
French Blackberry Jam Recipe
Our homemade blackberry jam family recipe, prepared as per the traditional French jam-making method. You'll only need two ingredients: fresh or frozen blackberries and sugar. TL;DR A homemade blackberry jam prepared as per the French jam-making tradition. French fruit jams contain only fruit and plain, regular sugar. Artificial pectin sugar is not used. They are … [Read more...]
Paneer Korma Curry Recipe
Earlier in the day, I cooked this paneer korma recipe when I realized that I hadn't yet posted this aromatic Indian cottage cheese curry. Luckily, I was a bit early in preparing lunch, so I kept an extra hour for the whole picture making process so that you could also benefit from this one-pot easy and quick Paneer Korma. 📕 What is Paneer Korma Curry? Paneer … [Read more...]
Vanilla Lime Pear Jam Recipe
I initially posted my mum's vanilla pear jam recipe in 2017 as a pear preserve/jam because the option was to keep it chunky or to blend it smooth. In time, I took the recipe to a whole new advanced flavor profile level by adding lime juice to it. It's a game changer! TL;DR The original recipe didn't include lime juice. We have been adding lemon or lime juice for a … [Read more...]
The Lebua Resort Review
Last week I was a guest at the Lebua Resort & Lodge located in Jaipur, with my friend Anuradha from Inditales.com. Our stay was quite a memorable one, and if you are planning to go on a holiday in and around Jaipur or if you are just looking for more information about this resort, continue reading below. I am covering hotel, service, rooms, food, wellness and … [Read more...]
Vegetable Chow Mein Recipe
Easy Vegetable Chow Mein is a Chinese stir-fried noodle dish and a common Asian Takeout meal. This chow mein with fresh veggies and perfectly cooked noodles is a very popular at home, and you can easily recreate it. TL;DR Chow mein is a quick dish to prepare at home, and it won’t take you more than 15 minutes of cooking time altogether. There are countless … [Read more...]
Goan Ghee Chapati Recipe
The Goan ghee chapati is a flatbread enriched with clarified butter. 📕 What is the Goan Ghee Chapati? Plain chapati, aka roti, is an Indian flatbread prepared with simple whole wheat flour, salt, and water. In Goa, ghee (clarified butter) is added to the dough to create moist flaky buttery layers, this is called a Goan ghee chapati. Goa is a small state … [Read more...]
Goan Spiced Snake Gourd Recipe
A flavorful Snake Gourd Recipe side dish from the sunny coastline state in India, Goa. This is a quick and easy spiced snake gourd recipe also known as a bhaji or sabzi in India. Just to clarify quickly, this snake gourd recipe is about an Asian gourd variety, which kind of looks like a snake. I hope the recipe title didn't freak you out. Not that you … [Read more...]
Goan Hog Plum Curry Recipe
Hog Plum Curry is a typical dish during the Hindu Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Goa and Maharastra, yet this deliciously sweet spicy and tangy hog plum curry is commonly enjoyed whenever the hog plum is in season. Years ago I learned about this curry with hog plums from our neighbors. They are Hindus and they would prepare and share with us a bowl of this … [Read more...]