Pinto Beans and rice prepared with canned beans and stewed over the stove top with sausages. This is a quick and easy dinner meal. It's comforting and effortless to put together after a long day at work. Ingredients You will need a few pantry ingredients to make this from scratch with canned beans, AND you can enhance it further with a seasoning of your choice. … [Read more...]
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Spicy Cilantro Lime Shrimp Recipe
15 mins to cook these spicy cilantro lime shrimp from scratch! This dinner meal is for all those who want more zing in their life I came up with this dish when I was preparing a simple sautéed butter garlic shrimp meal for us two at home. I just felt like adding some more flavors to it. Chili pepper flakes add heat, lime add a light and fresh citrusy note, and … [Read more...]
5 mins Corn and Bean Salad Recipe
A simple quick corn and bean salad. It's my go-to last-minute salad for a BBQ or tailgating party. It only takes 5 minutes to mix this together! Ingredient Notes I came up with this salad when I needed a last minute quick salad for a gathering. It's based on my Mexican black bean corn salad but I simplified it and this corn and bean salad can be prepared with a … [Read more...]
Spicy Black Bean Dip Recipe
Jalapeno and fresh ingredients make this chunky black bean dip irresistible. Serve it up cold, warm or hot as a Mexican inspired party appetizer. So, you like party dips and salsas? I recommend the buffalo flavored white bean dip, dill flavored sour cream dip and the peach salsa. 🍅 Ingredients This black bean appetizer has a spicy touch to it and it's … [Read more...]
Mango Dragon Fruit Smoothie
This vibrant Mango Dragon Fruit Smoothie is a tropical delight that is equally delicious as it is visually stunning. It's perfect as a refreshing start to your day or a midday pick-me-up with a blend of sweet mango and exotic dragon fruit. This smoothie is for you if you love our pure fruit smoothies with mangoes, such as the tropical smoothie or the mango pineapple … [Read more...]
Things to see in Slovenia (Europe)
This post is there to inspire you to add Slovenia, a small European country, to your travel bucket list for the future. 💭 FAQs in a nutshell Slovenia is located in Europe. It's bordering Austria to the north, Hungary to the east, Croatia to the South, and Italy to the West. It's part of the European Union so, Schengen visa applies here and they have the Euro. … [Read more...]
How to blanch Tomatoes to peel
Here is how you can easily blanch your tomatoes to peel them. Blanching helps you peel your tomatoes effortlessly within minutes, and you don't need any special equipment to do this at home. What is blanching? Blanching is a short cooking method that is used for vegetables, fruits, nuts, and even meats to achieve a certain purpose. In the case of tomatoes, … [Read more...]
Simple Caramelized Onion Recipe
Caramelized Onion are cooked slowly in a skillet, releasing natural sweet flavors as they turn brown and super delicious! This is a simple recipe that shows how to make, including ideas to use your homemade caramelized onions. 📕 What are caramelized onion? Caramelized onions are slowly cooked in a skillet and that way the natural sugars are released and … [Read more...]
Butter Garlic Onion Sauteed Mushrooms
Sauteed mushrooms in butter with garlic and onions. A simple vegetarian side dish prepared in one pan. 🍅 Ingredients You can also flavor this mushroom side dish with more seasonings. Add oregano, lemon juice, Italian seaosning, herbes de provence or thyme. Another idea is to add a few drops of worcestershire sauce, or soy sauce or tabasco sauce or … [Read more...]
Baked Five Cheese Ziti al Forno Recipe
A comfort food classic: Five cheese ziti al forno baked crispy in a casserole baking dish. This is a family favorite and it's vegetarian. 📕 What's Five Cheese Ziti al Forno? It's a comfort food pasta dish popularized by olive garden, an Italian themed restaurant food chain. Ziti pasta is mixed in an Alfredo sauce and seasoned marinara sauce with 5 … [Read more...]
20 min Healing Broth Soup
A delicious clear broth soup with healing spices and herbs to boost your well-being. This recipe is quick and easy, ready within 20 minutes, effortless to prepare as it's also oil free (no sautéing). What is this healing broth soup? This clear broth is the result of me getting sick on my travels and trying to get better in a jiffy AND the input from Paul, who grew … [Read more...]
How to cook warm water Lobster
I show you how to cook a warm water lobster with common kitchen equipment. It's super easy and leaves an impression with your guests. The guide includes how to cut open a cooked lobster. 🦐 What is warm water lobster? Warm water lobsters are also called spiny lobsters, rock lobsters, or langustas. They are the lobsters that come without claws. The … [Read more...]
Austrian Food Guide
This is a guide about Austrian food and drink specialties. It covers everything you need to know if you are a gourmand traveling Austria or if you want to simply learn more about our food culture. The food guide is from the perspective of a West Austrian, so I may have mentioned more specialties from there because, well that's my expertise. But I have also … [Read more...]
Dragon Roll Sushi Recipe
The dragon roll sushi is a showstopper and it tastes amazing! This is an inside-out maki sushi roll. You can make it at home now! This dragon sushi roll is part of our Japanese food series with our Japanese food expert, Momoko. If you like inside-out maki sushi rolls, then check out the rainbow roll , Boston roll, and the California roll. What is a Dragon … [Read more...]
Peeled Tomato Basil Salad Recipe
A basic tomato basil salad prepared with peeled tomatoes, to serve as a side dish with your main course meal. Peeled tomatoes are useful if you have picky eaters at home. Ingredients You will need a few handfuls of ingredients to make my peeled tomato salad. Process Overview Step 1 Rinse your tomatoes well. Blanch your tomatoes in boiling water for about … [Read more...]
Johnny Marzetti - Ground Beef Noodle Casserole
Johnny Marzetti is a baked comfort noodle dish prepared with tomato sauce, ground beef, and topped cheese. It's a 100% delicious, fool-proof recipe and a family favorite! 📕 What is Johnny Marzetti? Johnny Marzetti is a baked pasta casserole dish prepared with ground beef and tomato sauce. It's an Italian-American dish from the midwest, Columbus … [Read more...]
Chicken Yaki Udon Recipe
Spicy Yaki Udon stir-fry prepared with chicken and a special stir-fry sauce. The meal is simple to prepare and suitable for beginner Asian home cooks, and you will be whipping up a quick homemade stir-fry sauce to season your noodles. What is Yaki Udon? Yaki udon is a Japanese stir-fry noodle dish prepared with thick udon noodles. It's a popular street food … [Read more...]
Lobster Bisque Recipe
A lobster bisque is a soul food dish, a deeply flavored tomato-based thickened soup, enriched with lobster chunks. Prepare this soup from scratch. The boiling instructions for a whole fresh lobster will be posted another day. What is a lobster bisque? A bisque is a creamy-thickened, deep flavored soup that originated in France. However, the dish is more popular in … [Read more...]
Tomato Sauce Types in a Nut Shell
So you like tomato sauces as much as I do? Well, it turns out there are countless varieties out there! Italian tomato sauces rule the world. This is certain and it definitely shows in this list of tomato sauces. I thought it would be nice to see and compare between the variations of tomato sauces. This should clear some doubts and … [Read more...]
Gnocchi Pomodoro Recipe
Gnocchi Pomodoro is a simple delicious Italian dinner meal prepared with tomatoes, olive oil, and basil. This dish is for you if you like Italian pasta and tomato sauce. 📕 What are gnocchi? Gnocchi are a pasta/ dumpling variation. The most famous ones are the North Italian potato gnocchi. Gnocchi can include eggs, but may not. They are boiled in salt … [Read more...]
Banana Foster Recipe
Banana Foster is your dessert if you have a sweet tooth! Bananas are cooked in a buttery sweet sauce before being served over vanilla ice cream. 📕 What is Banana Foster? Banana Foster is a traditional dessert from the south in the US. Bananas are cooked with butter sugar, cinnamon and liquor. The dish is popular in restaurants in New Orleans and … [Read more...]
Red Beans and Rice with Sausage Recipe
Red beans and rice flavored with sausages, veggies and a set of spices. This is a wholesome dinner meal that you can prepare in one-pot easily from scratch. What are red beans and rice? Red beans and rice is mostly known thanks to the South in the US. New Orleans in Louisiana calls this cajun comfort dish its own! Historically this dish was prepared on … [Read more...]
Skillet Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe
One-pan juicy skillet chicken cordon bleu, stuffed with melt in your mouth cheese and ham, coated with a crispy golden breading. Discover how to easily make this family dinner favorite from scratch at home. 🍗 Ingredients You will need the following ingredients to make chicken cordon bleu from scratch at home: You can also choose to season the ham and cheese … [Read more...]
Brazil Nut - What is it and How to use it?
The Brazil Nut is a little known nut from Central America. It has been gaining popularity. Here you will learn everything you need to know about this exotic nut. 📕 What is the Brazil Nut? Brazil nuts come from tropical trees that grow in South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Venezuela, and Ecuador. The trees reach a majestic height of … [Read more...]
Rainbow Roll Sushi Recipe
Every colorful bite of this rainbow roll sushi will make you want to have more! Learn how to easily prepare and roll your own perfect sushi from scratch at home with this recipe and our video guide. This is another Japanese-inspired modern sushi recipe, which I prepared together with our Japanese food expert. 📕 What is a Rainbow Roll? A rainbow roll is a … [Read more...]
Creamy Mushrooms Recipe
Creamy mushrooms are flavorful and can be used with various food. In this recipe post, you will learn how to make it, and I share some great uses and storing options too. This creamy mushroom recipe resembles a mushroom gravy. 🍄 Ingredients Here is what you will need to make homemade creamy mushrooms from scratch. Mushrooms You can use regular white … [Read more...]
Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs
Crispy oven-roasted chicken thighs prepared with just 4 ingredients from scratch. This is a simple but tasty bone in chicken thigh dish for the whole family! Ingredients To make this dish, you will need: You are free to add some more other spices and herbs too. I tried adding in the past thyme, rosemary or herbes de provence mix to the salt and pepper, and it … [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...]
Spanish Pork Chorizo and Eggs Recipe
A simple Spanish chorizo and eggs recipe prepared in one skillet. Cured pork chorizo is cooked with scrambled eggs in a pan. I love this with bread as a quick breakfast, brunch or lunch and dinner meal. 🥚 Ingredients You will need the following ingredients to make this low carb/keto scrambled egg dish from scratch: 🔪 How to make Chorizo and Eggs? Here is … [Read more...]
Hungarian Goulash Soup Recipe
A Hungarian goulash soup recipe with beef, vegetables and spices. This is a traditional soup served in an authentic Hungarian soup bowl. 📕 What is Hungarian Goulash? Hungarian Goulash is a soup or stew prepared with beef, vegetables and spices. Hungarian Goulash, which has conquered the world with its deliciously rustic taste, has its origins in the … [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...]
Vegetable Wild Rice Soup Recipe
A comforting and flavorful wild rice soup enhanced with fresh vegetables, flavored with spices and herbs. 📕 What is wild rice? Wild rice is actually not a rice variety. It's a grain that grows on tall grasses native to North America. Wild rice is sometimes also sold as Canadian rice or Native American rice. The elongated grains turn dark brown when dried, … [Read more...]
Cheesy Garlic Pull Apart Bread
A quick and easy cheesy garlic pull apart bread. Serve it up as a fun party food! 🧀 Ingredients You will need the following to make this: This is what I added to mine. Here are some more ideas if you want to enhance yours all the more. At this point, you could also choose to add some cured meats such as smoked bacon, ham, and salami. Cut them small and … [Read more...]
Olive Tapenade Recipe
Easy homemade olive tapenade to serve as a party appetizer over bruschetta or with crackers. This recipe is without anchovies, making it vegan-friendly. 📕 What is a Tapenade? Tapenade is a spread prepared with black or green olives. It's a condiment from the Provence in South France, where olives and Mediterranean food are a tradition. Traditionally, … [Read more...]
Cream Cheese Bacon Puff Pastry Appetizer
A 3 ingredient easy puff pastry appetizer to help you entertain your party guests. I came up with this recipe because I was looking for a quick bite to serve up to my friends. Ingredients You will need 3 main ingredients to make this: You can also pimp your mini puff pastry bites with seasoning. Make them tastier with Italian seasoning, pizza seasoning, herbes de … [Read more...]
Christmas Punch Recipe
A fruity Christmas punch to serve up in a bowl at your party or in individual glasses. I share everything you need to know to make this drink from scratch. This Christmas punch recipe is based on my husband's, Paul, recipe. It also resembles our Thanksgiving sangria recipe. I recommend also offering a version without alcohol to your guests, such as this … [Read more...]
French Beef Tenderloin Roast with Garlic and Herb in the Dutch Oven
Juicy and perfect French oven roasted beef tenderloin seasoned with garlic and herbs and prepared in the Dutch oven. A great meal to celebrate the holidays with your loved ones such as Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving. You might also enjoy my Roasted Garlic Pork Tenderloin or this Herb-Roasted Turkey Tenderloin Recipe. Tldr Tenderloin is the most expensive … [Read more...]
Mexican Champurrado Hot Chocolate Recipe
Champurrado is a hot and thick, spiced Mexican chocolate. I made Mely Martinez's Champurrado from her new book The Mexican home kitchen. 🍫 Ingredients You have the option to add milk too or a vegan milk to make the drink creamy. I added some milk to mine. Mely also shares in her book the option of adding orange peel. I skipped that but I bet it tastes … [Read more...]
Chicken Pasta Bake Recipe
Cheesy and flavorful chicken pasta bake in a homemade white sauce. This is a family comfort food favorite! 🍝 Ingredients The baked pasta dish is essentially a pasta dish with a chicken white sauce (bechamel). It's an easy comfort dinner meal for the whole family! You will need the following ingredients: 🔪 How to make this Chicken Pasta … [Read more...]
Kale Salad with Cranberries Recipe
Fresh kale salad with cranberries is a favorite during the holiday season, or we like it too as a side dish salad all year round. The salad is marinated in a simple dressing, and that's why it's simple to put it together. Ingredients and what else to add It's a simple, easy and straightforward kale recipe. The basic ingredients are... You can also add other … [Read more...]