I always rely on my easy pizza dough recipe, which I make from scratch in a jiffy! A Recipe for classic soft Pizza dough for thin crust pizza is a basic DIY. I use it regularly to make my own Pizza. Learn how to make pizza dough easily with the step-by-step instructions further below + video! I am a complete Pizza fanatic. Most probably, I can … [Read more...]
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French Banana Jam Recipe
Banana Jam is easy to make at home, and it tastes ravishingly exciting on a slice of freshly baked bread for breakfast with coffee or tea. The banana jam recipe is an original from the French Caribbeans, and it's completely without pectin. The banana is possibly one of the most versatile fruits of all time. Sure, it’s super tasty to eat as is (and so … [Read more...]
Greek Salad Recipe
My Greek Salad Recipe is a Greek-inspired salad prepared with fresh vegetables, original kalamata olives, and firm feta cheese. 📕 What is Feta Cheese? Feta is a white firm grainy fresh cheese produced from sheep and goat milk. Feta is common in Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria and in the Balkans. White cheese that has been made from cows milk can't be called Feta … [Read more...]
Vegetarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe
This is my take on Vegetarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe. The healthier stuffed cabbage rolls recipe is based on the German/Bavarian Krautwickel (aka Kohlrouladen). Get the step by step recipe (with pictures) for the vegetarian stuffed cabbage rolls further below, and learn how to make the healthier German stuffed cabbage rolls from scratch: The stuffed … [Read more...]
Goan Shrimp Curry Recipe
Goan Shrimp Curry is a well-known delicacy and if you have visited Goa in the past, you will have had this curry most probably while enjoying the sunset in a beach shack. The quick and easy Goan Shrimp Curry can be prepared in less than 25 minutes from scratch with fresh ingredients and the basic Goan curry paste. Curries from Goa have a notorious good name in … [Read more...]
Goan Coconut Curry Paste Recipe
The Goan Curry Paste is a red, essential coconut curry paste prepared in all homes in Goa, India. The paste is easy to prepare, saves you time for making a fresh curry from scratch, and you can freeze a batch for another day. Traditional Uses The Goan curry paste is essential in any kitchen in the coastline state of Goa, India. Locals prepare it from scratch with … [Read more...]
French Crème Caramel Flan Recipe
A French Flan is a Vanilla-flavored Crème caramel pudding, and it is prepared from start to finish with common pantry ingredients. I am not a sweet tooth, but a homemade custard is my ultimate weakness, and so I perfected an easy to prepare flan, and you can do this too! Oven Info The recipe is based on what we were taught in culinary school in Europe. Therefore, … [Read more...]
Tibetan Thukpa Noodle Soup Recipe
The Tibetan Thukpa Recipe is prepared with various delicious ingredients. This soup will lighten up your mood and help you find inner peace after a long day. 📕 What is Thukpa? Thukpa is a Tibetan soup made of noodles, vegetables and occasionally a protein. The soup is a wholesome meal in itself. Tibetans eat it to keep them self warm. The … [Read more...]
3 Ingredient Papaya Lime Jam Recipe
Papaya Jam with lime is one of my favorite tropical fruit jams. The lime lends the papaya fruit a lovely aroma. No matter if you use this jam as bread spread or mixed into a yogurt, you won't be disappointed by the texture and flavors! Jam Making Tips Picking the right fruit is crucial for making the perfect jam at home. That means using organic, non-treated limes … [Read more...]
Goan Red Amaranth Leaves Recipe (Tambdi Bhaji)
Red Amaranth leaves are turned into a delicious, easy to prepare Indian side dish. This recipe is a Goan, Indian side served with curry rice and other vegetable sides. What is Spiced Red Amaranth? Red Amaranth leaves, which are known in Goa, India as Tambdi Bhaji, are a common sight in the Indian coastline state and the dish prepared with the red leaves is … [Read more...]
Carrot Apple Ginger Juice Recipe
The carrot apple ginger juice is a classic freshly made juice commonly found in juice bars. The juice packs a punch of nutrients and you will be in love with the smooth flavors! I came across this gorgeous colored carrot apple ginger juice in several places across the world. It's a basic freshly prepared juice, popular amongst health conscious folks. If … [Read more...]
French Veal Ragout Stew Recipe
Veal stew is a favorite winter dish at home that we usually make on cold days to warm up. Only fresh ingredients are used in this flavorful stew, and this is why it's such an all-time dinner hit! What is this stew? Veal is stewed and tender cooked with root vegetables, fresh herbs and spices. This meat cut cooks better and is more likely to please even the most … [Read more...]
Poppy Seed Stollen Recipe
You might know the Stollen cake, but have you ever tried a Poppy seed Stollen? This eggless Stollen cake is an aromatic Christmas cake recipe, which your family and friends will enjoy. You can get the poppy seed Stollen recipe further below. I do have to confess, black poppy seeds always look better in cakes, simply because they give a nice contrast and … [Read more...]
German Chocolate Butter Cookies Recipe
Chocolate Butter Cookies are really fun German cookies, and you can make them now at home. What are German Chocolate Butter Cookies? A layer of chocolate is stuck on a butter cookie, and that's a chocolate butter cookie. Both are rectangular, and the chocolate butter cookie is a sandwiched cookie. I always enjoyed munching on these chocolate butter biscuits as a … [Read more...]
Chocolate Pink Peppercorn Cookies Recipe
Make these Chocolate Pepper Cookies for Christmas this year, if you are looking for a different kind of recipe. The cookies include fine pink pepper flavors and chocolate notes. This easy and quick to make a gluten-free cookie is a real treat! Learn how to make chocolate pepper cookies further below. I came across the idea of making these chocolate … [Read more...]
Goan Pork Sorpotel Recipe - Indian Pork Curry
Goan Pork Sorpotel is an essential Indian pork Curry from the former Portuguese colony and the west Indian state of Goa. Sorpotel is a spicy favorite during Christmastime, but recently, it has often while appeared at weddings and other festivities in Goa. During Christmastime, it is a tradition in each Goan house to cook the delicious Pork Sorpotel curry. I … [Read more...]
Chicken Cafreal Recipe: Spiced Goan Galinha Cafreal
Chicken Cafreal is a freshly prepared spicy green goan curry. Also known as Galinha Cafreal, the chicken curry is well known and quite popular in the sunny Indian coastline state. Learn how to make chicken cafreal from scratch with the step-by-step recipe below. What is Chicken Cafreal? Chicken Cafreal is a well-known spiced chicken dish from Goa, India. A … [Read more...]
62 Indian Food Recipes you should try!
I believe, we can never have enough Indian Food Recipes! Indian food is so versatile, the topic is so broad and there are so many dishes, that it would be a pity to miss out on any of those wonderfully prepared dishes. Because, finally, Indian food has turned into a thing worldwide, and not just in the UK. I decided it was about time to bring you the most … [Read more...]
Homemade Madras Curry Powder Recipe
You will need this Indian Curry Powder Recipe if you are a serious spice lover. The subtle aromatic flavors of the Curry spice mix will fit perfectly into your kitchen. Making your own is well worth it! Did you know that you can make your own curry powder from scratch? Curry Powder is a popular spice blend in many countries in Europe and Asia, and this recipe is … [Read more...]
Singapore Style Noodles Recipe
Singapore Noodles are easily made at home with Asian noodles, eggs, veggies, prawns and curry powder, which are the dominating ingredients in this recipe. You will crave this different egg noodle variety, as I do! TL;DR Singapore noodles are originally prepared with fine noodles. I much prefer using regular Asian noodles, which are much more common, such as … [Read more...]
Indian Style Banana Plantain Chips Recipe
Crispy Banana chips are a common and a popular snack. These Banana Chips are made with Plantain "Bananas" and Turmeric spice to give them the gorgeous yellow color and flavor. Find the full recipe below for the banana chips. About this Recipe Banana Plantain Chips are common all over the world and variations exist, such as twice fried crispy … [Read more...]
34 Paneer Recipes That Will Inspire Your Next Meal
I have compiled a list of amazing paneer recipes to inspire your home cooking. Paneer is Indian cottage cheese, and of course, most recipes are Indian, but a few of the recipes are globally inspired. What is Paneer? Paneer is an Indian Cottage Cheese. It's a firm but soft fresh cheese, commonly prepared in the Indian Subcontinent. Paneer is white, it doesn't need to … [Read more...]
6 inspiring Momos Recipe - Flavorful Tibetan Dumplings
Momos recipe — you can never have enough of these Tibetan dumplings. They can be filled in so many ways, and momos allow us to try out and create new variations. Get inspired with these 6 Momos Recipe ideas below! Momos will always remind me of my first steps in India because they are a favorite delicacy in so many food joints in India, that you just can't … [Read more...]
Goan Recheado Masala Paste Recipe
Recheado Masala Paste is the must-have paste in the Goan kitchen. The spicy, tangy paste is used to stuff mackerel fish, prawns and stuffed okra. Learn how to make recheado masala paste with the recipe below: One of the most important spicy paste condiments from the sunny Indian coastline state Goa is the recheado masala. The famous paste is … [Read more...]
Kletzenbrot Recipe - Christmas Fruit Bread
Kletzenbrot is a Christmas fruit bread from Tyrol Austria and that's how we make this traditional recipe from scratch at home. For more baked Christmas goodie recipes, see my mom's Bûche de noël recipe or this British traditional christmas cake recipe. 📕 What is Kletzenbrot? The Kletzenbrot is a dense and moist rye flour fruit bread prepared during … [Read more...]
Bebinca Recipe: Layered Egg Cake with Spices from Goa
Bebinca is a sweet Goan Indian treat and nothing beats homemade Bebinca. Coconut, spices and clarified butter make this dessert a hit! What is Bebinca? Bebinca is a rich multi-layered baked pudding cake from the state of Goa in India. The queen of Goan desserts is usually made for special celebrations and Christmas. This decadent dessert is made with multiple … [Read more...]
Veal Cordon Bleu Recipe
Breadcrumbs coated veal cordon bleu, stuffed with ham and cheese. This dish makes a lovely date night or Sunday family meal. What is Cordon Bleu? Cordon Bleu is a cheese and ham stuffed meat pocket, which is then coated with breadcrumbs. It resembles, and was perhaps inspired by, the Wiener Schnitzel, from Austria, a flour, and breadcrumbs coated thin slice of … [Read more...]
French Madeleine Recipe
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French Madeleine's that are small, soft, fluffy shell-shaped cakes. Perfect and most delicious when enjoyed freshly baked and still warm! These are originally from the Lorraine region in France, where a part of my family emigrated from during WWII. I have prepared a quick how-to video for you further below so that you can prepare these wonderful little French cakes … [Read more...]
Beef Steak with Herb Butter Recipe
Sometimes I just feel like enjoying a juicy, perfectly cooked piece of red meat. We grew up with tender beef steaks and Schnitzel, so once in a while I get that craving. It takes over my senses and even my mind. At some point, I end up thinking only about beef steaks. Weeks after my last steak I catch myself day dreaming about a moist flavorful piece on my tongue. … [Read more...]
Poppy Seed Filling Recipe for Pastry and Cakes
Homemade poppy seed filling to use in cookies, cakes, and desserts. Prepare it from scratch within minutes with the help of my how-to guide. In this recipe, I'm sharing how to make a delicious home-made poppy-seed paste. You can use it as a filling in various baked goods, such as a poppy-seed rolls and buns, strudel, stollen, and as a rich layer in a cake. It … [Read more...]
French Mayonnaise Recipe
Making french mayonnaise is easy! I mean, it looks daunting but if you have a healthy wrist movement then you can whisk up a smooth sauce in ease. You can hardly end up making a mistake in this recipe, and I will show you how, in the quick mayo recipe further down. TL;DR Mayonnaise is omnipresent in Europe! I remember those kids in Switzerland living on a … [Read more...]
Blueberry Tart with Custard Recipe
Fruity creamy dessert, as dark as the night, come to me I will treat you well and savor each slice, each layer and every single bite. Oh so blue and scrumptious, still fresh and hot, we ate you completely, so that there was nothing left. This is what happened with the blueberry tart with custard in the picture. Impatient as I am around food classics, I couldn't … [Read more...]
French Apricot Jam Recipe
Our French style apricot jam is all-natural with real fruits. This apricot jam has some really cool uses, and I'm demystifying it all in this recipe. Ingredient Notes How to make Apricot Jam? Step 1 Wash fruits, cut open to take out seed core. Place fruits with sugar, lemon juice, and lemon halves into a large cooking pot. Mix and heat up. Step 2 Bring … [Read more...]
Lime Yogurt Dressing Recipe
Drizzle some Lime Yogurt Dressing over your green salad or your salad favorite. I leave you with the liberty once again to play around with the salad ingredients. You can add cooked French beans (or other beans), potato, cauliflower, or broccoli, or raw ingredients such as lettuce, carrots, cucumbers, beets, and kohlrabi. If you are looking for other creamy, more … [Read more...]
Spicy Tomato Sauce Recipe for Pasta and Pizza
A Spicy Tomato Sauce Recipe to use as a Marinara Pizza topping or as a Pasta Sauce or even in baked Lasagna. Homemade and freshly prepared from scratch! A Spicy Tomato Sauce Recipe in all its glory. Yes, that's what we need, don't you think so? This is a revamped Italian style Tomato Marinara with spicy hot vibes. I add fresh chili peppers to pep up this … [Read more...]
54 Nutritious Breakfast Recipes
The other day, I was pondering over the definition of eating healthy, and that's how I came up with this collection of nutritious breakfast recipes. What does it mean to eat healthy and do other people see it the same way or do we all understand something else under healthy eating? I believe there has been a misconception in this world about healthy eating. It … [Read more...]
Zimtsterne Cookies Recipe
Zimtsterne are another variety of popular Christmas cookies in the German-speaking regions, prepared Gluten-free with cinnamon as a main ingredient and cut out into stars. Learn how to make this Zimtsterne Recipe from scratch with the step-by-step recipe instructions further below: Cinnamon is a favorite spice during the colder winter days in this world. … [Read more...]
Indian Butter Chicken Recipe (Murgh Makhani)
Butter Chicken is definitely the most known and popular North Indian dish in the world. Most probably you will have come across this dish abroad and if you are in India then of course you couldn't have missed it. I, personally, don't remember when I tasted my first easy Butter Chicken recipe but one thing is sure, it must have been in this marvelous big colorful … [Read more...]
Elisenlebkuchen Cookies Recipe
Elisenlebkuchen are some of my favorite cookies in the world! Learn further below why :) As I had promised, my dear readers, we are kicking into the Cookie week with a load of different sweet treats. I have joined up with some of my food blogger friends to present you a colossal collection of the best homemade cookie recipes. There is something for … [Read more...]
Tulsi Syrup Recipe - Indian Holy Basil
During the rainy season, our garden turns into a real Jungle, sheltering some of the weirdest and prettiest creatures alike. A couple of times I came across some insects that looked like branches and some dangerous looking frogs with a red line on their back were sitting in the broad daylight undisturbed by our hovering presence. Then there are yellow, dotted, … [Read more...]