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    Johnny Marzetti - Ground Beef Noodle Casserole

    February 26, 2021 by Helene Dsouza 9 Comments

    johnny marzetti american goulash

    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...]

    Tomato Sauce Types in a Nut Shell

    February 12, 2021 by Helene Dsouza 6 Comments

    Spicy Tomato Sauce Recipe for Pasta and Pizza

    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...]

    Brazil Nut - What is it and How to use it?

    January 27, 2021 by Elena Kazan Leave a Comment

    a small bowl with brazil nuts

    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...]

    Cheeseburger Soup without Potatoes

    January 25, 2021 by Helene Dsouza 5 Comments

    bowl of cheeseburger soup

    An easy cheeseburger soup, with ground beef and without potatoes, prepared in one pot over the stove top. This soup was inspired by the infamous MCds double cheeseburger (of course) and the German beer cheese soup. 🧀 Ingredients This cheeseburger soup came about when I was out of potatoes and vegetables. I was also super lazy that day. Here is a list of … [Read more...]

    Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs

    January 15, 2021 by Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

    oven roasted chicken thighs recipe image

    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

    January 13, 2021 by Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

    home brewed hot 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...]

    Homemade Chamomile Tea

    January 6, 2021 by Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

    bird's eyes view of 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...]

    Cheesy Garlic Pull Apart Bread

    December 30, 2020 by Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

    cheese garlic 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...]

    Cream Cheese Bacon Puff Pastry Appetizer

    December 23, 2020 by Helene Dsouza 14 Comments

    cream cheese and bacon on puff pastry

    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...]

    French Beef Tenderloin Roast with Garlic and Herb in the Dutch Oven

    December 18, 2020 by Helene Dsouza 1 Comment

    Beef Recipes

    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...]

    Quick + Easy Garlic Bread

    November 18, 2020 by Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

    garlic butter bread

    Speedy way to prepare super tasty garlic bread. Just 3 ingredients to prepare it in your oven. Serve it up as a side with your favorite main course meals. 🧄 Ingredients 🔪 How to make garlic bread at home? My sister came up with this preparation method to make garlic bread under 10 minutes at home. Here is an overview on how it's done. The adjustable … [Read more...]

    How to make Sauerkraut in a crock pot

    November 4, 2020 by Helene Dsouza 8 Comments

    stomp shredded cabbage in crock pot fermenter

    This is a traditional Austrian, German (Bavarian) Sauerkraut recipe prepared and fermented in a crock pot. I show you how to make it from scratch from whole fresh cabbage. What is Sauerkraut? Sauerkraut is fermented shredded cabbage. The name is German and means sour cabbage translated. Cabbage is harvested in September and October and fermented traditionally … [Read more...]

    Non-Traditional Green Bean Casserole without Fried Onions

    November 2, 2020 by Helene Dsouza 6 Comments

    green bean casserole bird's eyes view

    This is a non-traditional green bean casserole without fried onions and mushrooms. You can use fresh or frozen green beans to prepare this dish from scratch. 🫘 Ingredients The vegetable casserole is a low-carb vegetarian dish. Here is a list of ingredients: It's a much healthier version of a green bean casserole, as it doesn't include cream of mushroom … [Read more...]

    Baked Spaghetti Squash Carbonara Casserole

    October 16, 2020 by Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

    spaghetti squash baked with carbonara

    Baked spaghetti squash casserole with carbonara flavors. This is your next family dinnner meal! 📕 What is spaghetti squash? Spaghetti squash is a winter squash variety. Baked spaghetti squash pulp turns into spagetthi like strings, hence why the name. Spaghetti Squash is in season throughout fall from September to mid December. You can buy it in your … [Read more...]

    How to can Mushrooms

    October 14, 2020 by Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

    canning mushroom technique

    Your guide on how to can mushrooms of all kinds at home from scratch. Learn how to stock up your modern homestead with home canned mushrooms. 📕 What are canned mushrooms? Mushrooms that are preserved in a can or jar are called canned mushrooms. It's the stuff that you can buy in cans in your local grocery store. But before commercially canned mushrooms … [Read more...]

    How to cook Spaghetti Squash in the oven

    October 5, 2020 by Helene Dsouza 2 Comments

    roasted spaghetti squash

    Your guide on how to cook spaghetti squash easily from scratch in the oven. That's the simplest and most effortless option! 📕 What's Spaghetti Squash? Spaghetti Squash is a winter squash variety and is just one of many squash varieties out there. They come in yellow, orange and white variations and can grow to different sizes. Spaghetti squash are … [Read more...]

    Guide to Rouen France

    September 16, 2020 by Exporter Leave a Comment

    side road in Rouen with street art of Jean D'arc

    Your complete guide to Rouen in France. I share info on how to get there, the main must-see attractions, and why you ought to add this inspiring french city to your itinerary. Where is Rouen situated? Rouen is situated in North France, some 2 hours distance from Paris. The city is the capital of the Normandy region, a region famous for food and its … [Read more...]

    Guide to Water Bath Canning

    September 15, 2020 by Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

    canning cherries unpitted

    This guide covers everything you need to know to do water bath canning at home. 📕 What's water bath canning? Water bath canning is a technique to preserve foods in jars. That way your food will preserve for a long time without turning bad. The jars packed with foods are vacuum sealed and heated to a certain degree for a particular period, so to kill all … [Read more...]

    How to can Peaches

    September 4, 2020 by Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

    canned peaches in jars with latches

    Your to-the-point guide on how to can peaches at home. This guide is suitable for beginners and comes with tips and tricks on how to get it right every time. We have been canning fruits at home since ever! I have always seen my family do that, my mother, my aunties in France, and even my grandmother back in the day. We prepare not only canned peaches but also … [Read more...]

    Guide to Salzburg City (Austria)

    September 2, 2020 by Exporter Leave a Comment

    city view of salzburg

    Your complete Salzburg guide to enjoying the best that the city has to offer. Written by a local. Video Walk in 4K Where is Salzburg located? Salzburg city is the capital of the Salzburg region in Austria. It's one of 9 regions in Austria. The Austrian city is bordering Germany and the small German corner (Kleine Deutsche Eck), which is a major connection to … [Read more...]

    Pork Medallions with Lemon Wine Sauce

    August 28, 2020 by Helene Dsouza 8 Comments

    Pork Medaillon

    Juicy perfectly cooked pork medallions prepared over the stovetop in one pan. This recipe comes with a rosemary-infused lemon wine sauce (yep prepared in the same skillet!) 📕 What are Pork Medallions? Pork medallions are about 1 inch (2.54 cm) sliced pork tenderloin pieces. They are filet meat pieces, and that's the most tender and most expensive meat … [Read more...]

    Dehydrated Mangoes in the Dehydrator

    August 24, 2020 by Helene Dsouza 5 Comments

    dehydrated mango slices prepared in the dehydrator

    Dehydrated Mango is a delicious, healthy snack! Turns out, you can make them at home with ease. I highlight three methods and share a step-by-step guide on how to dehydrate mangoes with a dehydrator device. TL;DR Dehydrated mangoes are slices or strips of mangoes that were left to dry over a period of time. The process sucks out all the juices of the fresh fruit … [Read more...]

    Guide to Italian Food in Italy

    August 19, 2020 by Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

    food in a bar in florence

    So, you are planning a trip to Italy and Italian food is your passion? This guide covers dishes and drinks that you will come across in Italy and that you will need to try if you love food! You will also learn everything you need to know to get around with your taste buds. No matter where you are in Italy, the food is always awesome! Yet, sometimes it can get … [Read more...]

    Home Canned Cherries

    August 17, 2020 by Helene Dsouza 2 Comments

    canning cherries unpitted

    Preparing canned cherries at home is easier than ever! That way you can preserve your beautiful fresh cherries for the months to come. 📕 What are canned cherries? Canned Cherries are cherries made to last, preserved in a water sugar syrup. Freshly washed cherries are left unpitted or are pitted and placed into canning jars. A syrup is poured over the … [Read more...]

    How to Dry Herbs

    August 7, 2020 by Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

    tarragon fresh

    Your ultimate guide on how to dry herbs at home! I cover 3 drying options, various culinary herb types, share some ideas to use them, and explain how to store your homemade dried herbs the right way. 🆚 Fresh vs Dried Herbs Garden fresh culinary herbs grow best during the hotter days in the year. To preserve them, we dry them. That way you can use your … [Read more...]

    Fava Beans - How to prep, cook and store

    August 3, 2020 by Helene Dsouza 1 Comment

    peeled fava beans

    Fava beans (aka broad beans) are incredibly nutritious beans! In this post, you will learn how to prep cook and store them. 📕 What are fava beans? Fava beans are also called broad beans in some regions in this world. They are large green beans growing and sitting in a thick, slightly hairy, thick green pod. The pods can get about 6-7 inches long and one … [Read more...]

    Mediterranean Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies

    July 3, 2020 by Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

    roasted veggies and sausage

    The Mediterranean Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies is a convenient summer garden vegetable dinner meal. Pick your veggies (because I give you a choice!), coat with seasoning and spread it over your sheet pan to roast in the oven. It's that easy! I always like a quick meal on a warm summer evening because who wants to spend time in the kitchen when you get to enjoy a cool … [Read more...]

    Asian Ginger Dressing with Napa Cabbage

    July 1, 2020 by Helene Dsouza 2 Comments

    serving of napa cabbage with ginger dressing

    A bright intense ginger dressing served over napa cabbage. This is an Asian-inspired vinaigrette coleslaw side dish recipe, which you can serve with most East Asian main course meals. 💡 Dressing ingredients The homemade dressing is a straightforward, Asian flavored vinaigrette style salad topping. The recipe was inspired by my Japanese cabbage slaw salad, … [Read more...]

    Dandelion Jelly - Dandelion Honey without Pectin

    April 27, 2020 by Helene Dsouza 42 Comments

    dandelion honey close up

    Dandelion jelly is prepared with real dandelion blossoms and is also known as dandelion honey. This is a simple, no pectin dandelion flower jelly recipe. 📕 What is Dandelion Jelly? Yellow dandelion flowers are foraged and collected. The flower buds are cooked and the juice extracted. That juice is then preserved to create dandelion jelly. It tastes and … [Read more...]

    How to make Oat Milk

    April 10, 2020 by Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

    healthy homemade oat milk

    Homemade Oat Milk can be a great way to save some bucks if you love the store-bought stuff. But before you go about your from scratch routine, read up! 📕 What is oat milk? Oat milk is prepared by blending oats and water together. The blended milk is then strained and that's called oat milk. It's a vegan, non-dairy, plant-based (and usually gluten-free) … [Read more...]

    How to make Matcha Tea (hot or iced)

    April 6, 2020 by Helene Dsouza 1 Comment

    japanese matcha tea

    Learn to make matcha green tea, hot or iced from scratch at home without special equipment. We share instructions, tips in video and text below. This is part of our Japanese food series, which includes authentic healthy recipes such as Miso soup. We welcomed most recently Japanese food specialized from Tokyo to the masalaherb.com cultural food experts … [Read more...]

    Cottage Pie with Ground Beef

    March 6, 2020 by Helene Dsouza 13 Comments

    Casserole shepherd's pie

    A Cottage Pie prepared with ground mince and baked in a casserole pan. This recipe is the easiest from-scratch version you can make at home. I called it originally a shepherd's pie with ground beef because that's what it is known as outside Ireland and Britain. 📕 What is cottage pie and a shepherd's pie? Shepherd's pie is a layered crustless pie, … [Read more...]

    Dehydrated Pineapple

    February 26, 2020 by Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

    dried pineapple in a jar

    Homemade dehydrated pineapple chunks - Here you will learn how to make them. I cover 3 drying options, but with a focus on how to use a food dehydrator. The benefit of drying your pineapple slices is that you can make it without sugar. This is a great option too if you suffer from food allergies because dried fruits are often while processed in food factories where … [Read more...]

    St.Patrick's Day Baileys Irish Cream

    February 19, 2020 by Helene Dsouza 2 Comments

    making baileys

    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...]

    Cheese Bread Dumplings (Kaspressknödel)

    February 10, 2020 by Helene Dsouza 6 Comments

    cheese bread dumpling zero waste

    Cheese Bread Dumplings, better known as Kaspressknödel, is an Austrian regional Knödel dumpling variety. Those are great comfort foods and help you to use up stale bread. What are Pressknödel? Pressknödel are flattened cheese bread dumplings. They are a specialty in the region of Tyrol, Austria, and South Tyrol, Italy. The word Pressknödel means a pressed-down … [Read more...]

    Baked Tofu with Vegetables (Sheet Pan)

    February 7, 2020 by Helene Dsouza 2 Comments

    tofu with vegetables sheet pan dinner meal

    Crispy baked tofu cubes prepared on one sheet pan with your choice of vegetables. Makes an easy to prepare complete low carb and vegan dinner meal for two. You can also make this dish a tad healthier by using gluten-free soy sauce and/ or low sodium ingredients. This plant-based dish is great for weight loss too! If you like sheet-pan meals, check out my … [Read more...]

    How to make French Yogurt

    January 3, 2020 by Helene Dsouza 2 Comments

    How to make 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

    January 1, 2020 by Helene Dsouza 5 Comments

    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...]

    Pizzetta: Mini Pizza Bites

    December 27, 2019 by Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

    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 bites) … [Read more...]

    Thanksgiving Sangria with Fresh Fruits

    December 23, 2019 by Helene Dsouza 4 Comments

    spanish sangria drink

    Nothing beats a homemade Fruity Sangria Bowl to celebrate Thanksgiving with the family and friends. It's a people pleaser, and that 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...]

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