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    French Steak and Mushroom Sauce

    March 20, 2019 by Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

    Steak in Mushroom Sauce

    Pan seared Beef Steak and Mushroom is a delicious dinner meal. I tend to prepare this recipe frequently because it's straightforward and a one-pan dish that we all enjoy at home. 🔪 How to make it? This steak and mushroom dish is prepared in two stages. Step 1 The steaks are seasoned and pan seared on both sides over sliced onions. The onions … [Read more...]

    Mum's French Roast Chicken (Poulet Rôti)

    March 1, 2019 by Helene Dsouza 21 Comments

    Whole Chicken Roast with Herbs

    My mum always made this French roast chicken for us on Sunday's, and it's one of my favorite meals. The Poulet Rôti, as it is known in French, is roasted crisp on the outside but retains all the wonderful fragrant juices on the inside. Do you and your family enjoy a good Sunday roast? My mum also prepares this boneless pork loin roast and a herb flavored beef … [Read more...]

    Colombian Arepa Paisa

    February 27, 2019 by Daniel James 4 Comments

    Colombian Arepas

    Colombian Arepa Paisa are popular flatbread made of corn. Daniel from Layer Culture is an expert in Colombian and South American travel food culture. He shares his arepas colombianas recipe further below. What is the Colombian Arepa? The Colombian arepa is a versatile type of flatbread. Occasionally, they are also known as Colombian pancakes among the … [Read more...]

    Lebanese Moussaka Stew (Maghmour)

    February 22, 2019 by Helene Dsouza 1 Comment

    Lebanese Moussaka Stew [Maghmour]

    Lebanese Moussaka is a flavor-packed vegan stew from the Middle East, which is better known as maghmour. Prepare your own easy moussaka with my video recipe below. What is Lebanese Moussaka (Maghmour)? The Lebanese Moussaka is a vegan-based stew, that includes mainly Eggplant, Tomato, and Chickpeas. The eggplant chickpea stew is also known as maghmour. Some … [Read more...]

    Spicy Sriracha Mayo Dipping Sauce

    February 20, 2019 by Helene Dsouza 3 Comments

    Spicy Sriracha Mayo Sauce

    Spicy Sriracha Mayo is one of our favorite sauces any time of the year. You are going to love dipping into this spicy mayo sauce if you liked my Yum Yum Sauce! What is Sriracha Mayo? Sriracha Mayo is made of Mayonnaise, Sriracha and can contain other flavor enhancing ingredients. Sriracha is a spicy chili dipping sauce that originated in Thailand. It's also … [Read more...]

    Japanese Cabbage Salad with Dressing

    February 15, 2019 by Helene Dsouza 3 Comments

    Quick Japanese Cabbage Salad & Dressing

    A quick Japanese cabbage salad with a drizzle of a homemade dressing. 5 minutes, and you have a fresh salad to serve with your main course meals. In my neighborhood, we have two excellent Japanese restaurants. One of the two prepares this Japanese crispy cabbage salad. I discovered this salad accidentally 2 years as they had added some of it to try to my takeaway … [Read more...]

    Bratkartoffeln: German Fries with Bacon

    February 11, 2019 by Helene Dsouza 4 Comments

    close up bratkartoffeln

    Bratkartoffeln are pan-fried potatoes from Germany. This recipe includes bacon strips to turn it into a simple budget-friendly zero waste meal or side. What are Bratkartoffeln? German pan-fried skillet potatoes are known as Bratkartoffeln. Boiled potatoes are cut into thick slices and pan-fried with butter and bacon fats until crisp. This is a very common dish in … [Read more...]

    Apple Banana Smoothie with Ginger

    February 6, 2019 by Helene Dsouza 3 Comments

    Apple Banana Smoothie with Ginger

    Apple Banana Smoothie is one of my favorite breakfast beverages! I enhance mine with ginger, which brightens up the smoothie. This is a vegan, fruit smoothie recipe just like my super energy detox smoothie. Enjoy it for breakfast or all day long or whenever you feel like it. I'm not a morning person and eating anything in the morning makes me feel sick. … [Read more...]

    Valentine's Marzipan Chocolate Balls

    February 4, 2019 by Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

    Valentine's Marzipan Chocolate Balls

    Valentine's Marzipan Chocolate balls are a different kind of treat to celebrate the day with your loved one. The marzipan is enclosed by white and pink colored chocolate. You will find it to be a fun activity at the same time and your edible gift will truly come from the heart. I got the idea to prepare the marzipan chocolate balls when I ended up with … [Read more...]

    Homemade Fenugreek Seed Tea

    January 28, 2019 by Helene Dsouza 18 Comments

    Healthy Fenugreek Tea - How to make Fenugreek Seed Tea

    Fenugreek Seeds Tea has been known since ancient times, and it still is a great spiced tea that you should try if you love tea infusions. What is fenugreek? The fenugreek plant resembles a clover and is native to the Mediterranean, middle eastern and Indian subcontinent climate. The meaning of the name comes from Greek, which is an indication of its … [Read more...]

    Chicken Geschnetzeltes with Hunter Sauce

    January 25, 2019 by Helene Dsouza 3 Comments

    Chicken Geschnetzeltes pin 1

    Chicken Geschnetzeltes with Hunter Sauce is a delicious one-pan meal that you can prepare within 25 minutes! This dish is super popular in Austria and resembles the Jagerschnitzel and the Chicken with mushroom white wine. 📕 What is Geschnetzeltes? Geschnetzeltes is a Swiss/Austrian definition for sliced meats. When someone says geschnetzeltes it can … [Read more...]

    St.Johann in Tirol in Winter Austria

    January 23, 2019 by Exporter 2 Comments

    10 Things to do in St.Johann in Tirol in Winter [Austria]

    St.Johann in Tirol is a quaint small town, nestled in the Austrian Alps. It is a popular international winter sports destination and has a lot to offer! Incidentally, this is my home town and who else, but a local, can better recommend the best things to do in St.Johann in Winter, right? Where is St.Johann in Tirol? St Johann in Tirol is located in Austria, … [Read more...]

    Broccoli Cheese Soup

    January 21, 2019 by Helene Dsouza 3 Comments

    Easy Broccoli Cheese Soup

    Easy Broccoli Cheese Soup to warm up your cold body. This hearty soup is stuffed with exciting cheese cheddar and broccoli flavors. Watch my quick how-to video below and prepare your own soup for dinner tonight! The recipe for the cheddar broccoli soup was inspired by a Gruyère broccoli cheese soup from my college time. I adapted the ingredients and tweaked … [Read more...]

    Panda Express Fried Rice

    January 14, 2019 by Helene Dsouza 20 Comments

    Panda Express Fried Rice

    Did you know that making your own panda express fried rice is super easy? The budget-friendly, one-pan, copycat fried rice prepared at home has its perks and I love it with Black Pepper Chicken. You get to adjust it the way YOU like it, turning it into a healthier meal! Does that sound great to you? Great! Then let's dive into the details further … [Read more...]

    How to make Meatballs

    January 12, 2019 by Helene Dsouza 2 Comments

    How to make Meatballs - The BEST Meatball Recipe

    I'm covering everything on how to make meatballs further below! Read up some useful tips on how to prepare the best, soft, moist, juicy easy round meatballs from scratch at home or watch my short video further below. I love all kinds of minced meat dishes, but I can be rather picky. I hate to bite into a burger patty or a meatball and watch myself grind and … [Read more...]

    Pomegranate Juice without Juicer or Blender

    January 9, 2019 by Helene Dsouza 4 Comments

    How to make Pomegranate Juice

    In this post, I show you how to make pomegranate juice without a juicer or blender. You will be able to prepare fresh pomegranate juice whenever you need it from scratch. How to make it? To be honest, I don't prepare pomegranate that often to justify the need for a special juicer just for that fruit. This method in this recipe with a ziploc bag, involves simply … [Read more...]

    Energy Detox Fruit Smoothie

    January 2, 2019 by Helene Dsouza 3 Comments

    Super Energy Detox Smoothie

    My Detox smoothie is stuffed with only fresh fruits and it’s sugar-free. This nutrient-rich smoothie is great to start the day for breakfast or after a fun-filled hangover filled weekend. Whenever I feel exhausted, dehydrated and heavy, I crave for this fresh detox smoothie. Especially tropical fruits are great smoothie material, such as a pomelo fruit smoothie … [Read more...]

    Sticky Asian Meatball Appetizers

    December 26, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 2 Comments

    Asian Meatballs with Minced Pork and Beef

    My Asian Meatballs make for a great party appetizer and crowd pleaser. Cooked meatballs are coated in a sticky sweet and sour sauce and served with cocktail picks or toothpicks. If you love Asian flavors and meatballs, then these bite-sized appetizers should be on your bucket list. The Asian meatballs make for a welcoming change and create an interesting … [Read more...]

    Spiced Honey Roasted Walnuts

    December 21, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 6 Comments

    spiced walnuts with honey and chili

    Sweetened with honey and prepared with just 5 ingredients, those sticky oven roasted walnuts are a delightfully nourishing snack for the whole family! Do you like roasted nuts? Here is how we prepare our roasted chestnuts or candied almonds. Ingredients How to prepare the spiced nuts? Step 1 Place honey with salt, chili flakes and paprika in a skillet and heat … [Read more...]

    Quick Salami Appetizers on a Toothpick

    December 19, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 2 Comments

    Quick Salami Appetizer

    These quick Salami Appetizer are always part of my bite-sized party food selection. Each bite is perfectly balanced in flavors and ingredients, and is great for entertaining your guests with an apéritif! TL;DR This is your appetizer if you are looking to serve more than just deviled eggs. This is a handy and tasty little party bite, also called amuse … [Read more...]

    Guide to Hallstatt Austria

    December 12, 2018 by Exporter Leave a Comment

    Breathtaking Hallstatt Austria

    Hallstatt Austria is a picture-perfect village at a lake, hidden between dramatic mountains. I'm going to show you why you need to plan your next trip to Europe's most beautiful village! Where is Hallstatt Austria? Hallstatt in a quaint village, tightly nestled between the Salzkammergut mountains and the Hallstätter lake in the Austrian Alps in central … [Read more...]

    Baked Brie with Fig Jam and Walnuts

    December 10, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 22 Comments

    melted baked brie cheese

    Baked Brie with fig jam is a heavenly delight! If you haven't tried this easy appetizer yet, you should now! You will love this baked brie recipe, especially if you are a fan of cheese dips with brie and meat charcuterie boards. Ingredients Here is what you need. You will find US and metric measurement details further below in the recipe card. Tip: You can … [Read more...]

    Arugula Feta Salad

    December 5, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 2 Comments

    Arugula Salad with Feta and simple Dressing

    Arugula salad with feta is one of my favorite salads lately! I have come to the conclusion that all the ingredients added to this salad are perfectly combined and complement each other with a drizzle of the simple vinaigrette dressing. If you like green easy leaf salads as much as I do, then I suggest you check out my everyday green salad which can be served with most … [Read more...]

    Norway Fjords Guide

    November 23, 2018 by Exporter 1 Comment

    Norway Fjords - The Ultimate Guide!

    The Norway Fjords are worth a visit in your lifetime! Gorgeous deep waters surrounded by imposing cliff walls and the Norse spirit will take you on an unforgettable journey. Grab a hot cup of Gløgg mulled wine to get into the mood! Guillaume, a well-versed guide of the region, is sharing everything you need to know to plan a trip to these magical lands! What … [Read more...]

    Ayutthaya Temples & Ang Thong Thailand

    October 30, 2018 by Exporter Leave a Comment

    Ancient Ayutthaya Temples & Ang Thong, Thailand's Gold Basin [1 Day Bangkok Itinerary]

    The ancient Ayutthaya temples and ruins are UNESCO World Heritage sites near Bangkok. Ang Thong is the gold basin of Thailand, rich in culture where you can immerse yourself and get a peek at the authentic local lifestyle. Both places, Ayutthaya and Ang Thong, are perfect 1-day destinations from Bangkok city. You will enjoy the visit if you want to learn more about … [Read more...]

    Stuffed Peppers with Rice

    October 22, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 10 Comments

    Vegan Stuffed Peppers Recipe with Rice

    This is a classic Vegan Stuffed Peppers with rice recipe, which I have been making whenever I crave something lighter. These stuffed savory peppers can also be served as a side dish with a main course meal of your choice. You are going to love these stuffed peppers (aka paprika or capsicum in Europe) if you like plant-based meatless meals. These vegan … [Read more...]

    Haluski Bacon, Cabbage and Noodles

    October 10, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 6 Comments

    Quick Haluski Recipe

    This is a quick Haluski Recipe that I picked up from my former Slovak work buddies. Traditionally, Halušky is prepared with homemade noodles, this is an easy weeknight dinner Haluski with noodles, cabbage, and bacon which you can prepare within 20 mins. 📕 What is Haluski or Halušky? Halušky are various noodles and dumplings or even the name of the dish … [Read more...]

    Chai Spice Mix Powder

    October 3, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 8 Comments

    Chai Spice Mix Powder

    Chai Spice mix is a dry spice blend mix used to prepare the popular Indian tea, masala chai. Instead of using whole spices to prepare the tea, you save time by adding the finished chai spice mix to the cooking milk with tea leaves. Further below I share my knowledge about the spices used, some tips and chai spice mix variations and further uses. 📕 What is … [Read more...]

    Black Coconut Macaroons (Halloween Cookies)

    October 1, 2018 by Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

    Black Coconut Macaroons with Chocolate [Halloween Cookies]

    Black Coconut Macaroons with Chocolate for your Halloween party guests, because even black souls need to feed on something. These easy coconut macaroons are deep black in color, achieved by a natural coloring of the cookies. The cookie base is a HOT red chocolate mixture, which unravels on your tongue. Watch my quick, fun how-to video further … [Read more...]

    Creepy Halloween Candy Creatures with Marzipan

    September 21, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 4 Comments

    Creepy Halloween Candy Creatures with Marzipan

    Creepy Halloween Candy Creatures will be the ultimate realistic candy at your Halloween party! Your guests will think that those slugs, maggots, woodworms, and earthworms are for real. The candy creatures are prepared with marzipan paste, which is really fun and easy to color and shape. The marzipan figures are also healthy and completely vegan! I … [Read more...]

    Portobello Mushrooms with Wine and Thyme

    September 17, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 9 Comments

    mushrooms cooked in wine with thyme

    Sautéed Portobello mushrooms prepared in a skillet with wine and fresh thyme herb. It will take you only a few minutes to prepare this outstanding flavore-packed side dish. See how I prepare the portobello mushrooms further below in my video and get the recipe. TL;DR Portobello mushrooms are grown out of button mushrooms. They taste very umami and somewhat … [Read more...]

    German Potato Pancakes without Eggs (Kartoffelpuffer)

    September 14, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 11 Comments

    German Potato Pancakes - Kartoffelpuffer

    German Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer) are savory shredded potatoes shaped into a flattened small dumpling-like pancake. Those are then simply fried and usually served as a side dish with a meat main course. My easy Kartoffelpuffer are vegan, prepared without eggs. To make the German potato pancakes is rather easy, so I invite you to try them out and give … [Read more...]

    Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix

    September 10, 2018 by Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

    Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix

    Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice is the ultimate fall spice mixture, radiating warmth and comfort. Prepare your DIY spice mix to create a superior quality of Pumpkin Pie Spice! TL;DR Pumpkin pie spice is a warm fall spice blend, popular across North America. The spices used in the DIY seasoning combine to complement each other. The spice blend is called pumpkin pie … [Read more...]

    Hot and Sour Soup with Noodles and Sweet Corn

    September 7, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 1 Comment

    Easy Hot and Sour Soup with Noodles and Sweet Corn

    This delicious Hot and Sour Soup with Noodles and Sweet Corn is a quick and easy one-pot vegetarian recipe, ready within 20 minutes. Fresh ingredients such as sweet corn, leek, and mushroom, turn this soup into a comfort food delight. 📕 What is this hot and sour soup? Hot and Sour soup is usually a Chinese Soup variety prepared with spicy hot chilies and … [Read more...]

    Simple Green Salad with Vinaigrette

    September 5, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 4 Comments

    Simple Green Salad with Vinaigrette

    My everyday green salad is actually not my invention but rather a side salad dish that my family prepares to accompany any lunch or dinner. This simple salad is truly a daily salad in my world, which comes together really quickly and can be served with most meals. This green salad cannot be missed for any meal or at any event. My mum would prepare this salad for … [Read more...]

    Stuffed Baked Apples with Walnuts

    September 3, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 4 Comments

    Stuffed Baked Apples with Walnuts

    Stuffed Baked Apples with Walnuts is my mom's French recipe. Easy and quick, this fall dessert will leave an impression! TL;DR My mom used to prepare this fall dessert almost every Sunday. As a child, I didn't particularly like it, but nowadays, I adore this dessert, especially with some ice cream. Yet, whole baked apples are also a healthier dessert if you … [Read more...]

    Spicy Moroccan Lentil Soup - Veg Style Harira

    August 31, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 11 Comments

    Spicy Moroccan Lentil Soup - Veg Harira Recipe [+Video]

    Moroccan Lentil Soup, aka Harira, is a spiced North African soup. This is a vegan version of the Harira soup, and it's not a traditional authentic recipe. It's based on the original, which is prepared with meats. If you like soups like my Indian lentil soup, then this one-pot easy soup should be your next dinner meal! 📕 What is Moroccan Soup … [Read more...]

    German Cheese Dip without Beer (Obatzda)

    August 27, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 4 Comments

    Obatzda dip

    Obatzda is a super flavorful Southern German cheese dip, and this recipe is without beer. The dip is a common sight in Munich in the beer gardens, the Alms in the Alps, and of course at the Oktoberfest in autumn and resembles the Liptauer spread. What is this dip? Obatzda is a German cheese dip or bread spread prepared with aged cheese such as Camembert, Romadur, … [Read more...]

    Zell am See Austria (Summer)

    August 22, 2018 by Exporter Leave a Comment

    Zell am See Austria [Summer]

    Zell am See is a picturesque small town, nestled in the Austrian Alps between mountains. A large lake known as the "Zell" touches the town, which makes Zell am See all the more beautiful! Where is Zell am See? Zell am See is situated in the region of Salzburg in Austria, at 750 meters elevation above sea level. Zell am See is situated near the well-known Skiing … [Read more...]

    Five Spice Poached Pears

    August 20, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 2 Comments

    5 Spice Poached Pears - How to Poach Pears

    Poached Pears are a very seasonal treat and can be infused with various flavors. Today's poached pears are infused with 5 spice seasoning. Besides the poached pear recipe, you can watch how poaching is done. 📕 What are poached pears? Poached Pears are cooked/stewed peeled dessert pears. The pears can be poached in whole, half or quarter. The … [Read more...]

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