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    Cheesy Gnocchi Cream Sauce with Bacon

    July 27, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 4 Comments

    Cheesy Gnocchi Cream Sauce with Bacon Recipe

    Amazingly cheesy Gnocchi cream sauce with bacon for my Italian homemade Potato Gnocchi. Love this gnocchi sauce recipe so much, I don't make any other cream sauce for gnocchi at times! The other day I shared my homemade Potato gnocchi recipe. The dough is a potato dough, the kind which is common in North Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Croatia, … [Read more...]

    How to Sprout Mung Beans DIY

    July 21, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 40 Comments

    bean sprouts

    I am showing you in this post how to sprout mung beans easily at home. Here you'll learn tips, what to look out for, and what to avoid. We will also cover the pros and cons of DIY style Mung bean sprouts at home so that you can make a sprout salad or a pad thai at home! TL;DR If you have been following me for a while, you will know that this is not my first post … [Read more...]

    Caprese Pasta Salad

    July 16, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 3 Comments

    Easy Caprese Pasta Salad [Summer Salad]

    Easy Caprese Pasta Salad, a summer salad classic with a twist. This Italian tomato mozzarella Caprese pasta salad is a variation of the classic Caprese salad, which is one of my favorite salads! TL;DR I had the Caprese pasta salad in North Italy in a restaurant next to the Como Lake years ago in a village restaurant when we visited with my parents. In … [Read more...]

    Soursop Juice (Guanabana fruit])

    June 27, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 8 Comments

    Fresh Soursop Juice [Guanabana fruit]

    I love Soursop Juice! The creamy tropical fruit tastes great, especially when prepared with fresh fruits. Yet, there are many misconceptions about this tasty fruit and open questions on how to use soursop as a fruit and, most importantly, how to prepare soursop. What is Soursop? The Soursop fruit has many names, and you might know it better as Graviola, … [Read more...]

    Kunzum Pass, Himalaya India

    June 17, 2018 by Exporter 2 Comments

    The Himalayas: Kunzum, a road trip of a life time! [India]

    Traveling the Himalayas is for you if you are adventurous if you are looking to experience nature to it's fullest and if you are not the type who cares about comfort. Because only the toughest travelers will appreciate this raw but beyond beautiful corner of our mother earth. Kunzum, a mountain pass in India was an amazing adventure during our trip through the … [Read more...]

    Fresh Mango Iced Tea

    June 6, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 1 Comment

    Fresh Mango Iced Tea [real flavors]

    Fresh Mango iced tea is my latest obsession, my friends! The best part is that you can use whole mangoes or mango pulp to prepare this amazing beverage at home from scratch. Choose to prepare your basic mango tea with black tea leaves, green or even the precious white tea leaves! Who doesn't love iced tea? I mean seriously, this is an omnipresent cold … [Read more...]

    Cheese Eggs and Potatoes Skillet

    June 1, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 5 Comments

    Cheese Eggs and Potatoes Skillet Recipe

    Cheese Eggs and Potatoes Skillet is a meal in itself which we commonly prepare in the Austrian Alps. Slices of potatoes are fried in the skillet with eggs and sprinkled with cheese to create a comforting and easy to prepare meal. This is the right lunch or dinner for you if you are looking for a one-pan comforting, easy to prepare recipe. Further below, I share … [Read more...]

    Mango Pineapple Banana Smoothie

    May 23, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 2 Comments

    Mango Pineapple Banana Smoothie

    Mango Pineapple Banana Smoothie is one of my favorite fruit smoothies prepared with greek yogurt. It's filling, tastes great, and the creamy thick smoothie reminds me of summer holidays at the beach. The tropical fruit combination of Mango Pineapple and Banana is a real pick me up in the morning, that's why I also call this my sunrise smoothie! I am a bit … [Read more...]

    Chinese Five Spice Powder

    May 21, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 2 Comments

    Chinese Five Spice Powder

    Chinese Five Spice is a worldwide common spice blend consisting mainly of 5 distinct spices. Most probably you have come across this spice mixture in the past or you tasted it in a dish without knowing. 5 Spice is a useful spice blend to have in the kitchen, and you can make it at home too. Use it in desserts such as my 5 spice poached pears. 📕 What is … [Read more...]

    Tabo Monastery in Spiti Himachal Pradesh India

    May 16, 2018 by Exporter 2 Comments

    Tabo dragon and stupa Spiti Valley

    Tabo Monastery in Spiti Himachal Pradesh India is a complex of ancient cave shrines and temples, decorated with detailed Buddhist wall paintings and some seriously captivating realistic statues. These Himalayan Highlands will literally take away your breath with oxygen deficiency and the bluest sky in the world, creating an unforgettable trip to the tiny Buddhist … [Read more...]

    Orange Mango Juice with Fresh Fruits

    May 10, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 2 Comments

    Orange Mango Juice with Fresh Fruits

    Orange Mango Juice is a great breakfast or brunch addition to start out the day. A refreshing summer fruit drink and must try during the mango season! This mango orange juice recipe was first published on the 10th May 2018. 🍸 Ingredients Technically, this is a 2 ingredient juice recipe. If you add ice water or sugar, or other ingredients, the list … [Read more...]

    Yat Gaw Mein Soup with Chicken (Yakamein)

    April 27, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 6 Comments

    Yat Gaw Mein Soup with Chicken - Yakamein Recipe

    Yat Gaw Mein Soup (aka Yakamein) is a Chinese influenced clear broth soup enhanced with deep Creole flavors. This Chinese and New Orleans fusion dish is prepared with noodles and this particular yat gaw mein with chicken stripes. See further below how I make my one-pot yat gaw mein soup so that you get to enjoy this fantastic dish as well! I stumbled upon yat … [Read more...]

    Homemade Pineapple Infused Water

    April 19, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 12 Comments

    Homemade Pineapple Infused Water

    Pineapple Water is a wonderful fruit infused water. Fresh water takes up the flavors of your fruits, resulting in a thirst quenching and rehydrating, simple but tasty water. TL;DR Pineapple Water is tap or bottled water flavored with fresh pineapple fruit chunks. The fruits are left to infuse in clear water so that the water takes up the flavor of the … [Read more...]

    Nandos Peri Peri Chicken

    April 4, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 3 Comments

    Easy Peri Peri Chicken Recipe [Copycat]

    Easy Peri Peri Chicken, so that you can enjoy the chicken magic at home! Hot spiced and roasted to perfection, the peri peri chicken makes a great weeknight meal. Besides that, you can include the peri peri chicken into your meal prep menu. I have put together some information about the story of peri peri, what peri peri is and how to make it with a short video. … [Read more...]

    Tofu Scramble (Vegan)

    March 23, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 3 Comments

    Vegan Scrambled Eggs Recipe - Quick Tofu Scramble [+Video]

    Vegan Scrambled Eggs is the fun name given to a tofu scramble. No eggs are used to make this particular breakfast/brunch time scramble, which makes the tofu scramble completely vegan! I have put together a deliciously flavored quick vegan scrambled eggs recipe further below with video. Tastes just like a real egg! I came across vegan scrambled eggs in … [Read more...]

    Strawberry Infused Water

    March 22, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 6 Comments

    Fresh Strawberry Infused Water [DIY]

    Strawberry infused water is a refreshing and brilliant way to enjoy the upcoming strawberry season! You can make this strawberry flavored water easily and enjoy it at home or you can take it along with you to work or to school. I am a gigantic fan of fruit infused water, and I think it's about time that I shared my passion with you guys. In Austria, we have … [Read more...]

    5 min Brown Sugar Oatmeal

    March 19, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 8 Comments

    5 min Brown Sugar Oatmeal Porridge [+Video]

    5 min Brown Sugar Oatmeal — Flavorful, healthy quick, and easy weekday breakfast. I make this when I am rushing but hungry for something warm in the morning. Can't go wrong with this oatmeal bowl with brown sugar and cinnamon, and if you love this flavor combo, then you might enjoy these Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Cookies. 📕 What's Brown Sugar Oatmeal? We … [Read more...]

    Pineapple Mojito with Mint

    March 17, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 3 Comments

    Pineapple Mojito Recipe with Mint [Easy]

    Pineapple Mojito Recipe with Mint — Bring some tropical vibes into your life! This pineapple mojito is prepared with mint, and it's a hassle-free easy cocktail version so that you get to enjoy the drink flavors all the more. The only cocktails I ever end up ordering again and again, anywhere in the world, are the cocktails based on pineapple, such as this … [Read more...]

    Spicy Rasta Pasta with Chicken

    March 16, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 7 Comments

    Easy Rasta Pasta Recipe [+Video]

    Easy Rasta Pasta Recipe inspired by the sunny Jamaican life philosophy, freshly prepared from scratch! Rasta Pasta, aka jerk chicken pasta. With flavorful, vibrant coconut milk based rasta pasta sauce. You can use jerk chicken or plain chicken with jerk seasoning to prepare this amazing Caribbean Rasta Pasta Recipe. Covering further below what rasta pasta … [Read more...]

    Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole

    March 9, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 9 Comments

    Roasted Cauliflower Mac and Cheese Casserole [Video]

    Baked Cauliflower Casserole was the dish that my mum made to get us to eat our vegetables when we were kids. And it worked! I always happily gobbled up my cauliflower cheese bake. This cheesy cauliflower casserole bake is a skinny french version, without the unnecessary calories, and it's meatless. 📕 What is cauliflower Mac and Cheese? The … [Read more...]

    Spanish-Style Paella with Seafood

    March 2, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 7 Comments

    Easy Spanish Paella Recipe with Seafood [+Video]

    A Spanish-Style Paella Recipe, loaded with seafood and gorgeous flavors. This popular rice one-pot wonder dish includes seafood, chicken, and spices and is easily prepared from scratch without much effort. Spanish paella is a well-known dish all over the world. If you have traveled to Spain or if you were invited to a homemade Spanish dinner prepared by a … [Read more...]

    Imitation Crab Salad

    February 27, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 8 Comments

    Easy Crab Salad Recipe [Seafood Salad] with curry mayo dressing

    Easy crab salad recipe comes together really quickly with the imitation crab and can be prepared in advance to take for lunch to work or school. I caught myself adding the crab salad into wraps and bread rolls, so this seafood salad can be used according to your preferences! The crab salad comes with a special mayo dressing. We have been addicted to … [Read more...]

    Strawberry Banana Smoothie with Coconut

    February 13, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 10 Comments

    Healthy Strawberry Banana Smoothie - How to make a Strawberry Smoothie Recipe without Yogurt [Vegan] www.MasalaHerb.com

    Strawberry Banana Smoothie can be prepared easily from scratch without yogurt!  I love this pink fruity smoothie recipe because it's vegan and makes me feel better about myself. Instruction Overview To prepare a fresh Strawberry Smoothie Recipe without Yogurt you will only need a few ingredients, ice cubes, and a good blender. I recommend … [Read more...]

    Spiced Cream Cheese Spread

    February 6, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 35 Comments

    Spiced Cream Cheese Spread - Flavored Cream Cheese for sandwich, crackers

    Spiced Cream Cheese Spread is a great flavor variation from the conventional cream cheese spread. The cream cheese spread makes it easy to jazz up your sandwich. I use it as simple bread spread for breakfast or as a snack. What is this Cream Cheese Spread? I have been disappointed by flavored commercial cream cheese such as Philadelphia in the past. The plainly … [Read more...]

    Mexican Cafe de Olla (Spiced Coffee)

    January 26, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 12 Comments

    Cafe de Olla top down view with spices

    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

    January 23, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 23 Comments

    Semolina Pudding with Orange in a bowl top down view

    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

    January 12, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 35 Comments

    Homemade 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...]

    Palak Paneer Curry (Spinach Cottage Cheese)

    January 2, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 26 Comments

    Palak Paneer Recipe - How to make Nutritious Indian Spinach Curry [Vegetarian]

    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...]

    German Stamped Cookies

    December 8, 2017 by Helene Dsouza 24 Comments

    Stamped Cookies in a tin cookies box

    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]

    December 1, 2017 by Exporter 47 Comments

    Prague Charles bridge with swans at the river

    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...]

    Nako - Village in the Himalayas - Kinnaur Himachal Pradesh India

    October 27, 2017 by Exporter 31 Comments

    Nako village in Kinnaur valley 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...]

    Pomelo Fruit Smoothie Bowl

    October 11, 2017 by Helene Dsouza 30 Comments

    Pomelo Smoothie Bowl Recipe

    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...]

    Spiced Pumpkin Puree with Carrot

    September 29, 2017 by Helene Dsouza 48 Comments

    Spiced Pumpkin Puree

    Pumpkin Puree is a delicious side dish, which suites this time of the year well! I went a step further and enriched my pumpkin mash with carrots and some spices to give it an extra health boost! While browsing through my old recipe posts, I noticed that I was short on interesting side dishes and tantalizing salads. How did it come to that? Well, I … [Read more...]

    Aloo Gobi Masala Curry (Potato Cauliflower)

    September 15, 2017 by Helene Dsouza 39 Comments

    Aloo Gobi Masala is quite a popular & filling vegetarian dish,  not just in India, but recently globally as well. The vegetarian curry includes potato and cauliflower, making it a delicious spiced meal for any Indian food lover! I always make sure to include pure veg Indian dishes into my weekly menu plan. You can imagine the upside of eating … [Read more...]

    Papaya Paste Meat Tenderizer

    September 10, 2017 by Helene Dsouza

    Papaya Paste - Natural Meat tenderizer - How to make & store papaya paste [+Video]

    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...]

    The Lebua Resort Review

    August 17, 2017 by Helene Dsouza 44 Comments

    Room at the Lebua resort

    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...]

    Kaiserschmarrn with Blueberries (Miasl)

    July 19, 2017 by Helene Dsouza 32 Comments

    Kaiserschmarrn Recipe with Blueberries

    Kaiserschmarrn is an Austrian dessert. It's a scratch pancake coated with powdered sugar. My variation is with freshly picked wild blueberries, which is known as a Miasl in the alps. What is a Kaiserschmarrn and a Miasl? A Kaiserschmarrn  (Kaiser means Emperor and Schmarrn translates as shredded Pancake/nonsense) or simply Schmarrn is a shredded … [Read more...]

    Homemade Fish Sticks with Herbs

    May 6, 2017 by Helene Dsouza 14 Comments

    Fried Fish Sticks

    Fried Fish sticks with french fries, dipped into a homemade Tartar Sauce, that's what I call summer comfort food. Fish Sticks are also called Fish fingers across the pond! Fried fish sticks have never been considered health food because they are deep-fried. Yet, I love them, it's my comfort food! Fish sticks can be baked too, and they taste … [Read more...]

    How to make Mango Pulp

    May 3, 2017 by Helene Dsouza 20 Comments

    How to make and store Mango Pulp + Mango Pulp Recipe Ideas and Uses [+Video]

    I make Mango Pulp when I have too many mangoes ripening way too fast. The fruit pulp of different Mangoes can be so useful even months after the harvesting season, plus the sweet mango pulp tastes great months later! So if you would rather not make Mango Jam to use up your mangoes, then try out this mango pulp recipe. 🥭 Mango Qualities This might … [Read more...]

    Infused Tulsi Tea with Fresh or Dried Leaves (Holy Basil)

    April 29, 2017 by Helene Dsouza 32 Comments

    Tulsi Iced Tea

    Fresh Tulsi Tea aka Holy Basil, will help you to find your inner peace and balance. This tea assists you in centering your mind by keeping it clear and focused on your tasks ahead. Get the instructions on how to make tulsi tea further below. You can make tulsi tea with fresh leaves or dried leaves. Furthermore, choose to have the holy basil tea hot or as … [Read more...]

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