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...]
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How to make Meatballs
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...]
Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry Recipe
Asian-inspired Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry skillet, prepared in just one pan within minutes. This is my go-to meal when I'm in a rush and craving for Asian flavors and wholesome ingredients. Enjoy this delicious cabbage chicken meal to the fullest because it's a nutritious dish as it's all low-carb and high in protein. Do you love Chinese-influenced chicken meals? … [Read more...]
Clear Bok Choy Soup Recipe
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One-Pan Bok Choy Soup with aromatic spices and Asian flavors in a clear broth. This cleansing light winter soup is flavorful, easy to make and ready within 20 minutes! What is Bok Choy? Bok Choy is one of the few Chinese cabbage varieties, which is also known as Pok Choy or Pak Choy. The vegetable is a green leave variety popularized in China. It has been … [Read more...]
Sticky Asian Meatball Appetizers
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...]
Trini Sorrel Hibiscus Drink Recipe
Caribbean Sorrel Drink is my Christmas drink obsession! This wonderful Trinidad sorrel drink is a holiday standout because it is prepared with Hibiscus flowers and spiked with rum. Sunita, originally from Trinidad, introduced me to this incredible beverage prepared with flower buds. Her brother was so kind to send us some pictures from the flower fields growing … [Read more...]
Spiced Honey Roasted Walnuts
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
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...]
Cabbage Sausage Soup Recipe
The Cabbage Sausage Soup is a wonderfully flavored soup that will bring you comfort in your life. The soup comes together easily in one pot and it's budget-friendly! How to make it? Here is an overview of how to make this from scratch. The full recipe is in the recipe card further below. Step 1 Saute onion, sausage slices, and cabbage. Season with … [Read more...]
Baked Brie with Fig Jam and Walnuts
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...]
Merry Christmas Jam Recipe
Merry Christmas Jam Recipe so that you can surprise your loved ones this season with your homemade food gift. Not only the name but also the fruit jams flavor combination with spices will warm up your family and friend's heart. If you are looking to gift more jars of homemade jam preserve for Christmas, I can recommend the Orange marmalade. I think the name, Merry … [Read more...]
Arugula Feta Salad
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...]
French Fig Jam Recipe
Homemade Fig Jam Recipe — Prepared, all natural, with fresh beautiful figs, without pectin, and with only 3 ingredients. This is a French jam preserve recipe. AND get some inspiration with fig jam uses and ideas. Do you like winter fruit jams, like the fig jam? The authentic Orange Marmalade, date jam and vanilla flavored Pear Preserves are my … [Read more...]
Glogg Mulled Wine Recipe
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Make your own easy Glogg Recipe this winter season! A cup of Scandinavian spiced mulled wine will heat you up to the core. 📕 What is Glogg? Glogg (aka Glögi, Glödgat Vin, Gløgg or Glögg) is the name for the Scandinavian version of a Mulled Wine. That means Glogg is prepared in Norway, Sweden, Denmark and even in Finland and Estonia. Glogg is … [Read more...]
Mashed Potato Recipe
Learn how to make mashed potato easily with my quick video. Enjoy your own homemade mashed potatoes as a side dish, or check out some tips further below on how to use left-over mashed potatoes or to create different mashed potato variations! Are you like me?! A total mashed potato fan? I make mashed potatoes whenever I'm craving a homely feeling. That's when … [Read more...]
Ginger Coconut Detox Lentil Soup Recipe
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Wholesome Ginger Coconut Detox Lentil Soup to revive your taste senses and to promote inner well-being. The soup is prepared with split red Masoor lentils and other fresh ingredients. You can make this quick and easy vegan soup and enjoy it the same night, or add it to your meal prep plan for the week! This ginger coconut detox lentil soup came together while I … [Read more...]
Ayutthaya Temples & Ang Thong Thailand
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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
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...]
Chinese Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
My Chinese inspired Chicken Noodle Soup is prepared and cooked in one pot within 20 minutes. Delightful modern Asian chicken soup flavors with egg noodles, which is super comforting when it's cold outside. What is this Soup? Chinese chicken noodle soups are a common occurrence in Chinese or Asian-themed restaurants in the west. Every time we come … [Read more...]
Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots Recipe
Brown sugar-glazed carrots are a great side dish addition to your holiday food table. These candied carrots are easy to prepare, delicious, and a total crowd pleaser! 📕 What are brown sugar glazed carrots? Basically, brown sugar-glazed carrots are sheet pan caramelized candied carrots that are roasted in the oven. The sugar is sprinkled over the … [Read more...]
Thai Red Shrimp Curry Recipe
Easy Thai red curry shrimp recipe prepared with coconut milk. This curry is bursting with flavors and comes together super quickly. Perfect weeknight dinner idea! I think so the first time I tried a Thai shrimp curry it was either a yellow or red paste shrimp curry and I just remember I instantly fell in love with the flavors and aroma. This is one of my … [Read more...]
Haluski Bacon, Cabbage and Noodles
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...]
Creamy Polenta Recipe
The quick creamy polenta recipe is a lifesaver and delicious budget comfort side dish. I prepare this all the time because you can serve polenta with most main course meals. See in my video how I make my creamy polenta without screwing up. 📕 What is Polenta? Polenta is a yellow shaded Italian cornmeal Porridge. Before the discovery of the new world … [Read more...]
Bavarian Cream Dessert Recipe
Our Bavarian Cream Recipe so that you get to try this amazing and delicious dessert at home! Make the cream and let it set in pots to serve as dessert with your favorite toppings or fruits. Watch my quick and easy how to make Bavarian cream video further below. What is Bavarian Cream? Bavarian Cream, also advertised as Crème bavaroise in some places, is a … [Read more...]
Apple Jelly Recipe
Homemade, all-natural apple jelly is a wonderful fall treat! Especially when you have a load full of gorgeous apples waiting to be used. I show you how it's done in my recipe. TL;DR My parents have various apple types growing at home, and the best way to use them up is by turning them into an apple jelly. We have always prepared jam, jellies, and even marmalade at … [Read more...]
German Potato Dumplings Recipe
German Potato Dumplings are a wonderful side dish idea. It's mostly served with delicious meals such as Sauerkraut and Sausage, Sauerbraten with Red Cabbage. Potato Dumplings, aka Kartoffelknödel in German, are easy to prepare. 📕 What are German Potato Dumplings? The German Potato Dumplings are common round dumplings prepared with potato dough. The … [Read more...]
Chai Pumpkin Spice Tea Recipe
A cup of hot Pumpkin Spice Tea between your hands will warm up your cold bones. Comfort guaranteed with this 5-minute homemade spiced pumpkin spice chai tea recipe! Autumn is one of my favorite seasons of the year, and that is for a good reason. I enjoy all the bounties of the year to the fullest, while the air is getting crisp, and I get inspired by the … [Read more...]
Portobello Mushrooms with Wine and 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)
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...]
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
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
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
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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...]
Flammkuchen Recipe - Alsatian Tarte Flambée Pizza
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Flammkuchen or Tarte Flambée is a delicious flat pizza-like dish, topped with fresh cream, bacon, and onions. 📕 What is Flammkuchen aka Tarte Flambée? Flammkuchen is a Pizza-like dish with cream bacon and onions as the main original topping ingredients. Flammkuchen is also known as Tarte Flambée/Flammekuechen and is primarily an Alsatian French pizza … [Read more...]
German Cheese Dip without Beer (Obatzda)
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...]
Spicy Thai Noodle Soup Recipe
Spicy Thai Noodle Soup Recipe with red curry paste is stuffed with whole ingredients. This soup brightens up, is filling, it's a one-pot wonder and full of gorgeous flavors. This spicy soup is for you if you enjoy spicy flavorful coconut soups such as the Thai Tom Kha Gai soup or if you are into deep complex Asian food flavors. This Thai noodle soup is not a … [Read more...]
Zell am See Austria (Summer)
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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
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...]
Mixed Mushroom Risotto Recipe
Easy Mushroom Risotto Recipe with variously mixed mushrooms, white wine, and parmesan. The risotto rice dish is stuffed with comforting flavors and in this particular Italian recipe, you get to pick your mushrooms. Perfect, during fall when we collect mushrooms in the woods or when we discover a bountiful mushroom harvest in the grocery market. 🍄 Mushroom … [Read more...]
German Apple Cake Recipe - Apfelkuchen
Easy German Apple Cake, also known as Apfelkuchen in German, prepared with raw harvest time apples. This is a traditional recipe is authentic and from my region Tyrol Austria and Bavaria Germany. What is the German Apple Cake? To prepare the German apple cake, a dough is mixed and the apples are cut and placed on top of the cake before being baked. This is the … [Read more...]