Fresh plums are turned into a silky smooth, spiced chutney. I created this recipe with a various selection of food combinations in mind. You can use it with your favorite meats, cheeses, breads, and vegetables as a dip, spread, or topping. TL;DR During plum season, I like to prepare a plum jam or plum chutney to retain the juicy fruit goodness of the late summer and … [Read more...]
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Spiced Asian Cabbage Bacon Skillet
A one-pan Asian-inspired spiced skillet meal with cabbage and bacon as the star ingredients. This is a speedy dinner meal idea that is perfect all year long. I prepare it when I'm late, in a hurry, or starving. TL;DR This bacon and cabbage dish was initially inspired by my fast chicken and cabbage stir fry. Minimal ingredients, but it's a flavorful dish that won't … [Read more...]
Pan-Fried Spiced Eggplant Slices
Eggplant slices soaked in a spiced umami rich marination and pan-fried golden brown. This is a Goa, Indian recipe that my husband's family taught me, and I thought you guys would appreciate this fun dish. TL;DR Paul's family has been making these skillet fried eggplants (aubergines). They are special because the eggplant slices are left to infuse in a marination … [Read more...]
Spiced Fig Chutney with Fresh Figs
I turned a fresh batch of figs into a sticky, boldly flavored fig chutney with crunchy small fig seeds. Use this sensational condiment with various snacks, appetizers, and main course meals. TL;DR This is a fabulous chutney condiment, prepared with fresh ripe figs and Indian inspired spices. The ingredients are heated in a pan and cooked down to a glossy, sticky … [Read more...]
Spiced Cheese Log Recipe
Homemade cheese log rolled in crushed spices is a gourmets party appetizer choice. Full bodied creamy amuse bouche. 🧀 Ingredients This homemade spiced cheese log is prepared with 2 main components, cheese and spices. For the Cheese For the cheese I totally recommend that you use fresh goat cheese! It just adds a flavor that goes well with the spices in … [Read more...]
Baked Spiced Salmon Fillet Recipe
Perfectly cooked moist oven-baked salmon fillet prepared and enhanced with healthy spices. This dish isn't spicy hot but rather aromatic. Prepare your salmon fillet and enjoy a low-carb quick and easy dinner meal. 🧄 Ingredients that you will need 🔪 How to bake this spiced salmon dish? Here is an overview of how to prepare this dish from scratch within … [Read more...]
Spiced Cranberry Sauce Recipe
Make a spiced cranberry sauce with fresh or frozen berries at home within minutes. This recipe includes spices, that round up all the beautiful fruity flavors in this condiment. Cranberry sauce resembles the European Lingonberry jam. Both fruits are related and cranberries are sometimes also called the American Lingonberry. Ingredients that you will need I … [Read more...]
Spiced Carrot Ginger Soup Recipe
Wholesome thick Carrot Ginger Soup, spiced and full of flavors. I show you how to make this soup from scratch and give you some ingredient options and even a vegan option. Ingredient Notes You can choose to use different varieties of carrots to make this soup. I made this soup many times, and I loved adding one or more of these ingredients to switch things … [Read more...]
Pan-Fried Spiced Breadfruit Slices
The Fried Breadfruit Recipe is a delicious, nutritious snack or side dish idea. You can serve these fries instead of Potato French Fries/ Chips with other meals. What is a breadfruit? Breadfruit is a starchy round fruit, which is about 1–2 pounds (1/2 - 1 kg) heavy. The breadfruit tastes rather plain and can be compared to the flavor of a potato, rather … [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...]
Spiced Cream Cheese Spread
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)
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...]
Spiced Chicken and Rice Recipe
Make this One Pan Spiced Chicken and Rice Recipe on busy days when you are craving a flavorful but comforting dish after a long day at work. Easy mouthwatering and only 25-minute weeknight meal for two. I always believed that rice and chicken are meant to be! These two ingredients go hand in hand, and you can make so many versions of flavorful dishes with … [Read more...]
Spiced Pumpkin Puree with Carrot
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...]
Goan Spiced Snake Gourd Recipe
A flavorful Snake Gourd Recipe side dish from the sunny coastline state in India, Goa. This is a quick and easy spiced snake gourd recipe also known as a bhaji or sabzi in India. Just to clarify quickly, this snake gourd recipe is about an Asian gourd variety, which kind of looks like a snake. I hope the recipe title didn't freak you out. Not that you … [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...]
Spiced Yardlong Beans Recipe
In India, or at least in Goa, bhaji means Vegetable. When you go to a local restaurant, which serves up simple food, you can ask for a bhaji. For example, potato bhaji, beans bhaji and so on are readily available on the menu. Those food places which serve up tasty bhaji are quite popular with their Vegetarians. You will not just see locals, but even foreigners … [Read more...]
Indian Spiced Stuffed Eggplant
Occasionally I just don't know what to do with my Vegetables at home. I like vegetables but not in masses and I mostly enjoy them in combination with any meat and some carbs such as bread. As a kid, I had a lot of Veggies and already back then I was never much a fan of them and neither my stomach, who gets very unsatisfied at the prospect of Vegetables. It's so … [Read more...]
Pan-Fried Spiced Bombay Duck Fish (Bombil)
A homemade bombay duck recipe prepared with fresh fish. This fish is briefly dried and then pan cooked in oil with spices. 📕 What is Bombay Duck? Bombay duck, also called Bombil or Bummalo or Bombay dak in Western India, is a small fish with a large jaw. They are called that way because their habitat is the Mumbai area, and they are also native to the Gujarat and … [Read more...]
10 Minute Pickled Mango (Refrigerator)
A simple and effortless recipe to prepare pickled mangoes at home from scratch. You will need only a handful of pantry ingredients with your fresh mangoes. This recipe is a water-based mango pickle that requires no water-bath canning or special skills. TL;DR We have been busy preparing pickles all summer long, and a mango pickle couldn't be missing from the bucket … [Read more...]
Apricot Purée Recipe
A homemade apricot purée is very versatile. You can mix it into sweet and savory dishes. Here is how I make make a quick flavor-packed purée with fresh apricots. TL;DR I make a batch of this apricot puree when the fruits are in season or when we have a large harvest to process quickly. This particular recipe includes cinnamon and cardamom. These spices complement … [Read more...]
10 Minute Pickled Red Onions (Refrigerator)
In just a few minutes, you can effortlessly prepare fresh red onion slices using this straightforward recipe. Water bath canning is not necessary for this vinegar-based, no-boil, refrigerator recipe. This will save you time, and the pickled onion can be consumed within a few days. TL;DR We have been loving homemade pickled vegetables lately, and the red onion pickle … [Read more...]
10 Minute Pickled Cucumber Slices (Refrigerator)
A simple recipe to prepare fresh pickled cucumber slices in ease within minutes. This is a vinegar-based, no boil, refrigerator recipe which doesn't require water bath canning. It will save you time and the cool cucumber slices can be enjoyed within days. TL;DR We came across the most delightful sliced jarred cucumbers on a grocery shopping trip in Budapest, Hungary, … [Read more...]
Creamy Chicken with Bell Pepper, Mushroom Wine Sauce
A one-pan skillet meal with smaller chicken strips, sliced bell pepper, mushrooms in a creamy spiced wine sauce. The spices are mild and compliment the flavors. TL;DR This dish was inspired by central European meals, including the Swiss chicken Geschnetzeltes, the Hungarian chicken paprikash and the chicken version of an Austrian beef goulash. Warm spices, combined … [Read more...]
Pineapple Cardamom Ginger Juice
Fresh pineapple and ginger juice, flavored with a hint of aromatic green cardamom. A trio of fruity fresh and warm flavors in the shape of a homemade juice. You don't need a juicer to make this juice at home. The juice making method involves a blender. TL;DR I think I discovered this juice flavoring combo in India as we were traveling the Himalayas. One of the … [Read more...]
Garlic Sautéed Spinach and Tomatoes
Fresh spinach is sautéed with garlic and fresh cherry tomatoes. This is a simple, flavor-packed, minimal effort, side dish that you can prepare in a skillet within minutes. TL;DR Occasionally, a simple side dish is all that you need to complete a weekend dinner meal. This is the case with this skillet spinach and tomatoes. The ingredients are freshly prepared and … [Read more...]
Date Passion Fruit Chutney
My date and passion fruit chutney is a sweet and tangy blender chutney that comes together within minutes. It's a velvety fruit chutney that you can spread over your bread, or use as a dip. TL;DR Modern chutneys come in all forms and are originally derived from Indian chutneys, which are traditionally pounded and nowadays usually blended. (e.g., Cilantro Mint … [Read more...]
5 Minute Everything Bagel Seasoning
Everything Bagel Seasoning is a multipurpose seasoning that you can use creatively to pep up your food. It's also one of my favorite seasoning blends if it's homemade. Here is how I make mine from scratch within minutes! Ingredient Notes Process Overview Step 1 Measure all your ingredients. Step 2 Mix them all together. Step 3 Place your homemade … [Read more...]
3 Ingredient Mămăligă Recipe (Romanian Polenta)
Mămăligă is Romania's cooked Polenta dish. We traveled across the country last summer and I highly recommend a visit to Romania! I tried Mămăligă all over the country in different regions and tweaked my recipe to the version I'm sharing here. TL;DR Polenta is omnipresent in Romania and fortunately, I'm a huge polenta fan. This recipe is for you if you love … [Read more...]
French Date Jam Recipe
French-style date jam is one of the easiest jams to make, and it only takes three ingredients. I follow my families classic French jam-making method, and it turns out perfect every time. TL;DR Dates are most commonly sold dried, and therefore they are dehydrated fruits. Therefore, unlike the conventional method to turning fruits into a jam, we leave the fruits to … [Read more...]
Chicken Puff Pastry Bites
Flaky, golden pastry filled with savory spiced ground chicken—these hand pie triangles are crispy on the outside and packed with flavor inside. An easy, crowd-pleasing recipe perfect for snacks, appetizers, or a light meal! TL;DR Do you love savory puff pastry recipes? I surely do because I get to prepare my filling and the result is a golden baked puffy buttery … [Read more...]
Prisoner's Pasta (Pasta alla Carcerata)
The prisoner's pasta is a Roman dish with a creamy tomato sausage brandy sauce. This is our latest comfort meal, and you can prepare it in a skillet at the last minute, making it a perfect weeknight dinner meal. TL;DR When in Rome, look out for a Pasta alla Carcerata, which literally translates to Prisoners pasta. If you would rather not wait that long, consider … [Read more...]
Italian Party Charcuterie Skewer Bites
Wow, your family and friends with these elegant Italian Party Charcuterie Skewer Bites! Made with just four fresh ingredients and ready in five minutes, they’re the perfect addition to any gathering or holiday celebration. TL;DR A simple way to entertain your guests, adding a somewhat sophisticated element to your party appetizer offering. This is what these … [Read more...]
Asian Vegetable Stir Fry with Fresh Vegetables and Sauce
25 Minutes tops to make this umami rich Asian vegetable stir-fry with a quick 3 ingredient homemade stir-fry sauce and fresh vegetables Clean out your fridge and use veggies that need to be consumed before they turn bad to make this zero-waste sustainable veggie meal. Ingredients Technically, you can use any viable veggie that you can find in your fridge. Also, … [Read more...]
Spinach Cream Cheese Chicken Roulade (Ballotine)
Chicken roulade are stuffed with a spinach cream cheese filling and cooked in a flavorful cream-based sauce. This dish is a simple, delicious family dinner meal idea to add to your weekly dinner rotation. The idea for chicken roulade came when I was craving beef roulade, but I didn't have beef at home. You have to know, beef roulade are a typical dish from Central … [Read more...]
Curried Roasted Sweet Dumpling Squash Soup
Sweet dumpling squash, roasted to bring out the nutty sweetness and then prepared with curry powder to create a well-rounded soup. I created this recipe with flavor and kitchen time management in mind. Why I Love This Soup Years ago I shared a spiced pumpkin carrot purée and ever since, I have been adding a set of spices to my sweet dumpling squash soups. … [Read more...]
15 Min Shrimp Coconut Curry Soup with Noodles
A swift, wholesome coconut curry soup enhanced with shrimp and noodles. I make this one pot soup when I'm lazy or in a hurry, as it takes only 15 minutes to prep + cook, from start to finish. TL;DR I love bold and fresh Asian flavors, and Thai curry pastes can be used as a shortcut to make soup that does not compromise on all those aspects. My all-time … [Read more...]
50 Cozy Fall Recipes to Welcome the Season!
Enjoy the warmth of autumn with my 50 comforting recipe ideas, perfect for every day this fall. The recipe collection is all about cozy flavors, from hearty soups to spiced desserts. Start out the season with dishes that showcase the best of autumn's bounty! … [Read more...]
Za'atar Labneh Dip Recipe
A creamy homemade yogurt labneh dip flavored with Middle Eastern Za'atar seasoning and topped with zesty olive oil. I show you how to make creamy, thick Labneh with Greek yogurt in this appetizer recipe. TL;DR When it's hot, we like to sit outdoors in the evening with a lovely drink and a dip as an appetizer. The Labneh dip is cooling, and I recommend it when the … [Read more...]
Simple Side Salad Recipes
You can never have enough side salad recipes to add to your dinner rotation! These side salads are simple to prepare with just a handful of ingredients, and they complement all meal types. You know that I recommend a side salad to almost every main course meal on my site. That's because we enjoy a side salad at home every day for lunch and dinner. This is common … [Read more...]