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    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...]

    Vanilla Iced Coffee Recipe

    June 4, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 7 Comments

    How to make Vanilla Iced Coffee

    A vanilla iced coffee is bound to be part of your routine if you are a coffee drinker like me. I figured a simple homemade no fuss vanilla iced coffee ought to be shared. After all, it's part of my life too, although I don't go to Starbucks, Dunkin and donuts or MC Donald's for a vanilla iced coffee. Further below, I cover how to make vanilla iced coffee and … [Read more...]

    No-Bake Mango Cheesecake Recipe

    May 30, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 33 Comments

    Mango Cheesecake

    A perfect no-bake Mango Cheesecake made from scratch. This cold cheesecake recipe is a winner every time! Fresh Mangoes turned into a purée and added to the cream cheese mixture. The base is prepared out of crushed cookies and butter and held together firmly. Ingredient Notes To make this no bake mango cheesecake, you will need some basic ingredients. The base … [Read more...]

    Thai Pineapple Fried Rice Recipe

    May 28, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 6 Comments

    Thai Pineapple Fried Rice Recipe [Vegetarian]

    Thai Pineapple Fried Rice is a real one-pot wonder stuffed with flavors thanks to the curry powder, pineapple chunks and other amazing fresh ingredients! The yellow curry fried rice comes together quickly and easily as well. You are going to enjoy the discovery of this dish if you are the kind of person who loves homemade food with fresh ingredients and needs … [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...]

    3 ingredient Pad Thai Sauce Recipe

    May 18, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 9 Comments

    Easy Pad Thai Sauce Recipe - 3 ingredients [DIY]

    A Pad Thai Sauce Recipe is a useful addition to any Asian food lover's kitchen repertoire! If you are into Pad Thai noodles, then making your own pad thai sauce from scratch is the next step to add value to your Asian food plate. 📕 What is Pad Thai Sauce? Pad Thai Sauce is a stir-fry sauce used to flavor the popular pad thai stir-fry noodle dish from … [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...]

    Chicken Pathia Curry Recipe

    May 11, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 7 Comments

    Chicken Pathia Curry Recipe

    Chicken Pathia Curry is a British Curry house dish. Chicken is cooked and prepared in a hot sweet and sour sauce, creating a perfect balance of aroma for all those who like to indulge in deep, intense flavors. In this Pathia Curry with Chicken, further below, you can adjust the heat to your liking and you are welcome to add this one-pot wonder to your meal prep … [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...]

    Fluffy Waffle Recipe

    May 8, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 11 Comments

    Fluffy Waffle Recipe [+Crispy]

    The Fluffy Waffle Recipe is a classic and usually, my mum used to prepare waffles the French way once in a while as a special dessert afternoon treat for us. Nowadays light and crispy waffles are one of my favorite brunch meals. To make fluffy waffles is not rocket science. There is a great technique to create gorgeous waffles every time again! My … [Read more...]

    Shakshuka with Feta Recipe

    May 4, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 6 Comments

    Shakshuka with Feta Recipe

    Shakshuka with feta is my new obsession! The popular basic Mediterranean brunch shakshuka has been a staple in my home for years. Then I discovered this fantastically enhanced shakshuka with feta. Shakshuka with feta is a whole new ball game! What is Shakshuka? Shakshuka (or Shakshouka) is a breakfast and brunch dish commonly prepared in the Mediterranean … [Read more...]

    Tamarind Paste Recipe

    May 1, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 8 Comments

    Tamarind Paste - How to make Tamarind Paste

    Tamarind Paste is a universal ingredient used in Asian, African, Caribbean, and South/Central American cooking. You use it to build up curries, or stir-fry sauces, as part of a meat marination or in cold beverages. I will teach you how to make Tamarind Paste, which you can keep in your fridge for further use. 📕 What is Tamarind? Tamarind is a sour, pulpy … [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...]

    Quick Indian Lemon Rice Recipe

    April 23, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 41 Comments

    Lemon Rice

    This lemon rice recipe is a delicious side dish to serve with any main dish. The South Indian-inspired yellow rice can be served with Indian as well as Western fish, meat, and vegetable meals. This is a quick and easy version prepared with a few ingredients. When you visit Goa, the first thing that you do is to take a walk around the beach and chill in one of the … [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...]

    Japanese Onion Mushroom Soup Recipe

    April 17, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 17 Comments

    close up of japanese mushroom onion soup

    This light Japanese Onion Mushroom soup recipe is based on the soups found at hibachi restaurants. You will take about 30 minutes in total to prep and cook this Japanese clear soup from scratch at home in just one pot. Ingredient Notes Here is an overview of what you will need to make your own Japanese clear onion soup. The exact US and metric measurements … [Read more...]

    Green Sorrel Soup Recipe

    April 15, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 9 Comments

    Healthy Sorrel Soup Recipe

    Sorrel Soup is prepared with fresh Sorrel Leaves and natural seasoning, making this a super wholesome and delicious homemade soup! I like to serve my freshly prepared creamy sorrel soup with croutons to add some crunch to my meal. The Sorrel soup recipe is further below. What is Sorrel? Sorrel has been left behind in the staple food revolution, which is a … [Read more...]

    Cajun Pasta with Chicken and Tomatoes Recipe

    April 13, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 3 Comments

    Creamy Cajun Pasta Recipe

    Creamy Cajun Pasta is a favorite weeknight dinner when we crave something comforting and flavorful at the same time. My Cajun Pasta recipe includes chicken bits in a Cajun Alfredo sauce.  You will want more than a plateful of this creamy Cajun chicken pasta recipe! 🍝 Ingredients for Cajun Pasta Recipe This Cajun Pasta is based on a creamy Alfredo pasta … [Read more...]

    Cajun Seasoning Recipe

    April 12, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 2 Comments

    Homemade Cajun Seasoning Recipe

    Homemade Cajun Seasoning is a spice blend which can be used in so many different ways in your food. The seasoning is slightly spicy but also enhanced with a fresh herbal aroma, making it a great all-rounder spice mix in your kitchen. The fresh DIY Cajun seasoning recipe is a keeper and quickly prepared in less than 3 minutes with common household spices. 📕 … [Read more...]

    French Quiche Lorraine Recipe

    April 9, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 3 Comments

    quiche lorraine slice close up

    The French Quiche Lorraine Recipe is a classic Quiche from my childhood. My Mama and grandmother always prepared this gorgeous Quiche for lunch or dinner with a little salad. Learn how to make an easy French Quiche Lorraine from scratch with the dough and crust as well with our family recipe from the Lorraine. Classic Quiche Lorraine is part of our French … [Read more...]

    Coconut Potato Curry Recipe

    April 6, 2018 by Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

    Vegan Potato Curry Recipe

    Vegan Potato Curry Recipe makes a great weeknight dinner if you are looking for a spicy, quick and easy meal with an Indian influence. This Potato Curry is also a healthier low-carb, gluten-free, filling, coconut milk based, one-pot dish, which tastes great served over rice. Add the curried potato to your meal-prep menu for the week! I love this easy … [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...]

    Goan Chicken Curry Recipe

    March 31, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 55 Comments

    Easy Indian Chicken Curry Recipe - how to make chicken curry with coconut milk [One-Pot+VIDEO] www.MasalaHerb.com

    I adore this easy Indian Chicken Curry Recipe! It's a complete weeknight dinner solution and so tasty. Usually, this Indian Chicken curry is ready within 25 minutes and it's flavorful, filling and so comforting at the same time! Learn how to make this easy Indian chicken curry with the step by step video and recipe further below! It has been a while since I … [Read more...]

    Chicken Balti Curry Recipe

    March 30, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 6 Comments

    BEST Chicken Balti Recipe - British Curry [+Video]

    I think this is the best chicken balti recipe that you can make at home from scratch with fresh ingredients, quickly, easily, and in only one pot! Makes a satisfying and flavorful chicken balti weeknight meal. What is it? Chicken Balti is a popular British curry prepared and served in a so-called Balti pan. That's how chicken balti got its name, from the special … [Read more...]

    Sauteed Okra Recipe

    March 27, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 8 Comments

    10 minute Pan Fried Okra Recipe [+Video]

    10 minute pan fried okra recipe without slime, the BEST fried okra recipe. I have put together some tips on how to pan fried okra easily with NO goo that the vegetable otherwise produces. See my how-to video further down, where I explain my tricks. Learn how to cook okra at home. Okra is a misunderstood vegetable. This elongated vegetable has been around … [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...]

    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...]

    Turkish Red Lentil Soup Recipe

    March 12, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 13 Comments

    blended red lentil soup

    Turkish red lentil soup is a blended smooth soup prepared with veggies, red masoor lentils and selected spices. A topping made of olive oil, chili and mint, takes this soup to a whole new level. The Turkish lentil soup is stuffed with flavors, and you can make the Mediterranean lentil soup at home from scratch within 30 minutes in just one pot! I came across … [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...]

    Goan Masoor Dal Recipe

    March 8, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 45 Comments

    indian masor lentil dal

    Spice-infused Masoor Dal Curry, prepared the Goan way. This comfort one-pot dish is all yours if you love warm and vibrant, nutritious lentil meals and food from Goa, India. The post, Masoor Dal, was first published on the 12th August 2011 (it's one of the first recipes here!) and has been updated and enhanced ever since. Overview Masoor Dal is an Indian lentil … [Read more...]

    +20 Millet Recipes to get inspired!

    March 5, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 2 Comments

    Millet Recipes - Sustainable and Healthy Ancient Grain

    Millet Recipes — A collection of flavorful dishes prepared with the ancient grain known as millet. I believe the world should take a look at this grain, known as Millet! That's why I have put together some knowledge about what millet is, why you need to try this ancient grain, the types of millets, why Millet is significant and how to cook with millet. You will … [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...]

    Brioche Bun Recipe

    March 1, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 51 Comments

    Brioche Bun Recipe - French Brioche Bread Roll

    Brioche Bun Recipe is easy to make from scratch and almost effortless if done properly. I love the smell of a freshly baked sweet brioche bun in my house! I am sharing my grandmother's authentic French soft brioche bread roll recipe so that you can make these brioche buns too! Learn how to make brioche buns further below, with the step-by-step instructions … [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...]

    14 Indian Cauliflower Recipes

    February 26, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 4 Comments

    Indian Cauliflower Recipes pin

    Indian cauliflower recipes can come handy in so many ways! If you like spiced curried food and the humble, delicious, filling and always affordable cauliflower, then you need to save this cauliflower collection. BTW, Gobi is the Hindi word for Cauliflower. Cauliflower is such a versatile vegetable, and I have not met many people who don't like … [Read more...]

    Cheese Spaetzle Recipe (Käsespätzle)

    February 23, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 10 Comments

    strings of cheese on spaetzle

    Comfort food at large! Cheese Spaetzle noodles are easy to prepare if you have spätzle noodles at home. Prepare this dinner meal in one pan within minutes! 📕 What are Cheese Spätzle? Cheese Spaetzle are Spätzle noodles prepared with caramelized onions, covered with cheese and served in a pan. Käsespätzle is the German word which just means cheese … [Read more...]

    Whole Grain Mustard Recipe - French Moutarde à l'Ancienne

    February 22, 2018 by Helene Dsouza 57 Comments

    Whole Grain Mustard Recipe - French Moutarde à l'Ancienne

    Whole grain mustard is a staple in my fridge and my kitchen. This paste is an essential condiment in every French home. You can use it to prepare vinaigrette dressings or to flavor meals. I add a dollop of this grainy mustard to my lentil meals. TL;DR The mustard seed is one of my all-time favorite spices. That might be because my European roots use the yellow … [Read more...]

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