A French recipe for green lentils cooked with sausages. This is a family one-pot recipe. It's one of my favorite wintertime dinner meals. My mom would prepare it every once in a while for us. What are French Green Puy Lentils? The French green lentils are an important ingredient in the French homemade local cuisine. They are better known as Lentille vert du Puy, … [Read more...]
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How to prepare Absinthe
Preparing absinthe the right way is part of the ritual and it makes for a great way to entertain your party guests. 📕 What is Absinthe? Absinthe is a distilled, highly alcoholic beverage. It's also known as The Green Fairy or La Fee Verte. It can be described as anise-flavored, licorice-flavored, or minty. This is because true absinthe is prepared by … [Read more...]
What are Tropical Fruits
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Tropical fruits are fruits that grow in a tropical area. The climate for these fruits to thrive and grow is humid hot and it never freezes. 🗺️ Tropical Places Tropical or so-called exotic fruits come from places close to the equator, the tropical climate belt. The weather there is mostly warm or hot the whole year round with a humidity level higher … [Read more...]
Vegan Caviar Appetizer Bites
The vegan caviar bites are a great plant-based option at a party or for a holiday gathering. 📕 What are these Appetizer Bites? I came up with these little vegan bites because I wanted to use seaweed pearls the way I would use caviar for a party. I thought of my smoked salmon bites and decided to add mango too, for flavor and aesthetic value. You can make … [Read more...]
Nourish Me Soup Recipe
A nourishing soup prepared with fresh root vegetables, pasta, and soup seasoning. This soup is vegan and a convenient one-pot dish. What is this soup? The nourishing soup is, as the title explains, a healthy comfort food soup. Chunks of root vegetables are cooked in a clear broth with a handful of soup spices. It's inspired by and resembles the Italian Minestrone … [Read more...]
Scarlet Runner Bean Salad Recipe
A hearty, flavor-packed scarlet runner bean salad. Easy to prepare and for all those who love gourmet food from the European heartlands. What are scarlet runner beans? Scarlet runner beans are some of the largest beans out there. The average length of a bean is 1 1/2 inches or 4 centimeters. If the size doesn't impress you, the color will. They come in various … [Read more...]
Pan-Fried Lemon Thyme King Oyster Mushroom
Pan-fried king oyster mushroom cooked in one pan with thyme and lemon flavors. Similar recipes to try, include our sautéed oyster mushrooms and these pan fried lions mane mushrooms. 📕 What are King Oyster Mushrooms? King oyster mushrooms are also known as king trumpet mushrooms, royal trumpet, and some other regional names. They are part of the oyster … [Read more...]
Seaweed Pearls aka Vegan Seaweed Caviar
Everything you need to know about seaweed pearls aka vegan seaweed caviar. 📕 What is it? Vegan caviar is a type of vegan gourmet food that mimics the look and feel of fish roe. It's a sustainable plant-based alternative to black caviar, that's why this food ingredient is also known as seaweed caviar, kelp caviar or vegan caviar. It is usually made from … [Read more...]
Skillet Hamburger Steak with Bell Pepper Sauce
Homemade juicy hamburger steak prepared in a skillet and served with a creamy colorful bell pepper sauce. This is a one-pan low-carb friendly dish. What is this dish? This dish was inspired and resembles a Salisbury steak. The beef patty is the same but the sauce consists of sweet bell pepper and cream. It's a great dinner meal idea, which I specifically created … [Read more...]
How to Make Black Food Coloring
Your guide on how to make black food coloring at home within minutes! Types of Food Colorings In a nutshell, food-grade colors can be made from natural or processed ingredients. These dyes are safe for consumption, hence why they are food grade. Natural Food Shades Common natural food-grade colorings are black charcoal and squid ink. Black charcoal is great for … [Read more...]
Tobiko
Everything you need to know about Tobiko, how to color them, ideas to use tobiko, and the best way to store this precious seafood ingredient What is Tobiko? Ever wonder what the fancy orange pearls on Sushi are? That’s Tobiko. Tobiko is a Japanese word that essentially means Fish roe/eggs that are particularly harvested from flying fish. Fun fact? Flying fish … [Read more...]
Coconut Milk Shrimp Curry Recipe
This is a simple, wholesome, one-pot, Indian-inspired shrimp curry prepared with coconut milk and spices. It resembles the Goan shrimp curry (aka prawn curry) and the Thai shrimp curry but it's a curry in a hurry! Ingredient Notes This is what you need to make this seafood curry. Full details in the recipe card further below. Process Overview Step 1 Prep and … [Read more...]
Salmon Furikake Seasoning
Flavor-packed Salmon Furikake Seasoning to use as a topping over rice meals. This is a Japanese recipe. 📕 What is it? Furikake are multi-purpose Japanese seasoning blends, used to season mainly rice and noodle dishes among others. They are categorized as dry or wet furikake. They are sold as a condiment in small packets in Japan and many variations exist. … [Read more...]
Papaya Fruit: Varieties and Uses
Papaya is such a misunderstood fruit! Yet, it has so many delicious and useful uses. Here you will find everything you need to know to start enjoying papayas all the more. What is Papaya? Papaya or Pawpaw is a sweet, pulpy, and nutritious fruit that widely grows in tropical climates. The first thing you’ll notice about a Papaya is its vibrant color, like … [Read more...]
South Indian Sambar Recipe
A super flavorful and easy recipe to prepare South Indian Sambar at home, with vegetables from your grocery store or garden. This south Indian lentil recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and low-calorie friendly. This recipe was filmed with Ajpa. It's also her take on Sambar, a dish she loved to prepare while she studied in Chennai, South India. South Indian food lovers … [Read more...]
Pan-Fried Chicken Katsu Recipe
Prepare chicken katsu at home. This recipe for coated panko chicken katsu includes instructions to pan-fry over the stove top. What is Chicken Katsu? Chicken Katsu is boneless chicken meat, coated with a layer, all-purpose flour, egg, and Japanese panko bread crumbs. Essentially it's a deep-fried chicken from Japan and it's wildly popular there! The word Katsu is a … [Read more...]
Things to do in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is a fun city, the place has so much more to offer! I share all the points of interest with you in this quick guide. 📍 Where is Amsterdam located? Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands, a country located in North-West Europe. The region is also called holland, which by the way is sometimes confused with the country name. The city is known for … [Read more...]
Shredded Turnip Salad Recipe
A simple turnip salad to serve up as a side dish salad with your meals. TL;DR This is a simple raw turnip salad prepared with shredded turnips. It's inspired by the radish salad, which is commonly prepared and served in Germany and Austria. Turnips grow plentiful in summer, and there are not that many great recipes for them. So, I came up with this shredded salad … [Read more...]
Citrus Ponzu Sauce Recipe
Ponzu Sauce is a traditional Japanese dipping sauce. Now you can make your own sauce at home! This is another recipe prepared by our Japanese Food expert, Momoko. Arigato Gozaimasu! 🐹 This ponzu sauce recipe is a simplified version of the popular Japanese traditional original and can be easily recreated at home with a few Asian pantry ingredients. 📕 What … [Read more...]
Sapodilla Fruit: What is it + Uses
Sapodilla is a wonderful tropical fruit. Learn about the different varieties and collect some tips and ideas on how to use the amazing fruit! What is the Sapodilla Fruit? Sapodilla is a brown, round to oval-shaped, fruit. Sometimes this fruit is also called chicozapote, sapota, naseberry, or nispero in the Caribbean and American mainland and … [Read more...]
Home Canned Plums
Canned plums are a great way to preserve your fruits for the coming months. Turns out, it's easy to do this at home! 📕 What are canned plums? Canned plums are made to last and are preserved in light sugar syrup. Commercially canned fruits are the norm these days but preparing home-canned plums is still the norm in some places. During harvest season you … [Read more...]
Spicy Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe
My spiced shrimp stir-fry prepared in a skillet over the stove top within minutes. They can be served with most Asian side dishes and fried rice, or even in Asian flavored Tacos! I somehow started adding sesame seeds, chili flakes and green onions to everything and the results are superb. Here we go with my stir-fried spicy shrimp. :) Ingredient Notes The … [Read more...]
Watermelon Infused Water
Watermelon infused water is a summer hit in my home! It's refreshing and replenished my tired body in the heat. You will feel better with every sip! TL;DR Watermelon water is regular tap water infused with fresh watermelon chunks. If you are looking for a blender watermelon beverage, that's a watermelon juice. The watermelon flavors mix into the water and enrich … [Read more...]
9 Best Red Currant Recipe Ideas
Here are some great recipe ideas to make the most out of your fresh and frozen red currants! What are red currants? Red currants are ruby red berries that grow on a strand together. They ripen in the summer months, from June to July, making them super seasonal fruits. The berries are widely used and loved in Europe, where they also originated. Red Currants taste tart … [Read more...]
Red Currant Chutney Recipe
Red currant chutney is a savory, vibrant berry preserve. It's tart, sweet, zesty, and full of flavors! TL;DR Chutneys are savory preserves. They originated in India, yet evolved to something else in the West. Traditional Indian chutneys are spiced sauces, served with a snack or dosa. Western chutneys, like this red currant chutney, resemble jams and relish, but they … [Read more...]
Quick Curry Ketchup Recipe
Quick flavored curry ketchup is a spiced-up version of our world's favorite condiment. 📕 What is Curry Ketchup? Curry ketchup is a German invention. It's used like regular ketchup as a dip for french fries etc. It's inspired by the world-famous German Currywurst. The sauce used to make this sausage street food snack is mainly made with ketchup and curry … [Read more...]
Lemony Olive Oil Tortellini Recipe
A simple but flavorful tortellini dinner meal idea, coated in a skillet with lemon, garlic, basil, and olive oil. Ingredient Notes Process Overview Step 1 Keep ingredients ready. Peel and chop the lemon or zest the lemon fine with a zester, and chop the garlic. Cook tortellini as per package instructions. Step 2 Heat up a skillet with olive oil and sauté … [Read more...]
Falooda Ice Cream Recipe
A falooda is a great summer treat! It's an ice cream pepped up with syrup and basil seeds. What is Falooda? Having probable roots in Persia and available in Middle Eastern and East Asian countries, Falooda is an Indian drinkable ice cream dessert that will certainly be the most refreshing way to enjoy your summer. There are many ways to enjoy falooda — it can … [Read more...]
15 min Egg Fried Rice Recipe
Egg fried rice is an unbeatable Friday night weeknight dinner in my house. The quick and easy fried rice with eggs is flavorful and can be created with common pantry ingredients in your kitchen. This Egg Fried Rice Recipe is a one-pot, quick and easy weeknight dinner meal, and it's Vegetarian, Nut-free, Lactose-free, and Meatless. Egg fried rice is an … [Read more...]
4 Ingredients Crispy Baked Chicken Wings without Oil
Super-duper extra crispy baked chicken wings prepared with just 4 ingredients only and without oil. We can't get enough of crispy baked chicken wings at home, but we hate eating oily wings. Especially Paul is super picky, as he avoids super oily foods. There is a trick that we learned back in school to achieve crispy meats without having to use oil. I show you how it's … [Read more...]
Fresh Watermelon Juice
Refreshing watermelon juice prepared in a jiffy with real watermelon chunks. I don't know about you, but I need some cool clear juice this hot summer! So, you have been enjoying store-bought watermelon juice or other melon juice? Then this homemade healthier juice is all yours! You will need a food processor to make this, no juicer required! As a watermelon fan, … [Read more...]
Simple Stewed Tomatoes Recipe
Simple flavored stewed tomatoes, prepared from scratch from whole fresh tomatoes and peeled. I share seasoning, storing options and ways to use them. What are stewed tomatoes? Tomatoes are peeled and then slowly cooked over a medium to low-heat setting. The tomatoes can be diced or cooked as a whole. Stewed tomatoes and variations exist all over the … [Read more...]
Japanese Curry Roux Recipe
A Japanese curry roux is a base that helps you prepare Japanese curries in ease. It's like a maggie cube but for Japanese curries! What is Japanese Curry Roux? Japanese curry roux is a spiced curry base to make Japanese curry variations. It is influenced and based on Indian curries and the French roux. Dishes influenced by the West in Japan are called … [Read more...]
Indian Roti Flatbread Recipe
The Indian roti, which is also known as chapati, is a delicious but simple put-together soft flatbread prepared with whole wheat flour. What is a Roti? A roti is a round Indian flatbread, which can be compared to wheat tortillas. Every family household in the Indian subcontinent prepares a batch of fresh rotis every single day. The whole wheat flour used is known … [Read more...]
Zesty Zucchini Stir Fry Recipe
A quick zucchini stir fry with spices to serve as a side dish with your Asian main course meals. This is a low-carb Chinese, Thai, and Korean-inspired dish. This dish doesn't belong to a particular cuisine. Ingredient Notes Process Overview Step 1 Prepare fresh ingredients. Chop ginger, garlic, and cut onion bulb. Keep stalks cut and aside. Cut the zucchini … [Read more...]
Oven Baked Buffalo Chicken Wings
Super crispy oven baked buffalo chicken wings. Prepared with a homemade buffalo sauce or use a store bought buffalo sauce. 📕 What are buffalo chicken wings? Buffalo wings are crispy chicken wings coated with a spicy, buttery red hot buffalo sauce. A buffalo sauce consists of a hot sauce and butter and it was invented in Buffalo New York (US). 🍗 … [Read more...]
Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine Recipe
Creamy chicken alfredo fettuccine inspired by Olive Garden. This is the ultimate comfort dinner meal, and YOU can prepare it now from scratch at home with this easy skillet recipe. Ingredient Notes How to make it? Step 1 Cook pasta as per packet instructions. Chop garlic keep it aside. Cut chicken horizontally into 2 halves, and season with salt and black … [Read more...]
Zesty Buffalo Sauce Recipe
A flavorful Buffalo Sauce, made from scratch at home in minutes with extra zest! Use it to coat your chicken wings or simply added it to your favorite pasta dish. Here you will find the sauce recipe and some ideas to use, store and enjoy this amazing sauce! 📕 What's Buffalo Sauce? Buffalo sauce was created by an eating establishment in New York Buffalo. … [Read more...]
Chicken Yakisoba Noodles
Stir fried Chicken Yakisoba noodles with a quick homemade yakisoba sauce. This Japanese dish makes a perfect weeknight dinner meal for two! This chicken yakisoba is another classic Japanese stir fry noodle recipe from our Asian food series with Momoko, our Japanese food expert. We recorded it together back in February in Goa, India. 🍜 What are Yakisoba … [Read more...]
Pineapple Coconut Baked Oatmeal Recipe
Healthy breakfast pineapple coconut baked oatmeal with real pineapple chunks. These fruity baked oats will transport you to sunny beach shores. Ingredient Notes Flavoring Tip: Instead of adding cardamom and cinnamon, season with an oatmeal spice blend. Process Overview Step 1 Spread pineapple chunks in the baking dish. Pour oatmeal, desiccated coconut, sugar, … [Read more...]