German Coleslaw is an easy to prepare low-carb vegan salad side dish. The slaw is aromatic and seasoned nicely to bring out the fresh, crisp slaw flavors. What's the German Coleslaw? The German coleslaw is a traditional-shredded cabbage salad. This is a South German version with Caraway seeds. The slaw is popular in Germany and neighboring countries such as … [Read more...]
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Fresh Turnip Green Soup Recipe
Fresh turnip green soup with sausage is a healthy budget-friendly clear low carb soup. This southern soup is also known as swamp soup recipe. I show you how to make this soup from scratch further below in the recipe. 📕 What are turnip greens? Turnip greens are the leaves of the turnip root, which are edible as well. The greens are at times sold … [Read more...]
Herb Compound Butter Recipe
Make your own Herb Compound Butter easily at home, with your choice of herbs. I share below how to make your homemade herb butter after your preferences and explain further how to use it to its fullest potential. What is compound butter? Compound butter is flavored butter, which you can use further in your recipes. Seasoned butter can be enhanced with herbs, … [Read more...]
Blueberry Cobbler with Fresh Blueberries
Fresh blueberries are turned into your next cobbler delight. A simple recipe suitable for beginners or late night sweet cravings. While this is a from scratch recipe, it's not all too complicated, and you can easily recreate it without compromising on quality. TL;DR It so happens that I get a batch of fresh blueberries in the evening and I usually prefer to use them … [Read more...]
Pan Fried Trout Fillet Recipe
Quick one pan fried trout fillet recipe to enjoy with a good glass of wine. 📕 What is a trout? The trout originated in the North American East Coast but was introduced in 1800 to the rest of the world. Various species exist, with the most well known called the rainbow trout and the steel head trout. The trout is related to the salmon fish, and that is why … [Read more...]
Sour Cream Dill Dip Recipe
Easy Sour Cream Dill Dip Recipe to enjoy with raw fresh vegetables, over baked salmon, cooked potatoes or simply with smoked salmon and much more! 💡 Choice of dill I tend to prepare a fresh dill dip with garden fresh dill but you can use dried herbs too. But keep in mind that fresh dill makes a better dip. Also, there are dill weed varieties out … [Read more...]
French Cherry Clafoutis
Cherry Clafoutis is a classic French cherry dessert made with a flan-like batter. I share our authentic easy cherry clafoutis recipe further below with how to process shots. What is clafoutis? Clafoutis is a French baked dessert that consists of a layer of fruits and a layer of flan-like batter. A clafoutis is rich in eggs and is not overly sweet. The classic … [Read more...]
French Raspberry Jam with Seeds
Prepare the BEST Raspberry Jam with my easy homemade from scratch Recipe. Use fresh or frozen Raspberries and make this berry fruit jam your own. Ingredient Notes This is a French raspberry jam without pectin. I only add natural pectin to help to set the jam. Raspberries You can use fresh or frozen Raspberries. I usually use frozen raspberries because we … [Read more...]
Fragrant Rice with Clove
I have been in love with this fragrant rice recipe infused with clove. This clove rice is an aromatic rice side dish which is easily prepared and usually served with dishes such as my favorite roast Chicken with herbs or Chicken with Mushroom White Wine Sauce. Rice is one of those essential must-have staples all over the world. It's just so common, loved and … [Read more...]
Fresh Lemon Cucumber Mint Water
Lemon Cucumber Mint Water is a flavore infused water that I want to share with you. The purpose of this series of infused waters is to remind us to drink water all day long. What is Lemon Cucumber Mint Water? Lemon Mint Cucumber Water is a cold water infusion with these ingredients. So the fresh ingredients are left in the cold water in a container such as a … [Read more...]
How to make Spaetzle Recipe
Best Spaetzle recipe, delicious and so easy to make! Spaetzle are made with a spaetzle maker or spaetzle press. Learn how I make my homemade Spaetzle recipe further below with the video and step by step instructions. What are Spaetzle? I love to make fresh pasta and noodles because it tastes amazing. What I don't like about fresh pasta is that it can be … [Read more...]
French Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe
There is nothing better than french vanilla ice cream with real vanilla beans. I share how to succeed in making delicious, creamy, flavorful, and hence, the best vanilla ice cream out there with my video below. I partially based this vanilla ice cream recipe on my bavarian cream recipe after having tried failed vanilla ice cream recipes from the web. This is a … [Read more...]
Hawaiian Pizza Recipe
The Hawaiian Pizza is my all-time favorite pizza! I show you how to make this pineapple pizza at home with my recipe further below. Pizza, no doubt, is always a dinner time winner in my book, and there is nothing better than a pizza topped with pineapple chunks and ham. I know there is a giant debate about this and there are naysayers out there, yet I don't … [Read more...]
French Cherry Jam Recipe
The best homemade cherry jam recipe prepared with fresh cherries, completely without artificial pectin sugar. This recipe follows the French jam making tradition, and my family has been making these for generations. This is a french cherry jam prepared the way my mother and grandmother showed me. That means we follow the traditional way of making jam, which by the … [Read more...]
How to make Dehydrated Blueberries
Dehydrated Blueberries are easily prepared, it's just that they need time to slowly dry out. I show you how to dehydrate blueberries with a dehydrator or follow my alternative drying options. So, you like dried apple chips and dehydrated pineapple slices? Then these dried blueberries should be on your bucket list too! 📕 What are dehydrated … [Read more...]
Basil Cashew Pesto Recipe
Nothing beats freshly made basil cashew pesto! You can use a mortar and pestle or food processor to prepare this flavorful basil cashew pesto sauce from scratch. This pesto recipe with cashews is based on the traditional Genoa Pesto from Italy. You can use it as bread spread or in pasta, such as in this mozzarella pesto pasta. Discover more ideas and uses further … [Read more...]
French Meat Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe (Tomates Farcies)
Juicy Meat Stuffed Tomatoes with a tomato sauce, baked in a casserole dish in the oven. This is a traditional French supper meal and I share our family recipe. TL;DR This is a French-stuffed tomato recipe. It's a classic dinner meal commonly prepared in Northern French homes. We call these ground meat stuffed tomatoes, tomate farcies in French. My mother and … [Read more...]
Guide to Innsbruck Austria
Are you planning a visit to Innsbruck Austria? I have compiled a list of the best things to do when in Innsbruck so that you take the most from your visit to the Austrian alps! Video Walk in 4K Location Innsbruck is located in the alps at the river Inn, in the center of the region of Tyrol in Austria. The name Innsbruck means "The Inn's bridge" and is a … [Read more...]
Infused Lavender Water Summer Drink
Infused Lavender Water is a sugar-free and cooling summer drink. This lavender-infused water beverage is for you if you enjoy infused waters and if you want to get fit and live a healthier life. What is lavender? Lavender is a purple-blue plant with multiple small flowers that commonly grow in bunches together. There are countless smaller lavender varieties. Yet … [Read more...]
Zucchini Casserole Recipe
Easy garden-fresh Zucchini Casserole recipe to celebrate the summer zucchini season. What is this casserole? I adapted this baked zucchini cheese casserole recipe from my aunt, who prepares a similar variation with fresh cream the southern french way. So this is a very French zucchini dinner recipe! This delicious lighter summer meal is also known as zucchini au … [Read more...]
Endives au Jambon - Belgian Endive au Gratin
Endives au Jambon is a baked au gratin dinner meal from the North of France. Belgian Endives are rolled into ham slices and coated with a cheese béchamel sauce. This traditional dish is also known under a different name as Chicon au Jambon in some regions or as Endives Jambon Bechamel. 🍲 What are Endives au Jambon? The term Endives au Jambon is French, and it … [Read more...]
French Red Currant Jelly Recipe
Red Currant Jelly is a classic jelly that we prepare from scratch every year during the months of June and July in Europe. This is my family's french recipe, and it's made with 2 ingredients and water only. What are red currants? Red Currants (or redcurrants spelled) are ruby red semi-translucent round berries. The red currants are related to gooseberries and … [Read more...]
3 day Vienna itinerary Austria
You will find the best things to do in Vienna in this post! This is from an Austrian local perspective so that you can get the most out of your trip in this 1 to 3 day itinerary! I have been to Vienna countless times over the years and thought to myself, it's about time I share my wealth of knowledge with y'all! In this post, you will find first the best things that … [Read more...]
Lemon Gin Elderflower Cocktail
My Lemon Elderflower Gin Cocktail is prepared with clear Gin, elderflower syrup, tonic water, and fresh lemon juice. 📕 What is Elderflower? Elderflowers are cream-colored small edible flower blossoms that grow on a shrub in bunches before turning into elderberries. Elderflower and elderberries come from the same plant. The blossoms of the elderflower are … [Read more...]
French Rhubarb Jam Recipe
My family's French Rhubarb Jam Recipe prepared with only 3 ingredients, and without pectin or any other artificial setting ingredients. This jam recipe is simple, straightforward, and perfect for you if you are looking for a way to use up a bounty of rhubarb stalks. Ingredients To prepare this rhubarb jam without pectin, you will need only 3 ingredients. Tip: Get … [Read more...]
Lemon Elderflower Syrup Recipe (No Cooking)
My Lemon Elderflower Syrup is a family recipe prepared without cooking. You will need fresh elderflower for this recipe so that the syrup gets infused within 2 days. 📕 What are Elderflowers? The elderflower is a flowering plant with strongly flavored, small cream-colored blossoms. It's also known as Sambucus. The little blossoms of an elderflower bush taste … [Read more...]
French Yogurt Cake Recipe
French Yogurt Cake is a quick soft cake that you can prepare anytime when you crave a simply delicious cake. I have made this cake countless times in a square and round mold. Pick your cake pan shape and let's make my family's yogurt cake recipe. 📕 What is this cake? The French yogurt cake is probably the easiest cake in the world and is prepared by using … [Read more...]
Banana Peach Smoothie Recipe
Banana Peach smoothie with natural whole fruits, totally plant-based without yogurt and it's tasty! 🍑 Ingredients Peach season is during the hot summer months and that's when you should try this fresh peach smoothie recipe My favorite way, besides eating these gorgeous fruits freshly, is to make a homemade peach smoothie with banana. Peach You can use the … [Read more...]
Ham and Cheese Croissant Recipe
Baked ham and cheese croissant are my guilty brunch time pleasure. Prepare these hot cheesy ham filled croissants easily at home within minutes and indulge each bite slowly. This is a super easy breakfast, brunch, lunch or anytime-I'm-craving-comfort-food idea. Ingredient Notes How to make it? Step 1 Grab a fresh French croissant and cut it open … [Read more...]
Rhubarb Sauce Recipe
Freshly homemade Rhubarb sauce is a great treat with sweet or savory dishes. I show you how to make it and enhances to make it your own. 📕 What is Rhubarb? Rhubarb is a red and green thick juicy stalk with large leaves. The edible stalks taste tart sour and can be rather stringy. The leaves are not edible at all and need to be discarded because they are … [Read more...]
Austrian Liptauer Cheese Recipe
The Austrian Liptauer Recipe is a flavorful cheese spread or dip enriched with Paprika and other spices and ingredients. If you like cream cheese spread over your bread, you might also enjoy my spicy cream cheese spread. What is Liptauer? Liptauer is a well seasoned and spiced cottage cheese spread. This particular spicy spread is traditionally made with sheep's … [Read more...]
Semmelknödel Recipe (Bread Dumplings)
Semmelknödel are round bread dumplings from Southern Germany. I show you how we make them from scratch at home with stale bread in this recipe. I talked about Semmelknödel years ago, where I showed you how to cook homemade fermented Sauerkraut. Ingredients The ingredients for the homemade authentic bread dumplings are straightforward. For the dumplings … [Read more...]
Individual Strawberry Charlotte Cake Recipe
Individual strawberry charlotte cake are easily prepared in a glass and still look great as well. I show you how to make the quickest and easiest charlotte dessert in my recipe further below. 📕 What is Charlotte? Charlotte is a French cake dessert made with lady finger cookies. Countless charlotte variations exist and have been emerging, some are prepared … [Read more...]
Iced Passion Fruit Green Tea Recipe
Iced Passion Fruit Green Tea is a refreshing fruity summer delight which you can easily make at home within minutes. Enjoy a glass on your own or sere up a pitcher at a party, everyone will be raving over this summer time beverage! We enjoy iced teas when the days are getting hotter and our thirst grows every day all the more for a fruit ice tea. I love … [Read more...]
Tofu Tikka Masala
Tofu Tikka Masala is a creamy Vegan version of the popular Indian chicken tikka masala dish. 📕 What is Tofu Tikka Masala? Tofu Tikka Masala is the vegan version of the popular chicken tikka masala. The curry is based on a spiced cashew curry paste. And water is added to the paste to build up the curry overheat. The tofu cubes are then added to the curry … [Read more...]
Trinidad Mango Chow Recipe
Trinidad Mango Chow is a healthy Caribbean snack prepared with sweet mangoes and hot chilis amongst other flavor giving ingredients. Sunita, my Trini food expert, had me try her favorite Caribbean summer snack, the Mango Chow. If you remember back in December, Sunita was the one to introduce us to the Caribbean Sorrel drink. This is how I ended up sitting in my … [Read more...]
Passion Fruit Juice Recipe (Maracuja)
The best passion fruit juice can only be a homemade juice! Soon you will want to make your own fresh passion fruit juice all the time I show you how to do prepare a maracuja juice from scratch with tips and uses. Do you like passion fruits? Then check out my strawberry passion fruit jam. 🍈 What is a passion fruit? A Passion Fruit is the name of a … [Read more...]
Mango Pico de Gallo Recipe
A fresh Mango Pico de Gallo with perfectly balanced fruity, tangy hot flavors. This will amaze your taste buds! TL;DR Mango Pico de Gallo is a Mexican variation of the classic tomato Picco de gallo, which is known as a salsa fresca or cruda (means fresh or raw). Ingredients are cut small and each enhances the other. Occasionally, a pico de gallo is also known and … [Read more...]
Chocolate Beet Cake Recipe
Chocolate Beet Cake is a popular cake in my home. This super moist and decadent cake is easy and quick to prepare. Lately, I have been obsessed with two ingredients mixed, beets and chocolate. You wouldn't imagine the earthy sweet pink/red beetroot together with the sinful dark chocolate, and yet, both complement each other outrageously well. Do you like … [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...]