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...]
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Egg Salad Tomato Cheese Bologna Tramezzini
Soft Italian sandwiches, aka tramezzini, enhanced with an egg salad, tomato, cheese, bologna filling. Enjoy a lunch fit for an Italian! TL;DR If you ever get to travel across Italy, you will come across sandwiches known as tramezzini (plural tramezzini, singular tramezzino). These are prepared with crustless soft white Italian bread slices, and they come with all … [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...]
Mini Tomato Bruschetta (Bruschettini)
These mini bruschette are packed with juicy tomatoes and Italian flavor in every crisp bite. Perfect for aperitivo or as a colorful starter at any gathering. They vanish fast, so be ready to make a second batch. TL;DR Tomato bruschetta is a wonderful Italian appetizer or snack bite. These bites are made of fresh tomatoes and crunchy toasted bread slices. Normally … [Read more...]
Tomato Tuna Tart Recipe
Tuna and Tomato come together in this savory French tart recipe. My mother has been making this for lunch in the summer months and everybody has been enjoying this family recipe. TL;DR Savory tarts are common all over France, just like the Quiche from the Lorraine region. I don't really know where the tomato tuna tart originated, but I have always seen my family … [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...]
15 Fresh Ways to Pair Tomato and Mozzarella
Tomato and mozzarella make a perfect pair, and this roundup brings together 15 of the most mouthwatering ways to enjoy them. From simple classics to creative twists, these recipes highlight just how versatile and satisfying this combo can be. … [Read more...]
99 Garden to Table Recipes Using Fresh Seasonal Ingredients
We grow most of our vegetables, herbs, and fruits in our garden, and therefore we always enjoy a bountiful harvest in the warmer months of the year. A majority of my recipes are garden to table dishes and methods to harness or preserve our generous growth. To help you utilize everything you have grown in your garden, here are 99 recipes from garden to table. … [Read more...]
Dehydrated Cherries in the Dehydrator
Dehydrated cherries are a great way to preserve a fresh home-grown harvest or a bunch of cherries which you found on sale at the grocery store. I provide a comprehensive guide on how to dry cherries at home, including specific instructions, tips, and other valuable information. TL;DR Dehydrated cherries are basically dried fruits, that are left to dry over a period … [Read more...]
How to make Passion Fruit Purée
Here is how I prepare passion fruit purée within minutes at home without fancy kitchen equipment. The process is super simple, and you can use your fruit purée in drinks, cakes, dessert and sauces. TL;DR Passion fruit purée is the strained fruit pulp without the seeds. Passion fruit pulp, to compare, is the raw, spoonable content from the inside of the … [Read more...]
Passion Fruit Pineapple Tomato Iceberg Lettuce Salad
A tropical themed salad with sweet pineapple chunks, juicy tomatoes, crunchy iceberg salad and a tart passion fruit dressing. Enjoy it as a main lunch salad or as a side dish salad. Ingredient Notes Tip: If you can get tender coconut (the transparent jelly-like fresh coconut right after picking), add it to this salad. This salad recipe was initially made with tender … [Read more...]
How to make Cashew Fruit Juice
Instructions to make Cashew fruit juice at home. Cashew seeds are attached to the fruit, and the cashew fruit apple is tender and tastes delightful when turned into a refreshing juice. Fruit Info Cashew fruits are the fruits of the famed cashew nuts that you get in stores. The seed pod grows and hangs at the bottom of the fruit. The “nut” is extracted from the seed … [Read more...]
Super Lazy Dinner Ideas for Rock-Bottom Energy Days
We have all been there! When cooking feels too much, and we want to avoid another cereal night, and we crave delicious food after a long day at work. This is when these super lazy dinner ideas save the day! The recipes below are low effort, that means most have a low and simple prepping time. Chopping vegetables can be such a time killer! I wanted to avoid this, so if a … [Read more...]
29 Irresistible Asian Rice Dishes from Sweet to Savory
Rice takes center stage in Asia, with flavors that range from bold and savory to rich and sweet. It’s the kind of food that comforts, surprises, and sticks with you. We prepare Asian rice dishes multiple times in a week at home because most recipes are flavore-packed, easy to prepare, budget-friendly meals that do not require special equipment. My focus in this … [Read more...]
Italian-American Food Favs That Took Over the US
I LOVE Italian-American foods because it's comfort food at its best. Authentic Italian food is spectacular, but Italian-American food just screams homemade comfort food. I have compiled a list of my top favorite Italian-American meals. The one that didn't make it is the Hawaii Pizza because it's Canadian. … [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...]
17 Fun Recipes to Use Pesto
Did you know that you can enhance any meal or savory treat with a jar of pesto or with a batch of homemade pesto? I'm thinking beyond pasta, fun and delicious foods that could probably also save meal time because a jar of pesto can cut down on prepping time. I have collected 17 recipes that can be prepared with the most classic Italian Basil pesto or any other pesto … [Read more...]
How to Make Guava Purée from Fresh Fruits
The making of homemade Guava Purée involves a process to extract the stone hard small seeds. I explain how to do that in ease. TL;DR Guava purée is made from fresh guava fruits, and it's the base of many drinks and desserts. The purée is also known as guava pulp. You will want to make guava purée if you find yourself with a surplus of fresh fruits, which need to be … [Read more...]
11 European Seasoning Blends to Transform Your Cooking
Seasoning blends are not that common in Europe compared to Asia or the American continent, but we do have a few flavor-packed herb and spice mixes that we like to add to our food. Here you will find a handful of traditional and modern seasoning blends from across the continents, and therefore from various countries, that you can use to flavor your food. I have only … [Read more...]
Asian Tofu Vegetable Soup Recipe
A vibrant clear, oil-free, one-pot, Asian tofu vegetable soup that you can prepare when you are short on time or tired of your day. You will love this soup if you like tofu. It's loaded with fresh vegetables and simple, balanced Asian flavors. TL;DR This soup is somewhat based on my bok choy soup, but it doesn't include oil. It's a dump and cook soup. I usually like … [Read more...]
How to Blanch Almonds to Peel
Blanching Almonds means using a cooking method to loosen the skin to peel the almonds. Here is how it's done at home. Two Methods to Blanch You can blanch your almonds two ways, and both are valid methods. I recommend using the soaking overnight method to soften your almonds. As they soak in the water for hours, they will, ultimately, turn soft. This can be handy … [Read more...]
21 Potato and Cheese Recipes That Never Fail
These potato and cheese recipes will solve your what-to-make-for-dinner dilemma because potatoes are a pantry staple and everybody loves cheese. When I'm on a frugal streak, I make potato and cheese meals. In fact, potato, and cheese meals are a tradition in the alps, where I come from. I think, you are going to love these cheesy potato recipes if you can relate one way … [Read more...]
11 Ground Beef and Potato Recipes
Ground beef and potatoes is probably one of the most underestimated budget-friendly food combinations out there. Besides, both compliment, each other so well that you will be adding these recipes to your weekly meal rotation in no-time. Most recipes taste better when the temperatures are dipping because potatoes and beef are comfort foods. Here you will find skillet … [Read more...]
Fried Egg Tomato Panini
A simple panini idea with fried eggs, tomatoes, and onions. Inspired by Italian road side panini. Make a batch for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner or as a snack when you feel hungry. TL;DR This fried egg panini can be enjoyed all day long. No matter if for breakfast, lunch, dinner or as a snack. It was inspired by the Italian panini sold in those food carts in … [Read more...]
17 Genius Ways to Use Tomato Sauce in Your Cooking
Tomato Sauce is an underestimated ingredient in our kitchen, and you surely have taken it for granted at this point. Yet, the humble tomato sauce has saved me countless times when I didn't know what to prepare for dinner. Therefore, I thought you might want to access this pool of recipes prepared with tomato sauce. Each one stands apart, ensuring your inspiration … [Read more...]
Awase Dashi: Japanese Bonito Kombu Stock
Homemade awase dashi is a Japanese stock made of bonito flakes and kombu kelp. Together with Momoko, our resident Japanese food expert, we prepared awase dashi so that you can use it to make your favorite Japanese soups. TL;DR Awase Dashi is one of the most common combinations of Japanese dashi preparations, and in Japanese, Awase, means to combine or to … [Read more...]
5 Ingredient Tomato Pesto Panini
A crunchy Italian panini stuffed with green pesto and fresh tomato slices makes for a satisfying and effortless lunch. Make it in the panini press or over the stovetop, I show you how. TL;DR We have been enjoying a lot more Panini sandwiches for lunch since we traveled to northern Italy a while back. I guess, these Italians revamped our lunch habits for the better … [Read more...]
40 Pantry Dinners to Get You Through a Snowstorm
When the snow piles up and stepping outside isn’t an option, it’s time to get creative with what you have on hand. From hearty pasta and rice dishes to protein-packed beans, lentils, eggs, and ground chicken or beef, these 40 pantry-friendly meals are both comforting and surprisingly delicious. … [Read more...]
Creamy Cheese Topped Crackers
Crackers topped with spreadable creamy cheese wedge and colorful sweet pepper, olive, and pickle. These are great as a snack or appetizer. Make it for yourself or to entertain your party guests. TL;DR Paul loves spreadable cheese wedges and Ritz crackers, so he combines them to make a quick snack. These can be served as a simple last-minute and budget-friendly … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Soup Ideas: 60+ Ways to Wow Your Guests
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to bring warmth and comfort to the table, and what better way than with a delicious bowl of soup? From creamy classics to hearty broths, these 60+ soup ideas are sure to impress your guests and set the tone for a memorable holiday feast. … [Read more...]
First Day of Fall: 50 Cozy Recipes to Welcome the Season!
Enjoy the warmth of autumn with my 50 comforting recipe ideas, perfect for the first day of 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...]
Typical Swiss Recipes to try at Home!
Swiss Food is flavorful, special, and often overlooked in this world. Many Swiss recipes are popular in neighboring European countries, and I bet you will like these dishes as well! Below, you can see what the Swiss enjoy cooking and eating at home. These are not just restaurant tourist favorites, but people actually make these meals at home. I know that because I … [Read more...]
+29 Asian Soup Recipes to get inspired!
You know, I LOVE, Asian soup recipes. They are flavorful, easy to prepare and good for you. Therefore, I have compiled a list of the best Asian soup dishes with the help of my recipe friends. Get inspired and collect some ideas. Most soups can be enjoyed all year round and are great as a main course meal or as a starter. The list below includes Asian inspired soup … [Read more...]
How to make a Salami Rose
This is a quick tutorial to help you make salami roses at home from scratch. These look great on a charcuterie boards and serve as an edible decoration. 🌹 What's a Salami Rose? A salami rose consists of layers of thinly sliced salami, which are placed, overlapping, and formed in such a way that the salami slices look like a rose. I saw them first at my sister's … [Read more...]
+30 Authentic Oktoberfest Food Ideas to Turbocharge your Party
Are you looking for some delicious, original Oktoberfest food ideas for your party? I compiled a collection of the best authentic Oktoberfest recipes, savory and sweet. Grab some ideas for your Oktoberfest food party further below. This is an updated version, inspired by our recent trip to the Oktoberfest in Munich in 2023. We live in Tyrol, Austria, right next to … [Read more...]
How to cut Jackfruit
This guide on how to cut jackfruit will help you in the process of cutting a jackfruit. Learn our simple technique, and you will succeed cutting up your first jackfruit all alone, the right way, of course. I filmed the cutting of our jackfruit with my jackfruit expert, Gauri. She hails from the forests in the Western Ghats in Karnataka, in India. She was so kind to … [Read more...]
Dehydrated Strawberries in the Dehydrator
Home dehydrated strawberries are easy to prepare and also taste great as a snack. I share how you can dry your strawberries at home with tips, flavor ideas and much more. Dehydrated strawberries are prepared by cutting or slicing fresh strawberries and allowing them to dry slowly until they lose all their moisture, which enables them to be stored for several months … [Read more...]
Chunky Potato Leek Soup Recipe
A wholesome chunky potato leek soup prepared with fresh ingredients and a selection of soup spices and herbs This soup is for you if you are looking for a budget-friendly meal or a simple healthier homemade dinner. Ingredient Notes Process Overview Step 1 Prepare fresh ingredients. Slice onion, chop garlic, clean and slice leek and cut potato into … [Read more...]
How to make Powdered Sugar
You can make powdered sugar at home in a jiffy! Here you will learn everything you need to know about powdered sugar and how to make it from scratch anytime! 📕 What is powdered sugar? Powdered Sugar is a super fine version of sugar and it is mostly used in baking. It is the perfect way to sweeten your cakes, cookies, and fudges because it mixes well in … [Read more...]
Individual Salmon Wellington Recipe
Individual Salmon Wellingtons are baked puff pastry wrapped salmon fillets inspired by my mini beef wellington. Here you will find a recipe with easy progress pictures and video. Ingredient Notes To garnish, you can add sliced fresh lemon pieces. Try to buy and use sustainable salmon fillets. You can also add fresh or frozen spinach or leeks to the Duxelles to add … [Read more...]