Our authentic French carrot salad family recipe prepared from scratch, quick and easily. Get all the tips and things you need to know to make this shredded salad today. What is a French carrot salad? A French carrot salad is a shredded or grated carrot slaw. The salad uses fresh carrots, which are topped with a simple, healthier and light dressing. We make it all … [Read more...]
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Baked Cannelloni with Spinach Recipe
Baked creamy, cheesy Cannelloni with spinach. A perfect splendid family dinner meal! 📕 What are Cannelloni? Cannelloni are a tube shaped Italian pasta variety. They can be stuffed and baked similiar to other pasta shells. Manicotti are much like cannelloni and can be used as a substitute instead of cannelloni. You can fill your pasta tubes with … [Read more...]
Baked Spaghetti Squash Carbonara Casserole
Baked spaghetti squash casserole with carbonara flavors. This is your next family dinnner meal! 📕 What is spaghetti squash? Spaghetti squash is a winter squash variety. Baked spaghetti squash pulp turns into spagetthi like strings, hence why the name. Spaghetti Squash is in season throughout fall from September to mid December. You can buy it in your … [Read more...]
Quince Jelly Recipe
The best and only quince jelly recipe you will ever need! Make your own vegan quince jelly with 3 ingredients and without artificial pectin added. You get all the info you require below in the post to succeed! 📕 What is Quince? Quince is a pear-like fruit. In fact, it looks like a cross between a pear and an apple. It mostly grows in temperate climates, … [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...]
Sauteed Saffron Milk Cap Recipe
A simple recipe to prepare and cook saffron milk cap mushrooms. 📕 What are Saffron Milk Caps? Saffron milk caps are orange white marbled mushrooms with gills and a large-cap. When you cut the stem you will see a bright orange ring and an orange milk oozing out. They are a delicacy in Spain, South France, the UK and in North East India. They appear … [Read more...]
Authentic Wiener Schnitzel Recipe
This is a classic traditional Wiener Schnitzel Recipe. It's the real deal! You will learn everything you need to know about this dish. Which meat to use, and how to serve your Wiener Schnitzel. This post was long due because I'm a native Austrian and this couldn't be more Austrian than that. It's our national dish! 📕 What is Wiener Schnitzel? Wiener … [Read more...]
Mediterranean Couscous Salad Recipe
A light and veggie-packed Mediterranean couscous salad. Perfect and refreshing for a hot summer day, this salad is quick and easy to make and is packed with nutrition. 📕 What is couscous? Couscous is a grain preparation made of small granules of crushed durum wheat semolina. Dishes made from couscous form a staple in the Maghrebi cuisines of Algeria, … [Read more...]
Small Batch Apple Butter Recipe
Simple small batch apple butter prepared within minutes on the stove top. You don't need an immersion blender! Learn how to make this simple, easy, vegan fruit butter (great for beginners too!) and collect some flavor ideas and tips on how to use your apple butter. 📕 What is apple butter? Apple butter is a type of preserve prepared of whole fresh … [Read more...]
Sauteed Chanterelle Mushrooms Recipe
Quick and easy sauteed chanterelle mushrooms, prepared in the skillet with a few simple kitchen ingredients. 📕 What are Chanterelle Mushrooms? Chanterelle mushrooms are some of the most loved mushrooms in the world. They are usually golden/orange and grow in bunches in temperate forests during summer and fall. Chanterelle are kind of firm and they have a … [Read more...]
Fall Pumpkin Chili Recipe
A hearty fall pumpkin chili recipe to get through the colder months. This chili can be prepared with roasted and pureed pumpkin, or you can use canned pumpkin puree too. I had this dish waiting to be posted since February. We totally fell in love with the flavors, but this was most definitely a fall dish. Fall has fallen into our laps, and here comes a super … [Read more...]
Lingonberry Jam Recipe
Homemade Lingonberry Jam prepared with 2 ingredients. My preserve recipe is without artificial pectin and it's all natural! 📕 What are Lingonberries? Lingonberries are bright red hard berries, native to Scandinavia and the Austrian/Swiss/North Italian Alps. They grow in a certain height only and they resemble cranberries. However, cranberries are … [Read more...]
Cream Cheese Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe
Cream cheese and spinach stuffed chicken breast in a creamy flavorful sauce baked in the oven. This quick and easy healthier low carb dish will please your family! 🔪 How to prepare this dish? We love to prepare dish stuffed chicken dinner meal because it's easy to prepare, and creamy cheese and spinach is a delicious combination. Here is an overview how … [Read more...]
Peach Salsa Recipe
Fresh Peach Salsa prepared with 5 ingredients from scratch. This dish is naturally vegan and gluten-free. TLDR The peach salsa is inspired by the Mexican Picco de Gallo and a reader most recently asked me to share a peach salsa. We have plenty of peaches growing at home and inspiration fell into my lap thanks to the mango salsa and the Trini mango … [Read more...]
French Peach Jam Recipe
Homemade, natural and without pectin, this three-ingredient french peach jam will be your new jam favorite. I am sharing a recipe, tips, and tricks on how to make an all-natural peach jam further below. TL;DR Homemade Jams in France are still very much the norm, and the French technique involves cooking the jam in a clean environment without canning the jars at the … [Read more...]
Pork Medallions with Lemon Wine Sauce
Juicy perfectly cooked pork medallions prepared over the stovetop in one pan. This recipe comes with a rosemary-infused lemon wine sauce (yep prepared in the same skillet!) 📕 What are Pork Medallions? Pork medallions are about 1 inch (2.54 cm) sliced pork tenderloin pieces. They are filet meat pieces, and that's the most tender and most expensive meat … [Read more...]
French Plum Jam Recipe
Homemade Plum Jam, all-natural, without added artificial pectins. This is an easy French recipe to make your own fruit preserve at home. Which plums to use to make jam? Pick ripe fresh plums that are sweet and rich in flavor. You can use red plums or yellow plums, like Mirabelle or Reine Claude yellow plums. I used red plums because that's what we're growing in … [Read more...]
Shrimp Fried Rice Recipe
Picture this: Your homemade shrimp fried rice tonight for dinner! This is a basic recipe, with ideas on how to make it your own, serving suggestions, and instructions on how to store leftovers. Yes, we love Asian takeout food, I wholeheartedly agree! Yet sometimes not going out and attempting to cook those classics at home can be so rewarding and delicious. In … [Read more...]
Home Canned Cherries
Preparing canned cherries at home is easier than ever! That way you can preserve your beautiful fresh cherries for the months to come. 📕 What are canned cherries? Canned Cherries are cherries made to last, preserved in a water sugar syrup. Freshly washed cherries are left unpitted or are pitted and placed into canning jars. A syrup is poured over the … [Read more...]
Classic Italian Tiramisu Recipe
A classic Italian Tiramisu prepared from scratch within minutes. This is your dessert if you like boozy, creamy coffee flavored cold treats. So, you had tiramisu on your last holiday in Italy Florence or at your last visit to Olive Garden, and now you thought about making a homemade batch? Well, turns out you can just do that. I show you how to make your own classic … [Read more...]
Baked Parmesan Chicken Tenders Recipe
Easy no-fail parmesan chicken tenders oven-baked and ready within minutes. I share a basic recipe and options to season them further in the recipe card further below! Ingredient Notes How to make chicken tenders with parmesan? To make these chicken fingers from scratch is straightforward! I explain it in 3 easy steps so that you can get an overview. Step 1 Cut … [Read more...]
Venice Travel Guide (Italy)
A straightforward Venice Italy travel guide in 2020 (with new social distancing rules) to make the most of your trip! With a focus on getting there by car, ideas on things to do in Venice, hotel and food recommendations. Getting to Venice by car (roadtrip) Venice is a city consisting of several islands located in North Italy. The city doesn't have roads but instead … [Read more...]
Aperol Spritz Veneziano Recipe
A refreshing orange-hued Aperol Spritz Veneziano cocktail, just the way it's served in Venice, Italy. I share a recipe to make this fun sparkling alcoholic drink, just as I was taught on our trip to Venice. What is Aperol Spritz Veneziano? The Aperol Spritz Veneziano is a refreshing orange-colored drink from Italy. It originated in Venice, hence why the name … [Read more...]
Mango Ice Cream Recipe
Homemade mango ice cream prepared in the ice cream maker for a creamy perfect finish. I show you how to make it from scratch with fresh fruits and share some tips and serving ideas. This is a Philadelphia-style, no egg custard, mango ice cream recipe. The pros are that it's quick and easy to make. The cons, you need to keep it out for 10 minutes first before you go … [Read more...]
Herbes de Provence Recipe
Make your own Herbes de Provence seasoning blend at home from scratch within minutes. In this recipe post I explain how you can enhance the mixture and how to use it. 📕 What's herbes de provence? Herbes de Provence (sometimes also spelled wrongfuly herbs de provence) is a blend of dried herbs. It originated in the Provence, a Mediterranean region in south … [Read more...]
California Roll Sushi Recipe
Homemade California roll prepared with imitation crab (surimi) is an inside-out sushi. This is yours to make if you LOVE sushi just as much as I do and Japanese food. The California roll is part of my Japanese food series, which I prepared with my Japanese food expert. This includes traditional Japanese dishes such as miso soup as well as modern meals and … [Read more...]
Simple Coconut Cake Recipe
Simple coconut cake to satisfy your late night sweet food craving. The recipe takes about 1 hour, including prepping and baking time. 📕 What is this cake, and what is it not? This coconut cake is an uncomplicated afternoon coffee time cake. I make it when I crave cake at night or when I'm too lazy to bake something complicated. This cake recipe makes a … [Read more...]
Mediterranean Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies
The Mediterranean Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies is a convenient summer garden vegetable dinner meal. Pick your veggies (because I give you a choice!), coat with seasoning and spread it over your sheet pan to roast in the oven. It's that easy! I always like a quick meal on a warm summer evening because who wants to spend time in the kitchen when you get to enjoy a cool … [Read more...]
Asian Ginger Dressing with Napa Cabbage
A bright intense ginger dressing served over napa cabbage. This is an Asian-inspired vinaigrette coleslaw side dish recipe, which you can serve with most East Asian main course meals. 💡 Dressing ingredients The homemade dressing is a straightforward, Asian flavored vinaigrette style salad topping. The recipe was inspired by my Japanese cabbage slaw salad, … [Read more...]
Balsamic Chicken Breast Recipe
A quick recipe for Balsamic Chicken Breasts cooked in one-pan. With a simple seasoning and without honey all low-carb. This flavorful chicken prepared with balsamic vinegar marination counts as an easy meal idea. I discuss the marination ingredients, explain how you can make it from scratch and share my serving ideas with you in this post. 📕 The … [Read more...]
Japanese Teriyaki Chicken Recipe
This is an authentic Japanese teriyaki chicken recipe prepared with boneless chicken thighs and a handful of pantry ingredients. This recipe is without cornstarch and ginger. Momoko, our Japanese food expert, joined the team a little while back. She has been helping me film her heritage food and I'm translating her knowledge into useful recipe posts. We have been … [Read more...]
Mushroom Tikka Masala Recipe
I'm obsessed with this mushroom tikka masala because it's a great meatless alternative to chicken tikka masala. We love to serve it, along with the chicken version and other north Indian meals. 🔪 How to make Mushroom Tikka Masala? Your Mushrooms will marinate first to add more intensive flavors to your tikka masala dish. You can skip the marination if you are … [Read more...]
Peach Cobbler Recipe
Homemade Peach Cobbler with ice cream is our soul food! Make this dessert easily with canned, fresh, or frozen peaches. I show you how further below. If you are into cobblers, check out my blueberry cobbler. It's super addictive! Canned Peaches VS Fresh VS Canned Canned Peaches I use canned peaches in my cobbler because A. I'm lazy and B. because the fruits are … [Read more...]
Japanese Mayonnaise Recipe (Copycat)
Homemade Japanese mayonnaise is easily prepared with a few ingredients. Gather useful tips below to get it right, including our 5-minute sushi takeaway mayonnaise recipe. This mayo recipe is part of our Japanese food series. I brought in an expert from Japan, Momoko, to share the best and most useful Japanese food recipes with you guys! She runs a popular … [Read more...]
Lemon Chicken Piccata Recipe
Irresistible Chicken Piccata coated with Parmesan and served with a citrusy lemon sauce. My low-carb chicken dinner meal is quickly and easily prepared in one skillet. What is Chicken Piccata? Chicken Piccata is an Italian dish, which originally was prepared with thin slices of veal meat. The chicken version is called Piccata di pollo in Italian. Piccata refers … [Read more...]
French Onion Tart Recipe
This is a French family onion tart recipe. It's from northern France, the historical Picardy region. You can prepare this savory tart within minutes or choose to make it from scratch. TL;DR An onion tart is a savory, open, pie-like pastry with an onion custard filling. It's a traditional main course dish, served for lunch or dinner, in Northern France. My … [Read more...]
Sazon Seasoning Recipe
Sazon Seasoning is a flavorful blend of earthy Hispanic spices. This is a homemade copycat goya sazon seasoning recipe. The blend is without msg and artificial color, AND it's not spicy hot! It's all-natural vegan, gluten-free, prepared with quality spices from scratch. 📕 What is Sazon Seasoning? Sazon means seasoning in Spanish and it's a universal … [Read more...]
Handai Japanese Seasoned Rice Recipe
A practical tutorial on how to make sushi rice from scratch with basic ingredients. Japanese sushi takeaway recipe for at home. Everything you need to know to succeed easily! This sushi rice recipe is part of our Japanese food series, which includes a selection of inside out sushi rolls. I brought in a Japanese food expert. She runs a sushi takeaway and this is her … [Read more...]
Dandelion Jelly - Dandelion Honey without Pectin
Dandelion jelly is prepared with real dandelion blossoms and is also known as dandelion honey. This is a simple, no pectin dandelion flower jelly recipe. 📕 What is Dandelion Jelly? Yellow dandelion flowers are foraged and collected. The flower buds are cooked and the juice extracted. That juice is then preserved to create dandelion jelly. It tastes and … [Read more...]
Bolognese Sauce Recipe
Get carried away to Italy with a homemade beef bolognese sauce. The flavors are spot on! Use the tomato meat sauce over spaghetti or in a lasagne and serve it up on a weeknight! What is Bolognese Sauce? A bolognese sauce consists mainly of ground meat, wine, and tomato sauce (amongst other seasonings). This sauce originated in the Italian city of Bologna, … [Read more...]