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    Bavarian Radi Salad Recipe

    May 18, 2024 by Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

    radi salad

    The Bavarian Radi is a white radish salad, commonly served in beer gardens in Bavaria, Southern Germany. Here is how we make this salad at home. This is the shredded version because it's much easier to prepare it from scratch at home. TL;DR The radi salad is a side dish salad that is normally served with other main course meals. Radi is the Bavarian word for radish, … [Read more...]

    +24 Asian Shrimp Recipes

    April 28, 2024 by Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

    Asian Shrimp Recipe Collection

    Authentic and Asian style shrimp recipes to get inspired in the kitchen. Learn new cooking techniques, experience new flavors, and immerse yourself into the world of shrimp recipes. Below you will find my favorite shrimp (and prawn for all Indian and British readers) recipes. I also asked my food friends to share their top Asian shrimp recipes, and this is how this … [Read more...]

    12 Ground Beef and Pork Recipes

    April 21, 2024 by Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

    Ground Beef and Pork Recipes cover image

    Ground beef and pork combined makes for the best meat combination in my book! Why? Because, pork is fatty and that adds flavor. Beef tends to be lean, and adding pork enhances the flavor, making it juicy and just perfect. Here are 12 recipes that use both, ground beef and pork. … [Read more...]

    Olive Oil Lemon Parsley Pasta Recipe

    April 14, 2024 by Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

    Olive Oil Lemon Parsley Pasta

    A light and bright lemon parsley pasta dish with olive oil to enjoy as a spring or summer dinner meal. The dish contains fresh herbs and tastes better if you pick quality ingredients, just like the Italians would. Video and process shots will be added tomorrow! Ingredients This pasta shines when prepared with fresh or whole spices. I'll explain here what to look … [Read more...]

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    Mediterranean Chicken Seasoning

    March 30, 2024 by Helene Dsouza 2 Comments

    close up of chicken spice blend

    Mediterranean spices and herbs are combined into a seasoning blend to enhance your chicken. TL;DR I came up with this chicken seasoning when I visited my family in France. We cook with Mediterranean flavors in the summer months, and the combination of these spices and herbs, make for a great chicken seasoning blend. The blend of spices and herbs can be used to season … [Read more...]

    Fried Rice with Frozen Vegetables

    March 22, 2024 by Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

    vegetables and fried rice

    I came up with this fried rice with frozen vegetables when I was looking for a quick dinner meal idea at home. You don't have time to prep and cut fresh veggies? Use frozen veggies instead! Reason to cook this Fresh veggies are great, but occasionally, you are short on time, but you still want a home cooked meal. You can use frozen veggies in this fried rice recipe … [Read more...]

    10 Min Pan-Fried Eggs with Green Onions

    March 13, 2024 by Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

    eggs and green onions fried

    Pan-fried eggs prepared with green onions in just one skillet. You will take about 10 minutes to make this dish. I love pan-fried eggs because they are simple to prepare and save me time on busy days. Eggs are comfort food in my book! A while back, I came across an ASMR Tokyo street food channel, and they prepared green onion with eggs in a skillet. I thought it was … [Read more...]

    Big Mac Sauce Recipe (Copycat)

    January 23, 2024 by Helene Dsouza 18 Comments

    close up big mac sauce

    Make a quick homemade big mac sauce within minutes with pantry ingredients. This special sauce will add the classic big mac flavor to all burgers. My Big Mac Sauce recipe was first published on the 6th July 2018 and has been enhanced ever since. I am the type, who wished I could use the big mac sauce on all homemade burgers. Such as in a double cheeseburger, … [Read more...]

    Star Fruit Juice (Carambola)

    January 15, 2024 by Helene Dsouza 11 Comments

    star fruit juice

    A special homemade star fruit juice can be so very refreshing! Star Fruit is also known as Carambola and below I show you how to make a juice from scratch. Most, probably, you know the star fruit as a cocktail decorator. It's a beautiful fruit, but the tropical exotic fruit can do more than just food deco. I have a thing for tropical fruits. If you feel the … [Read more...]

    Thai Sweet Chili Lime Sauce Recipe

    January 12, 2024 by Helene Dsouza 5 Comments

    Thai Sweet Chili Sauce Recipe

    This Thai Sweet Chili Lime Sauce can be used as a dip or added to meals during the cooking process. You are going to love the DIY Sweet Chili Sauce for the flavor depths and adjustments you can make so that you can prepare this chili sauce easily just the way you like it! This recipe was first posted on the 10th April 2018 and was enhanced with better pictures later … [Read more...]

    Kir Royale Cocktail

    December 27, 2023 by Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

    kir pétillant

    The Kir royale is a classic french special occasion party cocktail. The purple shades and fruity berry taste make this sparkling wine apéritif a hit every time! 📕 What is a Kir Royale? A Kir royal is a French apéritif cocktail made with crème de cassis liqueur and a French sparkling wine. This elegant cocktail is also known as Kir pétillant in French. The Kir … [Read more...]

    German Marzipan Pigs Candy Recipe

    November 13, 2023 by Helene Dsouza 4 Comments

    marzipan pig made from scratch

    Gift homemade Marzipan Pigs Candy for new years to your loved ones to wish them prosperity and good fortune! Homemade pink pigs made of marzipan almond paste are a symbol of good luck in Germany. Planning a New Year's Party? Make my Champagne Jello Shots and these New Years Eve Cookies. 📕 What are Marzipan Pigs? A marzipan pig is traditionally prepared … [Read more...]

    Halloween Dessert Pudding: Worms and Maggots

    October 21, 2023 by Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

    Vermicelli and rice pudding

    Worms and Maggots is the name of this realistic looking Halloween dessert. Vermicelli and rice are turned into a sweet pudding-like sweet treat. The recipe is great for kids but also very much adult-friendly. 📕 What is this Maggots and Worms dessert? We love creepy edible Halloween food and drink ideas that are realistic and also mind-boggling. So, after I … [Read more...]

    7 Halloween Mocktails for Adults

    October 8, 2023 by Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

    Coco loco halloween juice

    7 fun and spooky Halloween Mocktails made truly for adults. Go all alcohol-free this Halloween with a selection of healthier fruit-based and club soda mocktails. We do love a good spiked cocktail such as a large punch bowl and other alcoholic drink ideas, but every so often it's nice to have an option to pick a non-alcoholic Halloween drink at a party. Besides, … [Read more...]

    3 Ingredient Stir Fry Sauce Recipe

    September 17, 2023 by Helene Dsouza 4 Comments

    stir fry sauce made with 3 ingredients soy sauce ketchup vinegar

    A quick 3-ingredient stir-fry sauce to make for your favorite homemade Asian stir-fries. This simple stir-fry sauce can be used just like any other stir-fry sauce and can replace those as well. What is this Stir Fry Sauce? Over the years, I came up with an easy stir-fry sauce recipe that only required 3 ingredients. This stir-fry sauce was inspired by Asian noodle … [Read more...]

    Home Canned Pears in Syrup Recipe

    September 2, 2023 by Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

    preserving pears in jars with syrup

    Make home canned pears in syrup from scratch. This is as per French canning customs, and it's our family recipe. I take you through the process so that you successfully prepare a batch of home canned pears. What are canned pears? Canned pears are fresh, whole, halved, or quartered peeled pears that are covered in a medium to light syrup in a canning jar. The jars … [Read more...]

    Curry Mayonnaise Recipe

    August 25, 2023 by Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

    curried mayonnaise

    Curry Mayonnaise is for all those Mayo and curry powder loving folks out there. It's a simple way to spruce up your mayonnaise game and to add diversity to your dipping options for fries, roasted chicken and hot dogs. Are you looking for dipping sauces? I can recommend my spicy mayonnaise or the velvety yum yum sauce. 📕 What is it? Curry Mayonnaise, also … [Read more...]

    Creamy Bacon French Bread Pizza Recipe

    August 19, 2023 by Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

    making french bread pizza

    French bread pizza topped with bacon pieces and cream cheese. Easily made at home and oh so good, with just a few ingredients. Make this for lunch or dinner anytime! I show you how in this homemade recipe. What is a French Bread Pizza? A French bread pizza is a crispy open face, sheet pan, oven baked baguette-like bread, topped with meats or veggies or seafood or … [Read more...]

    Lemon Yogurt Sauce Recipe

    August 12, 2023 by Helene Dsouza 33 Comments

    yogurt lemon dip sauce top down view

    Lemon yogurt sauce prepared from scratch with a few ingredients. This sauce has multiple uses and can be served with a variety of meals and cuisines. What is this Sauce? I created this sauce because I wanted a lemon flavored yogurt sauce. It's tart and enhanced with bright citrus notes, making it a great accompaniment as a dip with meat and seafood main course … [Read more...]

    Avocado Cucumber Beet Mango Sushi Roll Recipe

    July 22, 2023 by Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

    close up of avocado cucumber beet mango sushi

    A vibrant fresh Avocado Cucumber Beet Mango Sushi Roll to add to your list of must-try sushi recipes. Vegan sushi lovers and those who don't like raw seafood, will enjoy this inside out sushi roll. Created with Momoko our Japanese food expert, this Mango, Avocado, Cucumber, and Beet Sushi Roll recipe is part of our extensive modern Japanese food series. Momoko runs … [Read more...]

    Mint Infused Water Recipe

    July 8, 2023 by Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

    infusing water with mint

    My instructions will help you to make homemade mint infused water from scratch within minutes. What is this Mint Water? Mint water is basically water flavored with fresh mint leaves. The leaves are left in the water to infused them slowly. The result is a subtly flavored minty water, which isn't overpowering. These flavored waters are also known as infused waters, … [Read more...]

    Zucchini and Eggs Skillet Recipe

    July 1, 2023 by Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

    close up zucchini eggs

    Sautéed zucchini and eggs skillet, prepared within a few minutes with fresh ingredients only. Learn how to make it and get my recipe with instructions, tips, and flavor ideas further below. TL;DR I created this zucchini and egg skillet recipe as a quick and easy last-minute dinner meal option. It's a great recipe for novice cooks and all those who want fresh from … [Read more...]

    +23 Jackfruit Recipes (Ripe and Unripe)

    June 17, 2023 by Helene Dsouza 13 Comments

    close up jackfruit fruit pieces

    Jackfruit is such a versatile tropical fruit and to celebrate that, I have put together a selection of jackfruit recipes. Discover fresh ripe and young canned jackfruit recipes below. There is something for everyone with lunch ideas, sweet desserts, Asian and Indian recipes, as well as American and European classics prepared with jackfruit. Yet, here you will mainly … [Read more...]

    Salt-Free Ranch Seasoning Mix Recipe

    June 3, 2023 by Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

    ranch spice mix

    Make this homemade salt-free ranch seasoning mix if you are missing real food flavors in your life. Save money with your DIY ranch spice and make it as per your needs and health requirements. Ingredient Notes This ranch seasoning recipe is salt-free and it only uses common pantry ingredients. If you don't have dried parsley, dill and chives, dry them yourself. You … [Read more...]

    French Gooseberry Jam Recipe

    May 27, 2023 by Helene Dsouza 2 Comments

    close up of gooseberry jam

    Wonderful gooseberry jam prepared the French way without artificial pectin. You will need just 2 ingredients to make this all natural, foolproof jam from scratch. Ingredient Notes The fruit to sugar ratio is crucial! Sugar helps in setting the jam and gooseberries are rich in pectin. Pectin preserves your jam so that your fruit preserve is good for months! Flavor … [Read more...]

    +18 Flavored Rice Recipes

    May 20, 2023 by Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

    Cilantro rice

    More than 18 flavored rice recipes to jazz up your rice cooking skills. Take your bland rice to the next level, and season your rice as per your choice with these inspiring recipe ideas. What's flavored rice? Flavored rice is also known as seasoned rice. It is rice infused with a set of flavors. You do that by adding spices, herbs, condiments such as soy sauce, or … [Read more...]

    Savory filled Crêpes with Cream Cheese Salmon Dill Cucumber

    May 13, 2023 by Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

    savory crepes with a cream cheese salmon filling

    Savory filled Crêpes with cream cheese, salmon, dill, cucumber filling. This is a delicious breakfast brunch or even lunch idea, if you are looking for a next-level flavor experience. 📕 What are savory crêpes? Crêpes are french paper thin, skillet sized pancakes. They can be filled by folding or rolling them in. In France, they are a popular street food, and … [Read more...]

    Simple Kohlrabi Salad with Vinaigrette

    April 29, 2023 by Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

    close up shredded kohlrabi

    A simple kohlrabi salad recipe prepared with grated or shredded raw kohlrabi and dressed with an easy to prepare vinaigrette dressing. This refreshing salad can be prepared in advance. Here is how it's made from scratch at home. 📕 What is Kohlrabi? Kohlrabi is a roundish bulb root vegetable. It's juicy on the inside, and it has a hard thick skin, which will … [Read more...]

    Breadfruit VS Jackfruit: What's the difference?

    April 22, 2023 by Helene Dsouza 4 Comments

    breadfruit young

    I talk about the differences between Breadfruit VS Jackfruit and how these two delicious tropical fruits compare. You will be able to easily spot these two related fruits in the future! In this post, we will compare the two, breadfruit and jackfruit, in looks, taste, uses, growing habits, possible health perks and cultural importance. We have a massive … [Read more...]

    Substitute For Paneer: Options with Pros and Cons

    April 15, 2023 by Helene Dsouza 1 Comment

    Homemade paneer cottage cheese cut into cubes

    So, you are looking for a substitute for paneer in a recipe or meal? I have got you covered with a list of the best and worst options compared, with pros and cons. 📕 What is Indian Paneer Cheese, and how is it used? Paneer is an Indian cottage cheese. It's firm and white, a bit squeaky, and it doesn't melt. Paneer is prepared by adding vinegar or lemon … [Read more...]

    German Pork Loin Roast with Sauerkraut Recipe

    April 8, 2023 by Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

    roasted pork loin

    Our South German/Austrian boneless pork loin roast with sauerkraut recipe. This is an authentic recipe for pork roast prepared without apples and brown sugar in a Dutch oven. I share useful tips to get make the juiciest and most tender pork loin roast ever! The recipe comes with process images and a video. What is this pork and sauerkraut recipe? I'm from … [Read more...]

    Homemade Yakisoba Sauce Recipe

    April 1, 2023 by Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

    yakisoba sauce homemade in a jar

    Homemade yakisoba sauce recipe to make this stir-fry sauce at home from scratch. It's an inexpensive solution to make your own yakisoba stir-fry sauce. In the style of the popular Otafuku yakisoba sauce brand. 📕 What is it? Yakisoba sauce is used as a stir-fry sauce in a popular Japanese noodle dish called Yakisoba. The sauce is the flavoring and makes it … [Read more...]

    Simple Buttered Peas Recipe

    March 25, 2023 by Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

    close up cooked buttered green peas

    Buttered Peas is a lovely universal side dish. It is best prepared with fresh green peas to bring out all those good sweet natural flavors. Here you will learn how to make it and I share some flavor variations, tips to store it properly and a how-to video. What are Buttered Peas? Butter peas are green peas sautéed in butter. It's a popular side dish that you may … [Read more...]

    Tibetan Tsampa Porridge Recipe

    March 18, 2023 by Helene Dsouza 2 Comments

    closeup of tsampa porridge

    Tibetan Tsampa Porridge is a nutritious, budget-friendly and simple to prepare breakfast meal prepared with roasted barley. I show you how it's made in this recipe, which includes a video. 📕 What is Tsampa? Tsampa is whole barley cereal grains roasted over fire and then stone ground into a coarse flour. It is not raw barley flour that has been roasted. There … [Read more...]

    Sesame Oil

    March 11, 2023 by Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

    dark toasted sesame oil

    Sesame oil has many fantastic uses in Asian cuisine, but it can be a confusing ingredient! Here you will learn about the different types, how to use them, the smoking point, substitutions and the best way to store your sesame oil. 📕 What is Sesame Oil? Sesame oil is extracted from Sesame seeds, which come in white or black varieties. The plant grows vastly … [Read more...]

    Blueberry Coconut Smoothie Recipe

    March 4, 2023 by Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

    pouring blueberry smoothie into glass

    A better guilt and dairy-free blueberry coconut smoothie to help you start your day the right way! Turns out, coconut milk and fresh blueberries are meant to be. I show you how to make it and share tips and variation ideas in this recipe. Ingredient Notes Theoretically, you will just need two ingredients to make this smoothie. Especially if you like your smoothie … [Read more...]

    Paul's Baguette Recipe

    February 25, 2023 by Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

    Paul's Baguette

    This is Paul's baguette recipe! My husband perfected this bread recipe over time and the result is always a crusty and airy french style baguette. The recipe is great for bread baking beginners (Paul is also a beginner bread baker). No kneading by hand, but you need a hand or stand mixer. This is a baguette bread recipe prepared with simple ingredients. … [Read more...]

    Skillet French Savory Crêpe Recipe

    February 12, 2023 by Helene Dsouza Leave a Comment

    homemade french crepes

    A simple savory crêpe recipe, just the way French people make them at home. You will only need a regular skillet to make thin perfect crêpes. Those can be stuffed with a savory filling. 📕 What are Crêpes? Crêpes are french paper-thin large round pancakes. They resemble the German or Austrian Pfannkuchen or Palatschinken, just that they are thinner than … [Read more...]

    Pepperoni Pizza Pocket Recipe

    February 4, 2023 by Helene Dsouza 2 Comments

    pizza pockets on a plate

    Heavenly pepperoni and cheese stuffed hot pizza pocket. If you love pizza, those are for you! TL;DR My homemade Pizza Pockets are inspired by the Italian Calzone Pizza, which is a pizza folded over and baked with a pizza filling. I came up with these because I wanted something pizza, small and that could be carried around. They are great as a main course Friday … [Read more...]

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