I'm covering everything on how to make meatballs further below! Read up some useful tips on how to prepare the best, soft, moist, juicy easy round meatballs from scratch at home or watch my short video further below. I love all kinds of minced meat dishes, but I can be rather picky. I hate to bite into a burger patty or a meatball and watch myself grind and … [Read more...]
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Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry Recipe
Asian-inspired Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry skillet, prepared in just one pan within minutes. This is my go-to meal when I'm in a rush and craving for Asian flavors and wholesome ingredients. Enjoy this delicious cabbage chicken meal to the fullest because it's a nutritious dish as it's all low-carb and high in protein. Do you love Chinese-influenced chicken meals? … [Read more...]
Clear Bok Choy Soup Recipe
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One-Pan Bok Choy Soup with aromatic spices and Asian flavors in a clear broth. This cleansing light winter soup is flavorful, easy to make and ready within 20 minutes! What is Bok Choy? Bok Choy is one of the few Chinese cabbage varieties, which is also known as Pok Choy or Pak Choy. The vegetable is a green leave variety popularized in China. It has been … [Read more...]
Energy Fruit Smoothie
My energy fruit smoothie is stuffed with only fresh fruits, and it’s sugar-free. This nutrient-rich smoothie is great to start the day for breakfast or after a fun-packed, hangover-filled weekend. TL;DR This smoothie contains only fresh fruits, no dairy, and no sugar. The choice of fruits makes this an energizing smoothie because these fruits are known to give our … [Read more...]
Sticky Asian Meatball Appetizers
My Asian Meatballs make for a great party appetizer and crowd pleaser. Cooked meatballs are coated in a sticky sweet and sour sauce and served with cocktail picks or toothpicks. If you love Asian flavors and meatballs, then these bite-sized appetizers should be on your bucket list. The Asian meatballs make for a welcoming change and create an interesting … [Read more...]
Trini Sorrel Hibiscus Drink Recipe
Caribbean Sorrel Drink is my Christmas drink obsession! This wonderful Trinidad sorrel drink is a holiday standout because it is prepared with Hibiscus flowers and spiked with rum. Sunita, originally from Trinidad, introduced me to this incredible beverage prepared with flower buds. Her brother was so kind to send us some pictures from the flower fields growing … [Read more...]
Spiced Honey Roasted Walnuts
Sweetened with honey and prepared with just 5 ingredients, those sticky oven-roasted walnuts are a delightfully nourishing snack for the whole family! Do you like roasted nuts? Here is how we prepare our roasted chestnuts or candied almonds. Ingredient Notes Process Overview Step 1 Place honey with salt, chili flakes, and paprika in a skillet and heat it up a … [Read more...]
Quick Salami Appetizers on a Toothpick
These quick Salami Appetizer are always part of my bite-sized party food selection. Each bite is perfectly balanced in flavors and ingredients, and is great for entertaining your guests with an apéritif! TL;DR This is your appetizer if you are looking to serve more than just deviled eggs. This is a handy and tasty little party bite, also called amuse … [Read more...]
White Chocolate Liqueur Recipe
A homemade white chocolate liqueur recipe to prepare this classic creamy holiday liqueur at home. This chocolate liqueur resembles the Mozart White Chocolate Vanilla Cream Liqueur from Salzburg in Austria. It's a copycat. TL;DR The white chocolate liqueur, besides homemade Baileys, egg liqueur, and Eggnog, was one of the creamy and deliciously sweet liqueurs that … [Read more...]
Cabbage Sausage Soup Recipe
The Cabbage Sausage Soup is a wonderfully flavored soup that will bring you comfort in your life. The soup comes together easily in one pot and it's budget-friendly! How to make it? Step 1 Saute onion, sausage slices, and cabbage. Season with spices. Step 2 Pour in stock and season with salt and black pepper. Mix everything. Step 3 Cook soup. When … [Read more...]
Guide to Hallstatt Austria
Hallstatt Austria is a picture-perfect village at a lake, hidden between dramatic mountains. I'm going to show you why you need to plan your next trip to Europe's most beautiful village! Where is Hallstatt Austria? Hallstatt in a quaint village, tightly nestled between the Salzkammergut mountains and the Hallstätter lake in the Austrian Alps in central … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas Jam Recipe
Merry Christmas Jam Recipe so that you can surprise your loved ones this season with your homemade food gift. TL;DR Not only the name but also the fruit jam's flavor combination with spices will warm up your family and friends's hearts. If you are looking to gift more jars of homemade jam preserve for Christmas, I can recommend the orange marmalade. I think the … [Read more...]
Arugula Feta Salad
Arugula salad with feta is one of my favorite salads lately! I have come to the conclusion that all the ingredients added to this salad are perfectly combined and complement each other with a drizzle of the simple vinaigrette dressing. If you like green easy leaf salads as much as I do, then I suggest you check out my everyday green salad which can be served with most … [Read more...]
5-Minute Thai Yellow Curry Paste Recipe
Quick basic Thai Yellow Curry Paste Recipe. Prepare this amazing aromatic curry paste within 5 minutes, and save time later when you make your own delicious Thai yellow curry in minutes! Looking for another Thai curry paste? Then check out my Thai red curry paste. 📕 What is Thai yellow curry paste? Thai Yellow Curry Paste is one of the three … [Read more...]
French Fig Jam Recipe
Homemade Fig Jam Recipe — Prepared, all natural, with fresh beautiful figs, without pectin, and with only 3 ingredients. This is a French jam preserve recipe. AND get some inspiration with fig jam uses and ideas. Do you like winter fruit jams, like the fig jam? The authentic Orange Marmalade, date jam and vanilla flavored Pear Preserves are my … [Read more...]
A Guide to Hiking in New Zealand
Hiking in New Zealand is a travel adventure every mountain and nature lover should experience at least once in a lifetime! You guys will recall from our most memorable mountain trip to the Himalayas, that we love to take in high peaks and breathtaking landscape views. Dan and Bailey from Destinationless Travel, got us excited to pick one of the famous hiking trails in New … [Read more...]
5-Minute Thai Red Curry Paste Recipe
Quick 5 minute Thai Red Curry Paste Recipe. Use this easy small batch DIY paste recipe to prepare homemade Thai curries such as the Thai shrimp red curry or simply add some Thai elements to create fusion meals. 📕 What is Thai red curry paste? Thai red curry paste is a basic wet blended Thai paste, which is prepared with common fresh ingredients in Thailand. … [Read more...]
Norway Fjords Guide
The Norway Fjords are worth a visit in your lifetime! Gorgeous deep waters surrounded by imposing cliff walls and the Norse spirit will take you on an unforgettable journey. Grab a hot cup of Gløgg mulled wine to get into the mood! Guillaume, a well-versed guide of the region, is sharing everything you need to know to plan a trip to these magical lands! What … [Read more...]
Glogg Mulled Wine Recipe
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Make your own easy Glogg Recipe this winter season! A cup of Scandinavian spiced mulled wine will heat you up to the core. 📕 What is Glogg? Glogg (aka Glögi, Glödgat Vin, Gløgg or Glögg) is the name for the Scandinavian version of a Mulled Wine. That means Glogg is prepared in Norway, Sweden, Denmark and even in Finland and Estonia. Glogg is … [Read more...]
Curried Chicken Salad Recipe
Curried Chicken Salad is a flavorful lunch salad idea which I tend t me whole year round. This salad is prepared with curry powder, and depending on how much you add of the spice blend, can turn a bit spicy. 📕 What's curry powder? Curry powder is a very popular spice blend in Europe and mostly in Germany, UK, and France. In Germany, curry powder is … [Read more...]
Classic Mashed Potatoes
Enjoy your own homemade mashed potatoes as a side dish, or check out some tips further below on how to use leftover mashed potatoes or to create different mashed potato variations! TL;DR Are you like me?! A total mashed potato fan? I make mashed potatoes whenever I'm craving a homey feeling. That's when I tend to serve my mashed potato with fried eggs, as I did in … [Read more...]
Ginger Coconut Red Lentil Soup Recipe
Wholesome Ginger Coconut Detox Lentil Soup to revive your taste senses and to promote inner well-being. The soup is prepared with split red Masoor lentils and other fresh ingredients. TL;DR The red lentil soup, with all the gorgeous ingredients such as ginger and garlic, acts as a cleansing soup. That way you can enjoy what some would call a wholesome, fresh … [Read more...]
Ayutthaya Temples & Ang Thong Thailand
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The ancient Ayutthaya temples and ruins are UNESCO World Heritage sites near Bangkok. Ang Thong is the gold basin of Thailand, rich in culture where you can immerse yourself and get a peek at the authentic local lifestyle. Both places, Ayutthaya and Ang Thong, are perfect 1-day destinations from Bangkok city. You will enjoy the visit if you want to learn more about … [Read more...]
Chinese Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
My Chinese inspired Chicken Noodle Soup is prepared and cooked in one pot within 20 minutes. Delightful modern Asian chicken soup flavors with egg noodles, which is super comforting when it's cold outside. What is this Soup? Chinese chicken noodle soups are a common occurrence in Chinese or Asian-themed restaurants in the west. Every time we come … [Read more...]
Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots Recipe
Brown sugar-glazed carrots are a great side dish addition to your holiday food table. These candied carrots are easy to prepare, delicious, and a total crowd pleaser! 📕 What are brown sugar glazed carrots? Basically, brown sugar-glazed carrots are sheet pan caramelized candied carrots that are roasted in the oven. The sugar is sprinkled over the … [Read more...]
Jalapeño Deviled Eggs Recipe
Spicy Jalapeño Deviled Eggs are a great party appetizer to wow your family and friends. They are so good that you will catch yourself preparing these jalapeño flavored deviled eggs for yourself. 🥚 Ingredients I simplified this recipe so that you can make this within minutes and save time prepping these deviled eggs. You will need 8 ingredients and about 20 … [Read more...]
Thai Red Shrimp Curry Recipe
Easy Thai red curry shrimp recipe prepared with coconut milk. This curry is bursting with flavors and comes together super quickly. Perfect weeknight dinner idea! I think so the first time I tried a Thai shrimp curry it was either a yellow or red paste shrimp curry and I just remember I instantly fell in love with the flavors and aroma. This is one of my … [Read more...]
Haluski Bacon, Cabbage, and Noodles
This is a quick Haluski recipe that I picked up from my former work buddies. Traditionally, halušky is prepared with homemade noodles. This is an easy weeknight dinner: halušky with noodles, cabbage, and bacon, which you can prepare within 20 minutes. What is Haluski or Halušky? Halušky are various noodles and dumplings or even the name of the dish itself prepared … [Read more...]
Creamy Polenta Recipe
The quick creamy polenta recipe is a lifesaver and delicious budget comfort side dish. I prepare this all the time because you can serve polenta with most main course meals. See in my video how I make my creamy polenta without screwing up. 📕 What is Polenta? Polenta is a yellow shaded Italian cornmeal Porridge. Before the discovery of the new world … [Read more...]
Bavarian Cream Dessert Recipe
Our Bavarian Cream Recipe so that you get to try this amazing and delicious dessert at home! Make the cream and let it set in pots to serve as dessert with your favorite toppings or fruits. Watch my quick and easy how to make Bavarian cream video further below. What is Bavarian Cream? Bavarian Cream, also advertised as Crème bavaroise in some places, is a … [Read more...]
Chai Spice Mix Powder
Chai Spice mix is a dry spice blend mix used to prepare the popular Indian tea, masala chai. Instead of using whole spices to prepare the tea, you save time by adding the finished chai spice mix to the cooking milk with tea leaves. Further below I share my knowledge about the spices used, some tips and chai spice mix variations, and further uses. TL;DR Chai … [Read more...]
Black Coconut Macaroons (Halloween Cookies)
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Black Coconut Macaroons with Chocolate for your Halloween party guests, because even black souls need to feed on something. These easy coconut macaroons are deep black in color, achieved by a natural coloring of the cookies. The cookie base is a HOT red chocolate mixture, which unravels on your tongue. Watch my quick, fun how-to video further … [Read more...]
Apple Jelly Recipe
Homemade, all-natural apple jelly is a wonderful fall treat! Especially when you have a load full of gorgeous apples waiting to be used. I show you how it's done in my recipe. TL;DR My parents have various apple types growing at home, and the best way to use them up is by turning them into an apple jelly. We have always prepared jam, jellies, and even marmalade at … [Read more...]
German Potato Dumplings Recipe
German Potato Dumplings are a wonderful side dish idea. It's mostly served with delicious meals such as Sauerkraut and Sausage, Sauerbraten with Red Cabbage. Potato Dumplings, aka Kartoffelknödel in German, are easy to prepare. 📕 What are German Potato Dumplings? The German Potato Dumplings are common round dumplings prepared with potato dough. The … [Read more...]
Chai Pumpkin Spice Tea Recipe
A cup of hot Pumpkin Spice Tea between your hands will warm up your cold bones. Comfort guaranteed with this 5-minute homemade spiced pumpkin spice chai tea recipe! Autumn is one of my favorite seasons of the year, and that is for a good reason. I enjoy all the bounties of the year to the fullest, while the air is getting crisp, and I get inspired by the … [Read more...]
Vegan Marzipan Recipe
Basic Marzipan prepared easily, no cooking involved, all-natural with real flavors, and only 4 ingredients! This is based on our German raw marzipan mass recipe which is further used in cakes, cookies candies. This recipe is vegan and without eggs. 📕 What is Marzipan? Marzipan is a raw mass of flavored almond paste. Whole almonds are peeled and reduced … [Read more...]
Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix
Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice is the ultimate fall spice mixture, radiating warmth and comfort. Prepare your DIY spice mix to create a superior quality of Pumpkin Pie Spice! TL;DR Pumpkin pie spice is a warm fall spice blend, popular across North America. The spices used in the DIY seasoning combine to complement each other. The spice blend is called pumpkin pie … [Read more...]
Spicy Moroccan Lentil Soup (Veg Harira)
Moroccan Lentil Soup, aka Harira, is a spiced North African soup. This is a vegan version of the Harira soup, and it's not a traditional, authentic recipe. It's based on the original, which is prepared with meats. If you like soups like my Indian lentil soup, then this one-pot easy soup should be your next dinner meal! What is this Moroccan Soup … [Read more...]
Flammkuchen Recipe - Alsatian Tarte Flambée Pizza
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Flammkuchen or Tarte Flambée is a delicious flat pizza-like dish, topped with fresh cream, bacon, and onions. 📕 What is Flammkuchen aka Tarte Flambée? Flammkuchen is a Pizza-like dish with cream bacon and onions as the main original topping ingredients. Flammkuchen is also known as Tarte Flambée/Flammekuechen and is primarily an Alsatian French pizza … [Read more...]
Spicy Thai Noodle Soup Recipe
Spicy Thai Noodle Soup Recipe with red curry paste is stuffed with fresh ingredients. This soup is bright, filling, a one-pot wonder, and full of amazing flavors. TL;DR This spicy soup is for you if you enjoy spicy, flavorful coconut soups such as the Thai Tom Kha Gai soup or if you are into deep, complex Asian food flavors. The soup is not a traditional dish but … [Read more...]