A classic German Cucumber Salad recipe, like the kind you’ll find in every German restaurant. Easy to make, healthy, delicious, and wonderfully refreshing! Eating this cool and crunchy cucumber salad always reminds me of Germany. It’s commonly included as part of any Salatteller (salad plate) in German restaurants. A Salatteller will often feature a serving of carrot salad, radish salad, lettuce greens, potato salad and this cucumber salad. They’re the best salads ever!...

I love experimenting with a variety of grains in my baking, not only in an effort to focus on nutrition but also to keep things interesting. These oat waffles are one example and they’ve become a favorite in our home. We all agree that the oats contribute more flavor and a better flavor than the standard wheat waffles. They also have a terrific texture of crispy on the outside and tender on the inside....

We’ve got more fresh Mediterranean flavors in store for you! Try my favorite Tzatziki Sauce, Grilled Chicken Souvlaki, Lemon Couscous, Greek Lemon Rice, One Pot Greek Chicken and Orzo, Mediterranean Salad with Greek Salad Dressing, and Greek Lemon Chicken and Rice Gyros. Serving Suggestions This Greek chicken recipe is super versatile and can be served with so many things! Try pairing it with some of my favorites: Packed with Flavor: The combination of flavors in this Greek chicken marinade is amazing....

I received some products from Hammer Stahl for review. All opinions are entirely my own. I’ve gone through many cookware brands and products over the last 20 years and only ONE has remained a constant in my kitchen, and that’s my cast iron cookware. All of the others have either made their way to friends and family, gone down as Goodwill donations or into the trash can. And these weren’t all cheap pieces of cookware....

Making a wholesome, no added sugar treat for yourself and your family couldn’t be easier! Too many food items you find in the store are full of ingredients that belong in a toxic waste depository rather than in a food item that’s consumed by kids or grownups. Fruit leather is an age-old natural sweet treat that needs absolutely nothing else added to it to be delicious, perfectly chewy and visually attractive....

If you’ve never attempted homemade mascarpone cheese before you’re in for a real treat! Look no further for a foolproof mascarpone recipe! Learn how to make mascarpone that’s luxuriously thick, rich and creamy. It’s super easy, costs less than store-bought, and the results will wow you! This foolproof homemade mascarpone recipe is so easy to make and costs less than the store-bought stuff! I used to wince every time I had to pay the exorbitant price associated with a small tub of mascarpone at the store....

Chocolate balls, also known as truffles, are luscious bite-sized confections that chocolate lovers have adored for centuries. These delectable treats are typically made with a rich, velvety ganache center coated in a smooth layer of chocolate. Their name, “truffles,” is derived from their resemblance to the prized fungi found in the wild, often referred to as “black diamonds” due to their unique flavor and luxurious nature. Like their namesake, chocolate truffles are a true indulgence that brings pure delight with every mouthwatering bite....

In one of our recent family get-togethers, I decided to bake a peach cake with a crumble top. I love peaches, and I thought combining them into a cake would be perfect for the occasion. At the event, I sliced it up and served it only to realize I had not made enough. Actually, I made enough but it was so delicious that many of us took seconds. The soft, juicy peaches paired perfectly with the buttery crumble, creating a flavor explosion in every bite....

Pickles are an essential part of Indian cuisine and a prevalent condiment nationwide. In Telugu, it is known as pachadi, in Gujarati as Athanu, and Hindi as achar. India’s love for pickles dates back many decades. The tradition of making and preserving fruits and vegetables to enjoy throughout the year is an age-old practice. I am a huge fan of pickles, and I cannot imagine living without spicy pickles. I enjoy them in the summer and winter and always keep a jar of pickles on my kitchen counter, waiting to be enjoyed by a pickle addict....

I love fork-tender meat so the slow cooker and pressure cooker are perfect for me. Pressure cooking is a great way to cook food quickly and easily. For years, I’ve used my stovetop pressure cooker until I got my electric instant pot. Such a game-changer, I am completely hooked on it. Step-by-step: Instant pot chicken curry Instant Pot – Turn the instant pot on saute.Pressure cooker – place the pressure cooker on medium heat....

What is Ghee? Ghee is a delicious and distinctly flavored fat, that has grown in popularity over the world in the past few years. But Indians have known, used and loved it for ages! In-fact it’s a required ingredient to make most Indian sweets, the ‘x’ factor that makes the sweets that much more delicious. And because it’s shelf stable and has a generously high smoke point, it can easily replace regular cooking oils....

You can Flavor this rabdi mix by various things like Saffron, cardamom, rose water, nutmeg, etc. The preparation of Rabdi requires boiling whole milk for a long duration, up to 2 3 hours to bring the rabdi to the desired thick consistency. But by using this Instant Rabdi Mix, you can make rabri in 10 minutes. It saves a lot of time. Instant Rabri Mix is a delightful and easy way to make the most mouth-watering sweet delicacies at home....

Irish Soda Bread with Raisins is a simple lightly sweetened quick bread filled with raisins and finished with a generous sprinkling of raw sugar. You can stir a loaf of this bread together in the time it takes to brew a pot of coffee. Our day in Belfast, Ireland was about as perfect as it could be. After spending the morning exploring Belfast, we headed out to the Irish countryside in County Down where we participated in a hands-on day of Irish bread making with Tracey Jeffries and Northern Ireland Food Tours....

There are so many ways to prepare Jalebi. Some prepare it with yeast, some prepare it with yogurt. In India, the Halwai makes Jalebi with Hydro also known as Rangkat or Rangkat Hydro. It’s a common ingredient used by every Halwais. I couldn’t find it here in the US. So I made it with Eno. This recipe is instant. It will be ready in no time. Below are the few important points you need to take care while making Jalebi…...

Traditionally Shrikhand is made from hung curd. It takes hours to make shrikhand with hung curd. But this time I made Kesar Elaichi Shrikhand with Sour Cream, yes you heard it right with sour cream instead of curd. It gives a very nice texture and flavor. You can make shrikhand in a very short time. I have added very few saffron strands as I didn’t want the yellow color of shrikhand....

It will take only 15 minutes for all the procedure. Kesar Malai Peda is pillow-soft yellowish balls which will just melt in your mouth. Kesar Malai Peda is an essential part to celebrate any occasion in India. Whether it is Diwali, Rakhashabandhan, marriage Or house warming….the list is endless. How to make Kesar Malai Penda? Take condensed milk, paneer, and ghee in a heavy bottom pan. Mix them very well....

While Kung Pao is one of the most popular dishes from the Schezuan region, Indian cooks have for years now adapted it to suit local tastes. The dry red chili provides the fiery taste to baby corn and potatoes. This dish gives Spicy, sweet and tangy taste. It is easy to make and you can be as sloppy with measurements as you want. You can use any vegetables, Paneer or tofu....

Looking for more quick-and-easy Italian dishes? Then you’ll want to add these meals to your meal planning for the week: Italian Minestrone Soup, Healthy Italian Stuffed Zucchini Boats, and Personal Pizzas. You all know that if there’s a way to get a meal in soup form, I’m 100%, all in. I had heard of a lot of versions of Italian soups (and made most of them), but when I heard a friend of mine mention the lasagna soup she had over the weekend, that totally piqued my interest and I knew I had to make it myself!...

I marinated the berries in the afternoon and then while my husband cleaned up from dinner, I made a quick batch of Whole Wheat Crepes. We topped them with these marinated strawberries and a dusting of powdered sugar. This dessert was a special treat and we all loved it. We’ll be doing this again for a breakfast this season, while the berries are still so wonderful.

Are you a fan of matcha? Do you know that matcha tea is different from the green tea you drink in a cup? Yes. Green tea that we buy in the supermarket is just green tea leaves that are steeped in hot water. In contrast, matcha is the green tea leaves that are ground to a fine powder, which is why matcha tea is more bitter than green tea. Recently, I’ve been on a matcha trip....