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A little heart shaped lunch for my toddler’s day a A little heart shaped lunch for my toddler’s day at German kindergarten today! ❤️ 

Today I packed him: 
Butter Garlic Noodles
Carrots and Ranch
Strawberries with chocolate

Very simple and truly a new favorite for us both! What should I pack for Gideon’s lunch in a future video? Give me some more easy ideas in the comments! Please and thank you ☺️ 

#ToddlerLunchIdeas #LivingInGermany #EasyLunchIdeas #PrivateChefDiaries
Do you remember those super fluffy slider rolls I Do you remember those super fluffy slider rolls I made in my last video? 

Well, they are the stars of the show for my toddler’s lunchbox today! And not in the way you might think: I had an elaborate lunch planned for him to showcase these slider rolls, but he simply wanted a PB&J, so that’s what I gave him. 

I also sliced up an apple, tossed in some seaweed, and that was it! Honestly, less work for me this morning, which is never a bad thing! 

#ToddlerLunchbox #GermanKindergarten #ToddlerLunchIdeas #LivingInGermany
These are the best dinner rolls, slider rolls, or These are the best dinner rolls, slider rolls, or just a poppable snack when you are craving an indulgent piece of bread. I made these for my toddler’s lunch box the next day, and he really enjoyed them! In fact, every time I make these, they are a hit and go super fast.

Ingredients:

* 3 1/2 to 4 cups bread flour all-purpose flour works well too
* 1/4 cup granulated sugar
* 1/4 cup butter or margarine room temperature
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 2 1/4 teaspoons regular or fast-acting dry yeast
* 1/2 cup water
* 1/2 milk
* 1 large egg
* Cooking spray or butter to grease bowl and pan
* 1 tablespoon butter or margarine melted
* Additional butter or margarine room temperature, if desired
* Flaky sea salt if desired

Comment ‘Recipe’ and I will send you a link to this recipe. If you can’t wait for my manual response, feel free to visit my website or click the link in my bio! 

#Baking #Homemadebread #SliderRolls #Easyrecipes
This easy Red Lentil Dahl recipe is going to be on This easy Red Lentil Dahl recipe is going to be one you’ll add to your meal rotation! 

As nostalgic as it is to cook dishes like this from places I’ve lived in for years, I am also happy to introduce delicious flavors like the ones in this Indian-inspired dish to you! 

How do you like to digest recipes I share? In blog form or by me sharing the ingredients in the caption so you can use them as you follow along with the video? Let me know below and I will get to work!

#healthyrecipeseries #RedLentilDahlRecipe #livingaborad
Let’s make an easy DIY Ras El Hanout seasoning ble Let’s make an easy DIY Ras El Hanout seasoning blend based on the one I shared in my previous video, where I made Moroccan-inspired Shakshuka. Thanks to @Salimaskitchen for the recipe! 

Here’s What You’ll Need: 

1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp coriander
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp clove
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp allspice 
1 tsp tumeric
1/2 tsp cayenne 

The full video of the dish is in my bio. What type of recipes do you want me to share next? 

#easyrecipes #spiceblends  #livingabroad
Let’s make a 20 minute breakfast inspired by my ti Let’s make a 20 minute breakfast inspired by my time living in Morocco! 

The Ras El Hanout is the main ingredient (combination of spices) that makes this dish stand out among the other poached eggs recipes out there. Stay tuned for a full recipe on this spice next. 

And yes this dish, it was toddler approved! 

Check out the link in my bio for the full video and recipe ❤️😋. 

#simplerecipe #breakfastrecipes #toddlermeals #easymealsideas #internationaldishes
Easy Italian Sandwich–Inspired Bean Salad 🥗 This Easy Italian Sandwich–Inspired Bean Salad 🥗

This is one of those throw it together and it still feels special kind of meals!

Inspired by the grinder salad that was everywhere last year, I made this easy, family-friendly, and perfect for real life. Beans, greens, a simple vinaigrette, are all easy additions and you can also add whatever extras you love.

Save this for later + share with someone who loves an easy lunch or dinner idea.

Ingredients: 

1 finely chopped red onion

1 red bell pepper

3-4 cups of kale, chopped

2-3 cups of arugula 

1/2 cup roasted red bell pepper

Salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder to taste (or about 1/2 teaspoon of each)

Cheese of your choice (I like feta or a nice smoked white cheddar cubed or broken up)

1/4 good olive oil

1/4 red wine vinegar

#easydinnerideas #mealprepidea #privatechefdiaries #easyrecipeideas
Does breakfast get you excited to start your day l Does breakfast get you excited to start your day like it does for me? My little one and I talk about what we want to eat the night before because we are such foodies and I love it! 

To make this easy Skillet Granola you’ll need: 

1 teaspoon olive oil or a neutral oil of your choice 
1 cup rolled oats 
1 teaspoon hemp seeds 
1 tablespoon slivered almonds 
1 teaspoon honey or to taste
Salt to taste

And that’s it! A simple hack to making breakfast super simple when you don’t have time to make something more elaborate. 

Want a full granola recipe though? Let me know and I’ll make a video for you! 

#simplerecipe #breakfastrecipes #toddlermeals #easymealsideas
German kindergarten 🇩🇪🥪 We are back to school aft German kindergarten 🇩🇪🥪

We are back to school after a long winter break filled with Christmas markets, snow days, and slow mornings together. 

While I’ll miss having Gideon home all day, a few hours apart is good for both of us. 

Here’s to today’s simple lunch and a little glimpse into our routine abroad.

#toddlerlunch #lunchboxideas #schoollunch #livingingermany
Let’s take a tour of my spice drawer. What started Let’s take a tour of my spice drawer. What started as a small area on a shelf in my kitchen has morphed into an entire drawer full of spice containers, ranging from simple ingredients like black pepper to more interesting flavors like curry powder. 

I can’t wait to cook more and share new recipes with you all using these items! 

And if you have any information on where to get specialty spices and international ingredients, such as sumac, in the Stuttgart area, please let me know. I am sure local stores have ghee, but I am not sure where it would be located in the stores, so information on that would be greatly appreciated as well! 

What does your spice collection look like? And is it wild for me to already have other spices on my list of things to buy? 

#homechef #internationalfood #livingingermany #familyrecipes
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