A traditional Irish Lamb Stew recipe featuring succulent lamb, sweet root vegetables, and an irresistibly rich broth. True to tradition, it's made with simple ingredients but the end result is exquisite. Get ready for an incredibly flavorful and robust stew that will … Continue reading →
Authentic British Mushy Peas
A thoroughly Authentic British Mushy Peas recipe! The right flavor, the perfect texture, just like you know and love them from your favorite English pub or chippy! Serve these mushy peas with British Fish and Chips or Bangers and Mash! What are fish & chips … Continue reading →
Loaded Colcannon
Traditional Irish Colcannon...bumped up several flavor notches! We're making these mashed potatoes with lots of butter, cream, sauteed cabbage, kale, and leek, green onions, bacon and Irish white cheddar - it's absolute heaven! This BEST Loaded Colcannon recipe is sure to … Continue reading →
Irish Barmbrack (BáirÃn Breac)
This traditional Irish Barmbrack recipe is destined to become a family favorite. Sliced, toasted and buttered, barmbrack is the ULTIMATE Irish cinnamon raisin bread! Be sure to also try our traditional Bara Brith, Wales' traditional tea bread that's studded with plump … Continue reading →
Socca (Provencal Chickpea Flatbread)
Capturing the heart and soul of the Côte d'Azur is Socca, the famous rustic chickpea flatbread that's embraced as Nice's original street food. This Socca recipe will transport you back to Provencal France from your very own kitchen!  What is Socca? Socca is a cross … Continue reading →
Lamb Ragu
Treat yourself to Lamb Ragu tonight, a classic Italian comfort dish that’s hearty, sophisticated, easy to make, and incredibly delicious! If you’re looking for a new weeknight dinner that the whole family will love, this lamb ragu recipe is a must try! © Sergey … Continue reading →
Pichelsteiner (Bavarian Stew)
A thoroughly authentic Pichelsteiner recipe, this famous stew originating in Bavaria, Germany, has been enjoyed for nearly two centuries and even has an annual festival all to its own! Rich in flavor and deliciously filling, this meat and vegetable stew will satisfy both … Continue reading →
Seafood Paella (Paella de Marisco)
It's no wonder paella is the national dish of Spain because this delicious and drop-dead gorgeous dish is simply phenomenal! This one-pot seafood paella recipe is authentic, easy to make and perfect for casual weeknights, romantic dinners or for entertaining! What … Continue reading →
Ultimate Italian Beef Ragu
Nothing speaks comfort like a plate of hot pasta topped with this robust and flavorful beef ragu! This beef ragu recipe is one of my all-time favorite pasta sauces and is a regular in our home. Rich and hearty and positively PACKED with flavor, we're confident you're going … Continue reading →
Italian Wedding Soup
Nutritious and delicious, simple and quick to make, you’ll understand why Italian Wedding Soup has been an Italian-American classic for so many generations! Served at every Italian-American wedding across the nation, Italian Wedding Soup is something no … Continue reading →
Caldo Verde (Portuguese Green Soup)
The popular centuries-old soup from Portugal, Caldo Verde features flavorful Portuguese sausage, cabbage, potatoes, and broth to create a simple but soul-satisfying soup that is served all over Portugal and in many areas around the world! A simple and deliciously … Continue reading →
German Red Cabbage (Rotkohl)
A quintessential and popular German side dish, this braised German Red Cabbage is the perfect accompaniment to your Sunday roast, beef rouladen, brats and more! This thoroughly authentic German Red Cabbage recipe (Rotkohl) is easy to prepare, can be made in advance, and can … Continue reading →
How to Make Mascarpone
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 … Continue reading →
Crema Catalana (Catalan Cream)
One of Europe's oldest desserts, Spain's famous burnt custard dessert known as Crema Catalana (Catalan Cream) is flavored with orange, lemon and a hint of cinnamon and has an irresistibly creamy texture and caramelized sugar topping! We're confident you're going to … Continue reading →
Zuppa Toscana
Savory bacon, zesty sausage, creamy potatoes, and nutrition-packed kale mingle to create a truly memorable soup that will warm both body and soul. This Zuppa Toscana recipe is so deliciously creamy and flavorful, your guests will be asking for seconds! What is Zuppa … Continue reading →
German Potato Soup (Kartoffelsuppe)
This German potato soup recipe is loaded with healthy veggies, savory bacon, and is absolutely JAM-PACKED with FLAVOR! And that flavor is ever better the next day so be sure to double recipe for leftovers! One of my all-time favorite brothy soups is a classic German … Continue reading →
Italian Pork Ribs with Olives
This Italian Pork Ribs recipe comes from the Tuscany region of Italy and features a deliciously rich tomato-based sauce made with red wine, caramelized onions and herbs, and dotted with black olives. The pork ribs are slow-simmered in this flavorful sauce until they're so … Continue reading →
Classic Osso Buco
This classic Italian Osso Buco recipe features beef or veal shanks that slow simmered in a deliciously rich gravy until the meat becomes fork tender and practically melts in your mouth. The preparation is relatively quick and easy and then it's just a matter of waiting for … Continue reading →
Ultimate Beef Bourguignon
Beef Bourguignon is one of my all-time favorite stews. It's simply incredible and just when you thought the flavor couldn't get it any better...well, it does! We're giving the classic beef bourguignon a major flavor boost with an added technique and a "secret" ingredient … Continue reading →
Obatzda (Bavarian Cheese Spread)
The ever popular biergarten staple and Oktoberfest favorite, this traditional Obatzda recipe is the perfect party food for your next gathering! This creamy Bavarian cheese spread is delicious served with pretzels, rustic bread, crackers or veggies! For more German … Continue reading →
Caramel Pear Walnut Cake
Studded with juicy pears, topped with a rich and sticky caramel sauce with toasted walnuts, and featuring a wonderfully moist and tender crumb, this Caramel Pear Walnut Cake is mouthwateringly delicious! The creation of this cake resulted from two things: Â First and … Continue reading →
Traditional Yorkshire Parkin
If you're a fan of gingerbread and are looking for something uniquely different - this traditional Yorkshire Parkin is it! From Yorkshire, England, Parkin is an age-old cake featuring oats and black treacle (molasses) to create a delightfully sticky, chewy cake with a … Continue reading →
Traditional Christmas Pudding (Figgy Pudding)
A thoroughly authentic Christmas Pudding recipe, also known as Plum Pudding or Figgy Pudding! It's the perfect make-ahead dessert as the flavors only get better over time. A household favorite for centuries, no traditional Christmas is complete without a Christmas … Continue reading →
Zucchini Fritters
Delightfully browned and crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and positively packed with flavor, these Zucchini Fritters are super easy to make and can be made with all kinds of flavor profiles.  A healthy and delicious lunch or dinner, you'll find yourself making … Continue reading →
Authentic English Crumpets
Crispy, chewy and delicately spongy in texture with a delicious depth of yeasty flavor, for the best and most authentic homemade crumpets look no further! Serve these crumpets with homemade Black Currant Jam, Strawberry Rhubarb Jam, Gooseberry Jam, Golden Syrup, honey, or … Continue reading →
Bohnensalat (German Green Bean Salad)
A delicious Bohnensalat recipe celebrating the glory of fresh green beans! Simple to make and a great accompaniment to virtually anything, this German Green Bean Salad is a wonderful addition to your side dish repertoire! Whether your garden is bursting with beans or … Continue reading →
BEST Traditional Mincemeat
If you've never cared for the store-bought stuff or even most homemade versions, you're not alone. But just wait until you've tried this ultimate homemade mincemeat recipe - it's a total game-changer! Whether you've never liked mincemeat or you've always loved it, prepare … Continue reading →
Apfelschorle (German Apple Spritzer)
The classic German soft drink known as Apfelschorle, or apple spritzer! Served in every German restaurant, this has been a popular drink for decades and couldn't be simpler to make! Fruity, refreshing, and simply delightful! Growing up in Stuttgart Germany, … Continue reading →
Whole Wheat Crumpets
The iconic British tea time favorite takes on a healthier twist! This Whole Wheat Crumpets recipe produces wonderfully soft, spongy, chewy crumpets filled with those trademark holes. Serve with butter and jam and you're all set for a delicious treat! Along with rave … Continue reading →
Chicken Piccata
This Chicken Piccata recipe is quick and easy to make and will absolutely WOW your taste buds! Featuring a lemon-wine-butter-caper sauce, this classic Italian dish is absolutely mouthwatering! Chicken Piccata is a prime example of a dish that's quick and easy to make … Continue reading →
Greek Meatballs
This Greek Meatballs recipe captures the exquisite flavors of sun-kissed Greece! Incredibly rich in flavor, these delicious meatballs will have you coming back for seconds! Our family loves meatballs.  For many of us they're linked to childhood memories of comfort … Continue reading →
Authentic Gaisburger Marsch
The famous stew from the Gaisburg suburb of Stuttgart, Germany, Gaisburger Marsch is a traditional stew that encapsulates everything that is delicious about Swabian cuisine. Tender beef, Spätzle, and potatoes in a luxuriously rich broth and topped with onions caramelized in … Continue reading →
Creamy Cabbage and Kielbasa Soup
This wonderful Creamy Cabbage and Kielbasa Soup is packed with healthy veggies, savory kielbasa sausage, and is loaded with flavor!  It's one of our family favorites and we're confident it's going to become a regular favorite in your home too! This is a terrific make-ahead … Continue reading →
Flädlesuppe (German Pancake Soup)
Featuring thinly sliced crepes in a rich beef broth sprinkled with chopped chives, this traditional Flaedlesuppe recipe brings together simple ingredients to create a truly soul-satisfying soup! This soup comes from my home region of Swabia in southern Germany though … Continue reading →
Old Fashioned Beef Stew
Look no further for the BEST beef stew recipe! Positively PACKED with FLAVOR, this is the richest, tastiest old fashioned beef stew and we're confident you're going to love it as much as we do! It's not hard to make an excellent beef stew, but it's easy to make a … Continue reading →
German Rum Balls (Rumkugeln)
A favorite treat in Germany during the holiday season, this Rumkugeln recipe (German rum balls) will show you how to make them from scratch! Super easy and so much better than store-bought, they come together in a jiffy and make terrific gifts to hand out to your friends … Continue reading →
Homemade Mozartkugeln
The world famous chocolate confection that originated in Salzburg, Austria in 1890 in honor of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart! Filled with marzipan, pistachio and nougat, they are irresistibly delicious. This homemade Mozartkugel recipe will give you everything you need to create … Continue reading →
Ultimate Lard Pie Crust
Get ready to make the BEST flavored and BEST textured pastry crust EVER! Buttery goodness meets perfect flakiness in this homemade lard pie crust recipe that takes less than 5 minutes to make and is sure to become your go-to from now on! I think the original … Continue reading →
Pistachio Marzipan
Get ready to fall utterly in love with this incredible Pistachio Marzipan! A beautiful green and positively bursting with flavor, this pistachio marzipan recipe takes all of 5 minutes to make! That's FIVE minutes away from pure heaven! There are essentially two ways … Continue reading →
German Nougat (Nuss-Nougat Rohmasse)
Nuss-Nougat Rohmasse is a popular German ingredient used as a filling for baking and confections. Featuring hazelnuts, chocolate and sugar, this German nougat recipe is easy to make and within minutes of prep time you'll have a phenomenal homemade version of that … Continue reading →