This Chicken Wellington is something extra special that will absolutely "wow" your dinner guests. Tender, juicy chicken breasts are encased in flaky puff pastry along with caramelized onions, mushrooms, and gorgonzola and served with a delicate cream sauce. A labor of love … Continue reading →
Homemade Marzipan (Almond Paste)
If you're looking for an authentic marzipan recipe that's easy to make, is much cheaper than store-bought, and tastes absolutely phenomenal, you've come to the right place! This homemade marzipan is naturally gluten-free and can easily be made vegan. Use this homemade … Continue reading →
How To Make Vanilla Extract
Learn how to make vanilla extract with MORE FLAVOR than store-bought! This homemade vanilla extract will enhance your baking, it makes the perfect gifts, is super easy to make, and only requires two ingredients! Learning how to make vanilla extract seriously couldn't be … Continue reading →
BEST Marinara Sauce
Look no further for the BEST Marinara Sauce recipe EVER! You won't find a more flavorful marinara sauce. It's easy to make and is absolutely PACKED with flavor! Canning instructions are included so you can enjoy the fresh flavor of tomatoes all year long! What is … Continue reading →
Homemade Croutons
Crispy, crunchy, savory croutons have been a favorite topping for salads and soups for ages. And for flavor, texture and freshness absolutely nothing beats homemade! This homemade croutons recipe is quick and simple to make and lends itself to creating a ton of different … Continue reading →
Baba Ganoush
Luxuriously creamy, smoky, nutty, lemony, and savory, this Baba Ganoush recipe has it all! Enjoy this traditional Lebanese dip with warmed pita wedges and your favorite crunchy veggies for a delicious and healthy snack! Use our homemade Tahini recipe to make this baba … Continue reading →
Cilantro Sauce
For everything from Mexican food to grilled meats and salad dressings, for cilantro lovers this Cilantro Sauce is the ultimate condiment for jazzing up your food! Super quick and easy to make, this cilantro sauce recipe comes together in less than 5 minutes and keeps for … Continue reading →
Pumpkin Sausage Gravy and Biscuits
This Pumpkin Sausage Gravy recipe is a fun and delicious autumn twist on a beloved American classic. This recipe uses both pumpkin puree and fresh diced pumpkin for a nutrition-packed meal. Wonderfully creamy and flavorful with a bright orange hue and served over fluffy … Continue reading →
Senfbraten (German Roast Pork with Mustard Gravy)
An authentic recipe for Senfbraten, German roast pork with mustard gravy. This is made the traditional way with an irresistibly rich and delicious mustard gravy! Another quintessential German dish, Senfbraten is a traditional and popular pork roast served throughout … Continue reading →
Membrillo (Sweet Quince Paste)
Popular throughout many countries, membrillo (aka, quince paste or quince cheese) is incredibly versatile and one of the most delicious confections you've ever tasted! This membrillo recipe is easy to make and freezes well so you can conveniently have it on hand. What … Continue reading →
Lemon Pepper Seasoning
Deliciously versatile, this homemade Lemon Pepper recipe is bolder, brighter and more flavorful than store-bought. Add zest and tang to a wide variety of dishes with this delicious seasoning blend! Use our homemade Lemon Pepper to make these delicious Lemon Pepper … Continue reading →
Slow Cooker Apple Butter (24 Hour)
An incredibly rich and old-fashioned flavored slow cooker apple butter recipe that's hands off. The long, slow cooking process renders a wonderfully rich and deep flavor with notes of caramelized apple. It's absolutely delicious! And if you want to store it long term, … Continue reading →
Authentic Chinese Black Bean Sauce
This authentic black bean sauce recipe holds the grand secret to making some of the best Chinese food on the planet! It will work absolute flavor miracles for your Chinese dishes and most anything you simply want to boost with some flavor and umami! For more delicious … Continue reading →
Poultry Seasoning
Whether you're roasting, grilling, baking or pan-frying your chicken or turkey, this is just what you need to add flavor and fragrance to your poultry dishes! This Poultry Seasoning recipe comes together in 5 minutes and has a depth of flavor that will benefit a wide … Continue reading →
Spiced Maple Pumpkin Vinaigrette
This Maple Pumpkin Vinaigrette recipe is super quick and simple to make and will positively transform a bed of greens or a piece of grilled squash into something truly irresistible! The robust flavors of pumpkin, garlic, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves are … Continue reading →
BEST Ranch Dressing
Delightfully fresh, aromatic and flavor-packed, this delicious homemade ranch dressing recipe will be your go-to from now on for a variety of meals and snacks! For more favorite creamy dressings be sure to try our Thousand Island Dressing, Russian Dressing, Creamy French … Continue reading →
BEST Corn Relish
This homemade Corn Relish recipe is superbly delicious, fabulously versatile, and comes together in a snap! We provide canning instructions so you can preserve the taste of summer corn all year long! One of the things I love about canning is that it enables you to … Continue reading →
BEST Mushroom Gravy
For the best mushroom gravy recipe, look no further! Easy to make with an incredible depth of flavor, enjoy this versatile gravy over roasts, steaks, meatloaf, roast chicken, potatoes, schnitzel, Yorkshire puddings, vegetables and more! And for another absolutely … Continue reading →
Ginger Sauce (Japanese Steakhouse)
Benihaha Ginger Sauce Recipe (Copycat). Enjoy your favorite Japanese steakhouse experience right at home with this fresh and zingy homemade ginger sauce. Drizzle this over or mix it in with your fried rice, grilled veggies, or use it as a dipping sauce. For more … Continue reading →
Plum Jam
This plum jam is delicious added to cakes, in muffins, on pancakes, ice cream and any other way your heart desires! You can make it either with or without pectin. For more delicious homemade jams try our Strawberry Rhubarb Jam, Gooseberry Jam, Blackberry Jam, Black … Continue reading →
Montreal Steak Seasoning
The famous spice blend used to season steaks and other grilled or roasted meats, this copycat Montreal Steak Seasoning recipe is fresher, more vibrant, and more flavorful than anything you can buy at the store! Made from whole spices that are toasted and ground, for depth … Continue reading →
Burger Seasoning
Make a great burger taste even better with a few shakes of this homemade Burger Seasoning! Shake it onto your raw burger patties before throwing them on the grill. This versatile Burger Seasoning recipe is quick to make, uses staple spices you likely already have on hand, … Continue reading →
BEST Homemade Mexican Chorizo
Behold the secret ingredient to giving your Mexican dishes an authentic and incredibly amazing flavor! This homemade Mexican chorizo recipe is easy to make and the flavor is out of this world! This freezes well so you can conveniently have it on hand to grab and thaw as … Continue reading →
Lebkuchengewürz (German Gingerbread Spice)
THE essential ingredient to authentic tasting Lebkuchen, Pfeffernüsse and more, absolutely NOTHING compares to the bold and vibrant flavors of homemade Lebkuchengewürz! This fragrance and flavor of this German gingerbread spice will make you think you're walking the streets … Continue reading →
Best Turkey Gravy
Unforgettably rich, flavorful and silky, this turkey gravy recipe will become your go-to from now on! We usually make extra because our guests always reach for more! I have to admit I have very little self-control when it comes to gravy. I use copious amounts over … Continue reading →
Black Currant Jam
Enjoy this delicious homemade black currant jam spread on toast, scones, ice cream, hot buttered rolls, pancakes, waffles, grilled meats, meatballs or used in muffins, tarts, cakes, pastries and more! It's easy to make and is made without pectin. Slather this black … Continue reading →
Blackberry Syrup
Bursting with the incredible flavor of concentrated blackberries, this homemade blackberry syrup recipe is easy to make and tastes absolutely phenomenal! Whether you're drizzling it over pancakes, waffles, or ice cream, NOTHING beats homemade! Serve this blackberry syrup … Continue reading →
Classic Lemon Curd
A sweet burst of Summer sunshine, this is one condiment you must make part of your regular rotation! This classic Lemon Curd recipe is easy to make and results in the creamiest texture and loveliest flavor. Use it as a spread for toast, muffins or scones, use it as a … Continue reading →
Thousand Island Dressing
The famous dressing that has captured the hearts and stomachs of people far and wide for over a century! This Thousand Island Dressing recipe combines the perfect ratio of ingredients for a deliciously versatile sauce you can enjoy on your salads, Reuben sandwich, as a dip, … Continue reading →
BEST Sweet and Sour Sauce
Look no further for what is consistently ranked the BEST sweet and sour sauce recipe on the web! There are so many ways to enjoy this popular and versatile sauce (see blog post for ideas) and it takes just 5 ingredients and only 5 minutes of prep/cook time. This homemade … Continue reading →
Russian Dressing
Zesty and tangy with a spicy kick, this Russian Dressing recipe comes together in 5 minutes and is delicious as a salad dressing, dipping sauce, and spread for all your favorite veggies, meats, sandwiches, and so much more! What is Russian Dressing? Despite its name, … Continue reading →
Kecap Manis (Indonesian Sweet Soy Sauce)
There's a reason Kecap Manis is the most popular condiment in Indonesia: It's not only delicious, it's so incredibly versatile you'll find yourself wanting to add it to nearly everything! A meal in Indonesia is virtually incomplete without ketcap manis, the most … Continue reading →
Greek Seasoning
Look no further for the BEST Greek Seasoning recipe! Use it on your meats, seafood, pasta, vegetables, salads and dressings and more, this is a fabulous all-purpose seasoning with the perfect blend of flavors! I developed this Greek Seasoning recipe many years ago … Continue reading →
Everything Bagel Seasoning
This homemade Everything Bagel Seasoning recipe is sure to become a favorite blend that you'll reach for time and time again! Wonderfully fragrant and bursting with flavor, this popular seasoning blend makes practically everything taste more delicious! What is an … Continue reading →
Neiman Marcus Dip (Almond Bacon Cheese Spread)
This dip also goes by the name “Million Dollar Dip” because that’s how many people feel about it. And we couldn’t agree more - this Neiman Marcus dip recipe is beyond deeeelicious! I was craving a savory, cheesy snack the other day. I opened the fridge and noticed … Continue reading →
Chicken Liver Pate
Made after traditional French fashion, this Chicken Liver Pate (Pâté de Foie de Volaille) is rich, creamy, and deliciously indulgent! Perfect for entertaining, it will add a touch of class to your dinner party or special gathering. This Chicken Liver Pate recipe is easy to … Continue reading →
BEST Chili Powder (from scratch)
Move over store-bought chili powder! With an incredibly robust and vibrant flavor, NOTHING compares to homemade chili powder made from scratch - it's a total game changer! This Chili Powder recipe is easy to make and I can practically guarantee that after tasting this … Continue reading →
Pineapple Salsa
This bright and flavorful Pineapple Salsa recipe will add a tropical twist to your dishes! Sweet and tangy with a little kick, this salsa is very versatile and is also perfectly delicious on its own with a bag of tortilla chips! A fun variation on traditional tomato … Continue reading →
Smoked Salmon Spread
Add a touch of class and elegance to your next dinner party or gathering with this scrumptious Smoked Salmon Spread! This makes a fabulous appetizer, hors d'oeuvres, or even just a special snack to enjoy by ourself. This Smoked Salmon Spread recipe takes less than 10 … Continue reading →
Eel Sauce (Unagi Sauce)
The popular sweet and savory sauce that adds richness and umami, Eel Sauce is a key component of Japanese cuisine. Also known as unagi sauce or kabayaki sauce, it is super easy to make at home. This traditional Eel Sauce recipe uses just 3 ingredients and comes together in … Continue reading →