Sticky, gooey and spongy with a luxuriously delicious toffee flavor, this sticky toffee pudding recipe is made from scratch and one bite of it will have you hooked for life! Dessert just doesn't get any better than this! Unlike many of the other very old, traditional … Continue reading →
Candied Orange Peel
Making your own candied orange peel and candied lemon peel is super easy and the difference between homemade and store-bought is absolutely mind-blowing! Leave the store-bought stuff on the shelf because nothing, and I mean NOTHING compares to homemade! Use this method to … Continue reading →
ULTIMATE Green Bean Casserole
ULTIMATE BEAN GREEN CASSEROLE. Featured in magazines across the web and consistently rated THE best green bean casserole recipe EVER, this will convert even the most determined green bean haters! Tender green beans, bacon, cheese, cream, mushrooms and more, this deluxe … Continue reading →
Moroccan Harira
The national soup of Morocco, harira is a chickpea and lentil soup with tender beef or lamb. This "ultimate" harira recipe takes the flavor to greater heights. This comforting soup with an incredible flavor profile will absolutely WOW your taste buds! Once upon a … 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 →
Eggplant Curry
This dish features what is often a maligned ingredient, eggplant (aubergine), and the result is one of the best curries I have tasted! This delicious South Indian Eggplant Curry recipe is easy to make and will have your dinner guests singing your praises! The … Continue reading →
Smothered Chicken
Smothered Chicken....Moist and tender chicken breasts are drenched in a luxuriously creamy bacon and mushroom sauce. It is irresistibly delish! Come pull up a chair and enjoy some ultimate comfort food! A few years ago when I made this Smothered Chicken for the … 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! Today we are … Continue reading →
Avgolemono (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup)
Avgolemono is a popular and traditional Greek lemon chicken soup that features a delightfully smooth, silky, and creamy texture without any use of cream. You can use your choice of pasta or rice, chicken breast or rotisserie chicken, with equally delicious results. It's … 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: First and … Continue reading →
Sweet Potato Fries
Sweet potato sticks are tossed with olive oil, seasoned with spices, and baked until crispy. This Sweet Potato Fries recipe is easy to make, tastes incredibly delicious, and just when you thought it couldn't get any better, these fries are really HEALTHY too! Now that's a … Continue reading →
Ultimate Ropa Vieja
The ultimate version of one of Cuba's most famous dishes, this Ropa Vieja recipe is positively PACKED with flavor!! A myriad of flavorful ingredients and spices come together to make this dish truly unforgettable. Make a double batch while you're at it and you'll be glad … Continue reading →
BEST Pozole Rojo
One of the most iconic Mexican dishes, this "ultimate" Pozole Rojo recipe is PACKED with deliciously bold and robust flavors that will absolutely WOW your taste buds! A great make-ahead dish, the flavors only get better over time! What is Pozole Rojo? Pozole in Mexico … 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 →
BEST Curry Powder
If you're looking for the BEST curry powder recipe, look no further! The flavor and aroma of this curry blend is an absolute feast for the senses and hands down beats anything you'll find at the grocery store! Growing up my mom made Indian food on a regular basis and … Continue reading →
Traditional Yorkshire Pudding
Consistently ranked as one of the most beloved icons of British culture, Yorkshire pudding captures all the warmth and charm of old-fashioned English cooking. This traditional Yorkshire pudding recipe includes all the tips & tricks you need to create the BEST, the … Continue reading →
BEST Peach Crisp
Life is made sweeter with this BEST peach crisp recipe! You can make it in the slow cooker or in the oven - your choice - and you'll get perfect results either way! Crisps are one of my all-time favorite desserts. Growing up my mom would make her famous apple crisp … Continue reading →
Traditional German Spaetzle
One of Germany's most popular and beloved foods, here is a fool-proof and authentic German Spaetzle recipe! Perfect texture and perfect flavor, these are just like you know and love them from the Swabia region of Southern Germany! One of the most beloved foods in … Continue reading →
Homemade Taco Seasoning
Leave the store-bought seasoning pouches on the shelf. Not only is this homemade taco seasoning recipe free of all the junk ingredients, it's quick and easy to make AND it tastes better! Use this homemade taco seasoning mix exactly as you would the store-bought stuff … Continue reading →
Authentic Garam Masala
Garam Masala is a wonderfully versatile Indian seasoning blend that will bring an incredible depth of flavor to a large variety of dishes. The different spices play their own unique part in delivering a phenomenal symphony of flavors. Try this authentic garam masala recipe … Continue reading →
Sweet Pepper and Onion Relish
This Sweet Pepper and Onion Relish recipe is my copycat version of Harry & David's popular treat. It's delightful mixed with cream cheese and spread on crackers or used as a glaze for pork and chicken. And it makes a fabulous gift! I always enjoy receiving … Continue reading →
Moroccan Chicken Salad
The flavors of Morocco come together in this irresistibly delicious Moroccan Chicken Salad recipe! Perfect as a sandwich filling or served on a bed of lettuce leaves! Moroccan food is just downright delicious. It's considered among the most diverse cuisines in the … Continue reading →
Pickled Jalapenos
With the perfect blend of spicy and sweet, these Pickled Jalapenos are as versatile as they are delicious! This pickled jalapenos recipe takes less than 10 minutes to make and the jalapenos are ready to enjoy within a day! I'm a wimp when it comes to heat. I can't … Continue reading →
Southern Fried Okra
Crispy, crunchy, flavorful nuggets of yumminess, this Southern Fried Okra recipe is just what you need to liven up any occasion! Serve them as a snack or at your next BBQ or backyard party, this fried okra is sure to be a hit! Since moving from the Pacific Northwest … Continue reading →
How to Freeze Leeks
Learn how to freeze leeks properly so you can enjoy their flavor and freshness for months to come! The process is quick and simple and you can conveniently have them on hand and ready to go whenever you need them. Leeks are one of my most favorite vegetables. They … 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 →
Watermelon Agua Fresca
A light and refreshing Watermelon Agua Fresca recipe that's quick and easy to prepare and is irresistibly yummy! Keep a pitcher of it in the fridge to have on hand and serve it chilled over ice - it's the perfect beverage to enjoy on a hot summer day! Had you told me … 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 →
BEST Yum Yum Sauce
The famous Japanese steakhouse sauce that's phenomenal for dipping, drizzling and enjoying with your grilled meats, seafood, vegetables, rice, noodles and more! This homemade Yum Yum Sauce recipe is super quick and easy to make and tastes at least a hundred times better … Continue reading →
Pistachio Lemon Cheese Balls
Whether for casual or formal entertaining, these Pistachio Lemon Cheese Balls are guaranteed to liven up the occasion! Bursting with fresh and vibrant flavors and popping with color, they're as fun to eat as they are beautiful to look at! Pistachio Lemon Cheese … Continue reading →
BEST Authentic Hoisin Sauce
Potently flavorful and fragrant, Hoisin sauce is a central ingredient in many Chinese dishes and will work absolute MIRACLES for the foods you add it to! Look no further for the BEST hoisin sauce recipe! What is Hoisin Sauce? Hoisin sauce is a thick, dark, fragrant … Continue reading →
Skillet Cornbread
Made with 100% corn, this Skillet Cornbread recipe is easy to make and is sure to become a go-to whenever you're craving a rustic cornbread that is positively PACKED with that scrumptious corn flavor! A wonderfully rustic and robust cast iron skillet cornbread that's … 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 →
BEST Marzipan and Almond Paste Recipe
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! Growing up in Germany, home to the world's most famous marzipan, I was practically raised on … Continue reading →
Pickled Beets
These homemade pickled beets are easy to make, keep for months, and taste absolutely fabulous! You can make these to keep in your refrigerator where they'll keep for several weeks or you can water-bath can them for long-term storage, directions provided below! I've … 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 →
Black Olive Tapenade with Figs and Roquefort
This black olive tapenade recipe combines figs, walnuts, honey, herbs and roquefort for an unforgettably flavorful feast for the senses! It's delicious as a sandwich spread and incredible spread on crispy baguette rounds for five star entertaining that will WOW your … Continue reading →
Milanese Philly Cheesesteak
The all-American Philly Cheesesteak sandwich gets an Italian makeover! These Milanese Philly Cheesesteak is packed with flavor and will have your taste buds singing! This is the sandwich that had my husband's colleagues clamoring at his office door at lunchtime as … Continue reading →
Creamy Cilantro Dressing
This Creamy Cilantro Dressing recipe is just what you need to liven up your leafy green salads! But it also doubles as a sauce and is absolutely fabulous on everything from tacos, burritos, sandwiches, and wraps, to roasted vegetables, grilled meats and even … Continue reading →
Southern Black Eyed Pea Salad
Deliciously fresh and seductively smoky, the flavor and varied textures in this phenomenal Southern Black Eyed Pea Salad recipe will wow your taste buds! Quick and easy to make, serve it as a side or enjoy it as a salsa with chips! The South has a tradition that goes … Continue reading →