This authentic German Plum Cake recipe, known as Zwetschgenkuchen, is made just the way you know and love it from Germany! A yeast-based cake with juicy plums and sweet streusel on top, this extraordinarily delicious cake is a true feast for the senses! While plums … Continue reading →
BEST Authentic Stollen (German Christmas Bread)
German Stollen have been around for nearly 700 years and are prized throughout the world as one of the most famous and beloved of all Christmas pastries.  Your search for the BEST authentic German Stollen recipe has ended: Flaky, moist, and divinely flavorful, these … Continue reading →
Pumpkin Mousse
This creamy Pumpkin Mousse is deliciously silky and flavorful, comes together in 10 minutes, and is a perfect make-ahead dessert! And with a simple alternative sugar swap you can also very easily make this a keto pumpkin mousse.  Delicious either way, and we also add cream … Continue reading →
Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls
Fluffy cinnamon rolls filled with gooey apple butter and topped with cream cheese frosting, the flavor of autumn just doesn't get any better than this! This Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls recipe features our very own homemade slow cooker apple butter that is slow-cooked for a … Continue reading →
Creole Seasoning
This homemade Creole Seasoning tastes WAY better than store-bought, is super quick to make, and contains no preservatives or fillers! Deliciously versatile, use it to season anything that needs a boost in FLAVOR! Absolutely nothing beats homemade spice blends! … Continue reading →
Panettone (Italian Christmas Bread)
Soft, light, chewy, fruity and wonderfully fragrant, Panettone is Italy's world famous sweet bread that is traditionally enjoyed for Christmas and New Year. But you don't have to limit yourself, with this traditional Panettone recipe you can enjoy this scrumptious treat all … Continue reading →
BEST 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 those of you … Continue reading →
Pumpkin Curry with Chicken and Coconut
Featuring a coconut-based curry sauce with sweet pumpkin, tender chicken, plump golden raisins, and toasted coconut, this Pumpkin Curry is a real feast for the taste buds and guaranteed to be a hit! Many years ago when we had an excess of pumpkins from the garden I … 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 →
German Toast Hawaii
The famous open-faced sandwich made popular in Germany in the 1950's, Toast Hawaii features ham, pineapple and Swiss cheese and is topped with a cherry or fruit preserves for a delightful sweet and savory flavor combo! What is Toast Hawaii? Toast Hawaii, also known as … Continue reading →
Spelt Buttermilk Biscuits
No more dense, whole grain bricks posing as biscuits. Â Â This Spelt Buttermilk Biscuits recipe produces whole grain biscuits that are fluffy with a great texture and delicious flavor! If you bake a lot with whole wheat flour but haven't tried spelt, you really should. … Continue reading →
Goetta (Cincinnati Sausage Grain Patties)
These famous German-influenced sausage grain patties known as Goetta from the Greater Cincinnati area have a fantastic flavor and are an absolutely delicious addition to your breakfast! This authentic Goetta recipe captures the flavor and texture that you know and love. … Continue reading →
How to Freeze Kale (and Other Leafy Greens)
Freezing kale and other leafy greens couldn't be simpler! We'll show you how to freeze kale and other leafy greens so you can enjoy their freshness and nutrition all year round! If you'd like to know how to freeze kale, how to freeze spinach, how to freeze Swiss … Continue reading →
How to Freeze Zucchini
Learn How to Freeze Zucchini! Whether grated, diced or sliced into rounds, freezing zucchini is easy and enables you to enjoy that fresh summer produce all year round! We'll show you how to blanch zucchini and prepare it for freezing so that it lasts longer and retains its … Continue reading →
How to Freeze Okra
Freezing vegetables doesn't get any easier than this. Just a few minutes of effort will mean a freezer full of healthy okra ready to use at your convenience. Come learn how to freeze okra the easy way! Okay fellow gardeners - your okra plants are bursting at the … 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! A couple of years ago a poll revealed that 40% of all Americans claim ranch dressing as their favorite and … 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 →
Authentic Chicken Paprikash
One of the most famous and beloved of all Hungarian dishes, this authentic Chicken Paprikash recipe features tender chicken in an unforgettably rich, flavorful and creamy paprika-infused sauce! It's Hungarian comfort food at its tastiest and it is absolute heaven! What … 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! I used to despise mushrooms as … Continue reading →
BEST Homemade Cheeseburger Macaroni
This homemade cheeseburger macaroni recipe is made with whole, clean ingredients, tastes better than the boxed stuff and is ready in 20 minutes! It's both a family favorite and a favorite among our readers. We're confident you'll love it as much as we do! Sometimes … 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.  What is … Continue reading →
Thai Lettuce Wraps
Easy to make, low in carbs, paleo, and incredibly delicious, this Thai Lettuce Wraps recipe is sure to become a favorite! The flavor is so fresh and so vibrant, it will absolutely WOW your taste buds! If you're like most people, myself included, you usually begin … 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. With four Italian plum trees in our yard I get busy the end of every Summer processing hundreds of … Continue reading →
Cherry Marzipan Streusel Cake
With a super tender, moist crumb filled with sweet, plump cherries and generously dotted with heavenly marzipan, this Cherry Marzipan Streusel Cake will win you over after the first bite! Don't skip over this recipe if you're thinking, "Dang it, I don't have marzipan … Continue reading →
Pickled Pepperoncini Peppers
Add flavor and a mild kick to your culinary creations with these homemade Pickled Pepperoncini peppers! Add them to your salads, sandwiches, pizzas, antipasto platters, and more. Leave the store-bought jarred peppers on the shelf because these homemade pickled pepperoncini … 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 →
BEST British Fish and Chips
No need to go down to your local chippy or search for a restaurant that makes real British-style fish and chips. This British Fish and Chips recipe produces that perfectly crispy and flavorful result you're craving! Recreate the BEST British Fish and Chips right at … Continue reading →
Pickled Banana Peppers
Whether you're adding them to salads, sandwiches, tacos or pizzas, or enjoying them straight from the jar, these Pickled Banana Peppers are super easy to make, keep for months, and taste absolutely fabulous!  You've likely seen those jars of pickled banana peppers … 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 →
Queso Fundido
The gooey bubbling hot cheese and chorizo dip from Mexico, this Queso Fundido recipe is a breeze to make and produces the ultimate comfort appetizer! You can keep it as simple as you want or add additional ingredients like roasted poblano peppers, mushrooms, and onions to … 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 where they originated! One of the … Continue reading →
BEST Giardiniera (Hot or Mild)
Not just for hot dogs and muffuletta sandwiches, add this giardinera to your burgers, nachos, pizzas, pasta salads and anything else your heart desires! This homemade giardiniera recipe is simply the best and once you've tried it you'll be HOOKED for life! What is … 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 →
Authentic German Sauerbraten
One of Germany's national dishes, this authentic German Sauerbraten is marinated, cooked until tender, and served with a wonderfully rich and flavorful sweet-tangy gravy! Serve it with homemade Rotkohl and potatoes, Knödel or Spätzle and you're all set for a memorable … Continue reading →
Authentic Hoisin Sauce
Potently flavorful and fragrant, this is a central ingredient in many Chinese dishes and will work absolute MIRACLES for the foods you add it to! Made from scratch with an unrivaled depth of flavor that will "wow" your taste buds, look no further for the BEST hoisin sauce … 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 →
Baked Potato Wedges
Potatoes are sliced into wedges, drizzled with olive oil, sprinkled with seasonings, and baked until crispy and golden. This classic Baked Potato Wedges recipe is easy and fully customizable to use any number of seasoning blends (see ideas in blog post) to create delicious … Continue reading →
Ultimate Bangers and Mash
Succulent sausages nestled on a bed of buttery mashed potatoes and drenched in a rich onion gravy, Bangers and Mash has been ranked as Great Britain's #1 most popular comfort food.  This bangers and mash recipe is the ONLY one you'll ever need! Having lived for 6 … 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 →