Bursting with the fresh and vibrant flavor of summer, this beautiful and delicious Red Currant Jelly recipe is made without pectin, requires just two ingredients! © Marina Saprunova| Dreamstime.com Growing up in Germany and England, red currant jelly is something I … Continue reading →
Creole Mustard
Warning - this homemade Creole Mustard recipe is going to keep you coming back for more! This mustard is made with a Creole kick that will really make your mouth water. Make a jar today, and you’ll find yourself using it all the time! I really haven’t bought sauces, … Continue reading →
Asian Salad Dressing
This versatile Asian Salad Dressing recipe comes together in 5 minutes and is absolutely delicious on leafy green salads, steamed veggies, drizzled over beef, pork, chicken, seafood and noodles, or mixed in cabbage and carrots for a fabulous Asian coleslaw! Whenever … Continue reading →
Mongolian Chicken
This BEST Mongolian Chicken recipe is ready to serve in 15 minutes and rivals your favorite takeout or restaurant for freshness and flavor! Tender chicken is drenched in a sweet and savory sauce with crisp green onions and served over steamed rice or egg noodles. It's … 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 →
Albondigas Soup (Mexican Meatball Soup)
Not your typical Albondigas Soup recipe, our version features meatballs that are positively PACKED with flavor, a colorful lineup of veggies, and an unforgettably rich and delicious broth! It all started with an open can of chipotles en adobo in my fridge. That and … Continue reading →
Colonial Hot Chocolate
Reminiscent of hot chocolate from the days of the early American colonies, this Colonial Hot Chocolate recipe incorporates the traditional warm spices for an old-fashioned, nostalgic, and absolutely delicious flavor! © Charles Brutlag | Dreamstime What we know as … Continue reading →
Chocolate Pot de Crème (EASY)
EASY Chocolate Pot de Creme!  The ULTIMATE chocolate fix! This easy pot de creme recipe takes just 5 minutes of prep time and the result is irresistibly delicious! If anyone were to ask me, "What is the ultimate chocolate dessert?", my answer without hesitation would … Continue reading →
Sausage, Kale, and Black Eyed Pea Soup
Sausage, Kale, and Black Eyed Soup Loaded with as much flavor as nutrition, this wholesome black eyed pea soup is packed with healthy ingredients and is positively delicious! It's the perfect soup to cozy up to on a cold night! Call it want you like - an … Continue reading →
Andouille and Greens with Cheese Grits
Sautéed Andouille and Greens with Cheese Grits  Flavorful andouille sausage is cooked up with caramelized onions and sauteed Cajun-seasoned greens served over delicious cheesy grits. It's Southern comfort food at its best! Of Native American origin, grits are a staple … Continue reading →
Thai Peanut Chicken
Thai Peanut Chicken Recipe This delicious peanut coconut chicken is positively PACKED with flavor, is quick and easy to make, and is thoroughly satisfying! This tasty Thai-influenced dish comes together in 30 minutes.  The flavors of peanuts, coconut, chili, garlic, … Continue reading →
Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies (3 Ingredients)
Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe  Made with just 3 ingredients, these cookies are wonderfully chewy, deliciously flavorful, AND you can enjoy them without all the guilt! Paleo and gluten free. Wouldn't it be nice if all delicious recipes were this easy? Yep, … Continue reading →
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
This Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup recipe features a deliciously rich and nutritious broth with chicken and healthy veggies. It makes terrific leftovers so feel free to make a double batch! Whether you want to make it in the slow cooker or on the stovetop, we've got you … Continue reading →
Asian Chicken Soup
Asian Chicken Soup Recipe Bursting with layers of flavor, this warm and soul-satisfying chicken soup with Asian spices will mesmerize your taste buds! I've partnered with Aneto to bring you this post. I don't think I could live without soup. Â There are just those days … Continue reading →
Paleo Bread (Low Carb, High Protein)
Paleo Bread Recipe This low carb, high protein nut and seed Paleo Bread is easy to make, tastes fantastic, and is packed FULL of nutrients! In an attempt to burn a few excess pounds and cut back on carbs generally, I've been focusing more on foods high in protein and … Continue reading →
Asian Wheat Berry Salad
This Asian Wheat Berry Salad recipe is easy to make, features a vibrant rainbow of colors and textures, and is absolutely delicious! A perfect make-ahead salad. I know what you may be thinking. "Wheat berries.  Ummm.  Boring." But I'm telling you what, it's … Continue reading →
How To Make Sauerkraut
A comprehensive, step-by-step pictured tutorial on How to Make Sauerkraut that is incredibly healthy and delicious! Making your own fermented homemade sauerkraut is super easy, requires minimal prep work, and the rest is just a waiting game! Sauerkraut is in my … Continue reading →
Traditional Johnny Cakes
Traditional Johnny Cakes Recipe  Made the old-fashioned way with only a small handful of ingredients, these tasty Johnny Cakes are fried until golden brown and delightfully crispy! Corn has been a central, staple ingredient in the Americas for thousands of … Continue reading →
Smoky Black Eyed Pea Soup
Smoky Black Eyed Pea Soup Positively PACKED with incredible flavor and loaded wholesome ingredients, this black eyed pea soup recipe is sure to become a favorite! Black-eyed peas are a staple in Southern cuisine, soul food in particular.  Originating in West Africa … Continue reading →
Authentic Pörkölt (Hungarian Beef and Onion Stew)
Porkolt Recipe One of the most famous Hungarian dishes, this slow-simmered Hungarian beef and onion stew is loaded with flavor and is positively delicious! Marhapörkölt, Hungarian for "beef stew", is a prime example of how just a few simple ingredients can render the … Continue reading →
Marzipan Truffles
These Marzipan Truffles are super easy to make and are the perfect gifts for your family and friends! And you can get even more creative with your dipping and decorating skills! Chocolate covered marzipan is practically a staple confection in Germany, especially … Continue reading →
Pandoro (Verona Christmas Bread)
The famous star-shaped sweet Christmas bread from Verona, Italy! This pandoro recipe takes some time to make but the effort is well worth it to enjoy this delicate vanilla-infused cake-like bread with its beautiful appearance, delicious flavor, and wonderful … Continue reading →
White Bean Chili with Roasted Corn and Peppers
Cozy up to a bowl of this flavor-packed White Bean Chili with Roasted Corn and Peppers and you'll feel warmed up in no time - both body and soul! And you can easily swap the chicken broth for vegetable to make this a vegetarian or vegan white bean chili! Nothing … 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! Made from scratch. We add cream cheese for a pumpkin cheesecake mousse twist! Whether you're cooking for a crowd and need a quick … Continue reading →
Roasted Cornish Game Hen
With its perfectly crispy, golden brown skin and moist, flavorful meat, this Roasted Cornish Game Hen recipe is sure to win you a standing ovation from your dinner guests! Get ready to learn how to prepare roasted Cornish hen that is super moist and flavorful with … Continue reading →
BEST Mince Pie
If you've never experienced homemade mince pie (aka mincemeat pie) you don't know what you're missing! Leave the store-bought mince pies on the shelf and get ready to fall in love - nothing compares to homemade! Mincemeat pie, also called mince pie, has occupied a … Continue reading →
Hard Sauce (Brandy Butter)
A traditional Hard Sauce recipe (aka Brandy Butter recipe) that's quick and easy to make and will add extra flavor, moisture, and exquisite yumminess to your warm desserts! It's an absolute MUST for a traditional Christmas spread! This traditional brandy butter comes … Continue reading →
Sweet Potato Pie
Set the pumpkin aside and go for sweet potato - it has a richer flavor AND is more nutritious! This Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie recipe combines sour cream for an irresistibly velvety texture! Sweet Potato Pie vs. Pumpkin Pie Sweet potato or pumpkin?  That's an … Continue reading →
Eggnog Custard Sauce
Luxuriously smooth, creamy, and irresistibly delicious, this Eggnog Custard recipe will become your go-to dessert sauce for the holidays! Custard is a popular dessert sauce throughout the UK in particular as well as in other parts of the world. Most commonly it's vanilla … Continue reading →
BEST Cherry Sauce
This quick and easy cherry sauce recipe is the perfect accompaniment to your dessert - everything from pound cake to waffles, pudding, cheesecake, ice cream and more! With its silky texture and fabulous flavor, it's a showstopper! You're going love how quick and easy … Continue reading →
How to Smoke a Ham
Learn how to smoke a ham!  Whether you're making a raw ham from scratch or simply want to infuse your store-bought ham with that delicious smoke flavor, this tutorial includes all the information you need along with step-by-step photos to create a masterpiece! Smoking a ham … Continue reading →
Roasted Pumpkin Hummus
Robustly flavorful, delicious and healthy, this Roasted Pumpkin Hummus is simply out of this world! Enjoy it with your favorite crackers, toasted pita bread, or veggies and let the party begin! Let me tell you, this roasted pumpkin hummus ROCKS! The first time I … Continue reading →
Traditional British Flapjacks
Traditional British Flapjacks the way you know and love them! Made with oats, butter, sugar and golden syrup, these oat bars are baked until lightly browned with a deliciously deep caramelized flavor! I grew up enjoying flapjacks in England and have sampled many a … Continue reading →
Gourmet Marinated Olives
Perfect for entertaining and snacking, these delicious marinated olives will serve as a beautiful addition to your next gathering! And they also make a wonderfully elegant and tasty gift! These homemade marinated olives are a real show-stopper.  Plump, juicy, and … Continue reading →
ULTIMATE Minestrone Soup
A delicious minestrone soup recipe after traditional Italian fashion:Â Packed full of healthy vegetables, beans, pasta and featuring a deliciously rich broth infused with smoky pancetta or bacon! What is Minestrone Soup? Of Italian origin, Minestrone is a thick soup … Continue reading →
Pumpkin Eggnog Cake
This Pumpkin Eggnog Cake is a guaranteed crowd pleaser! The texture is fabulous and the flavor is exquisite! It's delicious on it's own but coupled with the eggnog custard it's absolutely incredible and adds a touch of elegance! When I developed this Pumpkin Eggnog … Continue reading →
Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream
Celebrate the holidays with this Creamy Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream recipe! Luxuriously rich and flavorful, this will have you coming back for seconds...or thirds! Pumpkin Ice Cream Recipe Ice cream has always been a personal weakness.  And then I married a man with the … Continue reading →
Creamy Pumpkin Dip
This deliciously sweet and creamy Pumpkin Dip will keep you happily dipping at your next autumn or holiday-themed gathering! Made from scratch with just a handful of ingredients, it's made without any mixes and without Cool Whip! I've been a huge fan of dips ever … Continue reading →
Curried Pumpkin and Coconut Meatballs
These pumpkin meatballs are simmered in a luxuriously creamy curry-coconut sauce. Featuring layer upon layer of delicious flavors, these meatballs will absolutely WOW your taste buds! If you like meatballs and enjoy Thai-inspired curry dishes, these pumpkin meatballs … Continue reading →
Whole Grain Pumpkin Waffles (GF)
Whole Grain Pumpkin Waffles Recipe  These delicious pumpkin spice waffles are made with oat flour and are naturally gluten-free. Wholesome and delicious they're sure to become a family favorite! It's like eating pumpkin pie for breakfast, only healthier! ;) These … Continue reading →