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 →
Homemade Smoked Cheddar Sausages
Smoky, zesty and oozing with cheese, these homemade smoked cheddar sausages are absolutely perfect for your next grilling party! Make a double batch while you're at it and freeze them for your convenience! Sausage-making is something I started dabbling in a few years … Continue reading →
Candied Bacon
Sweet, salty, smoky, rich with umami and a deliciously crispy-chewy texture, it's everything Candied Bacon should be. It's INSANELY delicious! It's hard to imagine bacon being any better than straight out of the frying pan. But that's where you'll need to stretch … Continue reading →
BEST Macaroni Salad
Thank you to Lindsay for sponsoring this post. This recipe ensures that you'll avoid all the common pitfalls of a mediocre macaroni salad. Deliciously creamy, moist, packed with flavor, the right balance of ingredients, the perfect texture, and visually beautiful, this … Continue reading →
Brown Sugar Glaze (for Ham, Veggies & More)
Look no further for a flavor-packed and versatile brown sugar glaze that's perfect for your ham, chicken, salmon, pork chops, burgers, kabobs, roasted veggies and more! Look no further for an absolutely finger-licking glaze for your ham! Forget the glaze packet … Continue reading →
How to Make Homemade Bacon
Bacon is simply one of the most delicious foods on the planet and absolutely nothing beats homemade! Learning how to make bacon is easy and you will be positively thrilled at the results! Ode to Bacon How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the … Continue reading →
Chocolate Pumpkin Seed Bark
Sweet with a hint of salty, smooth and crunchy, addictively delicious...these all describe this incredible quick and easy Chocolate Pumpkin Seed Bark that will make you smile every time you take a bite! It all started with a bag of pumpkin seed Bark Thins. I was … Continue reading →
Wonton Soup
I've partnered with Aneto to bring you this post. One of the most popular of all Chinese soups, with its rich and aromatic broth and its plump, flavor-packed wontons, this wonton soup is a guaranteed showstopper! Wonton Soup is like the chicken noodle soup of … Continue reading →
Cinnamon Raisin Sourdough Bread
This cinnamon raisin sourdough bread is wonderfully light, fluffy and chewy. But toasted it is downright irresistible! Delightfully crispy with chewy raisins and the warmth of cinnamon - it's pure heaven! I LOVE bread. All kinds. And while I don't allow myself to … Continue reading →
Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup
A creamy, flavor-packed chicken soup infused with Mexican spices and topped with crunchy tortilla chips, sour cream and shredded cheese - it's the ultimate comfort soup! There must be a million and one recipes out there for Chicken Tortilla Soup. Some are creamy, … Continue reading →
BEST Homemade 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! We all know people who claim to make THE best chili on the planet. You may be one of them. … Continue reading →
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Sticky, gooey and spongy with a luxuriously delicious toffee flavor, one bite of this famous dessert will have you hooked for life! Dessert just doesn't get any better than this! Unlike many of the other very old, traditional British recipes I've published, this … Continue reading →
Pecan-Crusted Salmon with Bacon Fat Maple Glaze
The title says it all - this salmon is absolutely mouthwatering! It's hard to beat fresh wild-caught salmon. My husband adores the stuff. And what better place to get it than from our very own Pike Place Market in Seattle? (If you haven't already done so, check … 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! The quince fruit has been prized since ancient times and up until around the early 19th century was … Continue reading →
BEST Buttermilk Biscuits
Hands down the softest, fluffiest, flakiest, most tender buttermilk biscuits EVER! In a word, they're simply the BEST! I have to tell you I've never been a fan of baking powder biscuits. I've always found them too dry and too bland. And some of them are really … Continue reading →
Cauliflower Gratin with Ham
A fabulous lower-carb alternative to potatoes, this creamy gratin is SO delicious! It's easy to make and we can almost guarantee your guests will love it! If you're looking for a phenomenal side dish that is low in carbs, this is it! I bought two heads of … Continue reading →
BEST Sweet and Sour Chicken
Battered and fried chicken pieces are simmered in a delicious sweet and sour sauce with bell peppers, green onions and pineapple. Easy to make and thoroughly delicious! Originating in China and popular throughout many parts of the world, sweet and sour chicken is a … Continue reading →
AMAZING 24-Hour Slow Cooker Apple Butter
An incredibly rich and old-fashioned flavored apple butter that makes itself while you are sleeping. The long, slow cooking process renders a wonderfully deep flavor with notes of caramelized apple. It's absolutely delicious! And if you want to store it long term, this … Continue reading →
Creamy French Dressing
This Creamy French Dressing whips up in just 5 minutes and is SO good! It will take your salads to a new level! Homemade dressings are the best! Not only because they taste better, but because they don't have all the junk ingredients that you find in most … Continue reading →
Wild Huckleberry Jam
It's huckleberry season! We enjoyed red huckleberries a few weeks ago and now the black huckleberries are ripening. Huckleberries are found in the wild throughout North America. Europe has very similar berries that go by a variety of names such as bilberries, … Continue reading →
Freezer Slaw
Cool, crisp, refreshing and flavorful, this delicious freezer slaw is make-ahead and superbly convenient to have on hand! I'm not sure where or when freezer slaw originated, but the concept has been around for decades. This oldie but goodie comes by way of request … Continue reading →
BEST Homemade Italian Dressing
Get ready to whip up the BEST homemade Italian dressing in just 5 minutes! Nothing beats the taste of good homemade Italian dressing and this recipe has the perfect balance of flavors! Superior flavor aside, making your own homemade Italian dressing has additional … Continue reading →
Homemade Hamburger Buns
A truly great burger deserves a quality hamburger bun - and nothing beats a homemade hamburger bun! It's sizzlin' burger season! I'm not sure anything can beat the smell of a barbecue wafting through the air. The combination of charcoal and chargrilled meat is … Continue reading →
Goetta (Cincinnati Sausage Grain Patties)
These famous German-influenced sausage grain patties from the Greater Cincinnati area have a fantastic flavor and are an absolutely delicious addition to your breakfast! You may not have heard of goetta, but it's famous. At least it is in Cincinnati where it's … Continue reading →
Healthy Homemade Granola
This healthy granola is made with healthy oils and without refined sugar. It's also very customizable to your particular likes and needs. Above all, it's DELICIOUS! The more things I can make myself without having to resort to store bought and pre-packaged the … Continue reading →
Perfect Creamy Coleslaw
This deliciously creamy coleslaw is the perfect side dish for your barbecue, picnic and summer potluck! It's hard to imagine a barbecue, picnic or summer potluck without coleslaw! The name coleslaw arose from the Dutch word koolsla which means "cabbage salad." … Continue reading →
Lemon Zucchini Bread
Moist and fluffy, this lemon zucchini bread is made with whole wheat, honey and buttermilk and is topped with a fresh and delicious lemon glaze! It seems most people I talk to love lemon-flavored treats, whether it's candy, baked goods, or lemon-flavored sauces for … 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! I was craving a savory, cheesy snack the other day. I opened the fridge and noticed some bacon along with a block of cheddar and a wedge of … Continue reading →
Cheesy Dijon Chicken Rolls with Balsamic Glaze
Here is something healthy, wholesome and delicious that combines your serving of meat, vegetables and dairy all in one! A variety of flavorful vegetables are sauteed and tucked inside thinly sliced chicken filets that have been slathered with Dijon mustard and seasoned … Continue reading →
BEST New England Clam Chowder
One of America's most famous dishes, get ready to enjoy a bowl of pure comfort! The concept of chowder goes back several centuries. Chowders were introduced to the United States during its early years of settlement and the oldest published recipe we know about, for fish … Continue reading →
Healthier Whole Grain Molasses Cookies
Molasses cookies have long been a favorite of mine. I have many memories of my mom making them and good times spent dipping freshly baked and still warm molasses cookies into a glass of whole milk. Pulling them back out of the milk the texture would be chewy-squishy and … Continue reading →
Homemade Breakfast Sausage Links (or Patties)
Truly nothing beats the quality and flavor of homemade sausages! Not only do they taste better, you know exactly what's in them and what isn't. You have full control over the quality of the ingredients that go into making them and good choices always pay off in the … Continue reading →
Traditional Mince Pies
Mince pies have occupied a prominent place on Britain's holiday table for centuries and that tradition continues today. During the near 7 years that I lived in England I witnessed the mince pies being stocked in every store and served in nearly every home as soon as the … Continue reading →
Authentic 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 - it's a total game-changer! Whether you've never liked mincemeat or you've always loved it, prepare to … Continue reading →
Spanish Rice
My mom is a phenomenal cook. Growing up she would regularly make dishes from all around the world and it's no wonder I've acquired the same passion for international cuisine. She would make authentic dishes from various regions of the world and then incorporate those … Continue reading →
Creamy Turkey Dinner Soup
Made in the slow cooker (or stovetop if you prefer), this hearty soup is a breeze to make! Nothing says comfort quite like a Thanksgiving feast with its combination of saucy, creamy, cheesy, sweet and savory flavors. Most of us have family favorites that we can't … Continue reading →
Classic Fish Cakes
Fish cakes in various forms are eaten throughout the world and have a long history, dating back to ancient China nearly 4000 years ago. Every country has its own variation but the classic Western fish cakes consists of fish, potatoes, eggs, onions, seasoning, herbs and … Continue reading →
Perfect Peach Crisp (Slow Cooker or Oven)
Crisps are one of my all-time favorite desserts. Growing up my mom would make her famous apple crisp that had everyone clamoring for seconds. Though cobblers (made with drop biscuits) and crumbles (essentially crisps without the oats) are likewise delicious, crisps are my … Continue reading →
Peach Bacon Jam
Get ready for the ULTIMATE bacon jam! The combination of flavors will absolutely "wow" your taste buds and have you coming back for more! Is that making you drool? Because it's making me drool. And I've already had it several times. So I can fully vouch for the … Continue reading →
Blackberry Lemon Rosemary Spritzer
We've been keeping up with a tradition we've had for the past 12 years, picking wild blackberries each summer to freeze for our smoothies and other things. Our previous record was 19 gallons but we've got that beat this year! We moved to our new home a year and a half ago … Continue reading →
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