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 make-ahead freezer slaw is sure to be a hit and is 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 … 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 superior taste aside, making your own has additional benefits. Virtually ALL store-bought Italian dressings are made with … 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 →
Ultimate 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
Few people today know the taste of true, authentic mincemeat, a dish dating back to the 11th century. And that explains why very few people I know actually truly enjoy mincemeat versus simply eating it out of tradition (or being forced to so as not to offend Grandma!). … 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
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 following:Chomping down on some crispy-chewy bread spread thickly with this Peach Bacon Jam is pure heaven!I've been wanting to make some … 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 →
BEST Homemade Tartar Sauce
Tartar sauce, from the French sauce tartare, has become such a staple condiment, it's hard to imagine enjoying fried foods - fried seafood in particular - without it!It's super easy to throw together but for a truly great tartar sauce we need to achieve that perfect … Continue reading →
Southern Sorghum & Black-Eyed Pea Salad
Sorghum is an interesting grain with a rich heritage and unique flavor. Plus it's something of a superhero crop because it's one of the most efficient crops in conversion of solar energy, is environmentally friendly, requires less water than other grain crops and is … Continue reading →
Best Homemade Giardiniera (Hot or Mild)
Giardiniera, pronounced "jar-din-air-ah", is one condiment you don't want to be without. And once you've tried it you'll understand why.Originating in Italy, these pickled vegetables were introduced to Chicago in the late 19th century by Italian immigrants and took … Continue reading →
Dill Pickled Green Beans (Dilly Beans)
If you've never tried Dilly Beans you don't know what you've been missing! These have been a beloved classic for generations.They're perfect for snacking and the delightfully crunchy texture of dill pickled green beans also provides the perfect contrast and pairing for … Continue reading →
BEST Chicken Salad
For a chicken salad that's guaranteed to be a total winner, look no further! This chicken salad is wonderfully creamy without being overly wet, it isn’t too sweet or too tangy, and it incorporates the perfect balance of flavors.I'm a sentimental romantic. So you'll … Continue reading →
Cherry Barbecue Sauce
A deliciously flavorful and fruity barbecue sauce you can enjoy on your grilled meats, chicken, burgers, pulled pork sandwiches, and used in any recipe that calls for barbecue sauce!What would you do with 75 pounds of cherries?That's what I picked up this past … Continue reading →
Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Salad
You just can't have too many pasta salad recipes. They're the perfect accompaniment to any BBQ, picnic or potluck so it's always nice to have a variety to choose from. I had a chunk of mozzarella and some pepperoni left over from a pizza I made the other day and needed a … Continue reading →
Healthier 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
Wouldn't it be nice if all delicious recipes were this easy?Yep, that's it: Only 3 ingredients and about 5 minutes of prep time. The oven does the rest and soon you'll be biting into a perfectly chewy, delicious and healthier peanut butter cookie. These cookies also … Continue reading →
Grilled Veal Steak Fajitas
Thank you to The Beef Checkoff for sponsoring this post.I grew up in southern Germany and then spent my mid-teens through young adulthood in England. What do the two countries have in common? This: Hardly anyone knows anything about Mexican food. It's true. I'm … Continue reading →
BEST Gluten Free Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
Doughnuts in one form or the other have been around for eons; so long in fact that according to the Smithsonian archaeologists have dug of fossilized pieces of doughtnuts dating back to prehistoric Native American settlements. But "proper" doughnuts are believed to have … Continue reading →
Cast Iron Skillet Mexican-Style Deep Dish Pizza
Thank you to Lindsay® for sponsoring this post!Have you ever tried making pizza in a cast iron skillet? If not, you're in for a real treat. The crust on this pizza is simply awesome. You're also in for a real flavor explosion with this Mexican-inspired deep dish … Continue reading →
BEST Italian Wedding Soup
I've partnered with Aneto, my favorite broth manufacturer, to bring you this post.Nutritious and delicious, simple and quick to make, you’ll understand why this has been an Italian-American classic for so many generations!Save Served at every Italian-American … Continue reading →
Spanish Deviled Eggs
Thank you to Lindsay® for sponsoring this post!Spaniards are masters of appetizers, which they call “tapas.” For them it's an art form and every restaurant and bar features its own carefully crafted selection of tapas. In Spain when you go out for dinner it's … Continue reading →
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries, Bacon & Balsamic Reduction
Few dishes spark more intense feelings at the Thanksgiving and Christmas table than Brussels sprouts. A close runner up is probably sweet potato casserole - you know, the stuff with the brown sugar and marshmallows on top? I've always hated that stuff. But my parents and … Continue reading →
BEST Classic Cranberry Sauce
The holidays simple aren't complete without cranberry sauce - every dining table needs a bowl of it. Right?If you're like me I know what you're thinking: "Eww, cranberry sauce. That jelly-like gelatinous stuff that makes an unpleasant suction sound as it oozes its way … Continue reading →
Whole Grain Pumpkin Spice Waffles
It's like eating pumpkin pie for breakfast, only healthier!I hesitate to mention that these waffles are gluten free. Because in knowing they're gluten free many non-GF people will avoid making them because they think they'll taste...gluten free.Okay, so here's the … Continue reading →
Salmon with Cranberry Ginger Mustard Sauce + Sous Vide & Slow Cooker Giveaway!
I've teamed up with Hamilton Beach to bring you this delicious post!Last week I found an incredible deal on fresh cranberries at a roadside produce stand: 2-pound bags for $2. Our family are all avid smoothie drinkers and being the berry-maniacs we are, I grabbed 15 … Continue reading →
Cranberry Ginger Mustard Sauce
Cranberry sauce. Whether you love it or hate it, Thanksgiving and Christmas simply aren't the same without it.As a kid and teenager I used to avoid the stuff. You know, that thick gelatinous stuff that retains the shape of the can after it's unceremoniously dumped onto … Continue reading →
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