Among Ireland's most iconic pub foods, this rich and robust Irish Beef Guinness Stew recipe will make your taste buds sing and have you coming back for seconds! Succulent beef and tender veggies in a deliciously rich gravy made with Guinness! What is Guinness … Continue reading →
German Schnitzel (Schweineschnitzel)
This traditional German Schnitzel recipe, known as Schweineschnitzel, is just the way you know and love it from your favorite German restaurants! Made the way I learned it from my Mutti and Oma, this tutorial includes all the tips and tricks are included for making the … Continue reading →
BEST Italian Dressing Recipe
The perfect balance of flavors, get ready to whip up the BEST, most flavorful homemade Italian dressing recipe in less than 5 minutes! Perfect on green salads, pasta salads or as a marinade! Nothing beats the taste of good homemade Italian dressing! The flavors are … Continue reading →
Honey Olive Quinoa Cake
A wholesome and delicious cake you can enjoy without all the guilt! It's 100% whole grain, made without refined sugar, made with olive oil, and packed with nuts and quinoa. And the best part of all: You'll never guess it's "healthy"! This Honey Olive Quinoa Cake recipe … Continue reading →
Leek Alfredo
This Leek Alfredo recipe features fresh leek in a superbly rich and creamy Alfredo sauce. Toss it with some pasta and dinner is ready in just 15 minutes! Be sure to also try our classic Fettuccine Alfredo, inspired by one of Hollywood's most iconic … Continue reading →
German Plum Cake (Zwetschgenkuchen)
This authentic German Plum Cake recipe, known as Zwetschgenkuchen or Zwetschgendatschi, is made just the way you know and love it from Germany! A yeast-based cake with juicy plums and a sweet streusel topping, this extraordinarily delicious cake is one of my very favorites … Continue reading →
Hachee (Dutch Beef & Onion Stew)
Hachee is a traditional beef and onion stew found in virtually every Dutch home. Â It's a delicious comfort dish to enjoy during the cold winter months. Â The long, slow cooking time produce super tender meat and a rich sauce with wonderful depth of flavor. This authentic … Continue reading →
Geschnetzeltes (Creamy German Hunter’s Sauce)
One of my very favorite dishes growing up in Germany, my Mutti and Oma both excelled at making Geschnetzeltes, a traditional dish consisting of strips of pork cooked with onions and mushrooms in a luxuriously creamy sauce. Hands down, this dish defines the very essence of … Continue reading →
BEST Onion Gravy
No recipe collection is complete with out a truly phenomenal onion gravy. And this one is exactly that. This homemade onion gravy recipe features caramelized onions in a luxuriously rich, brown gravy that is sure to "wow" your dinner guests as much as it has wowed … Continue reading →
French Lentil Soup
This French Lentil Soup recipe is positively packed with flavor and will comfort both body and soul. It's a perfect make-ahead dish because the flavor is even better the next day, make a double batch while you're at it for leftovers! Soups like this one are very … Continue reading →
Homemade Currywurst
There's a reason over 800 million Currywursts are consumed each year in Germany - they're delicious and have been a German institution since 1949! Learn how to make the BEST homemade curry ketchup and traditional German Currywurst! In the words of Berlin's Currywurst … Continue reading →
Traditional Treacle Tart
A buttery, flaky pastry crust is filled with a sweet and gooey lemon-infused filling, this traditional Treacle Tart recipe features one of Great Britain's most famous desserts at its best! A traditional British dessert, don't be fooled by its simple list of … Continue reading →
Authentic German Goulash (Rindergulasch)
Fork-tender beef is slow simmered with onions in a rich paprika-infused gravy and served over your choice of Spätzle, German potato or bread dumplings, egg noodles or boiled potatoes. Known as Rindergulasch, it's German comfort food at its best. This traditional German … 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. This Sauerkraut recipe covers … Continue reading →
German Apple Cake (Apfelkuchen)
There is nothing more classic German than homemade Apfelkuchen.  This old-fashioned German apple cake recipe combines simple but quality ingredients to produce a deliciously moist apple cake that will take you down memory lane! This German apple cake recipe takes me … Continue reading →
Chicken Tikka Masala
This Chicken Tikka Masala recipe features succulent pieces of chicken that are marinated in a yogurt sauce mingled with fragrant Indian spices, then skewered, grilled, and simmered in a luxuriously creamy curry sauce! The flavors are absolutely incredible and this is … Continue reading →
Fleischsalat (German Meat Salad)
This homemade Fleischsalat recipe is just the way you know and love it from Germany! Deliciously creamy with meat and pickles, spread this on your favorite bread for lunch or a light dinner. Guten Appetit! What is Fleischsalat? There isn't a German alive who isn't … Continue reading →
Sticky Toffee Pudding
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! A thoroughly and irresistibly delicious classic British dessert! What is Sticky Toffee … Continue reading →
Portuguese Potato Hash
Inspired by the flavors of Portugal, this Portuguese Potato Hash recipe is truly a feast for the senses! Featuring fried potatoes, caramelized onions and garlic, Portuguese linguiça sausage, roasted red peppers, olives, garbanzo beans, parsley, and spices, this potato hash … Continue reading →
Authentic Hutzelbrot (German Fruit and Nut Bread)
An very traditional and rustic recipe, this old-fashioned German fruit and nut bread is deliciously dense, chewy, moist and flavorful. This authentic Hutzelbrot recipe is a labor of love that's worth every effort! What is Hutzelbrot? This is a very old-fashioned, very … Continue reading →
Aebleskiver (Danish Pancake Balls)
A traditional Aebleskiver recipe (aka ebelskivers) producing that delightfully crispy exterior and light and fluffy interior that make these Danish pancake balls so beloved! Made the popular Danish way with cardamom and lemon zest. Enjoy them year-round for breakfast, tea … Continue reading →
Kalops (Swedish Beef Stew)
A soul-satisfying stew that is filling and flavorful, this traditional Swedish Kalops recipe is just what the cold weather calls for! This beef stew is slow-simmered with vegetables, white pepper and allspice for a unique and delicious flavor profile. It is Swedish comfort … Continue reading →
Beef and Barley Stew
This wholesome and nutritious Beef and Barley Stew recipe is positively packed with FLAVOR! Easy to make and great for leftovers, it's sure to become a part of your regular meal rotation! Fork tender beef, plump nutty barley, a vibrant array of vegetables, and a … Continue reading →
Black Eyed Pea Soup with Sausage and Kale
Loaded with as much flavor as nutrition, this wholesome black eyed pea soup recipe is packed with healthy ingredients and is positively delicious! This Black Eyed Pea Soup with Sausage and Kale is so perfect to cozy up to on a cold night and is sure to become part of your … Continue reading →
Vanillesoße (German Vanilla Sauce)
Germany's favorite dessert sauce, this Vanillesoße recipe is super quick and easy to make and beats anything store-bought! A silky smooth and luxuriously flavorful vanilla sauce, it's delicious drizzled over your favorite German classics and a whole host of other … 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 →
Braised Lamb Shanks
If you’re looking for an impressive main dish that is sophisticated yet easy to prepare, look no further than these Braised Lamb Shanks! This tender and delicious lamb entreé is guaranteed to satisfy everyone at the dinner table and win you lots of praise! Whenever I … 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 →
Toad in the Hole
Toad in the Hole features roasted sausages enveloped in a giant, deliciously crispy Yorkshire pudding and served drizzled with onion gravy. It's quintessential British comfort food at its absolute best! Living in England for nearly 7 years gave me ample opportunity … Continue reading →
Bratwurst with Mushroom Gravy
My German twist on British Bangers and Mash! Bratwursts are fried or roasted, sliced, and served with a fabulous homemade mushroom gravy along with your choice of fries, mashed potatoes, Bratkartoffeln, or Spätzle! This Bratwurst with Mushroom Gravy recipe is the ultimate … Continue reading →
Traditional Scotch Broth
The quintessential Scottish dish for several centuries! Rich, robust and flavorful, Scotch Broth represents everything that is good about rustic home cooking. For dessert you can enjoy a thick slice of authentic Dundee Cake or go with something lighter like traditional … Continue reading →
Kokosmakronen (German Coconut Macaroons)
A traditional Kokosmakronen recipe, the beloved coconut cookies enjoyed all year round but especially at Christmas time. These German coconut macaroons are delightfully chewy on the inside, slightly crispy and golden on the outside, and bursting with the delicious flavor of … Continue reading →
Fig and Hazelnut Tea Cake with Orange Glaze
Combining culinary influences from England, Germany and Italy, this tea cake features figs, hazelnuts, orange, and anise for a beautiful Old World flavor. Wonderfully fragrant and a pure delight for the taste buds, this Fig and Hazelnut Tea Cake with Orange Glaze is unique … Continue reading →
Zimtsterne (German Cinnamon Stars)
Among the most popular and beloved traditional German Christmas cookies, the holidays simply aren't the same without Zimtsterne! Wonderfully fragrant and flavorful with a fabulous texture, this authentic Zimtsterne recipe will guide you through step-by-step to ensure your … Continue reading →
Vanillekipferl (Austrian Vanilla Crescent Cookies)
Buttery, vanilla-infused and delicately crumbly with an almost melt-in-your-mouth texture, these Austrian vanilla crescent cookies will thoroughly win you over! A traditional Vanillekipferl recipe, the way my Oma and Mutti made them! What Are … Continue reading →
Chicken Wellington
This Chicken Wellington is something extra special that will absolutely "wow" your dinner guests. Tender, juicy chicken breasts are encased in flaky puff pastry along with caramelized onions, mushrooms, and gorgonzola and served with a delicate cream sauce. A labor of love … Continue reading →
BEST Slow Cooker Pot Roast
Consistently rated the BEST slow cooker pot roast recipe EVER! The depth of flavor is simply phenomenal and is guaranteed to get rave reviews from around the whole dinner table!  Make it in your slow cooker or on the stove top - either way you'll be sitting down to a truly … Continue reading →
BEST Homemade Marzipan (Almond Paste)
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! Naturally gluten-free and can easily be made vegan. Be sure to try our Cherry Marzipan Streusel … Continue reading →
Marzipankartoffeln (Marzipan Potatoes)
Marzipan potatoes, known as Marzipankartoffeln, are a favorite treat in Germany, especially during the Christmas season. Make your own with this Marzipankartoffeln recipe - they're super easy, super delicious, and make the cutest gifts! What Are … Continue reading →
Rough Puff Pastry
This Rough Puff Pastry recipe is MUCH quicker and easier to make than classic puff pastry and produces beautifully flaky, buttery results! You can freeze it so you always have it on hand and use it in any recipe that calls for puff pastry. Puff pasty is divine.  Whether … Continue reading →