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 →
BEST Chinese Orange Chicken
Tender, crispy, battered chicken smothered in a deliciously fresh, sweet and tangy orange sauce. This Chinese Orange Chicken rivals your favorite takeout!Tender, chewy, crispy, citrusy, sweet, tangy and spicy all in one!Chinese Orange Chicken, a dish of chopped, … Continue reading →
Shanghai Noodles (Cu Chao Mian)
These Chinese fried noodles feature thinly sliced pork, cabbage, garlic, ginger, green onions, and a sauce that will make your mouth water! Quick and easy to make, they're perfect for a weeknight meal!Shanghai, China. The most populated city in the world. Bustling … Continue reading →
Misir Wat (Ethiopian Spiced Red Lentils)
I've partnered with my favorite broth brand Aneto to bring you this recipe.One of Ethiopia's most popular vegetarian dishes, Misir Wat showcases lentils in a way that's unlike any you've had before. The flavor is simply out of this world! Vegetarian-friendly and so … Continue reading →
Authentic Greek Moussaka
Sun-kissed white stone buildings juxtaposed against a sea of sapphire blue, the sound of old church bells chiming through the air, ancient ruins, a rich and intriguing history...Greece!Whether you've already been there or are still waiting, planning, dreaming...why … Continue reading →
BEST Authentic Tandoori Chicken
Authentic and thoroughly delicious, this tandoori chicken is a total showstopper, rivaling your favorite Indian restaurant!Look no further for the ultimate authentic Tandoori Chicken recipe!I created this recipe through careful trial and experimentation, both the … Continue reading →
Chilled Asparagus with Lemon-Dijon Vinaigrette
Cool and crisp asparagus spears and tossed in a delicious lemon-dijon vinaigrette for a simple, elegant and delicious asparagus salad!We planted asparagus in our garden 2 years ago. It's going to be at least another year before we can reap our first harvest and let … Continue reading →
Traditional Scotch Broth
I've partnered with Aneto to bring you this delicious soup.The first time I had this soup was in a small pub outside Inverness in the Scottish Highlands. It was the perfect meal for a cool afternoon and left me feeling happily nourished and ready to continue my … 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 Irish Colcannon
Traditional Irish Colcannon...bumped up several flavor notches!Ah, potatoes. What would life be without them? Yet for the longest time everyone in the world did just that - lived without them. All except the residents of southern Peru, that is, where the potato … Continue reading →
French Pork Rillettes (Rillettes de Porc)
I'm always amused by dishes now considered gourmet and upscale that were in years past ridiculed as peasant food. Foods like lobster, oysters, foie gras, and famous dishes like coq au vin and boeuf bourgignon used to be the food of the poor - now they're only served in the … 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 →
Sega Wat (Spicy Ethiopian Beef Stew)
If you like African food you've most likely tried Doro Wat, the spicy chicken stew that Ethiopia embraces as its national dish. Another famous and equally delicious dish is Sega Wat, the beef version of this spicy stew. On restaurant menus you may find a couple of options … 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 →
Authentic German Jägerschnitzel (Hunter Schnitzel with Mushroom Gravy)
There are four basic kinds of Schnitzel in Germany. Most of them are breaded (regional differences) but how they are served varies. The four most common versions are: Plain (usually pork, Schweineschnitzel, though sometimes veal, Wienerschnitzel, and often served with a … Continue reading →
Thai Lettuce Wraps with Veal
I've partnered with Veal Made Easy to bring you this delicious recipe!If you're like most people, myself included, you usually begin each new year with a commitment to eat healthier. Sometimes you're successful, sometimes less so, but what definitely makes a huge … Continue reading →
Homemade Elderberry Syrup (for colds, coughs and flu)
The elder tree (sambucus nigra) has been prized as a "medicine chest" for centuries because of its versatile applications. Black elderberries (sambuci fructus), the fruit of the elder tree, have been used both to prevent and treat the flu, common colds, coughs, sinus pain, … 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 →
Easy White Chocolate Mousse
If you're looking for an easy but elegant dessert to serve for a fun, festive or special occasion, give this Easy White Chocolate Mousse a try! Delightfully rich and creamy, you can prepare it to fit any occasion by piping it into martini glasses, dessert bowls or pastry … Continue reading →
Gluten Free Oat Waffles
I love experimenting with a variety of grains in my baking, not only in an effort to focus on nutrition but also to keep things interesting. These oat waffles are one example and they've become a favorite in our home.We all agree that the oats contribute more flavor and … 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 →
Traditional Homemade English Crumpets
When I moved to England where I lived for 7 years, there were a number of quintessential British dishes I was eager to try. Crumpets was one of them. We had no sooner settled into our hotel room than we went grocery shopping at the local Tesco and I picked up a package of … 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 →
How To Make a Cheese Soufflé
The soufflé has been around for 300 years, originating in France in the early 1700's. The word soufflé is the past participle of the verb souffler which means "to breathe" or "to puff." It was first developed by French master chef Vincent La Chapelle who was the personal … Continue reading →
Scottish Barley Pudding
During the seven years I lived in England, our family would visit Scotland almost every Summer, spending some time in Edinburgh and then traveling far and wide throughout the Scottish countryside. As I've been doing more genealogy work and tracing some ancestral lines many … 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 →
Traditional Kartoffelpuffer (German Potato Pancakes)
A quintessential German treat beloved across every region of Germany, Kartoffelpuffer are not only a favorite dish to serve at home but are also a popular street food found at local Volksfests and holiday events like Fasching, Karneval and Christmas markets.In particular … Continue reading →
German Potato Soup (Kartoffelsuppe)
I’ve partnered with Aneto, my favorite broth manufacturer, to bring you this post.One of my all-time favorite brothy soups is a classic German potato soup. I grew up in Stuttgart, Germany cooking with my Bavarian mother on a regular basis. She would give me … Continue reading →
Steak Salad with Spinach & Roasted Butternut Squash
Thank you to New Seasons Market for sponsoring this post.It's approaching the end of September and Autumn is definitely in the air. One of the things I always look forward to come autumn, aside from the beautiful fall foliage and the excuse to eat lots of hearty soups … 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 →
Honey Peach Cardamom Sauce
Peaches are in season here in Washington State and I picked up a bulk load of 75 pounds of them last week! I've been busy chopping and freezing them for smoothies, canning them, making fruit leather, peach cobbler and peach crisp, and thought I'd try something new - this … 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 →
German Cucumber Salad (Gurkensalat)
Eating this cool and crunchy cucumber salad always reminds me of Germany. It's commonly included as part of any Salatteller (salad plate) in German restaurants. A Salatteller will often feature a serving of carrot salad, radish salad, lettuce greens, potato salad and this … Continue reading →
BEST Chicken Salad
I'm a sentimental romantic. So you'll have to indulge me for a moment.One of my favorite movies of all time is the Megan Follows version of Anne of Green Gables and its sequel. Would it be too dramatic to say that growing up, those movies helped shape who I am? Yes, … Continue reading →
Classic Homemade Caramel Sauce
Thank you to New Seasons Market for sponsoring this post! Is there anything more swoon-worthy than a waffle cone dripping with ice cream or a loaded ice cream sundae? I can totally relate to one of my favorite actresses, Ginger Rogers, when she said: "My love for ice cream … 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 →
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