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! Serve this toad in the hole with our wildly popular homemade Onion … 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 →
White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Cookies
These white chocolate, cranberry, pistachio cookies feature the three traditional Christmas colors all wrapped into one incredibly delicious bite! The cranberries can also be substituted with dried cherries for a delicious variation. White chocolate, cranberry and … 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! For more favorite Austrian and German … 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 →
Homemade Rice a Roni
Do you like the taste of boxed Rice-a-Roni but have been looking for a healthier alternative?  Do you dislike boxed Rice-a-Roni but would still love a delicious and versatile side dish?  Whichever camp you're in, you're going to love this homemade Rice a Roni recipe! … 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 →
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! This homemade marzipan is naturally gluten-free and can easily be made vegan. Use this homemade … 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 →
Green Beans Almondine
A very simple, very classic French side dish that's perfect for everything from the most elegant dinner party and special occasion to laid-back family gatherings. Fresh green beans, butter, lemon and toasted almonds come together in this traditional Green Beans Almondine … 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 →
Traditional Welsh Cakes
Unforgettably flaky, tender, almost melt-in-your-mouth texture that's punctuated with sweet currants and laced with a wonderful hint of mace, these Welsh cakes are simply irresistible! A thoroughly authentic Welsh Cakes recipe from generations past. What Are Welsh … Continue reading →
ULTIMATE Green Bean Casserole
Behold, the ULTIMATE Green Bean Casserole recipe! Featured in magazines across the web and consistently rated THE best green bean casserole recipe EVER, this will convert even the most determined green bean haters! Tender green beans, bacon, cheese, cream, mushrooms and … Continue reading →
PERFECT Au Gratin Potatoes
Look no further for the BEST au gratin potatoes recipe! Perfectly creamy, cheesy and flavorful, this recipe continually gets rave reviews and is destined to become your go-to from now on! One of the cardinal rules of good potatoes au gratin is that it cannot be dry. … Continue reading →
Kartoffelklöße (German Potato Dumplings)
An authentic German Potato Dumplings recipe (Kartoffelklöße Rezept), just the way my Mutti and Oma always made them! Pillowy soft and tender, they are the perfect accompaniment to your sauce-based dishes and do a magnificent job of mopping up all that delicious … Continue reading →
Pasta alla Norma
One of Sicily's most iconic pasta dishes, Pasta alla Norma is a testament to the region's rich culinary heritage and how combining a few simple ingredients can result in a masterpiece. And so it was declared by a famous Italian writer the first time he tried it, likening … Continue reading →
French Almond Plum Cake
This delicious rustic-elegant French Almond Plum Cake recipe features a delightfully delicate crumb infused with the flavor of almonds and juicy plums. It's easy to make, works equally well with apricots or cherries, and is a guaranteed hit wherever you serve it! The … Continue reading →
Koshari (The National Dish of Egypt)
The national dish of Egypt, Koshari is a vegetarian dish that features rice, lentils, macaroni pasta, garbanzo beans, and crispy fried onions all tied together with a spicy tomato sauce. It's Egyptian street food at its best and this authentic koshari recipe is one you'll … Continue reading →
Grilled Eggplant (or Roasted)
Packed with flavor and deliciously nutritious, this Grilled Eggplant recipe (or Roasted Eggplant recipe, whichever method you prefer) is sure to become a regular whenever eggplants are in season. It makes a versatile side dish and a tasty ingredient you can incorporate into … Continue reading →
Baba Ganoush
Luxuriously creamy, smoky, nutty, lemony, and savory, this Baba Ganoush recipe has it all! Enjoy this traditional Lebanese dip with warmed pita wedges and your favorite crunchy veggies for a delicious and healthy snack! What is Baba Ganoush? Baba ganoush (pronounced … Continue reading →
Roasted Rutabaga
This Roasted Rutabaga recipe is easy to make and is absolutely flavor-packed! Pair it with your choice of meat or poultry as a super healthy and delicious side dish you can enjoy any time of the year! I grow rutabagas in my garden every year. A perfect cold weather … Continue reading →
Traditional Gugelhupf (Kugelhopf)
Combining the delicious flavors of lemon, rum, raisins, almonds and butter in a wonderfully fragrant yeasted cake, look no further for a thoroughly traditional Gugelhupf recipe! Also known as Kugelhopf, this special cake has been known and loved for literally centuries … Continue reading →
Avgolemono (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup)
Avgolemono is a popular and traditional Greek lemon chicken soup that features a delightfully smooth, silky, and creamy texture without any use of cream. You can use your choice of pasta or rice, chicken breast or rotisserie chicken, with equally delicious results.  This … Continue reading →
Homemade Potato Gnocchi
Learn how to make Italian Potato Gnocchi! These traditional Italian potato dumplings have been prized throughout Italy for centuries and while there are a variety of gnocchi, it is the potato gnocchi that is the most cherished. Easy to make and freezes well, absolutely … Continue reading →
ULTIMATE Minestrone Soup
A delicious minestrone soup recipe made 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 … Continue reading →
Homemade British Bangers
The key component to Bangers and Mash is of course the bangers. And I've got a phenomenal homemade bangers recipe for your. Succulent, crispy, juicy and packed with flavor, these are the ultimate British bangers to go with your mash and onion gravy! Growing up in … Continue reading →
Baked Pumpkin Donuts
With a delightfully tender and moist cakey crumb and the alluring fragrance and flavor of warm autumn spices, these Baked Pumpkin Donuts are sure to be a hit! Without the greasy fuss of frying them in oil, this Baked Pumpkin Donuts recipe is a total breeze and yields … Continue reading →
Quinoa Cornbread
A fun twist on traditional cornbread, this is made with cooked quinoa for added protein and nutrition! It also makes the crumb moist and tender. For tasty and slightly healthier twist, give this Quinoa Cornbread recipe a try! What better comfort food to accompany a … Continue reading →
Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
Deliciously juicy, crispy chicken wings seasoned with lemon, pepper, garlic, onion, honey and butter. This Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings recipe is super easy to make with thoroughly scrumptious, finger-lickin' results! A healthier version, instead of deep-frying the … Continue reading →
Haselnussmakronen (German Hazelnut Macaroons)
Light, airy, and wonderfully chewy, these German hazelnut macaroons use just base ingredients: nuts, eggs and sugar. They're naturally gluten free and are super easy to make. A traditional Haselnussmakronen recipe for a beloved German Christmas cookie! What are … Continue reading →
Lavash (Armenian Flatbread)
However good you may think the stuff from the store tastes, absolutely nothing can compare to homemade! Warm, soft, and chewy, this homemade lavash is simply irresistible. As with any yeast bread, there is waiting time involved as the dough rises, and in the case of this … Continue reading →
Apple Strudel (Apfelstrudel)
One of the national dishes of Austria, Apfelstrudel (Apple Strudel) is a quintessential Austrian dessert featuring flaky pastry filled with apples and raisins and served with vanilla sauce or ice cream. Here is a traditional apple strudel recipe you can make in your own … Continue reading →
Ultimate Ropa Vieja
The ultimate version of one of Cuba's most famous dishes, this Ropa Vieja recipe is positively PACKED with flavor!! A myriad of flavorful ingredients and spices come together to make this dish truly unforgettable. Make a double batch while you're at it and you'll be glad … Continue reading →