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Ultimate Beef Bourguignon

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Thank you to Easy Off for sponsoring this post.Beef Bourguignon is simply incredible and just when you thought the flavor couldn't get it any better...well, it does!  We're giving the classic beef bourguignon a major flavor boost with an added technique and a "secret" … Continue reading →

Gomen (Ethiopian Collard Greens)

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This authentic Ethiopian side dish takes eating healthy greens to a whole new level of deliciousness!If you're looking for an authentic Ethiopian veggie side dish to serve with your Ethiopian entree, Gomen (aka Ye'abesha Gomen) is among the most popular and … Continue reading →

Traditional Yorkshire Pudding

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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 recipe includes all the tips & tricks you need to create the BEST, the crispiest, most flavorful Yorkshire … Continue reading →

Authentic Falafel

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With a fabulous flavor and texture, these authentic falafel are not only highly nutritious, they're incredibly delicious!   Naturally vegetarian, vegan and gluten free.If you're not already familiar with falafel, it's time you become acquainted.  There is a reason … Continue reading →

West African Peanut Chicken Stew (Plasas)

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Simple ingredients come together in this wonderfully flavorful Peanut Chicken Stew - a perfect example of West African comfort food at its best!It's been over 15 years since my friend, Bobson, first made this dish for me in Germany.  A refugee from war-torn Sierra … Continue reading →

English Pickled Onions (Pub-Style)

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Practically a British institution, it's hard to imagine life in Great Britain without pickled onions!  Easy to make and irresistibly tasty, you'll want to make a double batch while you're at it!Right up there with fish & chips, mushy peas, pork pies and Yorkshire … Continue reading →

Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

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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)

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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 →

Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Cereal

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Wonderfully nutritious and delicious, this warm breakfast cereal is sure to become part of your morning rotation.  With the warmth of cinnamon, the tanginess of apple and the sweetness of plump raisins, this Apple Cinnamon Quinoa cereal is deliciously flavorful and … Continue reading →

Parisian Hot Chocolate (Le Chocolat Chaud)

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Parisian hot chocolate is luxuriously thick, smooth, creamy and flavorful.  It's like drinking hot molten chocolate and simply no other hot chocolate can compare!After a long Winter walk through the streets of Paris, you slip into a nearby cafe to warm up.Rubbing … Continue reading →

English Toffee Sauce

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Luxuriously rich with a deep caramelized flavor, this English Toffee Sauce is super easy to make and your taste buds will thank you over and over again!Few things are as irresistible as an oozing toffee sauce.  Luxuriously rich with deep caramelized flavor, if you … Continue reading →

Membrillo (Sweet Quince Paste)

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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 →

Chocolate Marzipan Truffles

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Making your own marzipan from scratch couldn't be simpler.  And then all that's left to do is dip them in chocolate and you have the most delicious chocolate marzipan truffles ever!Chocolate covered marzipan is practically a staple confection in Germany, especially … Continue reading →

Homemade British Mixed Spice

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This famous British spice blend has been enjoyed in Christmas baking for several centuries.  With both sweet and savory applications, you will love this deliciously versatile Mixed Spice blend!The term "mixed spice" for this popular British spice blend has been … Continue reading →

German Sauerkraut Soup (Sauerkrautsuppe)

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Celebrating one of Germany's most famous "superfoods", Sauerkraut, this wonderful soup is satisfying to both tummy and soul.  The combination of tangy sauerkraut, caramelized onions, smoky paprika, savory bacon and earthy caraway is deliciously irresistible!I've … Continue reading →

AMAZING 24-Hour Slow Cooker Apple Butter

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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 →

Authentic British Mushy Peas

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Authentic British Mushy Peas!  The right flavor, the perfect texture, just like you know and love them from your favorite English pub or chippy!What are fish & chips without mushy peas??  They are inseparable!   Fried fish & chips as a unified meal is … Continue reading →

Indian Egg Curry (Baida Curry)

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This southern Indian egg curry features a variety of wonderfully flavorful spices and the delicious creaminess of coconut milk.  Naturally meat-free, it's one of India's most popular curries!This is a Kerala-style egg curry, meaning its flavor profile hails from the … Continue reading →

BEST German Curry Ketchup for Currywurst

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There's a reason over 800 million Currywursts are consumed each year in Germany - they're deeeelicious and have been a German institution since 1949!  Learn how to make the BEST authentic curry ketchup and traditional German Currywurst!In the words of Berlin's … Continue reading →

BEST Pozole Rojo

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A special thank you to Aneto for sponsoring this post.One of the most iconic Mexican dishes, this "ultimate" Pozole Rojo is PACKED with deliciously bold and robust flavors that will absolutely WOW your taste buds!Pozole in Mexico is like chicken noodle soup in … Continue reading →

Plum Jam

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This plum jam is delicious added to cakes, in muffins, on pancakes, ice cream and any other way your heart desires!  You can make it either with or without pectin.With four Italian plum trees in our yard I get busy the end of every Summer processing hundreds of … Continue reading →

BEST Authentic Enchilada Sauce

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Rich and robust and a thousand times better than store-bought, this authentic enchilada sauce packs some serious FLAVOR!  Not just for enchiladas, this sauce will take your soups and stews to a whole new level!Nothing beats homemade.That's a phrase that fits most … Continue reading →

Rustic Rosemary Sourdough Bread

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With a superbly crispy crust and soft and chewy interior, the flavor and aroma of this delicious bread will have you wishing you had made an extra loaf!I can't think of anything that beats the smell of yeast bread baking in the oven.  The aroma has a hypnotic way of … Continue reading →

Creamy French Dressing

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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 →

Indian Broccoli with Paneer

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A wonderfully flavorful and fragrant vegetarian Indian dish, this Indian Broccoli and Paneer works perfectly as both a side dish or starter!Here's a delicious vegetarian Indian dish that your taste buds will love.  It makes both a great side dish or starter and is … Continue reading →

Greek Einkorn (Wheat Berry) Salad

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This Greek Einkorn Wheat Berry Salad is not only visually beautiful and nutritious, it's a total flavor explosion!I'm a big fan of grain salads.  They're not only nutritious but I find they keep me satiated without having to consume large servings.  And they're great … Continue reading →

Blue Cheese Whole Grain Crackers

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With the nutty, caramelized flavor of whole grains and zesty blue cheese, these crispy homemade crackers are simply delicious!Here is something really tasty you can serve at your next get-together.  These crackers are incredibly easy to make and taste absolutely … Continue reading →

Wild Huckleberry Jam

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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

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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 →

Italian Barley Salad

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This colorful and flavorful Italian Barley Salad is a great make-ahead dish and is perfect for your next potluck, picnic, BBQ or any other occasion!I did something I never thought I'd do.I never, ever thought I'd replicate, or even want to replicate, airplane … Continue reading →

BEST Homemade Italian Dressing

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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

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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 →

Rum Raisin Nut Chocolate Bars

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Replicate your favorite rum raisin nut chocolate bars, it's super easy and SO delicious!Growing up in Stuttgart, Germany I lived close to the headquarters of Ritter Sport, one of the best chocolate manufacturers in the world.The other day I was craving one of … Continue reading →

Goetta (Cincinnati Sausage Grain Patties)

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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

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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 →

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