Perfectly crispy coated chicken is tossed in a deliciously sweet and spicy sauce and served with steamed rice. Ready in less than 30 minutes and better than the takeout version, for spicy food lovers General Tso's Chicken is totally irresistible! General Tso's … Continue reading →
Sauerkraut Salad
Cool, crisp, tangy and sweet, this quick and easy German Sauerkraut Salad is not only wonderfully healthy, it's superbly delicious! Low calorie, low carb and low fat. My Bavarian mom frequently made this Sauerkraut Salad while we were growing up and it's a salad our … Continue reading →
Kung Pao Chicken
Authentic and thoroughly delicious, this Kung Pao Chicken rivals your favorite takeout or restaurant version and is super quick to make! And get ready to brace yourself because this dish packs a PUNCH! Originating in the Sichuan Province of China, Kung Pao Chicken … Continue reading →
Candied Bacon
Sweet, salty, smoky, rich with umami and a deliciously crispy-chewy texture, it's everything Candied Bacon should be. It's INSANELY delicious! It's hard to imagine bacon being any better than straight out of the frying pan. But that's where you'll need to stretch … Continue reading →
BEST Macaroni Salad
Thank you to Lindsay for sponsoring this post. This recipe ensures that you'll avoid all the common pitfalls of a mediocre macaroni salad. Deliciously creamy, moist, packed with flavor, the right balance of ingredients, the perfect texture, and visually beautiful, this … Continue reading →
Brown Sugar Glaze (for Ham, Veggies & More)
Look no further for a flavor-packed and versatile brown sugar glaze that's perfect for your ham, chicken, salmon, pork chops, burgers, kabobs, roasted veggies and more! Look no further for an absolutely finger-licking glaze for your ham! Forget the glaze packet … Continue reading →
How to Make Homemade Bacon
Bacon is simply one of the most delicious foods on the planet and absolutely nothing beats homemade! Learning how to make bacon is easy and you will be positively thrilled at the results! Ode to Bacon How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the … Continue reading →
BEST Teriyaki Sauce
Look no further, this is the best homemade teriyaki sauce recipe EVER! Ready in 10 minutes and crazy delicious, you'll never use store-bought again! It happened one too many times. I needed teriyaki sauce for a recipe and thought I had some on hand only to find - … Continue reading →
Homemade Italian Capicola
Homemade charcuterie that is easy, non-intimidating and thoroughly delicious! Succulent, superbly seasoned and flavorful, this Capicola will take your Italian subs, sandwiches, pizza and snacking to a new level! Do you enjoy a good sandwich from time to time? I mean … Continue reading →
Gomen (Ethiopian Collard Greens)
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 →
Authentic Falafel
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)
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)
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 →
BEST Homemade Chili Powder (From Scratch)
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
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)
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
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 →
White Chocolate Cranberry & Pistachio Ice Cream
A deliciously rich white chocolate ice cream studded with pistachios and cranberries. It's the three traditional Christmas colors wrapped up in one incredible-tasting ice cream! My husband and I were destined to love ice cream. We both come from a family of ice … Continue reading →
Pecan-Crusted Salmon with Bacon Fat Maple Glaze
The title says it all - this salmon is absolutely mouthwatering! It's hard to beat fresh wild-caught salmon. My husband adores the stuff. And what better place to get it than from our very own Pike Place Market in Seattle? (If you haven't already done so, check … Continue reading →
Membrillo (Sweet Quince Paste)
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
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 →
French Gingerbread (Pain d’épices) Spice Blend
A highly aromatic and flavorful pain d'épices blend to give your gingerbread creations an authentic French flavor! When it comes to spice and seasoning blends the old adage was never more true: Homemade is always BEST! This pain d'épices blend (French gingerbread … Continue reading →
Homemade British Mixed Spice
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)
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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 →
Creamy French Dressing
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
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 →
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 →
Italian Barley Salad
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
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 →
Rum Raisin Nut Chocolate Bars
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)
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 →
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