One of the most popular Indian dishes, this Indian Butter Chicken recipe (Murgh Makhani) is packed with an incredible depth of flavor that will leave your taste buds singing! Rivaling your favorite Indian restaurant, it's phenomenally delicious! Butter Chicken is an … Continue reading →
BEST Homemade Vanilla Extract
Learn how to make the BEST homemade vanilla extract with MORE FLAVOR than store-bought and at a FRACTION OF THE PRICE! It will enhance your baking, it makes the perfect gifts, and it only requires two ingredients to make it! You know a good vanilla extract when you … 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 →
Mashed Potatoes with Parsnips and Horseradish
Mashed Potatoes with Parsnips and Horseradish. Creamy, buttery mashed potatoes are paired with sweet parsnips and spicy horseradish for a positively delicious side dish you're sure to love! Here is a delicious alternative to your standard mashed potatoes. … Continue reading →
Classic Cranberry Sauce
Cranberry sauce is a staple at the holiday table and as with most things, NOTHING beats homemade. This homemade cranberry sauce recipe is so easy and will become your go-to from now on! The holidays simple aren't complete without homemade cranberry sauce - every … Continue reading →
German Red Herring Salad (Roter Heringssalat)
Pickled herring, apples, onions, pickles and red beets are covered in a luscious creamy sauce with a beautiful pinkish-red hue. Herring fans will love this traditional German Red Herring Salad recipe! Red Herring Salad Recipe I'm originally from Stuttgart Germany but … Continue reading →
Ultimate Bangers and Mash Recipe
Succulent sausages nestled on a bed of buttery mashed potatoes and drenched in a rich onion gravy, Bangers and Mash has been ranked as Great Britain's #1 most popular comfort food. This bangers and mash recipe is the ONLY one you'll ever need! Having lived for 6 … Continue reading →
Authentic German Rouladen Recipe
One of Germany's most famous and delicious dishes, Rouladen are beef roulades filled with bacon, onions, mustard and pickles, then browned and simmered in the richest gravy imaginable. Mouthwateringly delicious, this authentic Rouladen recipe is the only one you'll ever … Continue reading →
Tuscan White Bean and Sausage Soup
I've partnered with Aneto to bring you this delicious soup. Rich in flavor and deeply satisfying, this Tuscan White Bean and Sausage Soup will warm your body and soul. This soup reheats well and tastes even better the next day! Tuscan White Bean and Sausage Soup We … Continue reading →
How To Make Yogurt (Regular or Greek)
Learn how to make yogurt! Whether you're making regular or Greek yogurt, it's incredibly easy, requires virtually no prep work and the outcome will blow your mind: Wonderfully thick, creamy, luxuriously delicious yogurt! This homemade yogurt recipe is SO good and SO easy, … Continue reading →
How to Make Sun Dried Tomatoes
Drying tomatoes is as easy as 1, 2, 3! Plus they're cheaper than store-bought and taste WAY better! We'll show you how to dry tomatoes in the sun, how to dry tomatoes in the oven, how to dry tomatoes in the dehydrator and how to store dried tomatoes. AND we'll give you a … Continue reading →
BEST Harira (Moroccan Chickpea & Lentil Soup)
The national soup of Morocco, this harira recipe is a total flavor explosion. It's no wonder it's such a popular soup, it's downright amazing and will WOW your taste buds! I've teamed up with Lindsay to bring you this post Once upon a time I had plans to publish my … Continue reading →
Homemade Italian Sausage
This homemade Italian sausage recipe not only enables you to maintain full control over the quality of your sausage, it also tastes WAY better than store-bought! It's super easy to make and you can double our triple the recipe and freeze it so you always have sausage on … Continue reading →
Roasted Spiralized Beets with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
Roasted spiralized beets are tossed in a delicious honey mustard vinaigrette. Fabulous warm or at room temperature, these beets noodles are super healthy, easy to make and taste phenomenal! You can never have too many side dishes, especially when they provide a … Continue reading →
Blackberry Jam
Bursting with concentrated blackberry flavor, this homemade blackberry jam is easy to make, thickens up beautifully without the addition of pectin, and can be used in LOTS of delicious ways (see blog post below for ideas)! Nothing beats homemade jam; store-bought just … Continue reading →
Perfect Creamy Tomato Soup
With the perfect balance of exquisite flavors and a luxuriously creamy texture, this Creamy Tomato Soup recipe is simply the BEST and will become a regular favorite! I've partnered with Aneto to bring you this delicious soup. I've been enjoying a wonderful harvest … Continue reading →
BEST Whole Grain Zucchini Muffins (GF)
Phenomenally moist, fluffy and packed with flavor, these gluten free zucchini muffins are so delicious that no one will ever guess they're gluten free! I'm not a fan of many, probably even most, gluten free recipes because in addition to their texture being dry and … Continue reading →
BEST Homemade Tartar Sauce
Tartar sauce is such a popular condiment that it's hard to imagine enjoying fried foods - fried seafood in particular - without it! This homemade tartar sauce recipe packs such a delicious flavor, it's simply the BEST! What ingredients go into making the best tartar … Continue reading →
Black Currant Jam
Enjoy this delicious homemade black currant jam spread on toast, scones, ice cream, hot buttered rolls, pancakes, waffles, grilled meats, meatballs or used in muffins, tarts, cakes, pastries and more! You can even add some of it to your barbecue sauce - yum! Whether … Continue reading →
BEST Sweet Chili Sauce Recipe
This homemade sweet chili sauce recipe is guaranteed to become a favorite staple in your home! It's versatile, is quick and easy to make, is free of additives, and tastes WAY better than the store-bought stuff! Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce Recipe As with most … Continue reading →
Homemade German Bratwurst
Experience the delicious taste of Germany through this thoroughly authentic homemade bratwurst recipe! Make a double batch, freeze them, and you can conveniently grab and grill a bratwurst any time the craving hits you! This is a special day because today is the day … Continue reading →
Homemade Ranch Dressing
Delightfully fresh, aromatic and flavor-packed, this delicious homemade ranch dressing recipe will be your go-to from now on for a variety of meals and snacks! A couple of years ago a poll revealed that 40% of all Americans claim ranch dressing as their favorite and … Continue reading →
Watermelon Salad with Mint and Feta
Sweet watermelon is paired with briny feta, fresh mint and lime juice in this delicious Watermelon Salad that makes the perfect side dish for any summer gathering! Watermelon was my favorite fruit as a child and continues to be something I look forward to every … Continue reading →
Homemade Smoked Cheddar Sausages
Smoky, zesty and oozing with cheese, these homemade smoked cheddar sausages are absolutely perfect for your next grilling party! Make a double batch while you're at it and freeze them for your convenience! Sausage-making is something I started dabbling in a few years … Continue reading →
Apple Peppermint Iced Tea
Delicious, refreshing and quenching, this Apple Peppermint Iced Tea is perfect for the hot weather! This Apple Peppermint Iced Tea is one that my kids request on a regular basis. That and my virgin Mojitos. My kids can't get enough of either and so it's a good thing … Continue reading →
Lavender Lemonade
Lavender is a unique flavor like none other and pairing it with lemon is a match made in heaven. This Lavender Lemonade is positively perfect for the hot weather! This lavender lemonade was inspired by the time I spent living in England. I lived just south of … Continue reading →
BEST General Tso’s Chicken
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 Homemade Teriyaki Sauce
Look no further, this is the BEST homemade teriyaki sauce recipe! 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 - after … 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. We're confident you'll agree this is the BEST falafel recipe! If you're not already familiar with … 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 →
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