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 →
Blue Cheese Butter
When I was a kid I hated blue cheese. Nothing could convince me to eat it. And whenever my mom made something with blue cheese in it, I resisted it with all my stubborn might. But this story has a good ending. Once I hit adulthood I finally came to my senses and fell … Continue reading →
How To Can Diced Tomatoes
There are several reasons it's a great idea to can your own tomatoes. The first reason is this: BPA's. Nearly everyone's heard of this chemical because of the health risks associated with it. Sadly it continues to be used in so many of our food products. In the case … 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 →
Lavender Lemonade
I moved to England from Germany when I was 15 years old and lived there for what were 6 wonderful years. Those memories of touring the British Isles and making friends with people whom I still consider family are among my most treasured memories. We lived just south of … 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 … Continue reading →
Cherry Barbecue Sauce
What would you do with 75 pounds of cherries? That's what I picked up this past weekend: Three 25 lb boxes of plump, luscious bing cherries. I've been busy pitting and canning cherries in light syrup, making jam, making cherry dessert sauce, cherry crisp, fruit … 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 →
Pickled Asparagus
Asparagus is something I look forward to every year. Steamed and served with a Hollandaise sauce, sauteed with butter, added to stir-fries, made into a creamy soup, roasted or grilled and added to a Mediterranean salad...I love asparagus every which way. And that includes … Continue reading →
Watermelon Salad with Mint and Feta
Watermelon was my favorite fruit as a child and continues to be something I also look forward to come summer. While mediocre watermelons are pretty "meh," a really good watermelon is pure heaven. And you know what? I just learned something about watermelons that I never … Continue reading →
How To Smoke Neck Bones & Ham Hocks
At the heart of Southern home cooking, smoked neck bones and ham hocks are commonly enjoyed with things like beans, potatoes, rice, cabbage as well as in soups and stews where they're slow-cooked until their smoky, fork-tender meat falls right off. Most of you have … Continue reading →
Squid Ink Paella (Arròs Negre/Arroz Negro)
I've partnered with Aneto to bring you this post. If it isn't obvious by now how much I love paella then let me say it again: I LOVE PAELLA! For a national dish that's thoroughly unique, super fun to make and incredibly delicious, it's hard to rival Spain. Another … Continue reading →
Slow Cooker Pineapple Orange BBQ Chicken
Sweet, tangy and juicy with a touch of kick, this Pineapple Orange BBQ Chicken takes less than 10 minutes of prep time and the slow cooker does the rest. This dish features a fun interplay of flavors that compete for attention just long enough to be noticed and then blend … Continue reading →
How To Render Lard (and why you should use it)
Chances are the vast majority of people reading the title and looking at this bottle of lard will have a negative reaction. What will follow is the pronouncement of a string of health conditions that through decades of medical myths have come to be associated with eating … Continue reading →
Healthier 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
Wouldn't it be nice if all delicious recipes were this easy? Yep, that's it: Only 3 ingredients and about 5 minutes of prep time. The oven does the rest and soon you'll be biting into a perfectly chewy, delicious and healthier peanut butter cookie. These cookies also … Continue reading →
Easy Mexican Chocolate Pots de Crème
I first introduced you to my Easy Chocolate Pots de Crème in early 2015 and it has remained our favorite chocolate dessert since. It's the sweet treat my husband requests the most and is always a hit with our guests. We've gotten many emails from our readers echoing the … Continue reading →
Grilled Veal Steak Fajitas
Thank you to The Beef Checkoff for sponsoring this post. I grew up in southern Germany and then spent my mid-teens through young adulthood in England. What do the two countries have in common? This: Hardly anyone knows anything about Mexican food. It's true. I'm … Continue reading →
Sweet Pea Risotto with Basil & Pancetta
I've partnered with Aneto to bring you this post! In celebration of Spring, I want to introduce you to a risotto featuring one of early Spring's finest bounties: The garden-fresh sweet pea. Aren't they simply irresistible? We had a really nice harvest of sweet peas … Continue reading →
Best Gluten Free Carrot Cake (with Marzipan Carrots)
You may have noticed I've been experimenting more with gluten free baking. No, The Daring Gourmet isn't converting into a gluten free blog. I just like adding variety to my blog. Plus, I like to have alternatives to gluten for myself and my family. Our son just … Continue reading →
Best Sweet & Sour Sauce
Get ready for a fast, simple, and deeeelicious Sweet & Sour Sauce! This sweet and sour sauce is perfect as a dipping sauce for potstickers, egg rolls, chicken nuggets and anything else your heart desires. Use also to incorporate into your favorite Chinese dishes like … Continue reading →
Lemon Dill Mustard Dressing
Dill has always been one of my favorite herbs. I've had success in growing nearly all of my culinary herbs from seed and planting them in my herb garden, but dill has been a challenge. I've been trying to grow it for the past three years and just haven't had much luck. I … Continue reading →
Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken
It's after making meals like this that I ask myself why I don't utilize my slow cooker more often. I mean, what could be simpler than throwing in a handful of ingredients into the slow cooker in the morning and then coming home to a ready-made meal for dinner? Well, I've … Continue reading →
Seafood Paella (Paella de Marisco)
I've partnered with Aneto, my favorite broth manufacturer, to bring you this post. What beats paella for a romantic night in? Prepare it together as a couple then sit down to enjoy it followed by dessert and a great movie. I'm speaking from experience, it makes for … Continue reading →
Gluten Free Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
Doughnuts in one form or the other have been around for eons; so long in fact that according to the Smithsonian archaeologists have dug of fossilized pieces of doughtnuts dating back to prehistoric Native American settlements. But "proper" doughnuts are believed to have … Continue reading →
Asian-Spiced Chicken & Vegetable Soup
I've partnered with Aneto, my favorite broth manufacturer, to bring you this post. I don't think I could live without soup. There are just those days when what I crave most is a bowl of hot soup, whether it's the thick creamy kind or the rich brothy variety. The other … Continue reading →
Authentic Injera (Ethiopian Flatbread)
If you've ever been to an Ethiopian restaurant - certainly if you've ever set foot in Ethiopia - you will have heard of injera. It's a sourdough flatbread unlike any other sourdough. It starts out looking like a crepe but then develops a unique porous and slightly spongy … Continue reading →
Low Carb High Protein Nut & Seed Bread (Paleo)
In an attempt to burn a few excess pounds and to cut back on carbs generally, I've been focusing more on foods high in protein and healthy fats the past few weeks. High protein/high fat foods are more satiating, which means you're less likely to nibble throughout the day, … Continue reading →
How To Make Candied Orange and Lemon Peel
Thank you to New Seasons Market for sponsoring this post! January celebrates the ushering in of citrus season! I always get excited to see the fresh crops pour into the produce section of my local grocery stores and roadside fruit stands. I LOVE practically anything … Continue reading →
Blender Banana Oatmeal Bran Muffins
I made these muffins earlier this week and out of a dozen muffins our 4 year-old daughter ate six in a two-hour period and was still wanting more! Her new favorite muffin? Apparently so! As she kept asking for more I hesitated and then reasoned, "you know, why not? We … Continue reading →
Slow Cooker Chinese Fried Rice
Chinese fried rice has always been a favorite of mine, but it's a long process to get it right, to make it the way it's served in restaurants. And during the week I like to keep meals as quick and simple as possible. You too? And so I figured, why not? Practically … Continue reading →
Spanish Deviled Eggs
Thank you to Lindsay® for sponsoring this post! Spaniards are masters of appetizers, which they call “tapas.” For them it's an art form and every restaurant and bar features its own carefully crafted selection of tapas. In Spain when you go out for dinner it's common … Continue reading →
Risalamande (Danish Almond Rice Pudding with Cherry Sauce)
Risengrød, or rice pudding, has been a beloved dish in Denmark for centuries, a dish enjoyed by rich and poor alike. But in the 1800's, as was the case in most of Europe, there came a point when the upper-crusted bourgeoisie wanted to further distinguish themselves from the … Continue reading →
Cherry Dessert Sauce
Here is a quick, easy and delicious cherry dessert sauce for pouring over everything from pound cake to waffles, shortcake, pudding and ice cream! If you're into canning, this sauce is a great way to put the fruits of your labor to use (see my post on how to can … Continue reading →
Mandelhörnchen (Chocolate-Dipped Marzipan Almond Horns)
Marzipan lovers, here's another one you've got to try! Mandelhörnchen, German for almond horns, are a naturally gluten-free sweet treat made out of marzipan, almond meal and sugar, then rolled in almond flakes and the two ends dipped in chocolate. Popular throughout … Continue reading →
Kinderpunsch (German Non-Alcoholic Christmas Punch)
There is something magical about German Christmas markets: The colors, the lights, the sounds, the displays, the huge selection of hand-crafted goods, delicious foods, and intoxicating aromas. Time seems to stand still in this setting and you can easily lose yourself for … Continue reading →
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries, Bacon & Balsamic Reduction
Few dishes spark more intense feelings at the Thanksgiving and Christmas table than Brussels sprouts. A close runner up is probably sweet potato casserole - you know, the stuff with the brown sugar and marshmallows on top? I've always hated that stuff. But my parents and … Continue reading →
Best Gluten Free Gingerbread Cookies
I've been cutting back on our family's gluten intake the past few months and so have been experimenting with more gluten free baking. During the Christmas season it's always a tradition to make and decorate gingerbread cookies with our kids and I went for a gluten free … Continue reading →
Classic Cranberry Sauce
The holidays simple aren't complete without cranberry sauce - every dining table needs a bowl of it. Right? If you're like me I know what you're thinking: "Eww, cranberry sauce. That jelly-like gelatinous stuff that makes an unpleasant suction sound as it oozes its way … Continue reading →
Whole Grain Pumpkin Spice Waffles
It's like eating pumpkin pie for breakfast, only healthier! I hesitate to mention that these waffles are gluten free. Because in knowing they're gluten free many non-GF people will avoid making them because they think they'll taste...gluten free. Okay, so here's the … Continue reading →
Zimtsterne (German Cinnamon Star Cookies)
It's that time of year to roll up your sleeves and get ready to fill your kitchen and home with the aroma of Christmas baking! The smell of cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, fennel seed and star anise are what remind me most of Christmas because they are the smells, along with … Continue reading →
