How To Cook Snap Peas Fresh sugar snap peas need no other embellishments than olive oil, salt and pepper in order for their fabulous flavor to shine through! These sauteed snap peas come together in 5 minutes and make a simple, elegant, healthy and thoroughly tasty side … Continue reading →
Easy Porchetta
Easy Porchetta Recipe Enjoy the incredible flavor of this iconic Italian roasted pork without spending a ton of prep time or breaking your budget! This homemade porchetta is easy to make and is delicious served as part of a main course meal or to make deeeelicious … Continue reading →
Gomasio (Japanese Sesame Salt)
HOMEMADE GOMASIO (JAPANESE SESAME SALT) Japan's famous low-sodium, flavorful and umami-rich seasoning blend that is as versatile as it is delicious! Toasted sesame seeds are ground and tossed with sea salt to create a unique blend that you'll be glad to reach for at the … Continue reading →
Greek Seasoning
Look no further for the ultimate Greek Seasoning recipe! Use it on your meats, seafood, pasta, vegetables, salads and dressings and more, this is a fabulous all-purpose seasoning with the perfect blend of flavors! I developed this Greek Seasoning recipe several years … Continue reading →
Greek Chicken (Slow Cooker)
This Greek Chicken recipe is super easy to throw together for a busy weeknight. Simply add the ingredients to your slow cooker and you'll be coming home to a delicious ready meal! It's meals like this Greek Chicken that remind me that I really need to make more use … Continue reading →
Creole Seasoning
This homemade Creole Seasoning tastes WAY better than store-bought, is super quick to make, and contains no preservatives or fillers! Deliciously versatile, use it to season anything that needs a boost in FLAVOR! Absolutely nothing beats homemade spice blends! … Continue reading →
Harissa (North African Chili Paste)
Harissa is a famous and versatile North African red chili paste that will add incredible flavor, color, and kick to your food! It's easy to make and keeps for several weeks in the fridge! Harissa is a fiery North African chili paste that is popular in Tunisian and … Continue reading →
Egg Curry (Baida Curry)
This egg curry recipe from southern India features an exquisitely aromatic and flavorful sauce! Naturally meat-free, it's one of India's most popular curries! How to Make Authentic Egg Curry This is a Kerala-style egg curry, meaning its flavor profile hails from the … Continue reading →
Authentic Homemade Garam Masala
Garam Masala is a wonderfully versatile Indian seasoning blend that will bring an incredible depth of flavor to a large variety of dishes. The different spices play their own unique part in delivering a phenomenal symphony of flavors. Try this authentic garam masala recipe … Continue reading →
Easy Homemade Tahini
Easy Homemade Tahini This easy homemade tahini recipe is so quick to make, takes just TWO ingredients, is less expensive than store-bought, and tastes WAY better! Make a double batch while you're at it and store it in your fridge for several months to have on hand whenever … Continue reading →
Authentic Chinese Five Spice
Chinese Five Spice is thought to have been the result of the Chinese's attempt at creating the ultimate "wonder powder." And all we can say is: Mission accomplished! Sweet, spicy, robust and vibrant, a small dash of this goes a long way to adding life and incredible … Continue reading →
How To Make the BEST Vanilla Extract
Learn how to make the BEST homemade vanilla extract with MORE FLAVOR than store-bought! It will enhance your baking, it makes the perfect gifts, is super easy to make and only requires two ingredients! Learning how to make vanilla extract seriously couldn't be any … 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
BEST 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 →
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 →
BEST Authentic Enchilada Sauce
Rich and robust and a thousand times better than store-bought, this authentic homemade enchilada sauce recipe 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 … 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 →
Shichimi Togarashi and Nanami Togarashi (Japanese 7 Spice Blend)
This popular Japanese spice blend dates back to at least the 17th century and has been used since as a favorite way to add flavor and heat to everything from noodles and rice dishes to grilled meats like yakitori as well as soups and tempuras. What Is Shichimi … Continue reading →
BEST Homemade Mexican Chorizo
Behold the secret ingredient to giving your Mexican dishes an authentic and incredibly amazing flavor! This homemade Mexican chorizo is easy to make and the flavor is out of this world! SALIVARY GLANDS AND LYMPH NODES. That's what you'll find in the list of … Continue reading →
Authentic Niter Kibbeh (Ethiopian Spiced Clarified Butter)
If you love Ethiopian food and just can't quite figure out how to replicate that flavor at home, you may be missing the ultimate secret ingredient: Niter Kibbeh! Niter Kibbeh (Nit'ir Qibe) is an ingredient integral to Ethiopian cuisine and is made by clarifying … Continue reading →
Chilled Asparagus with Lemon-Dijon Vinaigrette
Cool and crisp asparagus spears and tossed in a delicious lemon-dijon vinaigrette for a simple, elegant and delicious asparagus salad! We planted asparagus in our garden 2 years ago. It's going to be at least another year before we can reap our first harvest and let … Continue reading →
Kecap Manis (Indonesian Sweet Soy Sauce)
There's a reason Kecap Manis is the most popular condiment in Indonesia: It's not only delicious, it's so incredibly versatile you'll find yourself wanting to add it to nearly everything! A meal in Indonesia is virtually incomplete without ketcap manis, the most … Continue reading →
Cheesy Dijon Chicken Rolls with Balsamic Glaze
Here is something healthy, wholesome and delicious that combines your serving of meat, vegetables and dairy all in one! A variety of flavorful vegetables are sauteed and tucked inside thinly sliced chicken filets that have been slathered with Dijon mustard and seasoned … Continue reading →
Sega Wat (Spicy Ethiopian Beef Stew)
If you like African food you've most likely tried Doro Wat, the spicy chicken stew that Ethiopia embraces as its national dish. Another famous and equally delicious dish is Sega Wat, the beef version of this spicy stew. On restaurant menus you may find a couple of options … Continue reading →
Thai Lettuce Wraps
I've partnered with Veal Made Easy to bring you this delicious recipe! If you're like most people, myself included, you usually begin each new year with a commitment to eat healthier. Sometimes you're successful, sometimes less so, but what definitely makes a huge … Continue reading →
Homemade Breakfast Sausage Links (or Patties)
Truly nothing beats the quality and flavor of homemade sausages! Not only do they taste better, you know exactly what's in them and what isn't. You have full control over the quality of the ingredients that go into making them and good choices always pay off in the … Continue reading →
German Potato Soup (Kartoffelsuppe)
This German potato soup recipe is loaded with healthy veggies, savory bacon, and is absolutely JAM-PACKED with FLAVOR! And that flavor is ever better the next day so be sure to double recipe for leftovers! One of my all-time favorite brothy soups is a classic German … Continue reading →
Steak Salad with Spinach & Roasted Butternut Squash
Thank you to New Seasons Market for sponsoring this post. It's approaching the end of September and Autumn is definitely in the air. One of the things I always look forward to come autumn, aside from the beautiful fall foliage and the excuse to eat lots of hearty soups … Continue reading →
Honey Peach Cardamom Sauce
Peaches are in season here in Washington State and I picked up a bulk load of 75 pounds of them last week! I've been busy chopping and freezing them for smoothies, canning them, making fruit leather, peach cobbler and peach crisp, and thought I'd try something new - this … Continue reading →
Dill Pickled Green Beans (Dilly Beans)
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 →
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 →
Chocolate Nut Banana Protein Smoothie
Thank you to Silk for sponsoring this post! Protein is vital. And it's especially important to get an adequate amount of it for breakfast. I was reading a recent article from The Atlantic wherein they were taking a look at the latest research findings on protein … 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 →
BEST Grilled Steak Fajitas
This Grilled Steak Fajitas recipe features juicy grilled meat, peppers, and onions that are perfectly spiced and flavored for the ultimate fajita eating experience! Thank you to The Beef Checkoff for sponsoring this post. I grew up in southern Germany and then … 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 →