Growing up in Germany, home to the world's most famous marzipan, I was practically raised on this stuff. Well, not really, but I wouldn't have protested had my parents tried :) If you're looking for an authentic marzipan recipe that's easy to make, is much cheaper than … Continue reading →
Bacon Pineapple Chicken Kabobs with Hawaiian Sauce
Bacon Pineapple Chicken Kabobs with a sweet and sticky Hawaiian sauce. The perfect Summer grilling recipe! … Continue reading →
Spiced Chicken Kabobs with Tahini Yogurt Sauce
Juicy chicken breast is marinated in a potpourri of savory spices, grilled with a variety of vegetables, and then slathered with a mouthwatering yogurt tahini sauce that is accented with preserved lemon and mint. Heavenly! … Continue reading →
Mexican Wheat Berry Salad with Chipotles and Toasted Walnuts
A deliciously flavorful, vibrant and healthy whole grain salad laced with smoky chipotles, tangy cheese, and a sweet & savory vinaigrette! PLUS, a cookbook giveaway! … Continue reading →
Balsamic Glazed Steak Rolls
Here's a great dish for the grill that is low cal, low carb, low fat, paleo...and tastes incredible! And just wait till you've tried this rosemary-garlic balsamic glaze...you'll be making it to pour over everything else! Truly, the glaze is downright delicious. I'll be … Continue reading →
PERFECT Homemade Hummus Recipe
This homemade hummus recipe beats anything you'll ever buy in the store. Rich in flavor, luxuriously creamy and super easy to make, you're going to love it! A widely popular dip, hummus is not only delicious, it's super healthy. This homemade hummus recipe is made … Continue reading →
Traditional German Senfbraten (Pork Roast with Mustard Gravy)
An authentic recipe for German pork roast, Senfbraten, made the traditional way with an irresistibly delicious mustard gravy! Another quintessential German dish, Senfbraten is a traditional and popular pork roast served throughout Germany. A deliciously rich gravy flavored … Continue reading →
How To Make Preserved Lemons
How To Make Preserved Lemons Unlock one of the secrets of Moroccan and Middle Eastern cuisine and discover how preserved lemons transform a dish into something indescribably exquisite! If you're a fan of Moroccan and Middle Eastern cooking you've probably had the … Continue reading →
Greek-style Grilled Asparagus Salad with Tomatoes & Feta
This salad is so fresh and vibrant and the flavor of the grilled asparagus is out of this world! … Continue reading →
Cajun Catfish & Chips with Tartar Sauce
Crispy, crunchy battered and fried catfish mixed with Cajun spices and served with a delicious homemade tartar sauce and fries. Fish & Chips the Southern way! … Continue reading →
Restaurant-style Mexican Salsa
It's National Tortilla Chip Day! Who knew there was such a thing? Well there is, and what better way to enjoy the crunchy tortilla chip than with a bowl of homemade salsa? … Continue reading →
Italian Beef Braciole Recipe
These Italian beef braciole are deliciously fork tender and packed with a heavenly medley of flavors that will make your taste buds sing! Thank you to Honest Cooking and Parma Ham for sponsoring this post! I've brought you something extra special today! A delicious, … Continue reading →
Sweet Pepper & Onion Relish {Copycat Recipe}
Thank you to Pollinate Media Group for sponsoring this post. This Sweet Pepper and Onion Relish is my copycat version of Harry & David's popular treat. It's delightful mixed with cream cheese and spread on crackers or used as a glaze for pork and chicken. And it … Continue reading →
Peruvian Aji Verde Sauce
A traditional Peruvian sauce, Aji Verde Sauce is a bright green chili sauce that comes standard in any Peruvian restaurant. Serve it alongside your favorite meats, use it in salads, or as a dip for bread. It's delicious! … Continue reading →
Homemade Sweet Pickle Relish
Nothing fancy, just a humble homemade sweet pickle relish. But it's downright good. In fact, it's the best I've ever had. It adds a wonderful dimension to your sandwiches, hot dogs, pasta and potato salads. So easy to make with instructions for canning so you can enjoy … Continue reading →
Doro Wat (Spicy Ethiopian Chicken Stew)
There is a reason why Doro Wat is the national dish of Ethiopia and one of the most famous of all African dishes - it's fabulous! This authentic Doro Wat recipe captures the very best of Ethiopian cooking! Doro Wat is one of the most famous of all African dishes. … Continue reading →
BEST Authentic Berbere (Ethiopian Spice Blend)
Central to Ethiopian cuisine is Berbere - a fiery hot spice blend bursting with flavor! Now you can make your own right at home with our homemade berbere recipe! Berbere is a hot spice blend that is an integral ingredient in Ethiopian cuisine. Both full of flavor … Continue reading →
DG’s Steak Sauce
Whether you're partial to Heinz 57 or are an A1 Sauce loyalist, you're going to love this homemade steak sauce! With a deeply robust, sweet-spicy, and smoky flavor, this sauce will enliven anything you put it on - and you may never buy store-bought again! … Continue reading →
Creamy Homemade Lemon Curd
Fresh, creamy, citrusy, Summery lemon curd! Put some on your tongue and experience a delightfully sweet zing! I first fell in love with lemon curd when I when lived in England. I lived near Cambridge for six years and enjoyed lemon curd on a regular basis. It's … Continue reading →
Ginger Scallion Noodles
Ginger Scallion Noodles. Ready in less than 15 minutes + can be made ahead of time + tastes delicious = Yes, please! … Continue reading →
Grilled Chicken and Roasted Cherry Tomato Salad with Herbed Champagne Dijon Vinaigrette
This past Friday was the first official day of Summer! Salads are one of my favorite things to eat on hot days. Not that the weather's been hot here in WA, in fact right now it's pouring rain, but it was a beautiful weekend for the most part and that called for a yummy … Continue reading →
Herbed Champagne Dijon Vinaigrette
Everyone needs a good vinaigrette recipe on hand. This one is it. Robust enough to dress up a main dish salad, yet delicate enough to accentuate any accompanying flavors. If you haven't tried champagne vinegar before, you really need to. Preferred by many chefs, … Continue reading →
Baharat (Middle Eastern Spice Blend)
Baharat, Arabic for “spice”, is a special an all-purpose spice blend widely used in Middle Eastern cuisine. Just a pinch of it adds depth and flavor to sauces, soups, grains, vegetables, stews and meat. Middle Eastern food is phenomenal. Those of you who have taken the … Continue reading →
Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice)
Two years ago CNN conducted a poll among 35,000 individuals to determine the world's 50 most beloved foods. The results were unexpected. Guess what ranked #2? You got it, Nasi Goreng! Nasi Goreng, the national dish of Indonesia, translates as "fried rice." A few weeks … Continue reading →
Porcini Mushroom Linguine with Chicken, Shiitakes and Gorgonzola
I received some pasta from Pappardelle's for review. All opinions are entirely my own. In general, I've become pretty tired of store-bought pasta. Do you feel the same? Just a little bit jaded? Even the "flavored" ones lack flavor. Either they don't add enough of … Continue reading →
Chicken Wellington with Morels, Caramelized Onions & Gorgonzola
Puff pasty is divine. What puff pastry dish doesn't taste good? Whether sweet or savory, puff pastry is manna from heaven. Light, crispy, airy, delicate. It's exact origin is unknown. Some have attributed it to Claude Gelée, a French painter in the 17th century, … Continue reading →
Best Homemade Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce
Last week I posted my recipes for Greek Tzatziki Sauce and Greek Seasoning Blend. Now it's time to combine those two recipes to make a third one! One that you're going to fall in l.o.v.e. with! Growing up in Germany, there were Gyros and Döner Kebab shops and stands … Continue reading →
Greek Tzatziki Sauce
Delicious homemade Greek Tzatziki Sauce. Easy to make and thoroughly delicious. Serve with Greek Gyros, as a dip or salad dressing, with felafels, sandwich wraps, baked potatoes, with grilled meat or fish, or added to mashed potatoes. More yummylicious Greek recipes … Continue reading →
Crispy Panko Chicken With Apricot Dipping Sauce
These crispy panko-battered and fried chicken strips are delicious as a snack, starter, or as part of a main course meal. Panko breadcrumbs originated in Japan and form the perfect coating for this chicken (and many other meats and fish as well). Panko breadcrumbs have a … Continue reading →
Geschnetzeltes (Creamy German Hunter’s Sauce)
Geschnetzeltes (prounounced geh-shnet-sel-tess), German for "sliced meat", is a sauce with pork or veal, mushrooms and cream that is popular throughout Germany and Switzerland, some versions named Züricher Geschnetzeltes. Traditionally served with Spätzle, egg noodles, or … Continue reading →
Panch Phoron (Indian Five Spice Blend)
Panch Phoron (also called panch phoran or paanch phoron) literally means "five spices." It is a spice blend commonly used in Eastern India and Bangladesh and consists of the following seeds: Cumin, Brown Mustard, Fenugreek, Nigella and Fennel. The spices are left whole … Continue reading →
Pulled Mango Chicken or Pork Sandwiches
If I'm going to give you a recipe for a condiment, like my homemade Mango Chutney, I'm also going to provide you with some creative and tasty ways to use it. So far we've had the Mango Chutney Chicken and the Grilled Cheese and Chutney Sandwiches. Here's another one: Low … Continue reading →
Hungarian Mushroom Pasta
This is the pasta sauce version of my popular Hungarian Mushroom Soup. I had noted at the end of that recipe that the soup was fantastic as a sauce and simply required extra thickening to transform it. We had family over this past weekend and I made this sauce version … Continue reading →
Caramel Orange Buttermilk Syrup
My mom makes some of the best pancake/waffle syrups there are. We have several favorites of hers, two of which are her vanilla buttermilk and orange syrups. My husband Todd made some pancakes (yep, those are his gorgeous fluffy pancakes in the picture) and while he did … Continue reading →
Barbecued Pulled Pork or Chicken Sandwiches
Sundays are the perfect day to pull out the slow-cooker. At least in my family. After attending church for 3 hours it's so nice to come home to a ready-made meal. To open the front door, walk in, and be greeted by the aroma of something succulent cooking in the kitchen, … Continue reading →
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