There is nothing more classic German than homemade Apfelkuchen. This old-fashioned German apple cake recipe combines simple but quality ingredients to produce a deliciously moist apple cake that will take you down memory lane! This German apple cake recipe takes me … Continue reading →
Apfelschorle (German Apple Spritzer)
The classic German soft drink known as Apfelschorle, or apple spritzer! Served in every German restaurant, Apfelschorle has been a popular drink for decades and is quick and easy to make. Growing up in Stuttgart Germany, Apfelschorle was a staple every time we ate … Continue reading →
Coq Au Vin
Chicken braised in wine, bacon, onions, and mushrooms, this Coq Au Vin recipe is truly a feast for the palate! This classic French dish takes on additional flavor in our version that will have your taste buds singing! What is Coq Au Vin? Coq Au Vin is among the most … Continue reading →
Chicken Piccata
This Chicken Piccata recipe is quick and easy to make and will absolutely WOW your taste buds! Featuring a lemon-wine-butter-caper sauce, this classic Italian dish is absolutely mouthwatering! Chicken Piccata is a prime example of a dish that's quick and easy to make … Continue reading →
Traditional Irish Stew
A traditional Irish Stew recipe featuring succulent lamb, sweet root vegetables, and an irresistibly rich broth. True to tradition, it's made with simple ingredients but the end result is a total showstopper. Get ready for an incredibly flavorful and robust stew that will … Continue reading →
Greek Meatballs
This Greek Meatballs recipe captures the exquisite flavors of sun-kissed Greece! Incredibly rich in flavor, these delicious meatballs will make your taste buds sing and have you coming back for seconds! Our family loves meatballs. For many of us they're linked … Continue reading →
Loaded Colcannon
Traditional Irish Colcannon...bumped up several flavor notches! We're making these mashed potatoes with lots of butter, cream, sauteed cabbage, kale, and leek, green onions, bacon and Irish white cheddar - it's absolute heaven! This BEST Loaded Colcannon recipe is sure to … Continue reading →
Authentic Gaisburger Marsch
The famous stew from the Gaisburg suburb of Stuttgart, Germany, Gaisburger Marsch is a traditional stew that encapsulates everything that is delicious about Swabian cuisine. Tender beef, Spätzle, and potatoes in a luxuriously rich broth and topped with onions caramelized in … Continue reading →
Chicken Tikka Masala
This Chicken Tikka Masala recipe features succulent pieces of chicken that are marinated in a yogurt sauce mingled with fragrant Indian spices, then skewered, grilled, and simmered in a luxuriously creamy curry sauce! The flavors are absolutely incredible and this is … Continue reading →
Creamy Cabbage and Kielbasa Soup
This wonderful Creamy Cabbage and Kielbasa Soup is packed with healthy veggies, savory kielbasa sausage, and is loaded with flavor! It's one of our family favorites and we're confident it's going to become a regular favorite in your home too! This is a terrific make-ahead … Continue reading →
Flädlesuppe (German Pancake Soup)
Featuring thinly sliced crepes in a rich beef broth sprinkled with chopped chives, this traditional Flaedlesuppe recipe brings together simple ingredients to create a truly soul-satisfying soup! This soup comes from my home region of Swabia in southern Germany though … Continue reading →
Kaiserschmarrn (Austrian Torn Pancakes)
The famous torn pancakes originating in Austria and enjoyed throughout Bavaria, this traditional Kaiserschmarrn recipe features pillowy soft torn pieces of pancakes studded with rum-soaked raisins (optional) and served with powdered sugar and your choice of fruit preserves, … Continue reading →
Old Fashioned Beef Stew
Look no further for the BEST beef stew recipe! Positively PACKED with FLAVOR, this is the richest, tastiest old fashioned beef stew and we're confident you're going to love it as much as we do! It's not hard to make an excellent beef stew, but it's easy to make a … Continue reading →
Brunede Kartofler (Danish Caramelized Potatoes)
Brunede Kartofler (Danish caramelized potatoes) is a popular and traditional side dish in Denmark, enjoyed especially at Christmas. The potatoes are browned in caramelized sugar, transforming otherwise plain boiled potatoes into something truly special! If you're … Continue reading →
German Rum Balls (Rumkugeln)
A favorite treat in Germany during the holiday season, this Rumkugeln recipe (German rum balls) will show you how to make them from scratch! Super easy and so much better than store-bought, they come together in a jiffy and make terrific gifts to hand out to your friends … Continue reading →
Traditional Gugelhupf (Kugelhopf)
Combining the delicious flavors of lemon, rum, raisins, almonds and butter in a wonderfully fragrant yeasted cake, look no further for a traditional Gugelhupf recipe captures the heart and spirit of this popular cake that has been known and loved for centuries throughout … Continue reading →
Homemade Mozartkugeln
The world famous chocolate confection that originated in Salzburg, Austria in 1890 in honor of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart! Filled with marzipan, pistachio and nougat, they are irresistibly delicious. This homemade Mozartkugel recipe will give you everything you need to create … Continue reading →
Ultimate Lard Pie Crust
Get ready to make the BEST flavored and BEST textured pastry crust EVER! Buttery goodness meets perfect flakiness in this homemade lard pie crust recipe that takes less than 5 minutes to make and is sure to become your go-to from now on! I think the original … Continue reading →
Rough Puff Pastry
This Rough Puff Pastry recipe is MUCH quicker and easier to make than classic puff pastry and produces beautifully flaky, buttery results! You can freeze it so you always have it on hand and use it in any recipe that calls for puff pastry. WHAT IS ROUGH PUFF … Continue reading →
Pistachio Marzipan
Get ready to fall utterly in love with this incredible Pistachio Marzipan! A beautiful green and positively bursting with flavor, this pistachio marzipan recipe takes all of 5 minutes to make! That's FIVE minutes away from pure heaven! There are essentially two ways … Continue reading →
German Nougat (Nuss-Nougat Rohmasse)
Nuss-Nougat Rohmasse is a popular German ingredient used as a filling for baking and confections. Featuring hazelnuts, chocolate and sugar, this German nougat recipe is easy to make and within minutes of prep time you'll have a phenomenal homemade version of that … Continue reading →
Kourabiedes (Greek Almond Cookies)
This traditional Greek almond cookie is dusted with confectioner's sugar, has the delicious flavor of toasted almonds, and a delightfully crumbly, melt-in-you-mouth texture! Kourabiedes are sure to become part of your regular cookie rotation year-round and especially at … Continue reading →
Boxty (Irish Potato Pancakes)
Boxty are Irish potato pancakes made from a combination of grated and mashed potatoes that are fried until delightfully crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They're irresistibly delicious! This traditional boxty recipe uses simple ingredients, is easy to make, and … Continue reading →
Toad in the Hole
A quintessential British dish, Toad in the Hole is comprised of roasted sausages enveloped in a giant, deliciously crispy Yorkshire pudding and served drizzled with onion gravy. Next to Bangers and Mash it's hard to imagine better comfort food! Where Did Toad in the … Continue reading →
Ultimate Coronation Chicken
Originally created and served for Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953, Coronation Chicken has remained a popular dish in Great Britain ever since. This Coronation Chicken recipe bumps up the flavor several notches for a truly delicious meal that can be enjoyed as a … Continue reading →
Romesco Sauce
A deliciously smoky, nutty, zesty sauce with sweet and tangy undertones that’s delicious with fish, pork, poultry, game, roasted vegetables, in stews, sauces, dressings, dips, spread on a piece of crusty bread, and much more! This Romesco Sauce recipe is easy to make and … Continue reading →
Magenbrot (German Gingerbread Bites)
A German Christmas is incomplete without Magenbrot, the ever popular gingerbread treats found at every German Christmas market. Flavored with a variety of warming spices, honey, hazelnuts, orange, and chocolate, these gingerbread cookies are absolutely delicious! What … Continue reading →
Ultimate Au Jus Recipe
A wonderfully rich and flavorful Au Jus recipe that can be made with or without meat drippings without compromising the flavor! This au jus sauce is the ultimate accompaniment to your prime rib and French dip sandwiches. Or you can also thicken it and serve it over beef … Continue reading →
Gluten Free Treacle Tart
A gluten free version of one of Great Britain's most famous desserts, this gluten free Treacle Tart recipe features a perfectly flaky, buttery crust filled with a deliciously gooey, lemon-infused filling! A frequently requested dessert in our home, Treacle Tart is a … Continue reading →
Ultimate Beef Ragu
Nothing speaks comfort like a plate of hot pasta topped with this robust and flavorful beef ragu! This beef ragu recipe is one of my all-time favorite pasta sauces and is a regular in our home. Rich and hearty and positively PACKED with flavor, we're confident you're going … Continue reading →
Bearnaise Sauce
A foolproof Bearnaise Sauce recipe that rivals any upscale restaurant version but is super easy to make! Enjoy this versatile sauce drizzled over your grilled steak, roast chicken or salmon, steamed broccoli or asparagus, and much more! I've had bearnaise sauce at … Continue reading →
Trout Almondine
Fine dining meets weeknight dinner in this classic Trout Almondine recipe that's easy to prepare but will make you feel like a Michelin star chef! Perfectly pan-fried fish served with a buttery sauce featuring toasted almonds, lemon, and parsley - it's a … Continue reading →
Classic French Remoulade
A classic French Remoulade recipe that's easy to make and is as versatile as it is delicious! Use this fabulous condiment for spreading, dipping, and tossing into a wide variety of dishes. Remoulade sauce is a classic French cold sauce with mayonnaise as its base. … Continue reading →
Lamb Ragu
Treat yourself to Lamb Ragu tonight, a classic Italian comfort dish that’s hearty, sophisticated, easy to make, and incredibly delicious! If you’re looking for a new weeknight dinner that the whole family will love, this lamb ragu recipe is a must try! © Sergey Tolmachyov … Continue reading →
Braised Lamb Shanks
If you’re looking for an impressive main dish that is sophisticated yet easy to prepare, look no further than these Braised Lamb Shanks! This tender and delicious lamb entreé is guaranteed to satisfy everyone at the dinner table and win you lots of praise! I've partnered … Continue reading →
Chocolate Pot de Crème (EASY)
EASY Chocolate Pot de Creme The ULTIMATE chocolate fix! This easy pot de creme recipe takes just 5 minutes of prep time and the result is irresistibly delicious! If anyone were to ask me, "What is the ultimate chocolate dessert?", my answer without hesitation would … Continue reading →
Sausage, Kale, and Black Eyed Pea Soup
Sausage, Kale, and Black Eyed Soup Loaded with as much flavor as nutrition, this wholesome black eyed pea soup is packed with healthy ingredients and is positively delicious! It's the perfect soup to cozy up to on a cold night! Call it want you like - an … Continue reading →
How To Make Sauerkraut
How to Make Sauerkraut A comprehensive, step-by-step pictured tutorial on making homemade sauerkraut that is incredibly healthy and delicious! Making your own fermented sauerkraut is super easy, requires minimal prep work, and the rest is just a waiting … Continue reading →
Pastéis de Nata (Portuguese Custard Tarts)
Pastéis de Nata Recipe Crispy-crunchy pastry crust with a smooth and creamy custard filling is what awaits your bite into these traditional, world famous sweet custard tarts from Lisbon, Portugal! On our most recent trip to Lisbon, Portugal we made it a point to … Continue reading →
Traditional Christmas Pudding (Figgy Pudding)
A thoroughly authentic Christmas Pudding recipe, also known as Plum Pudding and Figgy Pudding! It's the perfect make-ahead dessert as the flavors only get better over time. A household favorite for centuries, no traditional Christmas is complete without a Christmas … Continue reading →