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! Whenever I … Continue reading →
Toad in the Hole
Toad in the Hole features roasted sausages enveloped in a giant, deliciously crispy Yorkshire pudding and served drizzled with onion gravy. It's quintessential British comfort food at its absolute best! Living in England for nearly 7 years gave me ample opportunity … Continue reading →
Bratwurst with Mushroom Gravy
My German twist on British Bangers and Mash! Bratwursts are fried or roasted, sliced, and served with a fabulous homemade mushroom gravy along with your choice of fries, mashed potatoes, Bratkartoffeln, or Spätzle! This Bratwurst with Mushroom Gravy recipe is the ultimate … Continue reading →
Traditional Scotch Broth
The quintessential Scottish dish for several centuries! Rich, robust and flavorful, Scotch Broth represents everything that is good about rustic home cooking. The first time I had this soup was in a small pub outside Inverness in the Scottish Highlands. It was the … Continue reading →
Chicken Wellington
This Chicken Wellington is something extra special that will absolutely "wow" your dinner guests. Tender, juicy chicken breasts are encased in flaky puff pastry along with caramelized onions, mushrooms, and gorgonzola and served with a delicate cream sauce. A labor of love … Continue reading →
BEST Slow Cooker Pot Roast
Consistently rated the BEST slow cooker pot roast recipe EVER! The depth of flavor is simply phenomenal and is guaranteed to get rave reviews from around the whole dinner table!  Make it in your slow cooker or on the stove top - either way you'll be sitting down to a truly … Continue reading →
Roasted Cornish Game Hen
With its perfectly crispy, golden brown skin and moist, flavorful meat, this Roasted Cornish Game Hen recipe is sure to win you a standing ovation from your dinner guests! Get ready to learn how to prepare roasted Cornish hen that is super moist and flavorful with … Continue reading →
Pasta alla Norma
One of Sicily's most iconic pasta dishes, Pasta alla Norma is a testament to the region's rich culinary heritage and how combining a few simple ingredients can result in a masterpiece. And so it was declared by a famous Italian writer the first time he tried it, likening … Continue reading →
Koshari (The National Dish of Egypt)
The national dish of Egypt, Koshari is a vegetarian dish that features rice, lentils, macaroni pasta, garbanzo beans, and crispy fried onions all tied together with a spicy tomato sauce. It's Egyptian street food at its best and this authentic koshari recipe is one you'll … Continue reading →
Avgolemono (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup)
Avgolemono is a popular and traditional Greek lemon chicken soup that features a delightfully smooth, silky, and creamy texture without any use of cream. You can use your choice of pasta or rice, chicken breast or rotisserie chicken, with equally delicious results.  This … Continue reading →
Homemade Potato Gnocchi
Learn how to make Italian Potato Gnocchi! These traditional Italian potato dumplings have been prized throughout Italy for centuries and while there are a variety of gnocchi, it is the potato gnocchi that is the most cherished. Easy to make and freezes well, absolutely … Continue reading →
ULTIMATE Minestrone Soup
A delicious minestrone soup recipe made after traditional Italian fashion:Â Packed full of healthy vegetables, beans, pasta and featuring a deliciously rich broth infused with smoky pancetta or bacon! What is Minestrone Soup? Of Italian origin, Minestrone is a thick … Continue reading →
Homemade British Bangers
The key component to Bangers and Mash is of course the bangers. And I've got a phenomenal homemade bangers recipe for your. Succulent, crispy, juicy and packed with flavor, these are the ultimate British bangers to go with your mash and onion gravy! Growing up in … Continue reading →
Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings
Deliciously juicy, crispy chicken wings seasoned with lemon, pepper, garlic, onion, honey and butter. This Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings recipe is super easy to make with thoroughly scrumptious, finger-lickin' results! A healthier version, instead of deep-frying the … Continue reading →
Ultimate Ropa Vieja
The ultimate version of one of Cuba's most famous dishes, this Ropa Vieja recipe is positively PACKED with flavor!! A myriad of flavorful ingredients and spices come together to make this dish truly unforgettable. Make a double batch while you're at it and you'll be glad … Continue reading →
Jägerschnitzel (Schnitzel with Mushroom Gravy)
Crispy breaded pork cutlets served with rich mushroom gravy - that's Jägerschnitzel. And it's one of Germany's most popular and delicious foods. This authentic Jagerschnitzel recipe will absolutely delight your taste buds! There are four basic kinds of Schnitzel in … Continue reading →
Pumpkin Sausage Gravy and Biscuits
This Pumpkin Sausage Gravy recipe is a fun and delicious autumn twist on a beloved American classic. This recipe uses both pumpkin puree and fresh diced pumpkin for a nutrition-packed meal. Wonderfully creamy and flavorful with a bright orange hue and served over fluffy … Continue reading →
Currywurst and Curry Ketchup Recipe
There's a reason over 800 million Currywursts are consumed each year in Germany - they're deeeelicious and have been a German institution since 1949! Learn how to make the BEST authentic curry ketchup and traditional German Currywurst! In the words of Berlin's … Continue reading →
Kartoffelpuffer (German Potato Pancakes)
Delightfully crispy and flavorful, these authentic German potato pancakes, Kartoffelpuffer, are fun to make and even more delicious to eat! They can be sweet or savory depending on the toppings you choose or what you serve them with. A quintessential German treat … Continue reading →
Senfbraten (German Roast Pork with Mustard Gravy)
An authentic recipe for Senfbraten, German roast pork with mustard gravy. This is made the traditional way with an irresistibly rich and delicious mustard gravy! Another quintessential German dish, Senfbraten is a traditional and popular pork roast served throughout … Continue reading →
Roasted Pumpkin Risotto
Luxuriously creamy with the earthy-sweet flavor of pumpkin, this Pumpkin Risotto recipe is a wonderfully comforting dish, so perfect for autumn! Made from scratch with fresh pumpkin that is roasted and pureed. It's a delicious side dish or main vegetarian dish that's fit … Continue reading →
Pumpkin Curry with Chicken and Coconut
Featuring a coconut-based curry sauce with sweet pumpkin, tender chicken, plump golden raisins, and toasted coconut, this Pumpkin Curry is a real feast for the taste buds and guaranteed to be a hit! Many years ago when we had an excess of pumpkins from the garden I … Continue reading →
German Toast Hawaii
The famous open-faced sandwich made popular in Germany in the 1950's, Toast Hawaii features ham, pineapple and Swiss cheese and is topped with a cherry or fruit preserves for a delightful sweet and savory flavor combo! What is Toast Hawaii? Toast Hawaii, also known as … Continue reading →
Authentic Chicken Paprikash
One of the most famous and beloved of all Hungarian dishes, this authentic Chicken Paprikash recipe features tender chicken in an unforgettably rich, flavorful and creamy paprika-infused sauce! It's Hungarian comfort food at its tastiest and it is absolute heaven! What … Continue reading →
BEST Homemade Cheeseburger Macaroni
This homemade cheeseburger macaroni recipe is made with whole, clean ingredients, tastes better than the boxed stuff and is ready in 20 minutes! It's both a family favorite and a favorite among our readers. We're confident you'll love it as much as we do! Sometimes … Continue reading →
Thai Lettuce Wraps
Easy to make, low in carbs, paleo, and incredibly delicious, this Thai Lettuce Wraps recipe is sure to become a favorite! The flavor is so fresh and so vibrant, it will absolutely WOW your taste buds! If you're like most people, myself included, you usually begin … Continue reading →
BEST British Fish and Chips
No need to go down to your local chippy or search for a restaurant that makes real British-style fish and chips. This British Fish and Chips recipe produces that perfectly crispy and flavorful result you're craving! Recreate the BEST British Fish and Chips right at … Continue reading →
Authentic German Sauerbraten
One of Germany's national dishes, this authentic German Sauerbraten is marinated, cooked until tender, and served with a wonderfully rich and flavorful sweet-tangy gravy! Serve it with homemade Rotkohl and potatoes, Knödel or Spätzle and you're all set for a memorable … Continue reading →
Ultimate Bangers and Mash
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 →
BEST Hamburger Gravy
For a quick and easy weeknight dinner solution, it's hard to beat this delicious, old-fashioned, BEST Hamburger Gravy recipe! This American classic is the perfect comfort food to whip up after a long day - it's ready to serve in 25 minutes! What is Hamburger … Continue reading →
Classic Reuben Sandwich
A Classic Reuben Sandwich recipe featuring rye bread slathered with our delicious homemade Russian or Thousand Island Dressing and topped with corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese and then cooked to golden brown crispy perfection! It's a real feast for the taste … Continue reading →
Ultimate Moussaka
Whether you've had moussaka before or this is a first time experience, you're going to LOVE this authentic moussaka recipe with it's incredible depth of flavor and luxuriously creamy bechamel sauce topping! Sun-kissed white stone buildings juxtaposed against a sea of … Continue reading →
Steak Fajitas
This Grilled Steak Fajitas recipe features juicy grilled meat, peppers, and onions that are perfectly seasoned for the ultimate fajita eating experience! Use beef or alternatively use your choice of pork, chicken, veal, lamb, or wild game - all with mouthwatering … Continue reading →
Asian Style Grilled Fish Tacos
This Asian Style Grilled Fish Tacos recipe comes together in just 30 minutes! These fish tacos are fresh, healthy and utterly delicious! Thank you to NAKANO for sponsoring this post. Our Summer here has been a hot one!  It's been a record low for rain with a grueling … Continue reading →
Ultimate Corn Pudding
This Ultimate Corn Pudding recipe incorporates all the things you love with the addition of three "secret" ingredients to it a flavor boost that will make your taste buds sing! Perfect for your backyard BBQ, potluck, tailgate party, or family dinner! Who doesn't … Continue reading →
Chana Masala (Chickpea Curry)
The ever popular Indian dish featuring tender garbanzo beans in a rich, fragrant, and deliciously flavorful sauce! This authentic Chana Masala recipe is filling enough to serve as a main dish or can be served as part of a larger Indian meal. It's naturally gluten free, … Continue reading →
Shrimp and Grits
A traditional Shrimp and Grits recipe featuring seasoned shrimp and zesty sausage served over a bed of creamy cheese grits. It's a true Southern delicacy and represents the very best of Southern comfort food! We took a family trip to South Carolina two weeks ago to … Continue reading →
Smoked Ham
Learn how to smoke a ham! Â Whether you're making a raw ham from scratch or simply want to infuse your store-bought ham with that delicious smoke flavor, this smoked ham recipe tutorial includes all the information you need along with step-by-step photos to create a … Continue reading →
Shanghai Noodles (Cu Chao Mian)
These Chinese fried noodles feature thinly sliced pork, cabbage, garlic, ginger, green onions, and a sauce that will make your mouth water! This Shanghai Noodles recipe is Chinese street food at its best. Quick and easy to make, it's perfect for a weeknight … Continue reading →
Mongolian Chicken
This BEST Mongolian Chicken recipe is ready to serve in 15 minutes and rivals your favorite takeout or restaurant for freshness and flavor! Tender chicken is drenched in a sweet and savory sauce with crisp green onions and served over steamed rice or egg noodles. It's … Continue reading →