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focaccia recipe best authentic traditional Italian rosemary olives coarse salt

Olive Rosemary Focaccia

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A thoroughly authentic Italian Olive Rosemary Focaccia recipe with all the tips and tricks you need for achieving that incredible texture Italian focaccia is renowned for - those fluffy air pockets, chew interior, and perfectly crispy exterior.  We're adding rosemary and … Continue reading →

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Mashed Potatoes and Parsnips with Horseradish

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Mashed Potatoes and Parsnips with Horseradish.  Creamy, buttery mashed potatoes are paired with sweet parsnips and spicy horseradish for a positively delicious side dish you're sure to love! Here is a delicious alternative to your standard mashed potatoes.  … Continue reading →

Roasted Spiralized Beets with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

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Roasted spiralized beets are tossed in a delicious honey mustard vinaigrette.  Fabulous warm or at room temperature, these beets noodles are super healthy, easy to make and taste phenomenal! You can never have too many side dishes, especially when they provide a … Continue reading →

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Reduction

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What better way to enjoy Brussels sprouts than roasted?  And this Roasted Brussels Sprouts recipe kicks things up several notches with the addition of a balsamic vinegar reduction - it transforms this otherwise simple side dish into something absolutely exquisite! If … Continue reading →

Authentic British Mushy Peas

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A thoroughly Authentic British Mushy Peas recipe!  The right flavor, the perfect texture, just like you know and love them from your favorite English pub or chippy! What are fish & chips without mushy peas??  They are inseparable!    Where Did Mushy Peas … Continue reading →

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Loaded Colcannon

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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 →

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Perfect Hummus Recipe

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This homemade hummus recipe beats anything you'll ever buy in the store. Rich in flavor, perfectly 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 →

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Rustic Yellow Pea Soup

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Savory bacon, zesty kielbasa, yellow split peas, healthy veggies, and herbs all combine to make this truly delicious Rustic Yellow Pea Soup!  Double the recipe while you're at it because it makes terrific leftovers and the flavor is even better the next day!  This rustic … Continue reading →

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German Red Cabbage (Rotkohl)

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A quintessential and popular German side dish, this braised German Red Cabbage is the perfect accompaniment to your Sunday roast, beef rouladen, brats and more!  This thoroughly authentic German Red Cabbage recipe (Rotkohl) is easy to prepare, can be made in advance, and can … Continue reading →

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Roasted Rutabaga

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This Roasted Rutabaga recipe is easy to make and is absolutely flavor-packed!  Pair it with your choice of meat or poultry as a super healthy and delicious side dish you can enjoy any time of the year! I grow rutabagas in my garden every year.  A perfect cold weather … Continue reading →

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PERFECT Au Gratin Potatoes

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Look no further for the BEST au gratin potatoes recipe!  Perfectly creamy, cheesy and flavorful, this recipe continually gets rave reviews and is destined to become your go-to from now on! One of the cardinal rules of good potatoes au gratin is that it cannot be dry. … Continue reading →

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Favorite Pea Salad

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Peas are coated in a creamy dressing and tossed with bacon, red onions, and cheddar cheese. The result in what our family considers an absolutely indispensable side dish at family gatherings!  This BEST Pea Salad recipe has remained a family favorite for over three … Continue reading →

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ULTIMATE Green Bean Casserole

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ULTIMATE BEAN GREEN CASSEROLE.  Featured in magazines across the web and consistently rated THE best green bean casserole recipe EVER, this will convert even the most determined green bean haters!  Tender green beans, bacon, cheese, cream, mushrooms and more, this deluxe … Continue reading →

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Sweet Potato Fries

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Sweet potato sticks are tossed with olive oil, seasoned with spices, and baked until crispy.  This Sweet Potato Fries recipe is easy to make, tastes incredibly delicious, and just when you thought it couldn't get any better, these fries are really HEALTHY too!  Now that's a … Continue reading →

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Traditional Yorkshire Pudding

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Consistently ranked as one of the most beloved icons of British culture, Yorkshire pudding captures all the warmth and charm of old-fashioned English cooking.  This traditional Yorkshire pudding recipe includes all the tips & tricks you need to create the BEST, the … Continue reading →

Traditional German Spaetzle

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One of Germany's most popular and beloved foods, here is a fool-proof and authentic German Spaetzle recipe!  Perfect texture and perfect flavor, these are just like you know and love them from the Swabia region of Southern Germany! One of the most beloved foods in … Continue reading →

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Southern Fried Okra

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Crispy, crunchy, flavorful nuggets of yumminess, this Southern Fried Okra recipe is just what you need to liven up any occasion!  Serve them as a snack or at your next BBQ or backyard party, this fried okra is sure to be a hit! Since moving from the Pacific Northwest … Continue reading →

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Zucchini Fritters

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Delightfully browned and crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and positively packed with flavor, these Zucchini Fritters are super easy to make and can be made with all kinds of flavor profiles.   A healthy and delicious lunch or dinner, you'll find yourself making … Continue reading →

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Pistachio Lemon Cheese Balls

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Whether for casual or formal entertaining, these Pistachio Lemon Cheese Balls are guaranteed to liven up the occasion!  Bursting with fresh and vibrant flavors and popping with color, they're as fun to eat as they are beautiful to look at! Pistachio Lemon Cheese … Continue reading →

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Skillet Cornbread

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Made with 100% corn, this Skillet Cornbread recipe is easy to make and is sure to become a go-to whenever you're craving a rustic cornbread that is positively PACKED with that scrumptious corn flavor! A wonderfully rustic and robust cast iron skillet cornbread that's … Continue reading →

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Authentic English Crumpets

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Crispy, chewy and delicately spongy in texture with a delicious depth of yeasty flavor, for the best and most authentic homemade crumpets look no further! Serve these crumpets with homemade Black Currant Jam, Strawberry Rhubarb Jam, Gooseberry Jam, Golden Syrup, honey, or … Continue reading →

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Pickled Beets

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These homemade pickled beets are easy to make, keep for months, and taste absolutely fabulous!  You can make these to keep in your refrigerator where they'll keep for several weeks or you can water-bath can them for long-term storage, directions provided below! I've … Continue reading →

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Bohnensalat (German Green Bean Salad)

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A delicious Bohnensalat recipe celebrating the glory of fresh green beans!  Simple to make and a great accompaniment to virtually anything, this German Green Bean Salad is a wonderful addition to your side dish repertoire! Whether your garden is bursting with beans or … Continue reading →

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Black Olive Tapenade with Figs and Roquefort

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This black olive tapenade recipe combines figs, walnuts, honey, herbs and roquefort for an unforgettably flavorful feast for the senses!  It's delicious as a sandwich spread and incredible spread on crispy baguette rounds for five star entertaining that will WOW your … Continue reading →

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Southern Black Eyed Pea Salad

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Deliciously fresh and seductively smoky, the flavor and varied textures in this phenomenal Southern Black Eyed Pea Salad recipe will wow your taste buds!  Quick and easy to make, serve it as a side or enjoy it as a salsa with chips! The South has a tradition that goes … Continue reading →

BEST Macaroni Salad

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Your search for the BEST macaroni salad ends here!  This recipe ensures that you'll avoid all the common pitfalls of a mediocre macaroni salad.  Deliciously creamy, moist, packed with flavor, the right balance of ingredients, the perfect texture, and visually beautiful, this … Continue reading →

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Baba Ganoush

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Luxuriously creamy, smoky, nutty, lemony, and savory, this Baba Ganoush recipe has it all!  Enjoy this traditional Lebanese dip with warmed pita wedges and your favorite crunchy veggies for a delicious and healthy snack! What is Baba Ganoush? Baba ganoush (pronounced … Continue reading →

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Brunede Kartofler (Danish Caramelized Potatoes)

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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 →

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Dosa (South Indian Crepes)

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Delightfully crispy on the outside and chewy in the center, nothing beats a dosa for the best of South Indian street food!  Made from rice and lentils, dosas are naturally gluten free and vegan and pair deliciously with both savory and sweet fillings.  I'm super excited to … Continue reading →

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Boxty (Irish Potato Pancakes)

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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 →

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Ultimate Coronation Chicken

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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 →

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Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Salad

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Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Salad  Enjoy your favorite pizza toppings in this pasta salad!  Easy to assemble and made in advance, bring this to your next family picnic, BBQ, or potluck! You just can't have too many pasta salad recipes.  They're the perfect accompaniment to … Continue reading →

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Ultimate Corn Pudding

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This Ultimate Corn Pudding recipe incorporates three "secret" ingredients giving it a major flavor boost that will make your taste buds sing! Who doesn't enjoy a good corn pudding?  As American as apple pie, corn pudding goes back many generations as classic down-home … Continue reading →

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How To Make Sauerkraut

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A comprehensive, step-by-step pictured tutorial on How to Make Sauerkraut that is  incredibly healthy and delicious!  Making your own fermented homemade sauerkraut is super easy, requires minimal prep work, and the rest is just a waiting game! Sauerkraut is in my … Continue reading →

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Gourmet Marinated Olives

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Perfect for entertaining and snacking, these delicious marinated olives will serve as a beautiful addition to your next gathering!  And they also make a wonderfully elegant and tasty gift! These homemade marinated olives are a real show-stopper.  Plump, juicy, and … Continue reading →

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Old Fashioned Baked Beans

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Thick, smoky, sweet, and savory, this Old Fashioned Baked Beans recipe is one you'll come back to again and again!  Serve these oven baked beans at your next BBQ, picnic, potluck or family dinner and watch your guests lick their plates clean and ask for more!  The best baked … Continue reading →

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Creamy German Cucumber Salad

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A thoroughly authentic Creamy German Cucumber Salad recipe.  This simple, refreshing and irresistibly delicious salad makes the perfect accompaniment to your summer dinners, BBQ's, potlucks and picnics - or any time of year!  A thoroughly authentic German Cucumber Salad … Continue reading →

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Zucchini Au Gratin with Rice

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If you're looking for a way to use up all that zucchini you couldn't find a tastier or more satisfying dish than this Zucchini Au Gratin with Rice!  This French dish known as Tian de Courgettes au Riz is perfect served as a light dinner or hearty side dish. Zucchini Au … Continue reading →

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Thai Quinoa Salad

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The flavors in this vibrant Thai Quinoa Salad are out of this world!  Featuring a peanut sauce dressing and loads of colorful veggies, this tasty and pretty salad is bound to be a hit at your next gathering! Thai Quinoa Salad Here is a healthy and delicious salad you … Continue reading →

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How To Cook Snap Peas

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Learn 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 … Continue reading →

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