Smoky Black Eyed Pea Soup Positively PACKED with incredible flavor and loaded wholesome ingredients, this black eyed pea soup recipe is sure to become a favorite! Black-eyed peas are a staple in Southern cuisine, soul food in particular. Originating in West Africa … Continue reading →
Authentic Pörkölt (Hungarian Beef and Onion Stew)
Porkolt Recipe One of the most famous Hungarian dishes, this slow-simmered Hungarian beef and onion stew is loaded with flavor and is positively delicious! Marhapörkölt, Hungarian for "beef stew", is a prime example of how just a few simple ingredients can render the … Continue reading →
Curried Pumpkin and Coconut Meatballs
These pumpkin meatballs are simmered in a luxuriously creamy curry-coconut sauce. Featuring layer upon layer of delicious flavors, these meatballs will absolutely WOW your taste buds! If you like meatballs and enjoy Thai-inspired curry dishes, these pumpkin meatballs … Continue reading →
Pumpkin Sausage Gravy and Biscuits
A delicious autumn twist on a beloved American classic, this Pumpkin Sausage Gravy recipe served over fluffy homemade biscuits is sure to be a hit! Sausage Gravy and Biscuits has been an American breakfast staple for generations and it's some of the best comfort food … Continue reading →
BEST EVER Bolognese Sauce
BEST Bolognese Sauce Recipe Look no further for the richest, tastiest, most flavorful bolognese sauce EVER! Layers and layers of FLAVOR mingle together to create a depth that will make your taste buds sing! The Ultimate Homemade Bolognese Sauce Bolognese is one of … 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! Toast Hawaii, also known as Hawaiian Toast, is a … Continue reading →
Ham and Bean Soup
This Ham and Bean Soup is hearty, full of flavor and packed with nutrient-rich ingredients! Its flavor is even better the next day, making it perfect for leftovers. And it freezes well too! I've teamed up with Aneto to bring you this post. Soups and stews are among … Continue reading →
Orange Beef
Tender beef in a delicious spicy-sweet orange sauce, this Orange Beef recipe is quick and easy to make, is bursting with flavor and aroma, and is sure to be a smash hit! Orange Beef Recipe You don't have to order takeout any more to enjoy Orange Beef. This Orange Beef … Continue reading →
Ultimate Greek Moussaka
Whether you've had moussaka before or this is a first time experience, you're going to LOVE this 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 sapphire … Continue reading →
Authentic Cornish Pasty Recipe
The national dish of Cornwall, England, this authentic Cornish Pasty recipe features savory flaky pastry pockets filled with beef and vegetables. It's English comfort food at its very best! One of the most famous of all British dishes, Cornish pasties enjoy a long … Continue reading →
Beef Barley Soup
This wholesome and nutritious Beef Barley Soup is packed with FLAVOR! Easy to make and great for leftovers, it's sure to become a part of your regular meal rotation! Fork tender beef, plump nutty barley, a vibrant array of vegetables, and a deliciously rich broth … Continue reading →
Authentic Jambalaya
Authentic Jambalaya Recipe. This quintessential dish from New Orleans is a spicy one-pot rice dish featuring chicken, andouille sausage, shrimp, and a whole host of Southern flavors. Let the feast begin! Most of us won't be going down to New Orleans for Mardi Gras, … Continue reading →
Ultimate Bangers and Mash Recipe
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! Bangers and Mash Having … Continue reading →
Authentic German Rouladen Recipe
One of Germany's most famous and delicious dishes, Rouladen are beef roulades filled with bacon, onions, mustard and pickles, then browned and simmered in the richest gravy imaginable. Mouthwateringly delicious, this authentic Rouladen recipe is the only one you'll ever … Continue reading →
Tuscan White Bean and Sausage Soup
I've partnered with Aneto to bring you this delicious soup. Rich in flavor and deeply satisfying, this Tuscan White Bean and Sausage Soup will warm your body and soul. This soup reheats well and tastes even better the next day! Tuscan White Bean and Sausage Soup We … Continue reading →
Homemade British Bangers
The key component to Bangers and Mash is of course the bangers. Succulent, crispy, juicy and packed with flavor, these are the ultimate British bangers to go with your mash and onion gravy! Growing up in England in my teens through young adulthood, Bangers and Mash … Continue reading →
Authentic German Maultaschen
An Authentic Homemade Maultaschen recipe just the way you know and love them from Germany! Save time by making and freezing the meat filling in advance, following our tips about the pasta dough, and make a double batch while you're at it and freeze the Maultaschen so you … 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 →
Ultimate Greek Burgers
The amount of flavor these Greek Burgers pack is simply out of this world! Juicy, succulent and mega flavorful, these burgers are a total showstopper! Downright swoon-worthy, we refer to these burgers as "ultimate" because the amount of flavor they pack is dizzyingly … 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 I'm … Continue reading →
Homemade Smoked Cheddar Sausages
Smoky, zesty and oozing with cheese, these homemade smoked cheddar sausages are absolutely perfect for your next grilling party! Make a double batch while you're at it and freeze them for your convenience! Sausage-making is something I started dabbling in a few years … Continue reading →
Candied Bacon
Sweet, salty, smoky, rich with umami and a deliciously crispy-chewy texture, it's everything Candied Bacon should be. It's INSANELY delicious! It's hard to imagine bacon being any better than straight out of the frying pan. But that's where you'll need to stretch … Continue reading →
Wonton Soup
One of the most popular of all Chinese soups, with its rich and aromatic broth and its plump, flavor-packed wontons, this wonton soup is a guaranteed showstopper! I've partnered with Aneto to bring you this post. Wonton Soup is like the chicken noodle soup of … Continue reading →
Homemade Italian Capicola
Succulent, superbly seasoned and flavorful, this baked version of Capicola will take your Italian subs, sandwiches, pizza and snacking to a new level! Do you enjoy a good sandwich from time to time? I mean a really good sandwich filled with succulent, high quality … Continue reading →
Traditional 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 →
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 →
Goetta (Cincinnati Sausage Grain Patties)
These famous German-influenced sausage grain patties known as Goetta from the Greater Cincinnati area have a fantastic flavor and are an absolutely delicious addition to your breakfast! You may not have heard of goetta, but it's famous. At least it is in Cincinnati … Continue reading →
Neiman Marcus Dip (Almond Bacon Cheese Spread)
This dip also goes by the name “Million Dollar Dip” because that’s how many people feel about it. And we couldn’t agree more! I was craving a savory, cheesy snack the other day. I opened the fridge and noticed some bacon along with a block of cheddar and a wedge of … 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! Quick and easy to make, they're perfect for a weeknight meal! Shanghai, China. The most populated city in the world. Bustling … 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 →
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. I've partnered with Aneto to bring you this delicious soup. The first time I had this soup was in a small pub … Continue reading →
French Pork Rillettes (Rillettes de Porc)
I'm always amused by dishes now considered gourmet and upscale that were in years past ridiculed as peasant food. Foods like lobster, oysters, foie gras, and famous dishes like coq au vin and boeuf bourgignon used to be the food of the poor - now they're only served in the … Continue reading →
Sega Wat (Spicy Ethiopian Beef Stew)
A thoroughly traditional Sega Wat recipe, the famous Ethiopian beef stew! This spicy beef stew is one of Ethiopia's most famous and beloved dishes. The depth and complexity of flavor is incredible and this recipe rivals the very best restaurant versions you've … Continue reading →
Authentic German Jägerschnitzel (Hunter Schnitzel with Mushroom Gravy)
Crispy breaded pork cutlets served with rich mushroom gravy - that's Jaegerschnitzel. And it's one of Germany's most popular and delicious foods. This authentic Jägerschnitzel recipe will absolutely delight your taste buds! There are four basic kinds of Schnitzel in … 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 →
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 →
Peach Bacon Jam
Get ready for the ULTIMATE bacon jam recipe! The combination of flavors will absolutely "wow" your taste buds and have you coming back for more! Is that making you drool? Because it's making me drool. And I've already had it several times. So I can fully vouch for … Continue reading →
How To Smoke Neck Bones & Ham Hocks
At the heart of Southern home cooking, smoked neck bones and ham hocks are commonly enjoyed with things like beans, potatoes, rice, cabbage as well as in soups and stews where they're slow-cooked until their smoky, fork-tender meat falls right off. Most of you have … 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 spent my … Continue reading →
Cast Iron Skillet Mexican-Style Deep Dish Pizza
Thank you to Lindsay® for sponsoring this post! Have you ever tried making pizza in a cast iron skillet? If not, you're in for a real treat. The crust on this pizza is simply awesome. You're also in for a real flavor explosion with this Mexican-inspired deep dish … Continue reading →