Fuss-free, hands-off, one-pot, now you can enjoy a Chinese take-out favorite and let your slow cooker do everything for you - try our Slow Cooker "Fried" Rice recipe! Chinese fried rice has always been a favorite of mine, but it's a long process to get it right, to … Continue reading →
Portuguese Potato Hash with Linguica, Peppers & Olives
A special thank you to Lindsay for sponsoring this post! Is there a more versatile vegetable than the potato? (Okay, it's not technically a vegetable, but you know what I mean.) Boiled, baked, mashed, roasted, soup, gratin, salad, gnocchi, tater tots, French … 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! Sometimes it's those simple comforts that hit the spot best. I grew up in health-conscious home where things like … Continue reading →
French Beef Stew with Old-Fashioned Vegetables
The French really know how to make great stews. Â Here is one of them and it uses a method similar to that of German Sauerbraten and corned beef to achieve both an exquisitely tangy flavor and a lusciously tender beef. Many of you have already been introduced to my French … Continue reading →
Spicy Chipotle Chili with Hominy
Chili makes for some of the best comfort food, don't you think? Â That rich velvety red sauce laden with beef and beans and a multitude of spices including a bucket of chili powder, then topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, avocado, and anything else your hungry … Continue reading →
Pressure Canner Chili Con Carne
I've been canning for several years, but only using the water-bath method. Â So that means I've mostly been making jams, relishes, chutneys, pickles, salsas and other high-acidic foods that are safe for water-bath canning. Â For most other things you have to have a pressure … Continue reading →
Pulled Pork Burritos with Creamy Tomatillo Sauce
Few things can top meat that's been cooked for hours in the slow-cooker until fork-tender and saturated with flavor. This pulled pork is a prime example. And I can't even begin to describe how delectable it is once it's packed into a burrito shell with rice and black beans … Continue reading →
Grilling Steak & Snake River Farms Beef Review
I received some steak from Snake River Farms for review. Â All opinions are entirely my own. In preparation for Father's Day, Snake River Farms and Double R Ranch are offering some special Father's Day Gifts packages containing premium steaks (see special offer at the … Continue reading →
Fleischsalat (German Meat Salad)
Homemade Fleischsalat just the way you know and love it from Germany! Deliciously creamy with meat and pickles, spread this on your favorite bread for lunch or a light dinner. Guten Appetit! What is Fleischsalat? There isn't a German alive who isn't familiar with … Continue reading →
Goat Cheese, Spinach and Bacon Wontons
If you don't like goat cheese, no problem - use cream cheese instead. Â Either way, these crispy bundles of goodness are simply irresistible! They are dangerous though, I have to warn you. Â These are one of those foods that are hard to stop eating. Â You pop one in your … Continue reading →
Beef Stir-fry with Snow Peas and Mushrooms
Who doesn't enjoy a good stir-fry? One of the things I about Chinese food, aside from the fact that it's delicious, is that it's generally so doggone quick to make. Â Really the only time involved is the prep work - the chopping. Â The actual cooking takes less than 5 … Continue reading →
Szegedin Goulash (Székely Gulyás)
One of my most favorite Hungarian dishes, this Szegedin Goulash recipe features slow-simmered, succulent meat, onions and sauerkraut in a wonderfully rich paprika-infused broth. It's incredibly delicious! The weather is slowly warming but I figure there's still time … Continue reading →
Swabian Lentils with Spaetzle (Schwäbische Linsen mit Spätzle)
If the national dish of Swabia were put up for vote, Schwäbische Linsen mit Spätzle would certainly be one of the finalists.  This was always one of my favorite dishes growing up and any time I make it now it's a nostalgic experience.  If you've lived in southern Germany and … Continue reading →
Mushroom, Ham and Wild Rice soup
Typically made with chicken, this wild rice soup really benefits from the flavor of smoked ham. Â Quite frankly, it's better than chicken. Â This Mushroom, Ham and Wild Rice Soup is super easy to put together and the end result is pure comfort-in-a-bowl. Â The flavors blend … Continue reading →
Spanish Steaks
This is the recipe that had my husband's work staff clamoring at his office door because of the aroma flooding the clinic at lunchtime. It's always rewarding when you can prepare a meal that smells amazing, tastes as good as it smells, and is visually appealing. Because … Continue reading →
Kusksu (Libyan Couscous with Spicy Beef and Vegetables)
The national dish of Libya is couscous, commonly prepared like this, with stewed beef, sweet potatoes, carrots and garbanzo beans in a spicy hararat tomato sauce. Â It's a warming, hearty, comfort dish featuring a delicious blend of Middle Eastern spices. Couscous is … Continue reading →
Sausage, Fennel & Butternut Squash Lasagna
Here's a delicious variation of lasagna that will "wow" everyone who has the good fortune to eat it! … Continue reading →
Slow Cooker Jambalaya
Jambalaya is such great comfort food, full of flavor and healthy ingredients.  Here is a thoroughly "no-fuss" version of this Southern classic dish. (You can also check out our traditional Jambalaya.) Just throw everything in the slow cooker, add in the last two … Continue reading →
Chili In A Pumpkin
Growing up my mom would make some fabulous meals inside of pumpkins during the Autumn season. Â It was always fun to lift off the lid and scoop the food out along with some of that beautiful orange pumpkin flesh. Â I've adopted the tradition in my own family and this year … Continue reading →
Beef and Pepper Stew
As much as I love the Summer I'm always ready for the Fall by the time it rolls around with its dip in temperature. Â That's in part because I can start cooking those wonderful cool weather comfort dishes, like hot stews. Â Here's a beef stew with a delicious depth of flavor … Continue reading →
Fiesta Meatballs
Mexican Fiesta Meatballs. Â Vibrantly colorful and boldly flavorful with a touch of kick...let's get this party started! Another impromptu creation. Â I seriously had about 8 bell peppers stuffed in my two crisper drawers in the fridge screaming to be used. Â That's what … Continue reading →
Italian Stuffed Squash
A simple, healthy, delicious and low-calorie meal to enjoy any time of the year. Â Select seasonal squash accordingly. … Continue reading →
Pulled Pork Gyros
The Best Homemade Gyros recipe I posted a while ago has been a family favorite for several years. Â These Pulled Pork Gyros are an even easier take on that original recipe with identically flavorful results. … Continue reading →
Stuffed Mexican Cornbread
Here's the perfect dish to take on your next family picnic or potluck! … Continue reading →
Cider Pork Chops with Leek & Dried Fruit Compote
Sometimes flavors come together and make great combination. Â Other times they come together and form a match made in heaven. Such is the case here. Cider Pork Chops with Leek & Dried Fruit Compote. Â Pull up a chair, your taste buds are ready to party! … 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! Â 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. Â I'll be … 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. Â A deliciously rich gravy flavored … Continue reading →
BEST German Schnitzel (Schweineschnitzel)
Learn how to make Traditional German Pork Schnitzel the way your favorite German restaurants make it. All the tips and tricks are included for making the absolute PERFECT schnitzel! Okay, everyone, here it is!  Drumroll... How to make perfect Schnitzel! As much … Continue reading →
Beef Vegetable Stew
A rich, hearty and flavorful Beef Vegetable Stew served over cauliflower for a lower-carb alternative. It's healthy, satisfying and delicious! How to Make Beef Vegetable Stew A superbly delicious beef vegetable stew that will having you coming back for seconds! … Continue reading →
Chicken Fried Steak Burgers with Vidalia Onion Gravy
Creamy sweet onion gravy smothered over a chicken fried steak burger patty, topped with crispy French fried onions and sandwiched between two toasted onion rolls. Â The ultimate "comfort burger"! Another dish inspired by our family vacation to the South last Summer. Â A … Continue reading →
Hachee (Dutch Beef & Onion Stew)
Hachee is a traditional beef and onion stew found in virtually every Dutch home. Â It's a delicious comfort dish to enjoy during the cold winter months. Â The long, slow cooking time produce super tender meat and a rich sauce with wonderful depth of flavor. Here is an … Continue reading →
Mu Shu Pork Wraps
Thank you to Campbell’s Dinner Sauces for sponsoring this post! Mu Shu Pork originated in northern China and first became popular in the U.S. in the 1960's.  It quickly became popular and is now a staple in Chinese American cuisine.  There are many variations of this … Continue reading →
Tortellini Minestrone Soup
This is one of my all-time favorite soups. Â It's something I threw together a few years ago in a time crunch and based on the ingredients I had on hand. Â And it's been a family favorite ever since, drawing compliments wherever it's served. … Continue reading →
Pumpkin, Kale and Sausage Lasagna
 Thank you to Pollinate Media Group and Barilla for sponsoring this post.  Lasagna is one of those dishes I never tire of (dangling participle, I know).  In fact, whenever asked the proverbial "if you could only eat one dish every day the rest of your life..." lasagna is … 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 →
Saag Gosht (Punjabi Beef and Spinach Curry)
This delicious curry from the northwest region of India can be made with beef or lamb. Â The rich, complex flavor profile of this Saag Gosht portrays the very best of Indian cuisine. Â You're going to love it! Punjab, a combination of two Persian words, means "land of the … Continue reading →
Easy Weeknight Jambalaya
Thank you to Pollinate Media Group and Hillshire Brand Company for sponsoring this post. As much as I love to cook, it can be challenging to find the time to do it.  I know you can relate.  I've found that to be especially true now that I have two toddlers.  And so … Continue reading →
Authentic Zwiebelkuchen
Authentic German Zwiebelkuchen recipe from the heart of Swabia in southern Germany! Loads of caramelized onions and savory bacon are packed into this incredibly delicious pie that has been a favorite for generations! Autumn in Germany means a great many things to me, … Continue reading →
Buttery Sautéed Leek with Bacon
Something simple. Â Something good. Â A quick and easy side dish to enjoy with virtually any meal. Simple enough to serve with good ol' comfort food while elegant enough to serve at a dinner party. Regardless where or how it's served, anything with butter and bacon is … Continue reading →
Bacon, Leek and Roasted Tomato Quiche with Polenta Crust
Here's what happened. Â I had leek that needed to be used, a bag of gorgeous tomatoes from a friend's garden, and an open package of bacon. Â And I wanted quiche. Â A savory, buttery, leeky, tomatoey, bacony quiche. Â But I wasn't in the mood to make the crust. Â Can you relate? … Continue reading →