A very traditional French dish, this Rabbit in Mustard Sauce recipe, or Lapin à la Moutarde, features braised rabbit in a mustard-based cream sauce with herbs. Easy to make with gourmet results, this dish is perfect for everything from a casual family meal to a fancy dinner … Continue reading →
Traditional Irish Lamb Stew
A traditional Irish Lamb 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 exquisite. Get ready for an incredibly flavorful and robust stew that will … Continue reading →
Authentic British Mushy Peas
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! Serve these mushy peas with British Fish and Chips or Bangers and Mash! What are fish & chips … 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 →
Socca (Provencal Chickpea Flatbread)
Capturing the heart and soul of the Côte d'Azur is Socca, the famous rustic chickpea flatbread that's embraced as Nice's original street food. This Socca recipe will transport you back to Provencal France from your very own kitchen!  What is Socca? Socca is a cross … 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 … Continue reading →
Pichelsteiner (Bavarian Stew)
A thoroughly authentic Pichelsteiner recipe, this famous stew originating in Bavaria, Germany, has been enjoyed for nearly two centuries and even has an annual festival all to its own! Rich in flavor and deliciously filling, this meat and vegetable stew will satisfy both … Continue reading →
Perfect Hummus Recipe
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. Â This homemade hummus recipe is made … Continue reading →
Seafood Paella (Paella de Marisco)
It's no wonder paella is the national dish of Spain because this delicious and drop-dead gorgeous dish is simply phenomenal! This one-pot seafood paella recipe is authentic, easy to make and perfect for casual weeknights, romantic dinners or for entertaining! What … Continue reading →
Ultimate Italian 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 →
Italian Wedding Soup
Nutritious and delicious, simple and quick to make, you’ll understand why Italian Wedding Soup has been an Italian-American classic for so many generations! Served at every Italian-American wedding across the nation, Italian Wedding Soup is something no … Continue reading →
Caldo Verde (Portuguese Green Soup)
The popular centuries-old soup from Portugal, Caldo Verde features flavorful Portuguese sausage, cabbage, potatoes, and broth to create a simple but soul-satisfying soup that is served all over Portugal and in many areas around the world! A simple and deliciously … Continue reading →
Ultimate Chicken Noodle Soup
Nothing speaks comfort like a bowl of hot, homemade chicken noodle soup. And if you're looking for the BEST chicken noodle soup recipe, look no further. Low and slow-simmered chicken, fresh and wholesome vegetables, savory herbs, healing broth...this "ultimate" version … Continue reading →
Chicken Teriyaki
Saucy, succulent, and sure to satisfy, this Chicken Teriyaki recipe is sure to become a regular favorite! This chicken teriyaki rivals your favorite takeout or restaurant version and comes together so quickly, there's simply no good reason not to make it at home - not to … Continue reading →
Rustic Yellow Pea Soup
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 →
German Red Cabbage (Rotkohl)
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 →
How to Make Mascarpone
If you've never attempted homemade mascarpone cheese before you're in for a real treat! Look no further for a foolproof mascarpone recipe! Learn how to make mascarpone that's luxuriously thick, rich and creamy. It's super easy, costs less than store-bought, and the … Continue reading →
Homemade Elderberry Syrup
Elderberry syrup has been used as an effective natural remedy for centuries for treating and preventing colds, coughs and flu. This homemade Elderberry Syrup recipe is so easy to make yourself and is chock full of beneficial ingredients. Divide it up in smaller bottles and … Continue reading →
BEST Sausage Gravy
Creamy, smooth, and velvety sausage gravy poured over hot and fluffy buttermilk biscuits....that's what I call pure heaven! Try this phenomenal Sausage Gravy recipe along with our homemade biscuits recipe and you'll be in heaven too! Sausage gravy has been an … Continue reading →
Curried Butternut Squash Soup
This South Indian Curried Butternut Squash Soup recipe features creamy pureed squash with coconut milk and mango chutney for a delicious blend of sweet and spicy! You can substitute pumpkin or acorn squash and use apricot or peach preserves. This deliciously flavorful soup … Continue reading →
Crema Catalana (Catalan Cream)
One of Europe's oldest desserts, Spain's famous burnt custard dessert known as Crema Catalana (Catalan Cream) is flavored with orange, lemon and a hint of cinnamon and has an irresistibly creamy texture and caramelized sugar topping! We're confident you're going to … Continue reading →
Zuppa Toscana
Savory bacon, zesty sausage, creamy potatoes, and nutrition-packed kale mingle to create a truly memorable soup that will warm both body and soul. This Zuppa Toscana recipe is so deliciously creamy and flavorful, your guests will be asking for seconds! What is Zuppa … Continue reading →
Mignonette Sauce
The classic accompaniment to oysters on the half shell, this Mignonette Sauce recipe features wine vinegar, shallots, and black pepper. Feel free to change things up by using any combination of red wine vinegar, white wine vinegar, sherry vinegar, or champagne … Continue reading →
German Potato Soup (Kartoffelsuppe)
This German potato soup recipe is loaded with healthy veggies, savory bacon, and is absolutely JAM-PACKED with FLAVOR! And that flavor is ever better the next day so be sure to double recipe for leftovers! One of my all-time favorite brothy soups is a classic German … Continue reading →
Italian Pork Ribs with Olives
This Italian Pork Ribs recipe comes from the Tuscany region of Italy and features a deliciously rich tomato-based sauce made with red wine, caramelized onions and herbs, and dotted with black olives. The pork ribs are slow-simmered in this flavorful sauce until they're so … Continue reading →
Favorite Pea Salad
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 →
Classic Osso Buco
This classic Italian Osso Buco recipe features beef or veal shanks that slow simmered in a deliciously rich gravy until the meat becomes fork tender and practically melts in your mouth. The preparation is relatively quick and easy and then it's just a matter of waiting for … Continue reading →
Vegetarian Sausage Gravy
Savory vegetarian sausage is cooked with onions, garlic, herbs and spices and enveloped in a creamy white sauce to produce a vegetarian version of one of the most beloved American comfort dishes. This Vegetarian Sausage Gravy recipe is so deliciously creamy and rich in … Continue reading →
Candied Orange Peel
Making your own candied orange peel and candied lemon peel is super easy and the difference between homemade and store-bought is absolutely mind-blowing! Leave the store-bought stuff on the shelf because nothing, and I mean NOTHING compares to homemade! Use this method to … Continue reading →
ULTIMATE Moroccan Harira
The national soup of Morocco, harira is a chickpea and lentil soup with tender beef or lamb. This "ultimate" harira recipe takes the flavor to greater heights. This comforting soup with an incredible flavor profile will absolutely WOW your taste buds! Once upon a … Continue reading →
Ultimate Beef Bourguignon
Beef Bourguignon is one of my all-time favorite stews. It's simply incredible and just when you thought the flavor couldn't get it any better...well, it does! We're giving the classic beef bourguignon a major flavor boost with an added technique and a "secret" ingredient … Continue reading →
Smothered Chicken
This Smothered Chicken recipe is sure to become a family favorite! Moist and tender chicken breasts are drenched in a luxuriously creamy bacon and mushroom sauce. Serve it over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta and get ready to enjoy some ultimate comfort food! A few … Continue reading →
Obatzda (Bavarian Cheese Spread)
The ever popular biergarten staple and Oktoberfest favorite, this traditional Obatzda recipe is the perfect party food for your next gathering! This creamy Bavarian cheese spread is delicious served with pretzels, rustic bread, crackers or veggies! For more German … Continue reading →
Sweet Potato Fries
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 →
BEST Pozole Rojo
One of the most iconic Mexican dishes, this "ultimate" Pozole Rojo recipe is PACKED with deliciously bold and robust flavors that will absolutely WOW your taste buds! A great make-ahead dish, the flavors only get better over time! What is Pozole Rojo? Pozole in Mexico … Continue reading →
Homemade Taco Seasoning
Leave the store-bought seasoning pouches on the shelf. Â Not only is this homemade taco seasoning recipe free of all the junk ingredients, it's quick and easy to make AND it tastes better! Use this homemade taco seasoning mix exactly as you would the store-bought stuff … Continue reading →
Sweet Pepper and Onion Relish
This Sweet Pepper and Onion Relish recipe is my copycat version of Harry & David's popular treat.  It's delightful mixed with cream cheese and spread on crackers or used as a glaze for pork and chicken. And it makes a fabulous gift! I always enjoy receiving … Continue reading →
Moroccan Chicken Salad
The flavors of Morocco come together in this irresistibly delicious Moroccan Chicken Salad recipe! Â Perfect as a sandwich filling or served on a bed of lettuce leaves! Â Moroccan food is just downright delicious. Â It's considered among the most diverse cuisines in the … Continue reading →
Pickled Jalapenos
With the perfect blend of spicy and sweet, these Pickled Jalapenos are as versatile as they are delicious! This pickled jalapenos recipe takes less than 10 minutes to make and the jalapenos are ready to enjoy within a day! I'm a wimp when it comes to heat. I can't … Continue reading →
Fried Okra
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 →