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 →
How to Freeze Leeks
Learn how to freeze leeks properly so you can enjoy their flavor and freshness for months to come! The process is quick and simple and you can conveniently have them on hand and ready to go whenever you need them. Leeks are one of my most favorite vegetables. They … Continue reading →
Watermelon Agua Fresca
A light and refreshing Watermelon Agua Fresca recipe that's quick and easy to prepare and is irresistibly yummy! Keep a pitcher of it in the fridge to have on hand and serve it chilled over ice - it's the perfect beverage to enjoy on a hot summer day! Had you told me … Continue reading →
Zucchini Fritters
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 →
Pistachio Lemon Cheese Balls
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 →
Pickled Beets
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 →
Bohnensalat (German Green Bean Salad)
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 →
Milanese Philly Cheesesteak
The all-American Philly Cheesesteak sandwich gets an Italian makeover! These Milanese Philly Cheesesteak is packed with flavor and will have your taste buds singing! This is the sandwich that had my husband's colleagues clamoring at his office door at lunchtime as … Continue reading →
Creamy Cilantro Dressing
This Creamy Cilantro Dressing recipe is just what you need to liven up your leafy green salads! But it also doubles as a sauce and is absolutely fabulous on everything from tacos, burritos, sandwiches, and wraps, to roasted vegetables, grilled meats and even … Continue reading →
Southern Black Eyed Pea Salad
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 Traditional Mincemeat
If you've never cared for the store-bought stuff or even most homemade versions, you're not alone. But just wait until you've tried this ultimate homemade mincemeat recipe - it's a total game-changer! Whether you've never liked mincemeat or you've always loved it, prepare … Continue reading →
Apfelschorle (German Apple Spritzer)
The classic German soft drink known as Apfelschorle, or apple spritzer! Served in every German restaurant, this has been a popular drink for decades and couldn't be simpler to make! Fruity, refreshing, and simply delightful! Growing up in Stuttgart Germany, … Continue reading →
Pickled Carrots
For a healthy, refreshing, and delicious snack, it's hard to beat Pickled Carrots! They're quick and easy to make, can be enjoyed within 24 hours of making, they keep in the fridge for up to a month, and they retain their wonderful crunch right up to very … Continue reading →
Instant Pot Pork, Rice and Beans
Smoky, zesty, succulent and flavorful, if you're looking for a quick and delicious weeknight meal I've got you covered! This Instant Pot Pork, Rice and Beans recipe comes together in minutes and is ready to serve in no time! This recipe came about one afternoon as I … Continue reading →
Instant Pot Masoor Dal
One of our favorite meatless Indian dishes, this Masoor Dal is so incredibly flavor-packed, we're confident you'll love it as much as we do!  These Indian spiced lentils can be enjoyed any time of the year. This Instant Pot Masoor Dal recipe comes together in minutes in the … Continue reading →
Greek Meatballs
This Greek Meatballs recipe captures the exquisite flavors of sun-kissed Greece! Incredibly rich in flavor, these delicious meatballs will have you coming back for seconds! Our family loves meatballs.  For many of us they're linked to childhood memories of comfort … Continue reading →
BEST Instant Pot Chili
This Instant Pot Chili recipe is a favorite in our home. A delicious blend of beef, beans, tomatoes, a variety of fragrant spices, and a "secret ingredient" all come together to create a tummy-warming, soul-satisfying chili that is out of this world delicious! Have … Continue reading →
Authentic Gaisburger Marsch
The famous stew from the Gaisburg suburb of Stuttgart, Germany, Gaisburger Marsch is a traditional stew that encapsulates everything that is delicious about Swabian cuisine. Tender beef, Spätzle, and potatoes in a luxuriously rich broth and topped with onions caramelized in … Continue reading →
Creamy Cabbage and Kielbasa Soup
This wonderful Creamy Cabbage and Kielbasa Soup is packed with healthy veggies, savory kielbasa sausage, and is loaded with flavor!  It's one of our family favorites and we're confident it's going to become a regular favorite in your home too! This is a terrific make-ahead … Continue reading →
Porcini Salt
A super simple but incredibly powerful seasoned salt to add intense depth, flavor and a burst of umami to your dishes! A wonderful all-purpose seasoning, keep a bowl of this Porcini Salt at your table and watch as your guest's eyes widen when they taste it! One of my … Continue reading →
Flädlesuppe (German Pancake Soup)
Featuring thinly sliced crepes in a rich beef broth sprinkled with chopped chives, this traditional Flaedlesuppe recipe brings together simple ingredients to create a truly soul-satisfying soup! This soup comes from my home region of Swabia in southern Germany though … Continue reading →
Old Fashioned Beef Stew
Look no further for the BEST beef stew recipe! Positively PACKED with FLAVOR, this is the richest, tastiest old fashioned beef stew and we're confident you're going to love it as much as we do! It's not hard to make an excellent beef stew, but it's easy to make a … Continue reading →
Instant Pot White Bean and Kale Soup
A nourishing, restorative and comfortingly delicious soup, this easy Instant Pot White Bean and Kale Soup recipe takes just a few minutes of prep time and your pressure cooker does the rest! Make a double batch while you're at it because it makes fabulous … Continue reading →
German Rum Balls (Rumkugeln)
A favorite treat in Germany during the holiday season, this Rumkugeln recipe (German rum balls) will show you how to make them from scratch! Super easy and so much better than store-bought, they come together in a jiffy and make terrific gifts to hand out to your friends … Continue reading →
Homemade Mozartkugeln
The world famous chocolate confection that originated in Salzburg, Austria in 1890 in honor of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart! Filled with marzipan, pistachio and nougat, they are irresistibly delicious. This homemade Mozartkugel recipe will give you everything you need to create … Continue reading →
Pistachio Marzipan
Get ready to fall utterly in love with this incredible Pistachio Marzipan! A beautiful green and positively bursting with flavor, this pistachio marzipan recipe takes all of 5 minutes to make! That's FIVE minutes away from pure heaven! There are essentially two ways … Continue reading →
German Nougat (Nuss-Nougat Rohmasse)
Nuss-Nougat Rohmasse is a popular German ingredient used as a filling for baking and confections. Featuring hazelnuts, chocolate and sugar, this German nougat recipe is easy to make and within minutes of prep time you'll have a phenomenal homemade version of that … Continue reading →
Pumpkin Pie Spice
Made with ingredients you already have in your pantry, this homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice recipe is super quick to make and is cheaper and much more FLAVORFUL than store-bought!  Use this in any recipe calling for pumpkin spice and you'll immediately notice the massive flavor … Continue reading →
Boxty (Irish Potato Pancakes)
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 →
Baked Tofu
This baked tofu recipe transforms that soft, squishy mass into the most delightfully crispy-chewy nuggets that take all of 5 minutes of prep time and can be used as a substitute in virtually any dish that calls for meat! As an omnivore I like meat but I don't eat a … Continue reading →
Grilled Salmon with Peach Salsa
Grilled Salmon with Peach Salsa  If you're looking for a fabulous grilled salmon recipe to add to your repertoire, this one's a must try! Smoky grilled salmon is topped a fresh and vibrant sweet-spicy salsa featuring peaches and jalapenos! Quick and easy to make with … Continue reading →
Bread and Butter Pickles
Delightfully crunchy with the perfect balance of sweet and tart, these bread and butter pickles are a breeze to make and can be stored in the refrigerator or canned for long-term storage. These are practically a staple in our home and we love them on sandwiches, burgers, or … Continue reading →
Gluten Free Treacle Tart
A gluten free version of one of Great Britain's most famous desserts, this gluten free Treacle Tart recipe features a perfectly flaky, buttery crust filled with a deliciously gooey, lemon-infused filling! A frequently requested dessert in our home, Treacle Tart is a … Continue reading →
Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Salad
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 →
Gooseberry Jam
This flavorful homemade Gooseberry Jam recipe will bring the PERFECT amount of zing and sweetness to your oatmeal, toast, yogurt, and more! This recipe is easy to follow and made with all-natural, simple ingredients that come together to create a deliciously unforgettable … Continue reading →
Creole Mustard
Warning - this homemade Creole Mustard recipe is going to keep you coming back for more! This mustard is made with a Creole kick that will really make your mouth water. Make a jar today, and you’ll find yourself using it all the time! I really haven’t bought sauces, … Continue reading →
Asian Salad Dressing
This versatile Asian Salad Dressing recipe comes together in 5 minutes and is absolutely delicious on leafy green salads, steamed veggies, drizzled over beef, pork, chicken, seafood and noodles, or mixed in cabbage and carrots for a fabulous Asian coleslaw! Whenever … Continue reading →
Albondigas Soup (Mexican Meatball Soup)
Not your typical Albondigas Soup recipe, our version features meatballs that are positively PACKED with flavor, a colorful lineup of veggies, and an unforgettably rich and delicious broth! It all started with an open can of chipotles en adobo in my fridge. That and … Continue reading →
Colonial Hot Chocolate
Reminiscent of hot chocolate from the days of the early American colonies, this Colonial Hot Chocolate recipe incorporates the traditional warm spices for an old-fashioned, nostalgic, and absolutely delicious flavor! © Charles Brutlag | Dreamstime What we know as … Continue reading →
Chocolate Pot de Crème (EASY)
EASY Chocolate Pot de Creme!  The ULTIMATE chocolate fix! This easy pot de creme recipe takes just 5 minutes of prep time and the result is irresistibly delicious! If anyone were to ask me, "What is the ultimate chocolate dessert?", my answer without hesitation would … Continue reading →