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roasted brussels sprouts with balsamic reduction recipe

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 →

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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 →

German Potato Soup (Kartoffelsuppe)

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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 →

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Italian Pork Ribs with Olives

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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 →

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Ultimate Ropa Vieja

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The ultimate version of one of Cuba's most famous dishes, this Ropa Vieja recipe is positively PACKED with flavor!!  A myriad of flavorful ingredients and spices come together to make this dish truly unforgettable.  Make a double batch while you're at it and you'll be glad … Continue reading →

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Authentic Garam Masala

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Garam Masala is a wonderfully versatile Indian seasoning blend that will bring an incredible depth of flavor to a large variety of dishes.  The different spices play their own unique part in delivering a phenomenal symphony of flavors.  Try this authentic garam masala recipe … Continue reading →

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Greek Meatballs

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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 →

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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 →

Egg Curry (Baida Curry)

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This egg curry recipe from southern India features an exquisitely fragrant and flavorful sauce!  Naturally meat-free, it's one of India's most popular curries! This is a Kerala-style egg curry, meaning its flavor profile hails from the southern part of India where … Continue reading →

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Za’atar (Middle Eastern Spice Blend)

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Za'atar is the Middle Eastern seasoning blend you never knew you needed!  Uniquely flavorful and deliciously versatile, this blend will transform all the foods you add it to!  Read below for delicious ways to use it and grab our easy-to-make za'atar recipe! Za'atar is … Continue reading →

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Dukkah (Egyptian Seasoning Blend)

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With its combination of nuts, seeds, spices and herbs, Dukkah is a unique and incredibly delicious Egyptian seasoning blend!  This dukkah recipe is quick and easy to make so you can begin enjoying it as a dip for your bread or veggies, as a coating for meat, or sprinkled … Continue reading →

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Grilled Salmon with Peach Salsa

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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 →

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Thai Lettuce Wraps

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Thai Lettuce Wraps Recipe  Easy to make, low in carbs, and incredibly delicious, these Thai Lettuce Wraps will absolutely WOW your taste buds and are sure to become a favorite! I've partnered with Veal Made Easy to bring you this delicious recipe.  All opinions are my … Continue reading →

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Thai Peanut Chicken

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Thai Peanut Chicken Recipe  This delicious peanut coconut chicken is positively PACKED with flavor, is quick and easy to make, and is thoroughly satisfying! This tasty Thai-influenced dish comes together in 30 minutes.  The flavors of peanuts, coconut, chili, garlic, … Continue reading →

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Paleo Bread (Low Carb, High Protein)

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Paleo Bread Recipe  This low carb, high protein nut and seed Paleo Bread is easy to make, tastes fantastic, and is packed FULL of nutrients! In an attempt to burn a few excess pounds and cut back on carbs generally, I've been focusing more on foods high in protein and … 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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Roasted Cornish Game Hen

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With its perfectly crispy, golden brown skin and moist, flavorful meat, this Roasted Cornish Game Hen recipe is sure to win you a standing ovation from your dinner guests! Get ready to learn how to prepare roasted Cornish hen that is super moist and flavorful with … 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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Apple Peppermint Iced Tea

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Easy to make and deliciously refreshing, this Apple Peppermint Iced Tea is the summer perfect beverage! Apple Peppermint Iced Tea This Apple Peppermint Iced Tea recipe is one that my kids request on a regular basis.  That and my virgin Mojitos.  My kids can't get … 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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Easy Porchetta

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Easy Porchetta Recipe  Enjoy the incredible flavor of this iconic Italian roasted pork without spending a ton of prep time or breaking your budget!  This homemade porchetta is easy to make and is delicious served as part of a main course meal or to make deeeelicious … Continue reading →

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Gomasio (Japanese Sesame Salt)

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HOMEMADE GOMASIO (JAPANESE SESAME SALT)  Japan's famous low-sodium, flavorful and umami-rich seasoning blend that is as versatile as it is delicious! Toasted sesame seeds are ground and tossed with sea salt to create a unique blend that you'll be glad to reach for at the … Continue reading →

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Greek Seasoning

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Look no further for the BEST Greek Seasoning recipe!  Use it on your meats, seafood, pasta, vegetables, salads and dressings and more, this is a fabulous all-purpose seasoning with the perfect blend of flavors! I developed this Greek Seasoning recipe many years ago … Continue reading →

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Slow Cooker Greek Chicken

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This Slow Cooker Greek Chicken recipe is super easy to throw together for a busy weeknight.  Simply add the ingredients to your slow cooker and you'll be coming home to a delicious ready meal! It's meals like this Greek Chicken that remind me that I really need to … Continue reading →

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Creole Seasoning

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This homemade Creole Seasoning tastes WAY better than store-bought, is super quick to make, and contains no preservatives or fillers!  Deliciously versatile, use it to season anything that needs a boost in FLAVOR! Absolutely nothing beats homemade spice blends!  … Continue reading →

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Harissa (North African Chili Paste)

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Harissa is a famous and versatile North African red chili paste that will add incredible flavor, color, and kick to your food!  It's easy to make and keeps for several weeks in the fridge! Harissa is a fiery North African chili paste that is popular in Tunisian and … Continue reading →

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Homemade Tahini

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This easy homemade tahini recipe is so quick to make, takes just TWO ingredients, is less expensive than store-bought, and tastes WAY better!  Make a double batch while you're at it and store it in your fridge for several months to have on hand whenever you need … Continue reading →

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Authentic Chinese Five Spice

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Chinese Five Spice is thought to have been the result of the Chinese's attempt at creating the ultimate "wonder powder."  And all we can say is:  Mission accomplished!  Sweet, spicy, robust and vibrant, a small dash of this goes a long way to adding life and incredible … Continue reading →

How To Make the BEST Vanilla Extract

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Learn how to make the BEST homemade vanilla extract with MORE FLAVOR than store-bought!  It will enhance your baking, it makes the perfect gifts, is super easy to make and only requires two ingredients!  Learning how to make vanilla extract seriously couldn't be any … Continue reading →

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How to Make Sun Dried Tomatoes

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Drying tomatoes is as easy as 1, 2, 3!  Plus they're cheaper than store-bought and taste WAY better!  We'll show you how to dry tomatoes in the sun, how to dry tomatoes in the oven, how to dry tomatoes in the dehydrator and how to store dried tomatoes.  AND we'll give you a … Continue reading →

Homemade Italian Sausage

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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 →

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Homemade German Bratwurst

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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 →

Gomen (Ethiopian Collard Greens)

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This authentic Ethiopian side dish known as Gomen takes eating healthy greens to a whole new level of deliciousness!  A quick, simple, healthy, and thoroughly yummy side dish! If you're looking for an authentic Ethiopian veggie side dish to serve with your Ethiopian … Continue reading →

BEST Chili Powder (From Scratch)

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Move over store-bought chili powder!  With an incredibly robust and vibrant flavor, NOTHING compares to homemade chili powder made from scratch - it's a total game changer! We all know people who claim to make THE best chili on the planet.  You may be one of them.  … Continue reading →

Pain d’Epices Spice Blend

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A highly fragrant and flavorful pain d'épices blend to give your gingerbread creations an authentic French flavor! When it comes to spice and seasoning blends the old adage was never more true:  Homemade is always BEST! This pain d'épices blend (French gingerbread … Continue reading →

BEST Authentic Enchilada Sauce

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Rich and robust and a thousand times better than store-bought, this authentic homemade enchilada sauce recipe packs some serious FLAVOR!  Not just for enchiladas, this sauce will take your soups and stews to a whole new level! Nothing beats homemade. That's a phrase … Continue reading →

Indian Broccoli with Paneer

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A wonderfully flavorful and fragrant vegetarian Indian dish, this Indian Broccoli and Paneer works perfectly as both a side dish or starter! Here's a delicious vegetarian Indian dish that your taste buds will love.  It makes both a great side dish or starter and is … Continue reading →

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Shichimi Togarashi and Nanami Togarashi (Japanese 7 Spice Blend)

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This popular Japanese spice blend dates back to at least the 17th century and has been used since as a favorite way to add flavor and heat to everything from noodles and rice dishes to grilled meats like yakitori as well as soups and tempuras. What Is Shichimi … Continue reading →

BEST Homemade Mexican Chorizo

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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 →

Authentic Niter Kibbeh (Ethiopian Spiced Clarified Butter)

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If you love Ethiopian food and just can't quite figure out how to replicate that flavor at home, you may be missing the ultimate secret ingredient:  Niter Kibbeh! What is Niter Kibbeh? Niter Kibbeh (Nit'ir Qibe) is an ingredient integral to Ethiopian cuisine and is … Continue reading →

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