Bursting with the fresh and vibrant flavor of summer, this beautiful and delicious Red Currant Jelly recipe is made without pectin, requires just two ingredients! © Marina Saprunova| Dreamstime.com Growing up in Germany and England, red currant jelly is something I … Continue reading →
Creole Mustard
Warning - this homemade Creole Mustard 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 →
Ginger Sauce (Japanese Steakhouse)
Benihaha Ginger Sauce Recipe (Copycat) Enjoy your favorite Japanese steakhouse experience right at home with this fresh and zingy homemade ginger sauce! If you’ve been to a Japanese steakhouse before, you probably already know how irresistible ginger sauce is. If … Continue reading →
Jamaican Jerk Sauce
This spicy and incredibly flavorful Jamaican Jerk Sauce recipe will transport you to the sunny heart of the Caribbean! Quick and easy to make and irresistibly delicious on chicken, pork, beef, fish, seafood, tofu, and grilled veggies! What is Jerk Sauce? If you’ve … Continue reading →
Hard Sauce (Brandy Butter)
A traditional Hard Sauce recipe (aka Brandy Butter recipe) that's quick and easy to make and will add extra flavor, moisture, and exquisite yumminess to your warm desserts! It's an absolute MUST for a traditional Christmas spread! This traditional brandy butter comes … Continue reading →
Eggnog Custard Sauce
Luxuriously smooth, creamy, and irresistibly delicious, this Eggnog Custard recipe will become your go-to dessert sauce for the holidays! Custard is a popular dessert sauce throughout the UK in particular as well as in other parts of the world. Most commonly it's vanilla … Continue reading →
BEST Cherry Sauce
This quick and easy cherry sauce recipe is the perfect accompaniment to your dessert - everything from pound cake to waffles, pudding, cheesecake, ice cream and more! With its silky texture and fabulous flavor, it's a showstopper! You're going love how quick and easy … Continue reading →
Roasted Pumpkin Hummus
Robustly flavorful, delicious and healthy, this Roasted Pumpkin Hummus is simply out of this world! Enjoy it with your favorite crackers, toasted pita bread, or veggies and let the party begin! Let me tell you, this roasted pumpkin hummus ROCKS! The first time I … Continue reading →
Gourmet Marinated Olives
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 →
Pot Roast Seasoning
Savory, sweet, smoky and salty - these flavors describe this Pot Roast Seasoning dry rub that will make your next pot roast a total smash hit! Use it also with chicken, pork, veggies or as an all-purpose seasoning! I avoid most store-bought sauce packets, dressings … Continue reading →
Creamy Pumpkin Dip
This deliciously sweet and creamy Pumpkin Dip will keep you happily dipping at your next autumn or holiday-themed gathering! Made from scratch with just a handful of ingredients, it's made without any mixes and without Cool Whip! I've been a huge fan of dips ever … 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 Char Siu Sauce
BEST Char Siu Sauce Recipe Whip up a batch of this delicious and versatile sauce in less than 10 minutes and then use it on your pork, chicken, seafood, rice, noodles, in your stir-fries, and more! The flavors are bold and vibrant and will make your taste buds … Continue reading →
Seasoned Salt
This Seasoned Salt recipe is the only one you'll ever need to enhance the flavor of your French fries, chicken, fish and chips, meat, potatoes, vegetables and more! Keep it at your dinner table as a favorite all-purpose spice blend! Seasoned salt, also called … Continue reading →
Ponzu Sauce (Japanese Citrus Sauce)
Ponzu Sauce The famous tangy and umami-rich Japanese dipping sauce! Use it as a marinade, for dipping, for sprinkling over your food, as a vinaigrette for salads and veggies, and as a stir-fry sauce! Making your own ponzu sauce couldn't be easier! Whether you're … Continue reading →
Gomasio (Japanese Sesame Salt)
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 →
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 →
Old Bay Seasoning
Multiple layers of complex flavors have made this iconic American spice blend and household favorite for generations. This Old Bay Seasoning recipe is fabulous as an all-purpose seasoning blend and is sure to win a permanent place at your dinner table! What is Old Bay … Continue reading →
Greek Seasoning
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 →
How To Make Golden Syrup
If you have a recipe that calls for Golden Syrup and you don't have it, there's no need to rush to the store or special order it - this tutorial will show you how to make golden syrup right in your kitchen! Just 3 ingredients, 99% hands off, and it keeps for … Continue reading →
Mango Chutney (BEST EVER!)
Our readers RAVE about this mango chutney recipe! Fresh, vibrant, and absolutely BURSTING with flavor, you're going to love this versatile and wonderfully delicious condiment! As a huge Indian food fan I love exploring and creating a wide range of chutneys out of … Continue reading →
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Quick, easy and a thousand times better than the canned stuff, this Cream of Mushroom Soup recipe includes a "secret" ingredient that bumps up the flavor by several luscious notches for the ULTIMATE flavor results! Luxuriously rich in flavor with an irresistibly … Continue reading →
How To Make Quark Cheese
Quark is a wonderfully creamy, spreadable soft cheese that's deliciously versatile in both sweet and savory dishes. Now you can make it yourself for a fraction of the cost and it tastes better than store-bought! Learn how to make homemade quark cheese the right way for the … Continue reading →
Blue Cheese Dressing
There's simply no good reason to ever use store-bought! This homemade blue cheese dressing recipe is simple to make, has TONS of delicious uses, is WAY better than anything at the store, and is simply the BEST!! What is Blue Cheese Dressing? Blue cheese dressing is a … Continue reading →
Creole Seasoning
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 →
Harissa (North African Chili Paste)
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 →
Homemade Tahini
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 →
Authentic Chinese Five Spice
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 →
Best Turkey Gravy Recipe
Unforgettably rich, flavorful and silky, this turkey gravy recipe will become your go-to from now on! We usually make extra because our guests always reach for more! I have to admit I have very little self-control when it comes to gravy. I use copious amounts over … Continue reading →
How To Make the BEST Vanilla Extract
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 →
Classic Cranberry Sauce
Cranberry sauce is a staple at the holiday table and as with most things, NOTHING beats homemade. This homemade cranberry sauce recipe is so easy and will become your go-to from now on! The holidays simple aren't complete without homemade cranberry sauce - every … 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 →
BEST Onion Gravy Recipe
No recipe collection is complete with out a truly phenomenal onion gravy. This homemade onion gravy recipe features caramelized onions in a luxuriously rich, brown gravy that is sure to "wow" your dinner guests! If there's a better smell from the kitchen than the … Continue reading →
How to Make Sun Dried Tomatoes
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
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 →
Blackberry Jam
Bursting with concentrated blackberry flavor, this homemade blackberry jam is easy to make, thickens up beautifully without the addition of pectin, and can be used in LOTS of delicious ways (see blog post below for ideas)! Nothing beats homemade jam; store-bought just … Continue reading →
BEST Homemade Tartar Sauce
Tartar sauce is such a popular condiment that it's hard to imagine enjoying fried foods - fried seafood in particular - without it! This homemade tartar sauce recipe packs such a delicious flavor, it's simply the BEST! Tartar sauce, from the French sauce tartare, has … Continue reading →
Black Currant Jam
Enjoy this delicious homemade black currant jam spread on toast, scones, ice cream, hot buttered rolls, pancakes, waffles, grilled meats, meatballs or used in muffins, tarts, cakes, pastries and more! You can even add some of it to your barbecue sauce - yum! Slather … Continue reading →
BEST Sweet Chili Sauce
This homemade sweet chili sauce recipe is guaranteed to become a favorite staple in your home! It's versatile, is quick and easy to make, is free of additives, and tastes WAY better than the store-bought stuff! As with most everything, nothing beats homemade and … Continue reading →