Studded with juicy pears, topped with a rich and sticky caramel sauce with toasted walnuts, and featuring a wonderfully moist and tender crumb, this Caramel Pear Walnut Cake is mouthwateringly delicious! The creation of this cake resulted from two things: Â First and foremost, a massive craving for something sweet and secondly, I had two pears on the verge of death … Continue reading →
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Ham and Bean Soup
This Ham and Bean Soup is hearty, full of flavor and packed with nutrient-rich ingredients! Its flavor is even better the next day, making it perfect for leftovers. And it freezes well too! I've teamed up with Aneto to bring you this post. Soups and stews are among my most favorite types of meals. Whether thick and creamy or thin and brothy, I love them all. One … Continue reading →
Authentic Aachener Printen
This authentic Aachener Printen recipe yields those world famous German Lebkuchen (gingerbread) cookies that are richly spiced with deep caramel-like flavor notes! The city of Aachen, Germany is famous for at least a couple of reasons. It was the seat of Charlemagne's empire and is home to a UNESCO heritage site, the Aachener Cathedral, where Charlemagne is … Continue reading →
Traditional Speculoos Cookies
Whether you know them as speculoos, speculaas, spekulatius or Biscoff, few things are as irresistible as these positively delicious, buttery gingerbread shortcrust cookies! Wonderfully crispy, crunchy and deeply caramelized, they're sure to become part of your annual holiday baking regimen! Speculoos, as they're called in Belgium, are spiced gingerbread shortcrust … Continue reading →
Bara Brith (Welsh Tea Bread)
Studded with plump raisins and currants soaked in tea and mingled with candied citrus peel and aromatic spices, Bara Brith is Wales' famous tea bread! Be sure to also try our traditional Barmbrack, Ireland's ultimate version of cinnamon raisin bread! What Is Bara Brith? It's been very rewarding connecting with the Welsh side of my ancestry as our family has … Continue reading →
White Chocolate Cranberry and Pistachio Ice Cream
A deliciously rich white chocolate ice cream studded with pistachios and cranberries. It's the three traditional Christmas colors wrapped up in one incredible-tasting ice cream! You'll LOVE this White Chocolate Cranberry and Pistachio Ice Cream recipe! White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Ice Cream Recipe My husband and I were destined to love ice cream. We both … Continue reading →
Homemade British Mixed Spice
This famous British spice blend has been enjoyed in Christmas baking and beyond for several centuries. With both sweet and savory applications, you will love this deliciously versatile Mixed Spice blend! What is Mixed Spice? The term "mixed spice" for this popular British spice blend has been referenced in cookbooks since at least the early 1800's. It's especially … Continue reading →
Blackberry Clafoutis
This classic French dessert is not only incredibly delicious, it's one of the easiest desserts to make. And that's always a winning combination! This Blackberry Clafoutis recipe is the perfect way to showcase those plum, juicy berries when they're in season! And while you're at it, make some homemade Blackberry Jam and Blackberry Syrup! How about a refreshing … Continue reading →
Risalamande (Danish Rice Pudding)
The most popular Danish Christmas dessert, Risalamande is a wonderfully creamy almond rice pudding that is served topped with a delicious cherry sauce! Be sure to also try our traditional Aebleskiver, another favorite Danish treat enjoyed throughout the holidays! What is Risalamande? Risengrød, or rice pudding, has been a beloved dish in Denmark for centuries, a … Continue reading →
Best Gluten Free Gingerbread Cookies
Gluten Free Gingerbread Cookies  Same great flavor and terrific texture but without the gluten! I've been cutting back on our family's gluten intake the past few months and so have been experimenting with more gluten free baking.  During the Christmas season it's always a tradition to make and decorate gingerbread cookies with our kids and I went for a gluten free … Continue reading →
French Entertaining “Country Style” + Alexian/Le Creuset Giveaway!
I've teamed up with Alexian to bring you this delicious post! I recently had the opportunity to try some amazing products from ALEXIAN.  Let me tell you a little about them.  Alexian is America's premier producer of the finest pâtés and mousses all made with the finest, freshest all-natural ingredients and without any preservatives, additives, hormones, antibiotics or … Continue reading →
Austrian Linzer Cookies (Linzer Plätzchen)
A thoroughly authentic Linzer Cookies recipe from Austria! Made with almonds, these cookies have a delightfully delicate crumb with a fruit jam filling. They're fun to make, look beautiful, and taste absolutely delicious! You can never have too many kinds of Christmas cookies, especially when they're as good as these ones.  All the way from Austria, welcome the … Continue reading →
Orange Butter Croissant French Toast (+ Taste of Washington Cookbook Review)
Deliciously delicate, buttery croissants are infused with multiple sources of orange flavor and prepared French toast style. Â The results will make any orange and French toast fan swoon! … Continue reading →
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If you're interested in partnering with me on a project there are many ways we can work together. Here are a few of them: 1. Food Writing, Recipe or Home Development projects:  Please contact me directly at kimberly [at] daringgourmet [dot] com. Upon request I am happy to provide you with a media kit and a list of brands I've worked with.   I work for … Continue reading →
Classic Gingerbread Cookies
Classic Gingerbread Cookies. Â There's a reason why these have been a Christmas tradition for eons. Â They're so much fun to make! … Continue reading →
Steamed Chocolate Pudding
 Sponsored post on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for American Heritage Chocolate. Chocolate lovers, you've come to the right place!  Here is something extra special.  18th century chocolate meets 17th century pudding. This decadent chocolate steamed pudding celebrates the rich heritage of a beloved and traditional dessert originating in England in the 17th … 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! What is Zwiebelkuchen? Autumn in Germany means a great many things to me, among them the brilliance of leaves changing color, harvested grapes from … Continue reading →
About Me & Press Stuff
Hi, I'm Kimberly Killebrew. Wife of one, mother of two, cook of many. Come travel the world through your taste buds! I'm German from the Stuttgart area of southern Germany and later lived for several years Cambridgeshire, England, all the while traveling the world. I moved to the United States in my mid-20's where I now live with my husband and our two kids. We … Continue reading →