This Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup recipe features a deliciously rich and nutritious broth with chicken and healthy veggies. It makes terrific leftovers so make a double batch while you're at it! Whether you want to make it in the slow cooker or on the stovetop, I've got you covered. Imagine the best homemade chicken noodle soup you've had and then add a little "zing" … Continue reading →
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Homemade Chicken Broth
Nothing speaks comfort quite like chicken soup and absolutely nothing beats homemade chicken broth. Bone-in chicken pieces are simmered low and slow with vegetables and herbs to create a rich and flavorful broth that is nutritious and delicious! This homemade chicken broth recipe is easy to make and it freezes for up to 3 months. Homemade chicken broth will always … Continue reading →
Ham and Wild Rice Soup
Rich, nourishing, and full of flavor, this comforting Ham and Wild Rice Soup recipe is just what you need on those chilly nights when you're looking for something thoroughly soul-satisfying! It's also a perfect way to use up leftover ham. This Ham and Wild Rice Soup recipe can also be made with thick cut bacon, chicken or turkey. But if you've just had a whole ham … Continue reading →
Portuguese Potato Hash
Inspired by the flavors of Portugal, this Portuguese Potato Hash recipe is truly a feast for the senses! Featuring fried potatoes, caramelized onions and garlic, Portuguese linguiça sausage, roasted red peppers, olives, garbanzo beans, parsley, and spices, this potato hash is positively BURSTING with flavor and is delicious served any time of the day for a hearty and … Continue reading →
Aebleskiver (Danish Pancake Balls)
A traditional Aebleskiver recipe (aka ebelskivers) producing that delightfully crispy exterior and light and fluffy interior that make these Danish pancake balls so beloved! Made the popular Danish way with cardamom and lemon zest. Enjoy them year-round for breakfast, tea time, on special occasions, or as a welcome treat any time of the day! For another fabulous and … Continue reading →
Authentic Hungarian Goulash (Gulyás)
A thoroughly authentic Hungarian Goulash recipe with a depth and richness of flavor that will satisfy both body and soul and transport you back to Hungary! Hungary's national dish, the depth and richness of this traditional gulyás is simply out-of-this-world delicious! For more traditional Hungarian dishes be sure to also try our Chicken Paprikash, Pörkolt, and … Continue reading →
Braised Lamb Shanks
If you’re looking for an impressive main dish that is sophisticated yet easy to prepare, look no further than these Braised Lamb Shanks! This tender and delicious lamb entreé is guaranteed to satisfy everyone at the dinner table and win you lots of praise! Whenever I see lamb shanks on a restaurant menu it's almost always a positive omen that the food is going to … Continue reading →
Bratwurst with Mushroom Gravy
My German twist on British Bangers and Mash! Bratwursts are fried or roasted, sliced, and served with a fabulous homemade mushroom gravy along with your choice of fries, mashed potatoes, Bratkartoffeln, or Spätzle! This Bratwurst with Mushroom Gravy recipe is the ultimate comfort food! I've always been a huge sausage fan. I think the combination of being German … Continue reading →
White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Cookies
These white chocolate, cranberry, pistachio cookies feature the three traditional Christmas colors all wrapped into one incredibly delicious bite! The cranberries can also be substituted with dried cherries for a delicious variation. White chocolate, cranberry and pistachio cookies.....the three traditional Christmas colors wrapped into one incredibly delicious … Continue reading →
Fig and Hazelnut Tea Cake with Orange Glaze
Combining culinary influences from England, Germany and Italy, this tea cake features figs, hazelnuts, orange, and anise for a beautiful Old World flavor. Wonderfully fragrant and a pure delight for the taste buds, this Fig and Hazelnut Tea Cake with Orange Glaze is unique and memorable and is sure to become a favorite! This cake combines some influences of … Continue reading →
Vanillekipferl (Austrian Vanilla Crescent Cookies)
Buttery, vanilla-infused and delicately crumbly with an almost melt-in-your-mouth texture, these Austrian vanilla crescent cookies will thoroughly win you over! A traditional Vanillekipferl recipe, the way my Oma and Mutti made them! For more favorite Austrian and German Christmas cookies be sure to try our Pfeffernüsse, Zimtsterne, Springerle, and Speculoos! What … Continue reading →
Chicken Wellington
This Chicken Wellington is something extra special that will absolutely "wow" your dinner guests. Tender, juicy chicken breasts are encased in flaky puff pastry along with caramelized onions, mushrooms, and gorgonzola and served with a delicate cream sauce. A labor of love for a special occasion for special guests, these communicate the words "you're worth … Continue reading →
Homemade Rice a Roni
Do you like the taste of boxed Rice-a-Roni but have been looking for a healthier alternative?  Do you dislike boxed Rice-a-Roni but would still love a delicious and versatile side dish?  Whichever camp you're in, you're going to love this homemade Rice a Roni recipe! Naturally gluten free and can easily be made vegetarian and vegan. I grew up with a very … Continue reading →
BEST Slow Cooker Pot Roast
Consistently rated the BEST slow cooker pot roast recipe EVER! The depth of flavor is simply phenomenal and is guaranteed to get rave reviews from around the whole dinner table!  Make it in your slow cooker or on the stove top - either way you'll be sitting down to a truly memorable, mouthwateringly delicious meal! I can't think of anything better than coming home … Continue reading →
Homemade Marzipan (Almond Paste)
If you're looking for an authentic marzipan recipe that's easy to make, is much cheaper than store-bought, and tastes absolutely phenomenal, you've come to the right place! This homemade marzipan is naturally gluten-free and can easily be made vegan. Use this homemade marzipan to make our Cherry Marzipan Streusel Cake, Pineapple Cake, Marzipan Truffles, and traditional … Continue reading →
Marzipankartoffeln (Marzipan Potatoes)
Marzipan potatoes, known as Marzipankartoffeln, are a favorite treat in Germany, especially during the Christmas season. Make your own with this Marzipankartoffeln recipe - they're super easy, super delicious, and make the cutest gifts! What Are Marzipankartoffeln? Move over cookie dough and marzipan lovers unite! Those of you who have been making my homemade … Continue reading →
Green Beans Almondine
A very simple, very classic French side dish that's perfect for everything from the most elegant dinner party and special occasion to laid-back family gatherings. Fresh green beans, butter, lemon and toasted almonds come together in this traditional Green Beans Almondine recipe for a quick, easy, and versatile side dish. What is Green Beans Almondine? Green Beans … Continue reading →
Roasted Cornish Game Hen
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 perfectly browned and crispy skin! I've always enjoyed Cornish game hen. Â Growing up they were our … Continue reading →
PERFECT Au Gratin Potatoes
Look no further for the BEST au gratin potatoes recipe! Perfectly creamy, cheesy and flavorful, this recipe continually gets rave reviews and is destined to become your go-to from now on! One of the cardinal rules of good potatoes au gratin is that it cannot be dry.  The cheesy cream sauce needs to ooze out.  Not run out all over the plate in a big wet mess, but … Continue reading →
French Almond Plum Cake
This delicious rustic-elegant French Almond Plum Cake recipe features a delightfully delicate crumb infused with the flavor of almonds and juicy plums. It's easy to make, works equally well with apricots or cherries, and is a guaranteed hit wherever you serve it! The French love their plums and when in season the end of summer through early fall you'll find them … Continue reading →
Roasted Rutabaga
This Roasted Rutabaga recipe is easy to make and is absolutely flavor-packed! Pair it with your choice of meat or poultry as a super healthy and delicious side dish you can enjoy any time of the year! I grow rutabagas in my garden every year. A perfect cold weather crop, they overwinter beautifully, their flavor becomes sweeter with the frost, and they store … Continue reading →
Traditional Gugelhupf (Kugelhopf)
Combining the delicious flavors of lemon, rum, raisins, almonds and butter in a wonderfully fragrant yeasted cake, look no further for a thoroughly traditional Gugelhupf recipe! Also known as Kugelhopf, this special cake has been known and loved for literally centuries throughout Germany, France, Austria and Switzerland. What is Gugelhupf? Gugelhupf, also known as … Continue reading →
Homemade Potato Gnocchi
Learn how to make Italian Potato Gnocchi! These traditional Italian potato dumplings have been prized throughout Italy for centuries and while there are a variety of gnocchi, it is the potato gnocchi that is the most cherished. Easy to make and freezes well, absolutely nothing beats homemade for texture and flavor. You're quest for the best potato gnocchi recipe ends … Continue reading →
ULTIMATE Minestrone Soup
A delicious minestrone soup recipe made after traditional Italian fashion:Â Packed full of healthy vegetables, beans, pasta and featuring a deliciously rich broth infused with smoky pancetta or bacon! What is Minestrone Soup? Of Italian origin, Minestrone is a thick soup featuring a variety of vegetables (traditionally including beans, tomatoes, carrots, celery, … Continue reading →
Homemade British Bangers
The key component to Bangers and Mash is of course the bangers. And I've got a phenomenal homemade bangers recipe for your. Succulent, crispy, juicy and packed with flavor, these are the ultimate British bangers to go with your mash and onion gravy! Growing up in England in my teens through young adulthood, Bangers and Mash was a dish I came to love and it's … Continue reading →
Lavash (Armenian Flatbread)
However good you may think the stuff from the store tastes, absolutely nothing can compare to homemade! Warm, soft, and chewy, this homemade lavash is simply irresistible. As with any yeast bread, there is waiting time involved as the dough rises, and in the case of this flatbread it requires some rolling out, but this Lavash recipe is easy to make and is guaranteed … Continue reading →
Apple Strudel (Apfelstrudel)
One of the national dishes of Austria, Apfelstrudel (Apple Strudel) is a quintessential Austrian dessert featuring flaky pastry filled with apples and raisins and served with vanilla sauce or ice cream. Here is a traditional apple strudel recipe you can make in your own kitchen and imagine you're in Vienna or the Austrian Alps with every delicious mouthful! For more … Continue reading →
Ultimate Ropa Vieja
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 you have the leftovers! If you're looking for more exceptionally flavorful beef dishes from around … Continue reading →
Jägerschnitzel (Schnitzel with Mushroom Gravy)
Crispy breaded pork cutlets served with rich mushroom gravy - that's Jägerschnitzel. And it's one of Germany's most popular and delicious foods. This authentic Jagerschnitzel recipe will absolutely delight your taste buds! There are four basic kinds of Schnitzel in Germany. Most of them are breaded (regional differences) but how they are served varies. The four … Continue reading →
Kaiserschmarrn (Austrian Torn Pancakes)
The famous torn pancakes originating in Austria and enjoyed throughout Bavaria, this traditional Kaiserschmarrn recipe features pillowy soft torn pieces of pancakes studded with rum-soaked raisins (optional) and served with powdered sugar and your choice of fruit preserves, berry jam or applesauce! For more fruity Austrian and German favorites be sure try our Apple … Continue reading →
Danish Rye Bread (Rugbrød)
This authentic Danish rye bread recipe (rugbrod) is easier to make than you may think. It's packed with nutrients, has a fantastic texture and old-fashioned flavor and is just plain delicious! Whether you prefer a bolder or milder flavor, you're completely in charge of that in determining how long you allow the batter to ferment. Be sure to also try our German Bread … Continue reading →
BEST Authentic Pfeffernüsse
One of Germany's most popular and beloved Christmas treats, these spiced and iced cookies are simply delightful! A thoroughly authentic and incredibly delicious Pfeffernusse recipe that will bring back fond memories or help create new Christmas traditions! What Are Pfeffernüsse? The Netherlands and Germany enjoy a similar cookie in the month of December.  Known as … Continue reading →
Apple Crisp Muffins
Made with 100% whole grains, oats, fresh apples, and yogurt, this wholesome Apple Crisp Muffins recipe incorporates all the essential ingredients for apple crisp but in MUFFIN form! With a wonderfully moist and tender crumb, these delicious muffins are sure to be a hit! Thank you to General Mills for sponsoring this post I love the texture sensation of chomping into … Continue reading →
Membrillo (Sweet Quince Paste)
Popular throughout many countries, membrillo (aka, quince paste or quince cheese) is incredibly versatile and one of the most delicious confections you've ever tasted! This membrillo recipe is easy to make and freezes well so you can conveniently have it on hand. What is Quince? The quince fruit has been prized since ancient times and up until around the early 19th … Continue reading →
Pandoro (Verona Christmas Bread)
The famous star-shaped sweet Christmas bread from Verona, Italy! This traditional pandoro recipe takes some time to make but the effort is well worth it to enjoy this delicate vanilla-infused cake-like bread with its beautiful appearance, delicious flavor, and wonderful texture! What is Pandoro? Pandoro, translated as "golden bread", is an Italian vanilla-infused … Continue reading →
Baked Apple Cider Donuts
Healthier and thoroughly delicious, these Baked Apple Cider Donuts feature the classic flavor and texture you love without all the greasy fuss of frying them in oil! This baked apple cider donuts recipe comes together in a snap and is sure to become a regular autumn favorite! I've always loved apple cider donuts but since moving to the East Coast they've become … Continue reading →
Slow Cooker Apple Butter (24 Hour)
An incredibly rich and old-fashioned flavored slow cooker apple butter recipe that's hands off. The long, slow cooking process renders a wonderfully rich and deep flavor with notes of caramelized apple. It's absolutely delicious! And if you want to store it long term, this recipe includes instructions for canning your apple butter! For more fruit butter goodness try … Continue reading →
Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls
Fluffy cinnamon rolls filled with gooey apple butter and topped with cream cheese frosting, the flavor of autumn just doesn't get any better than this! This Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls recipe features our very own homemade slow cooker apple butter that is slow-cooked for a full 24 hours to achieve the deepest, most flavorful caramelized apple butter ever! Cinnamon … Continue reading →
Panettone (Italian Christmas Bread)
Soft, light, chewy, fruity and wonderfully fragrant, Panettone is Italy's world famous sweet bread that is traditionally enjoyed for Christmas and New Year. But you don't have to limit yourself, with this traditional Panettone recipe you can enjoy this scrumptious treat all year long! Panettone is synonymous with an Italian Christmas. Indeed, the two have gone … Continue reading →
Goetta (Cincinnati Sausage Grain Patties)
These famous German-influenced sausage grain patties known as Goetta from the Greater Cincinnati area have a fantastic flavor and are an absolutely delicious addition to your breakfast! This authentic homemade Goetta recipe captures the flavor and texture that you know and love. Make a double batch while you're at it because it freezes well! What is Goetta? You may … Continue reading →