One of the most famous and beloved of all Hungarian dishes, this authentic Chicken Paprikash recipe features tender chicken in an unforgettably rich, flavorful and creamy paprika-infused sauce! It's Hungarian comfort food at its tastiest and it is absolute heaven! For more authentic Hungarian dishes be sure to also try our Hungarian Goulash, Szegedin Goulash, and … Continue reading →
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BEST Mushroom Gravy
For the best mushroom gravy recipe, look no further! Easy to make with an incredible depth of flavor, enjoy this versatile gravy over roasts, steaks, meatloaf, roast chicken, potatoes, schnitzel, Yorkshire puddings, vegetables and more! And for another absolutely phenomenal, must-make gravy be sure to try our Onion Gravy! I used to despise mushrooms as a kid. … Continue reading →
Plum Jam
This plum jam is delicious added to cakes, in muffins, on pancakes, ice cream and any other way your heart desires! You can make it either with or without pectin. For more delicious homemade jams try our Strawberry Rhubarb Jam, Gooseberry Jam, Blackberry Jam, Black Currant Jam, and Huckleberry Jam! With four Italian plum trees in our yard I get busy the end of … Continue reading →
Cherry Marzipan Streusel Cake
With a super tender, moist crumb filled with sweet, plump cherries and generously dotted with heavenly marzipan, this Cherry Marzipan Streusel Cake will win you over after the first bite! Don't skip over this recipe if you're thinking, "Dang it, I don't have marzipan and it's too expensive to buy." I have the perfect solution for you! I'm including my super-duper … Continue reading →
Pickled Pepperoncini Peppers
Add flavor and a mild kick to your culinary creations with these homemade Pickled Pepperoncini peppers! Add them to your salads, sandwiches, pizzas, antipasto platters, and more. Leave the store-bought jarred peppers on the shelf because these homemade pickled pepperoncini peppers are super easy to make and pack SO much more flavor! I'm an avid gardener, have been … Continue reading →
BEST Homemade Mexican Chorizo
Behold the secret ingredient to giving your Mexican dishes an authentic and incredibly amazing flavor! This homemade Mexican chorizo recipe is easy to make and the flavor is out of this world! This freezes well so you can conveniently have it on hand to grab and thaw as needed. SALIVARY GLANDS AND LYMPH NODES. That's what you'll find in the list of ingredients of … Continue reading →
Baked Potato Wedges
Potatoes are sliced into wedges, drizzled with olive oil, sprinkled with seasonings, and baked until crispy and golden. This classic Baked Potato Wedges recipe is easy and fully customizable to use any number of seasoning blends (see ideas in blog post) to create delicious flavors to accompany your main dish or simply enjoy as a stand-alone snack! I told myself I … Continue reading →
Freezer Slaw
Cool, crisp, refreshing and flavorful, this delicious freezer slaw recipe is sure to become a regular! It's the perfect summer make-ahead side dish because you keep it in the freezer until you're ready to use it. Make a double batch while you're at it, this freezer slaw is superbly convenient to have on hand for a ready-to-go side dish! What is Freezer Slaw? I'm … Continue reading →
Hungarian Chicken Goulash
This Chicken Goulash recipe is made in traditional Hungarian fashion where simple ingredients yield a tremendous depth of flavor! Hearty, delicious, and satisfying to the soul, this Hungarian chicken goulash is even better the next day after the flavors have had time to develop! Whether you live in what is currently a cool and rainy place like Washington, an area … 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!  It's easy to make and is made without pectin. Slather this black currant jam on our homemade Crumpets or Sourdough English Muffins for a real treat! You can even add … Continue reading →
Classic Lemon Curd
A sweet burst of Summer sunshine, this is one condiment you must make part of your regular rotation! This classic Lemon Curd recipe is easy to make and results in the creamiest texture and loveliest flavor. Use it as a spread for toast, muffins or scones, use it as a filling for cakes and tarts, serve with pancakes or waffles, enjoy it warmed up as an ice cream topping, … Continue reading →
Key Lime Pie
The official pie of Florida, Key Lime Pie has been a quintessential dessert for generations. Created over a century ago, this beloved pie has since become popular all over the world. This Key Lime Pie recipe is easy to make, incorporates a double dose of lime flavor and the freshness of sour cream for a truly memorable dessert eating experience! I LOVE key lime … Continue reading →
Brunede Kartofler (Danish Caramelized Potatoes)
Brunede Kartofler (Danish caramelized potatoes) is a popular and traditional side dish in Denmark, enjoyed especially at Christmas. The potatoes are browned in caramelized sugar, transforming otherwise plain boiled potatoes into something truly special! If you're looking for a side dish for your traditional Danish Christmas dinner, Brunede Kartofler are a must! … Continue reading →
Waldorf Salad
Crispy apples, juicy grapes, crunchy celery and toasted walnuts are enveloped in a creamy sauce in this Waldorf Salad recipe. Originally made for New York City's rich and elite, this famous salad soon became a staple in every American home. What is Waldorf Salad? This famous salad has become embedded in American culture as a timeless culinary classic. This Waldorf … Continue reading →
BEST Homemade Breakfast Sausage (Links or Patties)
Nothing beats homemade and homemade breakfast sausages are no exception! Tender, moist, and wonderfully flavorful, this homemade breakfast sausage recipe is entirely from scratch without any fillers or junk ingredients and the sausages taste absolutely amazing! Truly nothing beats the quality and flavor of homemade breakfast sausage! Not only do they taste … Continue reading →
Steak Fajitas
This Grilled Steak Fajitas recipe features juicy grilled meat, peppers, and onions that are perfectly seasoned for the ultimate fajita eating experience! Use beef or alternatively use your choice of pork, chicken, veal, lamb, or wild game - all with mouthwatering results! I'm originally from southern Germany and then spent my mid-teens through young adulthood in … Continue reading →
Traditional Johnny Cakes
This traditional Johnny Cakes recipe is made the old-fashioned way with only a small handful of ingredients and they're fried until golden brown and delightfully crispy! Serve them hot with butter, maple syrup, maple butter, or applesauce for a filling a thoroughly satisfying meal. Corn has been a central, staple ingredient in the Americas for thousands of years. … Continue reading →
Shrimp and Grits
A traditional Shrimp and Grits recipe featuring seasoned shrimp and zesty sausage served over a bed of creamy cheese grits. It's a true Southern delicacy and represents the very best of Southern comfort food! We took a family trip to South Carolina two weeks ago to see some of the things we missed the previous times. This included giving the kids extra beach time … Continue reading →
Smoked Ham
Learn how to smoke a ham!  Whether you're making a raw ham from scratch or simply want to infuse your store-bought ham with that delicious smoke flavor, this smoked ham recipe tutorial includes all the information you need along with step-by-step photos to create a masterpiece! Smoking a ham is easy, deeply satisfying, and the flavor will absolutely WOW you and your … Continue reading →
BEST Macaroni Salad
Your search for the BEST macaroni salad ends here. This recipe ensures that you'll avoid all the common pitfalls of a mediocre macaroni salad. Deliciously creamy, moist, packed with flavor, the right balance of ingredients, the perfect texture, and visually beautiful, this macaroni salad recipe is simply the best! How to Make the BEST Macaroni Salad I know I don't … Continue reading →
Creamy Coleslaw
The BEST coleslaw and the perfect side dish for your barbecue, picnic and summer potluck! This classic creamy coleslaw recipe is quick to make and features the perfect texture and balance of flavors, rivaling your favorite restaurant or deli version! It's hard to imagine a barbecue, picnic or summer potluck without coleslaw! And we've got the perfect creamy … Continue reading →
Chicken Liver Pate
Made after traditional French fashion, this Chicken Liver Pate (Pâté de Foie de Volaille) is rich, creamy, and deliciously indulgent! Perfect for entertaining, it will add a touch of class to your dinner party or special gathering. This Chicken Liver Pate recipe is easy to make, keeps for several days and can even be frozen for up to a few months. What is … Continue reading →
Mexican Corn Salad
Smoky, tangy, creamy, and utterly delicious, this Mexican Corn Salad recipe gets a mega flavor boost from some additional ingredients and is sure to be the star of the show at your next backyard BBQ, potluck, or family dinner! Enjoy it as a side, salad, or appetizer. Mexican Corn Salad brings showcases corn in the very best of ways and always reminds me why I love … Continue reading →
Sauerkraut Salad
Cool, crisp, tangy and sweet, this quick and easy German Sauerkraut Salad recipe is not only wonderfully healthy, it's superbly delicious! Low calorie, low carb and low fat. My Bavarian mom frequently made this Sauerkraut Salad while we were growing up and it's a salad our whole family enjoyed. Growing up in Germany, we bought our sauerkraut at the local health … Continue reading →
Deli Style Broccoli Salad
This Deli Style Broccoli Salad recipe combines a variety of crispy veggies along with sweet raisins, dried cranberries, salty sunflower seeds, and is tossed with a delicious creamy cider coleslaw dressing. Â Whether enjoying it as a side dish or as a healthy lunch, this salad is a winner! Several years ago I stopped by a local deli and was scanning over their … Continue reading →
Jerk Chicken Kabobs
This Jerk Chicken Kabobs recipe is a fun and tasty variation on traditional Jamaican jerk chicken. These jerk chicken skewers feature succulent spicy chicken marinated in jerk seasonings and grilled with sweet pineapple and bell peppers. Feel free to customize these skewers by adding your favorite veggies! A fun twist on traditional Jamaican jerk chicken, these … Continue reading →
Classic Potato Salad
Featuring the perfect texture, creaminess and balance of flavors, this classic potato salad recipe is simply the BEST! Whether you enjoy it at home or take it on a picnic or to a potluck, this is sure to be a hit! How to Make The BEST Potato Salad Potato salad is one of those dishes practically everyone claims they have the best recipe for. (I know, dangling … Continue reading →
Cocktail Sauce
Are you looking for the perfect sauce to accompany your shrimp, oysters, clams, crab legs, crab cakes and more? Look no further than this homemade Cocktail Sauce recipe that takes just 5 minutes to prepare, is free from all the junk ingredients found in the store-bought stuff, and tastes even better than the restaurant versions! If you've followed my website for … Continue reading →
Rote Grütze (Red Berry Pudding)
The classic and beloved red berry pudding from Northern Germany, this traditional Rote Grütze recipe comes together in just minutes and is the perfect way to enjoy the fresh, sweet taste of summer! You can use fresh or frozen berries and any combination of varieties you have access to. Serve this Rote Gruetze with your choice of vanilla sauce, cream, whipped cream, or … Continue reading →
Old Bay Seasoning
Multiple layers of complex flavors have made this iconic American spice blend a 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! Use this Homemade Old Bay Seasoning to bring life and flavor to your Fish Cakes, New England Clam Chowder, Jambalaya, … 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! What is Seasoned Salt? Also called seasoning salt, it is the perfect all-purpose spice blend to keep on your dining room table and near … Continue reading →
BEST Peach Crisp
Life is made sweeter with this BEST peach crisp recipe! You can make it in the slow cooker or in the oven - your choice - and we'll show you how to get perfect results either way! Crisps are one of my all-time favorite desserts.  Growing up my mom would make her famous apple crisp that had everyone clamoring for second helpings. And though cobblers and crumbles … Continue reading →
Rhubarb Crisp
This delightful sweet and tangy Rhubarb Crisp recipe features a wonderfully crunchy, crumbly topping of oats, brown sugar, butter, almonds, and cinnamon. It's truly an unforgettable dessert experience that is sure to become a favorite! Homemade Rhubarb Crisp I've always been a big fan of "crisps". Whether apple, berry, peach or pear, if there's a crisp served with … Continue reading →
Strawberry Rhubarb Upside Down Cake
Featuring a heavenly combination of strawberries, rhubarb and a delicious caramel glaze, this Strawberry Rhubarb Upside Down Cake recipe is both fun to make and absolutely fabulous to eat! Our garden is bursting with rhubarb! Â We have about 6 large rhubarb plants, all of which were in desperate need of splitting earlier this Spring. Â After splitting them we ended up … Continue reading →
Creamed Spinach
This Creamed Spinach recipe includes cream cheese and Parmesan for added richness and flavor. Luxuriously creamy and irresistibly yummy, it is a delicious and versatile side dish that pairs beautifully with a wide variety of mains! Creamed spinach is enjoyed in many areas of the world and I grew up eating it in Germany. One classic way of eating it there that I … Continue reading →
Za’atar (Middle Eastern Spice Blend)
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 one of my most favorite Middle Eastern spice blends. Another top competitor is Dukkah, which is … Continue reading →
Olive Rosemary Focaccia
A thoroughly authentic Italian Olive Rosemary Focaccia recipe with all the tips and tricks you need for achieving that incredible texture Italian focaccia is renowned for - those fluffy air pockets, chew interior, and perfectly crispy exterior. We're adding rosemary and olives but feel free to omit either or both or add toppings of your choice! Few things smell … Continue reading →
Roasted Spiralized Beets with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
Roasted spiralized beets are tossed in a delicious honey mustard vinaigrette. Fabulous warm or at room temperature, these beets noodles are super healthy, easy to make and taste phenomenal! You can never have too many side dishes, especially when they provide a delicious way to incorporate those healthy veggies. These roasted spiralized beets fit the bill … Continue reading →
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Reduction
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 you're a Brussels sprouts lover, then this recipe is a must.  A simple, elegant, delicious side dish … Continue reading →
Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
A thoroughly delicious and fuss-free Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff recipe! Rich in flavor with a luxuriously creamy sauce you can enjoy over egg noodles or rice, this is a guaranteed new favorite! Be sure to also try our Chicken Stroganoff and vegetarian Creamy Mushroom and Tofu Stroganoff! I've always been a fan of rich and creamy sauces and beef stroganoff is a … Continue reading →