An very traditional and rustic recipe, this old-fashioned German fruit and nut bread is deliciously dense, chewy, moist and flavorful. A labor of love worth every effort! This is a very old-fashioned, very rustic bread from where I grew up in the Swabia region of … Continue reading →
BEST German Christmas Stollen (Christstollen)
German Stollen have been around for nearly 700 years and are prized throughout the world as one of the most famous and beloved of all Christmas pastries. Your search for the BEST authentic Stollen recipe has ended: Flaky, moist, aromatic and divinely flavorful, these … Continue reading →
AMAZING 24-Hour Slow Cooker Apple Butter
An incredibly rich and old-fashioned flavored apple butter that makes itself while you are sleeping. The long, slow cooking process renders a wonderfully deep flavor with notes of caramelized apple. It's absolutely delicious! And if you want to store it long term, this … 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! It's blackberry season here in Washington State and as usual the harvest is abundant. The grow practically everywhere and … Continue reading →
Strawberry Rhubarb Jam
This classic strawberry rhubarb jam is sure to win you over with its wonderful burst of fresh, fruity flavor! Growing up I always looked forward to rhubarb season. One of my favorite desserts that my mom made was rhubarb crumble. Sweet and juicy rhubarb topped with … Continue reading →
Caramel Pear Butter
If you're an apple butter fan you've got to try this with pears. A fuss-free recipe utilizing the slow cooker, simply dump in the ingredients and let the slow cooker work its magic. The result is a wonderfully deep, caramelized flavor that comes from slow cooking the pears … Continue reading →
Plum Butter (Pflaumenmus)
Plum Butter brings back memories of the time I spent with my Oma and Opa growing up in southern Germany. There it's called Pflaumenmus and you can readily find it in any grocery store next to the jams and marmalades. My Oma used to make Kartoffelpuffer (potato pancakes) … Continue reading →
Caramel Pear and Walnut Cake
The creation of this cake resulted from two things: First and foremost, a massive craving for something sweet (ever experience that?) and secondly, I had two pears on the verge of death that were pleading to be used. What goes well with pears? Caramel. What goes well … Continue reading →
Creamy Homemade Lemon Curd
Fresh, creamy, citrusy, Summery lemon curd! Put some on your tongue and experience a delightfully sweet zing! I first fell in love with lemon curd when I when lived in England. I lived near Cambridge for six years and enjoyed lemon curd on a regular basis. It's … Continue reading →
Strawberries and Cream Popovers
Quick to make, easy to assemble, and visually appealing. A lovely, original alternative to traditional strawberry shortcake. You can substitute any berry of your choice. The idea for these came on whim as I was making popovers to go with a stew. While handling and … Continue reading →
Pulled Mango Chicken or Pork Sandwiches
If I'm going to give you a recipe for a condiment, like my homemade Mango Chutney, I'm also going to provide you with some creative and tasty ways to use it. So far we've had the Mango Chutney Chicken and the Grilled Cheese and Chutney Sandwiches. Here's another one: Low … Continue reading →
Mango Chutney Chicken
I promised you a follow up recipe using this delicious Indian Mango Chutney. I will be posting a curry in the future using this chutney as well. But today's dish is succulent Mango Chutney Chicken. My husband and I loved this chicken...what we got to eat of it, that is. … Continue reading →
Indian Mango Chutney
Winter brings with it a generous harvest of tropical fruits. And though National Mango Day is August 14th, you've probably noticed some good deals on mangoes lately. I scooped up a basket full of them to make a big batch of Indian Mango Chutney to bottle. Chutney … Continue reading →
Pink Grapefruit Cream Pie
Oh. My. Goodness. Died and gone to heaven? I believe I have. Pink Grapefruit Cream Pie. Perhaps my most experimental undertaking yet. At least in the area of baking. A unexpected ingredient...no, you'll never guess. I attempted to take a nap today while the kids … Continue reading →
Whole Wheat Banana Buttermilk Nutella/Truffle Muffins
If you want really good banana baked goods, whether muffins, cupcakes or bread, overcoming any squeamishness towards overripe bananas is a must. That is the key to the flavor. And when I say overripe, I mean over-ripe. Like black overripe. Like … Continue reading →
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