The quintessential Scottish dish for several centuries! Rich, robust and flavorful, Scotch Broth represents everything that is good about rustic home cooking. I've partnered with Aneto to bring you this delicious soup. The first time I had this soup was in a small pub … Continue reading →
Cheesy Dijon Chicken Rolls with Balsamic Glaze
Here is something healthy, wholesome and delicious that combines your serving of meat, vegetables and dairy all in one! A variety of flavorful vegetables are sauteed and tucked inside thinly sliced chicken filets that have been slathered with Dijon mustard and seasoned … Continue reading →
BEST Colcannon
Traditional Irish Colcannon...bumped up several flavor notches! Ah, potatoes. What would life be without them? Yet for the longest time everyone in the world did just that - lived without them. All except the residents of southern Peru, that is, where the potato … Continue reading →
German Potato Soup (Kartoffelsuppe)
I’ve partnered with Aneto, my favorite broth manufacturer, to bring you this post. One of my all-time favorite brothy soups is a classic German potato soup. I grew up in Stuttgart, Germany cooking with my Bavarian mother on a regular basis. She would give me … Continue reading →
French Lentil Soup
Soups like this one are very nostalgic to me. One bite with its familiar and comforting flavors transports me back to Europe. I'm biased but I stand by the conviction that some of the best soups and stews come from Germany and France. And not surprisingly many of their … Continue reading →
Spaghetti with Leek Alfredo
I had 15 minutes to get dinner on the table before our family had to take off to run an errand. I didn't have time to thaw any meat or chicken, so that meant it would need to be something meatless. What are some of your favorite go-to, ready-in-15-minutes meatless dishes? … Continue reading →
Cream of Jerusalem Artichoke, Leek and Potato Soup
"Cream of" soups have always been some of my favorites. They really bring out the flavor of the vegetables and love their creamy texture. The Jerusalem artichoke, also called sunchoke, is native to eastern North America. It's a root vegetable and is actually related to … Continue reading →
Swabian-style German Lentils with Spaetzle (Schwäbische Linsen mit Spätzle)
If the national dish of Swabia were put up for vote, Schwäbische Linsen mit Spätzle would certainly be one of the finalists. This was always one of my favorite dishes growing up and any time I make it now it's a nostalgic experience. If you've lived in southern Germany and … Continue reading →
German Pea Soup with Egg Dumplings (Erbsensuppe mit Eierschwämmchen)
"Pea soup" is the literal translation of this dish but that doesn't even begin to do it justice. There is a TON going on here flavor-wise. With the flavor of caramelized onions and bacon combined with savory leek, carrots, celeriac, potatoes, peas and dumplings, … Continue reading →
Pan-fried Fingerling Potatoes with Leek
Simple and quick to make, this side dish is elegant and delicious. … Continue reading →
Cider Pork Chops with Leek & Dried Fruit Compote
Sometimes flavors come together and make great combination. Other times they come together and form a match made in heaven. Such is the case here. Cider Pork Chops with Leek & Dried Fruit Compote. Pull up a chair, your taste buds are ready to party! … Continue reading →
Buttery Sautéed Leek with Bacon
Something simple. Something good. A quick and easy side dish to enjoy with virtually any meal. Simple enough to serve with good ol' comfort food while elegant enough to serve at a dinner party. Regardless where or how it's served, anything with butter and bacon is … Continue reading →
Bacon, Leek and Roasted Tomato Quiche with Polenta Crust
Here's what happened. I had leek that needed to be used, a bag of gorgeous tomatoes from a friend's garden, and an open package of bacon. And I wanted quiche. A savory, buttery, leeky, tomatoey, bacony quiche. But I wasn't in the mood to make the crust. Can you relate? … Continue reading →
Bacon and Leek Quiche
Practically everything tastes better with bacon, don't you think? And to be fair, bacon really gets a bad rap - as do a lot of things that the food industry decides to target for a time, and so we avoid them for a decade or two resorting to "safer" alternatives just to … Continue reading →
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