Consistently ranked as one of the most beloved icons of British culture, Yorkshire pudding captures all the warmth and charm of old-fashioned English cooking. This traditional Yorkshire pudding recipe includes all the tips & tricks you need to create the BEST, the … Continue reading →
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Sticky, gooey and spongy with a luxuriously delicious toffee flavor, one bite of this famous Sticky Toffee Pudding will have you hooked for life! Dessert just doesn't get any better than this! Unlike many of the other very old, traditional British recipes I've … Continue reading →
Nonnettes (French Gingerbread Cakes)
French for "little nuns" and dating back to the Middle Ages, Nonnettes are small gingerbread cakes filled with jam and drizzled with a tangy lemon glaze. They're absolutely irresistible! Gingerbread in a huge variety of forms can be found throughout the world, each … Continue reading →
Traditional Eccles Cakes
One of Britain's most famous and beloved pastries, these traditional and authentic Eccles cakes are delightfully flaky and packed with a mixture of sweet currants, candied citrus peel and spices. Get ready to experience one of the most delicious pastries you've ever … 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 German Stollen recipe has ended: Flaky, moist, aromatic and divinely flavorful, … Continue reading →
Traditional Yorkshire Parkin (Oatmeal and Treacle Gingerbread Cake)
If you're a fan of gingerbread and are looking for something uniquely different - this is it! From Yorkshire, England, Parkin is an age-old cake featuring oats and black treacle (molasses) to create a delightfully sticky, chewy cake with a deeply robust flavor that only … Continue reading →
Homemade British Mixed Spice
This famous British spice blend has been enjoyed in Christmas baking for several centuries. With both sweet and savory applications, you will love this deliciously versatile Mixed Spice blend! The term "mixed spice" for this popular British spice blend has been … Continue reading →
Traditional Welsh Cakes Recipe
Unforgettably flaky, tender, almost melt-in-your-mouth texture that's punctuated with sweet currants and laced with a wonderful hint of mace, these Welsh cakes are simply irresistible! A very authentic recipe for traditional Welsh Cakes. Unforgettably flaky, tender, … Continue reading →
BEST German Curry Ketchup for Currywurst
There's a reason over 800 million Currywursts are consumed each year in Germany - they're deeeelicious and have been a German institution since 1949! Learn how to make the BEST authentic curry ketchup and traditional German Currywurst! In the words of Berlin's … Continue reading →
Authentic German Sauerbraten
One of Germany's national dishes, this authentic Sauerbraten is marinated, cooked until tender, and served with a wonderfully rich and flavorful sweet-tangy gravy! Serve it with homemade Rotkohl and potatoes, Knödel or Spätzle and you're all set for a memorable … Continue reading →
BEST Pozole Rojo
One of the most iconic Mexican dishes, this "ultimate" Pozole Rojo recipe is PACKED with deliciously bold and robust flavors that will absolutely WOW your taste buds! Pozole in Mexico is like chicken noodle soup in the United States - it's a dish so engrained in our … Continue reading →
BEST Authentic Enchilada Sauce
Rich and robust and a thousand times better than store-bought, this authentic homemade enchilada sauce recipe packs some serious FLAVOR! Not just for enchiladas, this sauce will take your soups and stews to a whole new level! Nothing beats homemade. That's a phrase … Continue reading →
BEST Traditional Mincemeat
If you've never cared for the store-bought stuff or even most homemade versions, you're not alone. But just wait until you've tried this ultimate homemade mincemeat recipe - it's a total game-changer! Whether you've never liked mincemeat or you've always loved it, prepare … Continue reading →
Olive Rosemary Focaccia (How To Make Authentic Focaccia)
A special thank you to Lindsay for sponsoring this post! Few things smell better than the sweet aroma of yeast bread baking in the oven. Add to that the fragrance of rosemary and it's pretty much the closest thing to heaven. Focaccia. Rustic and romantic, this … Continue reading →
Traditional German Senfbraten (Pork Roast with Mustard Gravy)
Another quintessential German dish, Senfbraten is a traditional and popular pork roast served throughout Germany. A deliciously rich gravy flavored with mustard, this authentic dish comes with a satisfaction guarantee. … Continue reading →
Traditional Hungarian Goulash (Gulyás)
A thoroughly authentic recipe for Hungary's national dish, Goulash! The depth and richness of the flavor is simply out-of-this-world delicious! Traditional Hungarian goulash is a prime example of how a few simple ingredients, cooked properly, can yield an incredible … Continue reading →
BEST New Orleans Jambalaya
Jambalaya, the quintessential dish from New Orleans, is a spicy one-pot rice dish featuring chicken, andouille sausage, shrimp, and a whole host of Southern flavors. Let the feast begin! I won't be going down to New Orleans next month for Mardi Gras and chances are … Continue reading →
Southern-style Sausage Gravy & Biscuits
Creamy, smooth, velvety sausage gravy served over hot, fluffy buttermilk biscuits. That spells "c.o.m.f.o.r.t." … Continue reading →
Hachee (Dutch Beef & Onion Stew)
Hachee is a traditional beef and onion stew found in virtually every Dutch home. It's a delicious comfort dish to enjoy during the cold winter months. The long, slow cooking time produce super tender meat and a rich sauce with wonderful depth of flavor. Here is an … Continue reading →
Heritage 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 … Continue reading →
Perfect Indian Naan Bread
A traditional flatbread that commonly accompanies Indian dishes, this recipe yields deliciously soft, moist, and tender Naan Bread. … Continue reading →
Saag Gosht (Punjabi Beef and Spinach Curry)
This delicious curry from the northwest region of India can be made with beef or lamb. The rich, complex flavor profile of this Saag Gosht portrays the very best of Indian cuisine. You're going to love it! … Continue reading →
BEST Slow Cooker Pot Roast
Consistently rated THE best pot roast recipe, we'll show you all the tips and tricks you need for creating the most flavorful and mouthwateringly delicious pot roast you can imagine! I can't think of anything better than coming home to the smell of a roast wafting … Continue reading →
Weeknight Jambalaya
Thank you to Pollinate Media Group and Hillshire Brand Company for sponsoring this post. As much as I love to cook, it can be challenging to find the time to do it. I know you can relate. I've found that to be especially true now that I have two toddlers. And so … Continue reading →
Authentic Schwäbischer Zwiebelkuchen (German Onion & Bacon Pie)
Autumn in Germany means a great many things to me, among them the brilliance of leaves changing color, harvested grapes from scenic hillsides, and Zwiebelkuchen, one of my favorite baked goods. This directly translates to "onion cake" but it's actually a delicious savory … Continue reading →
Classic Lemon Meringue Pie
Lemon custards, puddings and pies have been made and enjoyed since the Middle Ages. Meringue came on board some time during the 1600's and then, in the 1800's, Swiss baker Alexander Frehse came up with the brilliant idea of combining the two - lemon and meringue - to make … Continue reading →
Pakistani Chickpea & Pistachio Fudge (Besan Ki Barfi)
Besan Ki what?? The name, yes the name. And it's precisely the name that drew my attention to it in the first place and intrigued me enough to give this traditional Pakistani treat a try. If you had come across a sweet called "barfi", wouldn't you have wanted to try it … Continue reading →
Authentic Toad in the Hole (Sausage & Yorkshire Pudding with Onion Gravy)
Toad in the Hole. A traditional British classic. Fun to make and neat to look at, it's like sausages encased in a giant popover and drenched in onion gravy. How can you go wrong with comfort food like this? This is a "Make a Request" fulfillment for Tamra Oborn. Thank … Continue reading →
New Orleans Grillades and Grits
Well, shut my mouth, is that New Orleans Grillades and Grits?? Darn tootin' it is. Well, now ain't that the berries! Doesn't this look tasty? You wouldn't normally think of this as a breakfast food though, would you? Grillades (pronounced GREE-ahds) and Grits is a … Continue reading →
Hungarian Chicken Goulash
Whether you live in what is currently a cool and rainy place like Washington, an area that is just beginning to thaw out from a mini ice age, or some warm and sunny region, this Hungarian Chicken Goulash is something you will all enjoy regardless of your current climate … Continue reading →
Best Homemade Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce
Last week I posted my recipes for Greek Tzatziki Sauce and Greek Seasoning Blend. Now it's time to combine those two recipes to make a third one! One that you're going to fall in l.o.v.e. with! Growing up in Germany, there were Gyros and Döner Kebab shops and stands … Continue reading →
Panch Phoron (Indian Five Spice Blend)
Panch Phoron (also called panch phoran or paanch phoron) literally means "five spices." It is a spice blend commonly used in Eastern India and Bangladesh and consists of the following seeds: Cumin, Brown Mustard, Fenugreek, Nigella and Fennel. The spices are left whole … Continue reading →
Authentic German Spaetzle
Perfect texture, perfect flavor, these authentic Spaetzle are just like you know and love them from the Swabia region of Southern Germany! One of the most beloved foods in Germany that tourists go home talking about is Spaetzle, the famous German egg noodles from the … Continue reading →
Chicken Cacciatore with Polenta
An authentic, classic Italian dish. Cacciatore is Italian for “hunter,” referring to a dish that is prepared “hunter-style.” Though many variations of Cacciatore exist, hunter-style always calls for tomatoes, onions and herbs, and sometimes bell peppers and wine. … Continue reading →
Coq Au Vin
Another feast for the palate, prepare to have your taste buds enthralled by this famous French dish, a braise of chicken cooked with wine, bacon, mushrooms and onions. Various legends exist as to the origin of Coq Au Vin, some of which trace it back to Julius Caesar's … Continue reading →
Creamy Mushroom and Tofu Stroganoff
MEAT EATERS...DON'T SKIP THIS ONE! This vegetarian stroganoff is so yummy even carnivores won't miss the meat. But there are also instructions provided for a chicken version. And trust me, even if you don't like tofu, you're going to love this recipe! This was a spur of … Continue reading →
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