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 →
BEST Authentic Enchilada Sauce
Rich and robust and a thousand times better than store-bought, this authentic enchilada sauce 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 that fits most … Continue reading →
Freezer Slaw
Cool, crisp, refreshing and flavorful, this make-ahead freezer slaw is sure to be a hit and is superbly convenient to have on hand!I'm not sure where or when freezer slaw originated, but the concept has been around for decades. This oldie but goodie comes by way of … Continue reading →
Italian Barley Salad
This colorful and flavorful Italian Barley Salad is a great make-ahead dish and is perfect for your next potluck, picnic, BBQ or any other occasion!I did something I never thought I'd do.I never, ever thought I'd replicate, or even want to replicate, airplane … Continue reading →
BEST Homemade Italian Dressing
Get ready to whip up the best homemade Italian dressing in just 5 minutes!Nothing beats the taste of good homemade Italian dressing!And superior taste aside, making your own has additional benefits. Virtually ALL store-bought Italian dressings are made with … Continue reading →
Thai Quinoa Salad
The flavors in this colorful salad are out of this world and it's bound to be a hit at your next gathering!Here is a delicious new salad you can try out at your next picnic, potluck, BBQ or family dinner. With its vibrant array of colors, textures and flavors, it's … Continue reading →
BEST Chinese Orange Chicken
Tender, crispy, battered chicken smothered in a deliciously fresh, sweet and tangy orange sauce. This Chinese Orange Chicken rivals your favorite takeout!Tender, chewy, crispy, citrusy, sweet, tangy and spicy all in one!Chinese Orange Chicken, a dish of chopped, … Continue reading →
Shanghai Noodles (Cu Chao Mian)
These Chinese fried noodles feature thinly sliced pork, cabbage, garlic, ginger, green onions, and a sauce that will make your mouth water! Quick and easy to make, they're perfect for a weeknight meal!Shanghai, China. The most populated city in the world. Bustling … Continue reading →
Chilled Asparagus with Lemon-Dijon Vinaigrette
Cool and crisp asparagus spears and tossed in a delicious lemon-dijon vinaigrette for a simple, elegant and delicious asparagus salad!We planted asparagus in our garden 2 years ago. It's going to be at least another year before we can reap our first harvest and let … Continue reading →
Traditional Kartoffelpuffer (German Potato Pancakes)
A quintessential German treat beloved across every region of Germany, Kartoffelpuffer are not only a favorite dish to serve at home but are also a popular street food found at local Volksfests and holiday events like Fasching, Karneval and Christmas markets.In particular … Continue reading →
Southern Sorghum & Black-Eyed Pea Salad
Sorghum is an interesting grain with a rich heritage and unique flavor. Plus it's something of a superhero crop because it's one of the most efficient crops in conversion of solar energy, is environmentally friendly, requires less water than other grain crops and is … Continue reading →
Chocolate Nut Banana Protein Smoothie
Thank you to Silk for sponsoring this post!Protein is vital. And it's especially important to get an adequate amount of it for breakfast.I was reading a recent article from The Atlantic wherein they were taking a look at the latest research findings on protein … Continue reading →
Healthier 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
Wouldn't it be nice if all delicious recipes were this easy?Yep, that's it: Only 3 ingredients and about 5 minutes of prep time. The oven does the rest and soon you'll be biting into a perfectly chewy, delicious and healthier peanut butter cookie. These cookies also … Continue reading →
Sweet Pea Risotto with Basil & Pancetta
I've partnered with Aneto to bring you this post! In celebration of Spring, I want to introduce you to a risotto featuring one of early Spring's finest bounties: The garden-fresh sweet pea. Aren't they simply irresistible? We had a really nice harvest of sweet peas last … Continue reading →
BEST Sweet and Sour Sauce
There are so many ways to enjoy this popular and versatile sauce. And with only 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep/cook time, this delicious Sweet and Sour Sauce recipe couldn't be simpler!Get ready for a fast, simple, and deeeelicious Sweet & Sour … Continue reading →
Lemon Dill Mustard Dressing
Dill has always been one of my favorite herbs. I've had success in growing nearly all of my culinary herbs from seed and planting them in my herb garden, but dill has been a challenge. I've been trying to grow it for the past three years and just haven't had much luck. I … Continue reading →
Authentic Injera (Ethiopian Flatbread)
If you've ever been to an Ethiopian restaurant - certainly if you've ever set foot in Ethiopia - you will have heard of injera. It's a sourdough flatbread unlike any other sourdough. It starts out looking like a crepe but then develops a unique porous and slightly spongy … Continue reading →
Low Carb High Protein Nut & Seed Bread (Paleo)
In an attempt to burn a few excess pounds and to cut back on carbs generally, I've been focusing more on foods high in protein and healthy fats the past few weeks. High protein/high fat foods are more satiating, which means you're less likely to nibble throughout the day, … Continue reading →
Slow Cooker Chinese Fried Rice
Chinese fried rice has always been a favorite of mine, but it's a long process to get it right, to make it the way it's served in restaurants. And during the week I like to keep meals as quick and simple as possible. You too?And so I figured, why not? Practically … Continue reading →
Cherry Dessert Sauce
Here is a quick, easy and delicious cherry dessert sauce for pouring over everything from pound cake to waffles, shortcake, pudding and ice cream! If you're into canning, this sauce is a great way to put the fruits of your labor to use (see my post on how to can cherries). … Continue reading →
Black Olive & Fig Tapenade with Roquefort
A special thank you to Lindsay® for sponsoring this post. Today's dish features one of the most influential foods in the world's history - olives - and takes us to the Provence region of southern France. Olives were first introduced to Marseilles by the Phoenicians 2500 … 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 →
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 →
BEST Macaroni Salad
Thank you to Lindsay for sponsoring this post.I know I don't have to tell you this one simple truth, that not all macaroni salads are created equal. Just go to any potluck and sample a dozen different macaroni salads, each a "secret family recipe passed down from … Continue reading →
Burmese Yellow Split Pea Fritters (Baya Kyaw)
If yellow split peas aren't something you use very often, get ready for a fabulous way to put them to use!Crispy, spicy and flavorful, these Burmese yellow split pea fritters can be served as appetizers or the main course with your favorite dipping sauce. They can also … Continue reading →
Lemon Quinoa & Bean Salad
Quinoa is a fascinating food and it has long been lauded for its unique nutritional benefits. For example, you may have heard that it's a complete protein. What that means is that it contains all 9 essential amino acids that your body can't produce on its own but has to … Continue reading →
Southern Black-eyed Pea Salad (or Salsa)
The South has a tradition that goes back to the Civil War and says black-eyed peas bring good luck. Specifically, they bring good luck if they're eaten on New Year's Day. Now I realize I'm a few months late in the good luck game, but if the luck-bringing powers of the … Continue reading →
BEST Authentic Homemade Hoisin Sauce
Hoisin sauce is a central ingredient in many Chinese dishes, but it's one of those things you may not always have on hand. Fortunately, not only is it easy to make yourself, this hoisin sauce recipe is also very authentic and tastes WAY better than store-bought. Quite … Continue reading →
Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Cereal
Here in western Washington State we've still got some chilly mornings. This week has been gorgeous here in western Washington and I'm crossing my fingers the weather stays that way for a while, especially while I'm preparing our garden beds outside for our vegetables. But … Continue reading →
BEST Homemade Black Bean Sauce (aka Black Bean Garlic Sauce or Black Bean Paste)
With this black bean sauce in hand, you've now discovered the grand secret to making some of the best Chinese food on the planet!For those of you who know what this is, you already know the wonders it does for your Asian-inspired dishes. You'll also be happy to know … Continue reading →
Roasted Cauliflower Chowder
This cozy chowder is packed with a myriad of delicious flavors. The star of the show: Roasted cauliflower. This chowder is so good it will even make the cauliflower-haters rethink their position.I've traditionally been fairly lukewarm towards cauliflower and my … Continue reading →
Danish Rye Bread (Rugbrød)
This authentic Danish rye bread is highly highly nutritious, easy to make and tastes absolutely incredible!I love breads of all kinds, but there are two kinds that I especially love: Ones that are perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside (eg, … Continue reading →
Curried Roasted Sweet Potato Soup with Tarragon
I love creamy soups. Their creamy texture and vibrant flavors all spell "comfort" to me. This deliciously rich and seductively silky soup showcases the sweet potato. An ancient tuber, sweet potatoes have been radiocarbon-dated in the Cook Islands to 1000 AD and are thought … Continue reading →
Marzipankartoffeln (Chocolate Dusted Marzipan Potatoes)
Move over cookie dough and marzipan lovers unite! Those of you who have been making my homemade marzipan know how addictive this stuff is. And what's so great about it is that it's so doggone easy to make. Delicious, fast and easy - now that's a winning combination! Here's … Continue reading →
How To Make The Best Homemade Vanilla Extract
You know a good vanilla extract when you unscrew the bottle and inhale. Lower quality extracts just lack the same depth and combination of fruity and earthy notes in their aroma. Nothing beats quality vanilla. But top quality vanilla extracts are expensive. And even many … Continue reading →
Roasted Pumpkin Hummus
Thank you to Food Should Taste Good for sponsoring this post!This hummus simply ROCKS!I didn't get to eat as much of it as I would have liked, but I did try enough to know it's delicious. Here's what happened:Yesterday I prepared a healthy lunch for my 3 and … Continue reading →
White Bean & Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Dip
I looooove a good dip. Growing up I always had my staple favorites: French onion, sour cream & onion, a variety of cheese dips, and bean dip. In recent years I've really enjoyed experimenting with a variety of flavors and mediums. Here is one we really enjoyed and … Continue reading →
Creamy Rice Pudding with Yogurt (Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Vegan)
Thank you to Silk for sponsoring this post!Aren't those rice puddings pretty? This recipe for Creamy Rice Pudding is super easy and adds an element of fun and variety by stirring in your yogurt of choice. The yogurt not only makes the rice pudding even creamier, it … Continue reading →
Peter Piper’s Pickled Peppers
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. A peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked. If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers, Where's the peck of pickled peppers that Peter Piper picked? (*scratching my head*) Have you ever stopped to really think … Continue reading →
Mega Healthy Triple Chocolate Cupcakes
Thank you to Silk for sponsoring this post!Health-conscious parents, the ultimate sweet deception has arrived.You already know from previous posts that I regularly deceive my children. Yes, yes, I know. But it's all out of love. I love my family more than … Continue reading →
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