No recipe collection is complete with out a truly phenomenal onion gravy. This homemade onion gravy recipe features caramelized onions in a luxuriously rich, brown gravy that is sure to "wow" your dinner guests! If there's a better smell from the kitchen than the … 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 … Continue reading →
Perfect Creamy Tomato Soup
With the perfect balance of exquisite flavors and a luxuriously creamy texture, this Creamy Tomato Soup recipe is simply the BEST and will become a regular favorite! I've partnered with Aneto to bring you this delicious soup. I've been enjoying a wonderful harvest … Continue reading →
Sauerkraut Salad
Cool, crisp, tangy and sweet, this quick and easy German Sauerkraut Salad 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 … Continue reading →
BEST Macaroni Salad
Thank you to Lindsay for sponsoring this post. 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 … Continue reading →
Authentic Falafel
With a fabulous flavor and texture, these authentic falafel are not only highly nutritious, they're incredibly delicious! Naturally vegetarian, vegan and gluten free. We're confident you'll agree this is the BEST falafel recipe! If you're not already familiar with … Continue reading →
Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Cereal
Wonderfully nutritious and delicious, this warm breakfast cereal is sure to become part of your morning rotation. With the warmth of cinnamon, the tanginess of apple and the sweetness of plump raisins, this Apple Cinnamon Quinoa cereal is deliciously flavorful and … Continue reading →
White Chocolate Cranberry & Pistachio Ice Cream
A deliciously rich white chocolate ice cream studded with pistachios and cranberries. It's the three traditional Christmas colors wrapped up in one incredible-tasting ice cream! My husband and I were destined to love ice cream. We both come from a family of ice … 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 →
Indian Egg Curry (Baida Curry)
This southern Indian egg curry features a variety of wonderfully flavorful spices and the delicious creaminess of coconut milk. Naturally meat-free, it's one of India's most popular curries! This is a Kerala-style egg curry, meaning its flavor profile hails from the … 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 →
Indian Broccoli with Paneer
A wonderfully flavorful and fragrant vegetarian Indian dish, this Indian Broccoli and Paneer works perfectly as both a side dish or starter! Here's a delicious vegetarian Indian dish that your taste buds will love. It makes both a great side dish or starter and is … Continue reading →
Freezer Slaw
Cool, crisp, refreshing and flavorful, this delicious freezer slaw is make-ahead and 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 request … 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 this recipe has the perfect balance of flavors! Superior flavor aside, making your own homemade Italian dressing has additional … 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 →
Perfect Creamy Coleslaw
This deliciously creamy coleslaw is the perfect side dish for your barbecue, picnic and summer potluck! It's hard to imagine a barbecue, picnic or summer potluck without coleslaw! The name coleslaw arose from the Dutch word koolsla which means "cabbage salad." … 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 →
Misir Wat (Ethiopian Spiced Red Lentils)
I've partnered with my favorite broth brand Aneto to bring you this recipe. One of Ethiopia's most popular vegetarian dishes, Misir Wat showcases lentils in a way that's unlike any you've had before. The flavor is simply out of this world! Vegetarian-friendly and so … 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)
Delightfully crispy and flavorful, these authentic German potato pancakes, Kartoffelpuffer, are fun to make and even more delicious to eat! A quintessential German treat beloved across every region of Germany, Kartoffelpuffer are not only a favorite dish to serve at … 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 →
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 →
Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Soup
This wonderfully creamy and flavor-packed tortellini soup is super easy to make and is sure to become a family favorite! It's been a crazy week and I'm ready for the weekend, how about you? I've been nursing a case of strep throat with accompanying fever while still … 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 →
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 →
Mozzarella-Stuffed Crispy Portobello Burgers (“One to Five” Cookbook Review + Giveaway!)
I received a copy of Chef Ryan's cookbook for review and all opinions are entirely my own. If you like easy, quick, affordable, and crowd-pleasing dishes (I do!) then you should check out this new cookbook from Chef Ryan Scott which has been endorsed by celebrated chefs … 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 →
Pistachio Lemon Cheese Balls with Basil & Olives
Thank you to Lindsay for sponsoring this post and to my readers for supporting the brands that help make The Daring Gourmet possible! Have you been to California? Where did you go and what were your favorite attractions? We've been several times, covering most … 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 →
Authentic Schwäbische Käsespätzle (German Cheese Spaetzle)
One of the most beloved of all Swabian dishes, Kaesespaetzle (German Cheese Spaetzle) is everything great comfort food should be! Where I'm from in Stuttgart, Germany, Kaesespaetzle is a classic - a quintessential Swabian comfort food dish. Homemade Spätzle are … 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 →
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