German Style Kale (Grünkohl mit Pinkel)
When cooked properly, this typical Northwest German dish has a nice savory taste that complements the robustness of the sausages and potatoes that are...
Turkey and Potato Pot Pie (Turkey à la King)
Spring may be here, but I am hanging on to this quintessential comfort food... Pot pies are, in fact, the ultimate comfort food and...
Mediterranean Chicken Marbella
Taking inspiration from a classical French cooking plat du jour called "lapin aux pruneauxand" and one of most legendary dishes to ever to come...
Porcini Mushroom Risotto with Sage
What can be more satisfying than a bowl of homemade porcini mushroom risotto? Sadly something I think we enjoy far to seldom. All that...
Vol-au-vent (Königin-Pasteten) with a Creamy Veal and Mushroom Ragout
As a main meal or finger food, it’s representative of a traditional German or French dish made for special occasions or to celebrate a...
Classic Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
This oh sooo good Strawberry Rhubarb Pie recipe is curtesy of my dear friend Magali. It's based on an adaption of a recipe that...
Tortilla Española (Spanish Potato Omelet)
I was first introduced to a traditional Tortilla Española by a Spanish student that was staying with me a few years back. She demonstrated...
Mild and Tangy Lamb Curry (Rogan Josh)
This dish is a winning combination for fans of eggplant, lamb, and aromatic Persian flavors!
Lamb and eggplant are two things I really enjoy but...
German Beef Rouladen
German food. Love, love, love it. Succulent beef, delicious gravy. The origin of the word “roulade” may be French but Rouladen is very much...
Tagliatelle al Ragù (Classic Bolognese) with Veal
I’ve been told a bolognese cannot be called a bolognese at all and that a true and authentic bolognese is actually called tagliatelle al...
Beef Stew with Hoisin Sauce, Red Wine and Tomatoes
This stew definitely has the umami things going on. I’m not usually one to cook a lot of hearty meat based meals, but with...
Whole Grain Spelt Apple Pie
With so many apples on hand after our fall harvest, what better way to use them then baking a Whole Grain Spelt Apple Pie!
Baking...
Spaghetti Bolognese Meat Sauce
This homemade recipe for spaghetti meat sauce is a traditional dish that never tires. It's a wonderful sauce on all kinds of pasta and...
Roasted Beans in Tomato Sauce (Greek Gigantes plaki)
The only thing requiring when cooking beans from dry is a little extra foresight. If tomorrows dinner is going to beans, then plan ahead....
Roasted Garlic Chicken Lime Soup
Welcome the warmth of the sun in the dead of winter with a welcoming bowl of sopa de lima — chicken lime soup.
This simple...
German Potato Salad with Cucumber
Potatoes (Kartoffel or Erdapfel) were first introduced into Europe in the 16th century via a Spaniard homeward bound from South America. From there they...
Homemade Chicken Broth
This is an easy and flavorful homemade chicken stock that’s perfect for any recipe calling for chicken stock or chicken broth.
Fresh chicken broth is...
French-Canadian Split Pea Soup (Soupe aux Pois)
A bowl of a good ole Québécois-style French-Canadian split pea soup is pure comfort food - it's typically made from made with either green...
