Replicate your favorite rum raisin nut chocolate bars, it’s super easy and SO delicious! Growing up in Stuttgart, Germany I lived close to the headquarters of Ritter Sport, one of the best chocolate manufacturers in the world. The other day I was craving one of their chocolate bar flavors that I hadn’t had in years: Rum Trauben Nuss. Rum raisin nut. The craving struck me from out of the blue and I hadn’t even thought about that flavor in a very long time....

Savory bacon, zesty kielbasa, yellow split peas, healthy veggies, and herbs all combine to make this truly delicious Rustic Yellow Pea Soup! Double the recipe while you’re at it because it makes terrific leftovers and the flavor is even better the next day! This rustic yellow pea soup recipe is quick and easy to make and is sure to become a favorite! Everyone knows about green split peas but the yellow split pea tends to be overlooked....

Salmon ceviche is a crowd-pleasing dish that’s perfect for any occasion. But with the creative ideas shared in this article, you can elevate this classic favorite and truly impress your guests. From adding unexpected ingredients to serving it in unique ways, the possibilities are endless. So why settle for the same old recipe when you can take it to the next level? Try one of these creative recipes and see for yourself how easy it is to wow your guests with this delicious and healthy dish....

A traditional Shrimp and Grits recipe featuring seasoned shrimp and zesty sausage served over a bed of creamy cheese grits. Since becoming Southerners, having moved 3000 miles across one end of the nation to the other, we have been diving headfirst into the local cuisines. Shrimp and Grits is a hallmark of Southern cooking and represents the very best of Southern comfort food out there! We recently took a family trip to South Carolina to see some of the things we missed on our previous trips....

This Sourdough Naan recipe produces those beloved Indian flatbreads with the additional benefit of a tangy, complex depth of flavor with that characteristic charred and slightly crispy exterior and wonderfully chewy interior. Whether you’re after a shorter ferment or an extended ferment, this recipe is for you! Serve this homemade sourdough naan with your favorite Indian dishes like Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala, and Tandoori Chicken! For delicious vegetarian options serve it with Chana Masala, Masoor Dal, and Eggplant Curry!...

Homespun dishes like this are reminiscent of simpler days and family gatherings around the kitchen table. My mind just naturally wants to wander towards nostalgic memories with every savory melt-in-your-mouth bite. This Southern Butter Beans recipe features rich, buttery beans and smoky ham for a classic Southern comfort dish that will nourish both your body and soul! I’m a German-Brit turned Southern girl since moving to Virginia a few years ago....

For more dessert ideas, head on over to my popular posts for Pumpkin Cookies with Brown Sugar Frosting, Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, and Zucchini Sheet Cake. For a while I’ll fight the inevitable change of the seasons from summer to fall. I’ll balk at the Halloween candy appearing in the grocery in July, cringe when I see fall clothes on sale, and insist we can still go to the pool even if our teeth are chattering....

Just in case you’re like me and lucky/unlucky enough to have accidentally ordered 10 avocados instead of 2, and they showed up at your door very very ripe, this recipe will hopefully help you use them up deliciously. I’ve been making this simple Spicy Guacamole for years. It is a fun and very simple snack that I make anytime we have super ripe avocados in the house. My spicy food lovers adore the added heat and I especially love that it comes together in less than ten minutes....

Chicken wings have been on my mind lately. Maybe it’s that we’re now into September and football season is officially in full swing. Maybe it’s just the fact that chicken wings are crazy delicious and I haven’t had them in far too long. Either way… chicken wings are happening in this house. Generally I prefer boneless wings – more meat ya know?? plus I heart the breading – but I have a special place in my heart for bone-in wings too....

I started to make a honey-lime vinaigrette to toss with the salad, but then I remembered my favorite poppyseed dressing. The dressing is perfect on a spring salad as well. The dressing was absolutely perfect with this salad. I made this for lunch today and then I happily made it for dinner again tonight. I’m so glad that I have plenty of these fruits in the house, because I am already looking forward to having this again tomorrow....

I have to tell you that I was so excited to try making a strawberry dressing, I started scribbling down ideas for ingredients a couple days ago. I made this meal and later, as I was writing this post, I remembered that my friend, Donna, had made a strawberry salad a while back. I went to check and see how she had made her dressing and I burst out laughing....

This Sweet Pepper and Onion Relish recipe is my copycat version of Harry & David’s popular treat. It’s delightful mixed with cream cheese and spread on crackers or used as a glaze for pork and chicken. And it makes a fabulous gift! I always enjoy receiving homemade gifts. When someone takes the time to make something for you, whether it’s a simple plate of cookies or some elaborate craft, it says a lot....

One of my most favorite Hungarian dishes, this Szegedin Goulash recipe features slow-simmered, succulent meat, onions and sauerkraut in a wonderfully rich paprika-infused broth. It’s incredibly delicious! For more authentic Hungarian dishes be sure to also try our Chicken Paprikash, Hungarian Goulash and Pörkolt! The weather is slowly warming but I figure there’s still time to squeeze in one final cool-weather stew. Especially one as good as this. It’s one of my personal favorites: Szegedin Goulash....

If you like this recipe, you’re going to go crazy for my Shrimp Pad Thai (or my Chicken Pad Thai!), Sweet and Spicy Thai Chicken, Thai Coconut Curry, and Baked Thai Pineapple Salmon! More Easy Noodle Recipes to Try Chicken Lo Mein Mongolian Beef & Broccoli with Noodles Chicken Pad Thai Kung Pao Noodles Pork Lo Mein Did you make this recipe? FANTASTIC. Please rate the recipe below and be sure to tag me on social when you share a photo of your CDLC creation – I love seeing what you’re up to in the kitchen!...

There are few foods more American than burgers. Therefore, a hotly debated topic is: How do you make the best burger on the planet? For those who love this food, the answer is simple: perfection. But, have you ever wondered why the burgers at your favorite steakhouse are always so moist, tender, and juicy? Well, often, the secret to their burgers is the quality of meat and the amount of fat used in the burgers....

My kids are in heaven with the abundance of yogurt in our refrigerator lately and they’ve been eating it almost every day. Layered into a bowl with chunks of fruit and a sprinkling of fresh granola, this has become one of our favorite breakfasts. Over the past few years, I’ve made a lot of things from scratch that I used to buy from the store. From salad dressings to spice mixes, ketchup, mayonnaise, salsas, syrups, peanut butter and jams....

Toad in the Hole features roasted sausages enveloped in a giant, deliciously crispy Yorkshire pudding and served drizzled with onion gravy. It’s quintessential British comfort food at its absolute best! Serve this toad in the hole with our wildly popular homemade Onion Gravy! Living in England for nearly 7 years gave me ample opportunity to sample a great many traditional British dishes, both sweet and savory. And believe me, I took advantage of those opportunities!...

This traditional Johnny Cakes recipe is made the old-fashioned way with only a small handful of ingredients and they’re fried until golden brown and delightfully crispy! Serve them hot with butter, maple syrup, maple butter, or applesauce or try some savory variations for a filling a thoroughly satisfying meal! Corn has been a central, staple ingredient in the Americas for thousands of years. Corn was one of the main dishes gifted to the Pilgrims by the local Native Americans during the first Thanksgiving and some historians believe that Johnny Cakes may have been one of the dishes eaten on that occasion....

A quintessential British dessert, Spotted Dick represents everything that is delicious about traditional English cooking. Tender steamed pudding dotted with succulent currants is drizzled with a luxuriously rich and creamy vanilla custard (recipe included). It’s pure heaven! What is Spotted Dick? “Spotted what?” I hear you. That’s the most common question from the snickering lips of Americans the first time they hear the name of this legendary British steamed pudding, Spotted Dick....

The true beauty of this Mediterranean lamb chop recipe lies not only in its individual taste but also in its versatility. These succulent pieces of meat can be served in various ways, allowing you to create a complete Mediterranean culinary extravaganza. Pair them with roasted vegetables or a vibrant Greek salad for a light and refreshing meal. Alternatively, serve them alongside creamy hummus and warm pita bread for a more hearty experience....