A nutritious and wonderfully flavorful salad packed with cheese, beans, bell peppers, tomatoes, corn, and cucumbers, all tossed with a tasty vinaigrette. Reminiscent of some of the salads I grew up with in Germany, this German Picnic Salad recipe comes together in minutes and is perfect to enjoy outdoors on picnics, for your backyard BBQ, potlucks, or under the umbrella on a back porch on a warm summer evening! To accompany on you for your picnic bring along some German Plum Cake or German Apple Cake for dessert and then wash everything down with a refreshing Apfelschorle!...

Pickled herring, apples, onions, pickles and red beets are covered in a luscious creamy sauce with a beautiful pinkish-red hue. Herring fans will love this traditional German Red Herring Salad recipe! Red Herring Salad Recipe I’m originally from Stuttgart Germany but also lived a couple of years in north Germany near Hamburg where I was able to delve into its regional cuisine. Fish dishes abound in the north where citizens have access to the freshest of seafood from the North Sea....

Does anyone not have this cookie recipe from their grandmother? And doesn’t everyone think their recipe is the best? Oats, peanut butter, chocolate chips, M&Ms, and a drop of maple syrup all combine to make my grandmother’s Monster Cookies. My friend Augusta and I compared our recipes years ago and laughed when they were almost identical. Side note: We then proceeded to make and eat almost an entire batch on our own, we probably consumed half of it as raw cookie dough – yeah, these cookies are that good....

Whether you’re interested in history or simply appreciate vintage beauty, Madison is a wonderful town to visit. Recognize Madison from the bill? Yeah, I’ve never even seen one but definitely wouldn’t object to owning a few. The Morgan County Confederate Monument located in Hill Park on S. Main St. in Madison. The Romanesque Revival-style Madison Graded School was built in 1895 and was one of the first graded schools in the South (ie, a separate classroom for each grade)....

To quote my friend Jenn, this post is truly all about the sauce. The chicken is delicious, but the star here is the teriyaki sauce. What is Teriyaki Sauce? Teriyaki sauce is a sweet and salty sauce used in Japanese dishes as a glaze, marinade, and cooking sauce for meat, fish, and veggies. Teriyaki sauce leaves a beautiful sticky glaze on whatever you cook with it – making it ideal for tender morsels of chicken....

Cardamom Honey Ice Cream I was chatting with friends a few weeks ago, on a very warm day, and someone asked what our favorite ice cream flavors were. (Side note – that’s a hard question for some of us!) My favorite flavor at that moment in time was a three-way tie between lemon ice cream, black raspberry ice cream, and birthday cake ice cream. Another friend commented that his favorite flavor was a cardamom honey ice cream he’d made a while back....

A pie crust is a pastry dough that forms the base and sometimes the top of a pie. It is typically made from flour, fat (such as butter or shortening), and water. The main goal is to create a tender, flaky texture that provides structure and complements the filling. The main ingredients of a pie dough are: Flour: Provides the structure for the crust. Fat (Butter or Shortening): Adds flavor and creates a flaky texture by forming layers within the dough....

Indian curries are mouth-watering dishes that have found their way onto the plates of people across the world. However, not everyone likes their curry with the same level of spice and flavor. If you are someone who enjoys Indian cuisine, but struggles with the heat level or would like to give it a more personalized twist, this article is for you. Here, we will explore the nuances of Indian curry flavors, discuss ways to adjust the heat level, and provide tips for adding or substituting ingredients to customize your dish....

Choux pastry, or pâte à choux, is a classic French dough known for its light, airy texture and versatility. This unique pastry is the foundation for many beloved desserts, including cream puffs, éclairs, and profiteroles, as well as savory treats like gougères. Made from a simple mixture of water, butter, flour, and eggs, choux pastry puffs up in the oven to create delicate, hollow shells that can be filled with a variety of delicious fillings....

Traditional ice cream is made with egg yolks, whole milk, heavy cream, and sugar. You simmer the milk mixture in a small to medium saucepan over medium-low heat until you have a thick custard that coats the back of a spoon. Mix it with blackberry puree and cool in the refrigerator. Of course, this needs the use of an ice cream maker based on the manufactures instructions. This ice cream does not need any of those things Indulge in the luxurious simplicity of homemade no-churn ice cream infused with the bright, tangy flavor of fresh raspberry puree....

What is your favorite chocolate to melt or eat? White, milk, dark, ruby? I bet there are some you like to eat while there are others you like to work with. Right? I am a dark chocolate person. I rarely ever will eat white or milk chocolate but I do like to work with them both. Read more about chocolate here While there are many types of chocolates, each one is different from the other....

Chicken Bites Incredibly flavorful and juicy Chicken Bites are a terrific dinner for the busiest of weeknights! This has become one of my favorite fast dinners over the past 12 years. I originally stumbled across a recipe for Indian Chicken Bits and as soon as I saw the ingredient list and the simplicity of it all, I knew we’d be trying it soon. I saved the recipe in my “want to try this” folder....

My children have an inexplicable fondness for meatballs. Anything crafted into a spherical shape instantly earns their favor, much to my amusement. One dish that holds a special place in our hearts is an authentic Indian meatball curry, a cherished recipe passed down through generations. Fond memories flood back from enjoying this dish as a child, especially during visits to my mother’s home. It became a tradition for her to whip up this delight for my kids whenever we reunited for vacations....

Instant Pot Kerala Vegetable Stew – A complete Comfort and Satisfying food that can be made in a fraction of the time. Veg Stew is Vegan Instant Pot Recipe with lots of vegetables in coconut milk based hearty sauce that will change your life. This veg stew recipe is very popular in Kerala, India. IP (Instant Pot) is like pure magic. It makes a dish that usually takes hours and hours to cook like this Wild Rice Mushroom Soup and Instant Pot Chickpeas, in no time....

There’s nothing quite like the warm, comforting aroma of homemade pretzels baking in the oven. These golden-brown treats, with their perfectly chewy texture and signature salty crust, are a true delight for any occasion. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven, dipped in your favorite sauces, or creatively incorporated into a meal, homemade pretzels bring a touch of warmth and nostalgia to your kitchen. With simple ingredients and a bit of patience, you can recreate this beloved classic right at home, adding your own unique twist to each batch....

The Best Jalapeno Popper Dip Jalapeño Poppers are a delicious appetizer but can be labor-intensive to prepare. Hollowing out the peppers, stuffing them with cheese, breading, and deep-frying can be time-consuming. One alternative is making Jalapeno Popper Dip, which has all the flavors of the classic dish without the hassle of assembling individual poppers. This dip first appeared on the blog in late 2017, and I can’t even count the number of times I’ve made it since then!...

This Jeera Aloo is the kind of quick and easy recipe that is perfect for busy weekdays. When you need something that requires very few ingredients, is super low on prep time, and can come together in literal minutes – this is the kind of dish you need.If you have boiled potatoes on hand, which I usually do, as it’s part of my meal-prep on weekends, then this recipe will take only 7-10 minutes from start to finish....

A cherished traditional German dish with a long history, this authentic Königsberger Klopse recipe, or German meatballs in white cream sauce, features tender meatballs in a creamy caper-studded, lemon-flavored sauce. For more traditional German favorites try my Sauerbraten, Rouladen, Senfbraten, Maultaschen, and Schnitzel! What Are Königsberger Klopse? Königsberger Klopse (“Koenigsberg meatballs”), also known as Soßklopse (“sauce meatballs”) in parts of Germany and Saure Klopse (“sour meatballs”) in earlier recipes, is a very traditional German dish consisting of meatballs in a creamy sauce studded with capers and flavored with lemon juice....

Kashmiri dum aloo curry is made with baby potatoes and spiced with fennel, ginger, and whole spices. This curry pairs well with rice, roti, paratha, or naan. This Dum Aloo is one of the iconic dishes of Kashmiri cuisine. It’s spicy, hot, and oh-so heavenly. It is GLUTEN-FREE and can be made VEGAN FRIENDLY. About this recipe Dum means to ‘pressure,’ and Aloo means Potato. Dum Aloo is a spicy curry usually made with baby potatoes and is widely popular in India....

Hey hey! It’s baaaaack! Salad Monday has returned in all of it’s glory and I couldn’t be more happy about that. Also? I’m back. Last week I had my Oral Defense for my undergrad thesis, nailed it, it’s done. Official graduation day was Friday and now I am a free woman. Free to cook and bug you with tasty recipes til you go crazy. But maybe let’s stop just short of the crazy part....