In Germany, candied almonds are traditionally sold at fairs and Christmas markets. They are made fresh on the spot and packaged in small paper bags, so you can enjoy them while they are still warm and super crunchy. The good news is, you can easily make candied nuts at home in just 20 minutes. All you … More Candied Almonds
Do you ever feel like you are overindulging a little bit during the holidays? I don’t know about you, but I am just emerging from my post-Thanksgiving food coma. After all those rich side dishes and deliciously decadent desserts, I find myself craving fresh greens. One of the easiest ways to satisfy this hankering is a lightly dressed … More Eat More Salads – Three Simple Vinaigrettes
I’m back! After battling a pesky cold for the past week, I am finally well enough to put together a new recipe for you guys – and enjoying a cup of this delicious mulled wine is certainly helping me feel better, too. Ever since our neighbors put up their outdoor Christmas lights about two weeks … More Mulled Red Wine
Vegetable stock is the perfect base for all kinds of soups, stews, sauces, and risottos, so it’s great to always have some on hand, especially during the winter months. While bouillon cubes and other dehydrated forms of broth can be really handy, they are usually extremely salty. If you have found a brand of bouillon cubes that you love … More How to Make Vegetable Stock
Pasta is one of the most popular dishes ever and it comes in many shapes and forms. Whether it is served in a soup, as a side, as part of a casserole or bake, or as the main star of the dish. Today, making fresh pasta is no longer only for Italian grandmothers and chefs. … More Homemade Fettuccine
Making your own butter is one of the easiest basics ever, and there are many reasons to give it a try. Maybe you just want to learn/show your kids how butter is made, maybe you ran out of butter, but have some whipping cream at home and don’t want to run to the store … More Homemade Butter
A couple of years ago, my awesome friend Jess of Petrichor Frames gave me a small bottle of homemade vanilla extract for Christmas (check out her website, she builds the most amazing custom bicycles, how kick-ass is that?). I thought the idea was super adorable, and the extract was so good that I used it all within one month. There … More Homemade Vanilla Extract
Healthy, delicious, AND beautiful! Red cabbage is a nutritional powerhouse. It’s a great source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin K, as well as iron, fiber, and potassium, so it’s a great idea to have tasty and easy ways to prepare it. In Germany, red cabbage is most commonly cooked and served warm as a side dish … More Quick Pickled Red Cabbage
If you are looking for ways to add subtle flavors to baked goods, drinks, and other dishes, flavored sugars might be just what you are looking for. They are super easy and cheap to make, but the results are amazing. I always have a jar of vanilla sugar sitting in my cupboard, but lately I … More Lemon Sugar and Preserved Lemon Peels
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