Crispy Roasted Chicken

Description This oven-roasted chicken is inspired by the Brathaehnchen served commonly in Bavarian Biergartens, small shops, and food carts. You can serve this chicken with many side dishes, but favorites are fried potatoes or spaetzle and a nice garden salad. Weiss beer doesn’t hurt at all! Ingredients 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon caraway seeds … Read more

Quick Chicken Piccata

Description These quick and easy pan-fried chicken breasts are topped with a simple pan sauce made with capers, butter, white wine, and lemon juice. Ingredients 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves cayenne pepper, or to taste salt and ground black pepper to taste all-purpose flour for dredging 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon capers, drained … Read more

Best Bobotie

Description This South African original is similar to meatloaf, but so much better. A slightly sweet curry flavors ground beef with a milk and egg custard on top. It’s delicious! Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 medium onions, minced 1 ½ pounds ground beef 1 cup milk 2 slices Texas toast thick-sliced bread ½ cup raisins … Read more

Baked Penne with Italian Sausage

Description This is a hearty, filling meal that’s full of flavor! Ingredients 1 (12 ounce) package dry penne pasta 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 pound mild Italian sausage 1 cup chopped onion ½ cup white wine 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic 1 (6 ounce) can tomato … Read more

Virgin Strawberry Daiquiri

Description This drink is probably the best drink I have ever had in my life! You make it with strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, ice, and lemon-lime soda. You can substitute red cream soda or your favorite flavor for the lemon-lime. Ingredients 2 large strawberries, hulled ¼ cup white sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice ¾ cup … Read more

Bibimbap (Korean Rice With Mixed Vegetables)

Description Along with kimchi, bibimbap takes its place among the favored foods in Korean cuisine. Literally meaning ‘mixed rice,’ it’s a popular meal consisting of white rice topped with vegetables, beef, a whole egg, and gochujang (red chili pepper paste). For those who cannot handle the spiciness (like our children), you can substitute with soy … Read more

Chef John’s Beef Rouladen

Description For something that looks and tastes as impressive as this beef rouladen, it’s actually one of the simplest stuffed meat recipes I know. You can pretty much use any cheap cut of beef; I used round steak, but rump, chuck, flap meat, and other similar cuts will work work. Ingredients 2 (6 ounce) (1/4 … Read more

Ricotta Pie (Old Italian Recipe)

Description This is an old Italian recipe for a pie with a sweet crust–just like from the old country. My in-laws are Italian and they say that this is the best pie. It is always requested for Christmas. Mini chocolate bits and lemon rind can be mixed into the batter. Ingredients 12 large eggs eggs … Read more

Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix

Description Much lower salt than pre-made. Salt can be omitted. Great with half ground buffalo and half ground turkey breast or whatever you prefer. Buy bulk spices and you can make 5-plus batches for under $1.00!! Increasing black pepper and adding optional ingredients will increase heat. Using mild or regular chili powder and omitting optional … Read more

Oven Roasted Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Description This recipe always impresses dinner guests! Chicken breasts are stuffed with a ricotta cheese and walnut mixture. Ingredients 1 cup part skim milk ricotta cheese ¾ cup finely chopped walnuts ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese ½ cup dry bread crumbs 1 teaspoon dried oregano 6 boneless chicken breast halves, with skin 2 tablespoons vegetable … Read more