When I think of homemade apple pie, I think of my mother. She had a way of creating magic with just a few swipes of a flour-dusted rolling pin over freshly kneaded dough, and an apple-filled pie crust topped with sugar, cinnamon, a sprinkle of nutmeg, and plenty of butter. Unapologetically, she swore off any suggestion of a pre-made, store-bought …
Old Fashioned Molasses Cake Recipe (From 1942)
My Grandmother created some of the fondest memories of my childhood. She was a real-life Superwoman, a mother of eight, a farmer, a gardener, a cook, a housewife, an employee, and a beautiful Godly German woman who managed her way through the Great Depression while still giving a helping hand to strangers in need. Through her example, she has taught …
Tlavhe Red Lentil Soup from Assyria
Now that the cold weather season is here, it’s time to start thinking soup. Call me biased but my mom made one of the best chicken noodle recipes I have ever tasted. It’s a big hit around my house pretty much any time of the year. Unfortunately, one cannot live on Chicken Noodle Soup alone. That’s when I reach for …
Red Pepper Paste Recipe
One of my favorite things about learning to make food from around the world are the bonus lessons that accompany good, wholesome, authentic dishes. Part of the magic that happens when you create a recipe from scratch is the specific flavors that come through during the cooking process. I have found that keeping a dish as authentic as possible, including …
Huckleberry Jam Recipe: How to Make Huckleberry Jam
Huckleberries are a rare find in Minnesota, and there is only one vendor at the Minneapolis farmer market who carries them. These sought-after berries are quite a find since they are usually only available at the end of the summer and in very small quantities; at least in my area of the state. A few summers ago, I happened upon …
Smashed Cucumber Salad Recipe
How to make Smashed Cucumber SaladCucumbers are incredibly versatile when it comes to global food. Like a clever chameleon, this vegetable adapts and changes to almost any recipe it is used in without losing its identity as a delicious vegetable. From soups and salads to sandwiches and appetizers, and even cucumber infused water, this crunchy green vegetable has no limits …
Peach Schnapps Popsicles with Frozen Raspberries
Print Recipe Peach Schnapps Popsicle’s with Frozen Raspberries Yum This Peach Schnapps Popsicles with Frozen Raspberries are made with five simple ingredients and bursting with flavor. Course Dessert Cuisine American Servings popsicles Ingredients 1 peach, sliced into 16 pieces16 raspberries3/4 cup peach schnapps2/3 cup granulated sugar1 cup water Course Dessert Cuisine American Servings popsicles Ingredients 1 peach, sliced into 16 …
Strawberry Mint Lemoncello Popsicles
Print Recipe Strawberry Mint Lemoncello Popsicles Yum These Strawberry Mint Lemoncello Popsicles are made with sweet strawberries, fresh cool mint, and sour lemons, making the perfect adult dessert for your next warm-weather gathering. They are easy to make and ready in only four hours. Course Appetizer / Snack, Dessert Cuisine American, Italian Servings popsicles Ingredients 1 cup water3/4 cup granulated …
Russian Baked Cod in Zesty Tomato Sauce
Print Recipe Russian Baked Cod in Zesty Tomato Sauce Yum A traditional Russian appetizer called Treska v tomatnom souse – Zakuska. This dish is served cold as an appetizer, or hot as an entree. Course Dinner, Entrees, Lunch Cuisine European Servings people Ingredients 2 pounds fresh cod fishsalt & pepper8 tablespoons avocado oil, divided4 tablespoons all-purpose flour, sifted Sauce 1 …
Lemon Cream Cheese Pake (Pie/Cake)
At the risk of sounding like a food snob, this Lemon Cream Cheese Pake (Pie/Cake) , as I like to call it, breaks every one of my rules for recipes. Some of the ingredients are boxed rather than homemade and as delicious as it is, this dessert isn’t exactly a healthy option, though there could be worse. What I love …