These Bakery Style Spiced Ginger Pear Muffins have a delicate, tender crumb with lots of deliciously bright ginger and pear flavor and hints of brown sugar and Chinese 5-Spice. Definitely not too sweet… Perfect with coffee or tea for breakfast or brunch, or sharing any time of day! What You’ll Need Unbleached all-purpose flour Whole wheat flour Brown sugar Baking…
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Every now and then, I crave a recipe that knocks the ball out of the park in terms of layered flavors and textures. A recipe like that usually takes a bit longer to prepare, but it’s totally worth it. This Rustic Meat Veg and Kraut Cottage Pie recipe is just such a recipe. What You’ll Need Russet potatoes Kielbasa or…
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This Swiss Sauerkraut Noodle Casserole with Herbs is just another example of discovering different ways to enjoy your favorite foods. What’s To Love The tangy kraut flavor in this sauerkraut noodle casserole is distinctive, but not in the deliciously tart way that we’re used to eating it when it’s piled on top of a brat, for example. The kraut flavor…
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This Recipe Collection is inspired by years of making, tasting, and writing about food that focuses on celebrating life’s little, and not so little, occasions. Each and every day is a gift, and so is each and every meal shared with those you love. One of my absolute favorite things about being a food blogger is receiving texts and messages…
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Creamy Sauerkraut Spread with Bacon, Garlic & Shallots is a great addition to any well-rounded #snackuterie menu. This is not your typical dip or spread – its tangy, bacon-y, garlic-y goodness makes it completely crave-worthy. Enjoy this recipe two ways: As a dip with crackers, veggies, meatballs and wings As a spread on sandwiches, sliders and burgers for a wonderfully…
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This Turkey Meatball Pizza uses a few pre-made key ingredients that make preparation a snap, but the flavors and textures will blow you away! The sweet fig spread “sauce” balances the savory cheeses and pairs perfectly with the red onions, sautéed baby Brussels sprouts, and hearty turkey meatballs. This beautiful ‘za is great for lunches, weeknight dinners, and gatherings of…
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This Spaghetti Squash and Sauerkraut Casserole has plenty of tangy kraut flavor combined with freshly roasted spaghetti squash, celery, red onions and cherry tomatoes. We even melted a little Gruyere on top for good measure. It’s colorful and light, and makes a hearty, delicious side dish or meatless main. This post is sponsored by Frank’s Kraut. I received compensation and product…
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Looking for a crowd pleaser that has “Wow Factor,” but doesn’t take all day to make? Put this beautiful and delicious Turkey Meatball Orzo Salad with Veggies on your menu, and you’ll be set! This recipe was originally published December 2017. Updated February 2022. What You’ll Need Simek’s Half-Ounce Turkey Meatballs Orzo pasta Butternut squash Red onion Roasted red bell…
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Mashed Potato, Corn and Kraut Gratin may not be one of the first things you think of when planning your family dinners, but that could change very quickly once you try it! This is something I grew up with, and something my family always has on the menu for holiday dinners. Well, kind of. Old Favorites… Served in a New…
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Mexican Wedding Cookies are one of my all-time favorites! They’re a classic cookie – simple shortbread bites studded with nuts and kissed with sugar. They’re the perfect sweet treat any time of year, but they’re always a welcome addition to holiday cookie trays. Mexican Wedding Cookies hold lots of childhood memories for me. I fell in love with them early…
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Slow Cooker Cinnamon Sugar Almonds are the perfect thing to have on-hand when you’re in the mood for something sweet! They make a wonderful addition to cookie trays for the holidays, and they’re great for edible gift giving, too. Here, we’ve prepared the same easy recipe in slightly different ways to offer a little more variety for all the sweet…
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Linguine con le Vongole – or simply, Linguine with Clams – is a classic seafood dish that’s easy enough to make on a weeknight, and can be dressed up to serve for a special occasion. We’ve taken a ‘Go Big or Go Home’ approach here with the ingredients by using both clams (vongole) and mussels (cozze). We’ve not only bumped…
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These great big chocolate chip cookies are pretty amazing. They’re crunchy outside and chewy in the middle with a divine “buttered chocolate” finish. They’re bakery quality, and the recipe makes enough to serve a crowd. Most importantly, they’ll cure all your chocolate chip cookie cravings if you like what you’ve read in the sentences above. What’s to Love: They’re Addictive-ly…
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