Cranberry Ginger Mustard Sauce

Cranberry sauce.  Whether you love it or hate it, Thanksgiving and Christmas simply aren’t the same without it. As a kid and teenager I used to avoid the stuff.  You know, that thick gelatinous stuff… Continue reading → The post ...

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Posted on: Nov 16, 2016 |  Original Post

BEST Macaroni Salad

Thank you to Lindsay for sponsoring this post and to my readers for supporting the brands that help make The Daring Gourmet possible! I know I don’t have to tell you this one simple truth, that… Continue reading → The post BEST ...

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Posted on: Aug 25, 2016 |  Original Post

Burmese Yellow Split Pea Fritters (Baya Kyaw)

If yellow split peas aren’t something you use very often, get ready for a fabulous way to put them to use! Crispy, spicy and flavorful, these Burmese yellow split pea fritters can be served as… Continue reading → The post Burmese ...

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Posted on: Jul 20, 2016 |  Original Post

Lemon Quinoa & Bean Salad

Quinoa is a fascinating food and it has long been lauded for its unique nutritional benefits.  For example, you may have heard that it’s a complete protein.  What that means is that it contains all… Continue reading → The post ...

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Posted on: Jul 13, 2016 |  Original Post

Southern Black-eyed Pea Salad (or Salsa)

The South has a tradition that goes back to the Civil War and says black-eyed peas bring good luck.  Specifically, they bring good luck if they’re eaten on New Year’s Day.  Now I realize I’m… Continue reading → The ...

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Posted on: Jun 08, 2016 |  Original Post

Schwäbische Käsespätzle (German Macaroni and Cheese)

Where I’m from in Stuttgart, Germany this dish is a classic – a quintessential Swabian comfort food dish.  Homemade Spätzle are layered with gobs of shredded Emmentaler and geröstete Zwiebeln (caramelized onions) and then ...

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Posted on: May 06, 2016 |  Original Post

The BEST Homemade Hoisin Sauce

After some experimenting, I’ve finally cracked the case for the ultimate hoisin sauce! Hoisin sauce and Chinese food – the two go hand in hand.  And if you’re like me there have been too many… Continue reading → The ...

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Posted on: Apr 29, 2016 |  Original Post

Homemade Black Bean Sauce (aka Black Bean Garlic Sauce or Black Bean Paste)

For those of you who know what this is, you already know the wonders it does for your Asian-inspired dishes.  You’ll also be happy to know how incredibly quick and easy it is to make yourself… Continue reading → The post Homemade ...

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Posted on: Mar 05, 2016 |  Original Post

Roasted Cauliflower Chowder

This cozy chowder is packed with a myriad of delicious flavors.   The star of the show:  Roasted cauliflower.  This chowder is so good it will even make the cauliflower-haters rethink their position. I’ve traditionally… Continue ...

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Posted on: Feb 12, 2016 |  Original Post

Easy Danish Rye Bread (Rugbrød)

I love breads of all kinds, but there are two kinds that I especially love:  Ones that are perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside (eg, baguettes) and whole grain breads that… Continue reading → The post Easy Danish Rye ...

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Posted on: Jan 29, 2016 |  Original Post

Curried Roasted Sweet Potato Soup with Tarragon

I love creamy soups.  Their creamy texture and vibrant flavors all spell “comfort” to me. This deliciously rich and seductively silky soup showcases the sweet potato.  An ancient tuber, sweet potatoes have been radiocarbon-dated in ...

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Posted on: Jan 25, 2016 |  Original Post

White Bean & Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Dip

I looooove a good dip!  Growing up I always had my staple favorites:  French onion, sour cream & onion, a variety of cheese dips, and bean dip.  In recent years I’ve really enjoyed experimenting with…Continue reading →The ...

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Posted on: Sep 23, 2015 |  Original Post

Blueberry Lemon Apricot Jam

What says comfort like a slice of freshly baked bread slathered with butter and homemade jam? I’ve been experimenting with a few jams this Summer and this one has become a family favorite.  The combination of ...

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Posted on: Sep 21, 2015 |  Original Post

10-Minute Margherita Flatbread Pizzas (+ a Two-winner Giveaway!)

Pizza is pure bliss, don’t you think?  There’s just something about that crispy-chewy bread crust topped with sauce, oozing cheese and any variety of toppings that speaks universal comfort. I enjoy all kinds of pizzas,…Continue ...

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Posted on: Sep 17, 2015 |  Original Post

Creamy Rice Pudding with Yogurt (Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Vegan)

Aren’t those rice puddings pretty?  This recipe for Creamy Rice Pudding is super easy and adds an element of fun and variety by stirring in your yogurt of choice.  The yogurt not only makes the…Continue reading →The post Creamy ...

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Posted on: Sep 14, 2015 |  Original Post

Peter Piper’s Pickled Peppers

  Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. A peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked. If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers, Where’s the peck of pickled peppers that Peter Piper picked?…Continue reading →The ...

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Posted on: Sep 05, 2015 |  Original Post

Mega Healthy Triple Chocolate Cupcakes

Health-conscious parents, the ultimate sweet deception has arrived. You already know from previous posts that I regularly deceive my children.  Yes, yes, I know.  But it’s all out of love.  I love my family more than ...

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Posted on: Aug 31, 2015 |  Original Post

Cream of Zucchini Soup with Gorgonzola

Picture this scenario:  You’re making a cream of vegetable soup, in this case zucchini, and you grab the half-and-half out of the fridge and start pouring it into the pot.  Over a cup’s worth later…Continue reading →The ...

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Posted on: Aug 22, 2015 |  Original Post

Homemade Pickled Beets

I’ve always  been a fan of pickled beets.   I’m not sure how or when this love affair started, but even as a little girl I remember eagerly diving into these, whether at the dinner table or…Continue reading →The post ...

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Posted on: Aug 20, 2015 |  Original Post

French Connection Sandwich (Two Ways)

Partnering with Castello for a Summer of Blue Cheese has a way of reconnecting me to my original home of Europe.  Every time I sample some European cheese my mind is taken back to the…Continue reading →The post French Connection ...

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Posted on: Aug 04, 2015 |  Original Post

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