My dad Rudy makes the BEST potato salad, drawing inspiration from his German heritage. Although I draw my inspiration from his original recipe, I use less vinegar. What we both have in common is mixing everything together while the potatoes are still warm. It makes a huge difference in the profile and complexity of this rather … Continue reading German Style Potato Salad
Made this for our neighborhood Fourth of July gathering in our cul-de-sac. We are so fortunate to have great neighbors who are more like friends and family than simply people living in close proximity! This is an easy pasta salad with a mediterranean twist, perfect for sharing and feeding a small crowd! Enjoy!! Ingredients: Feeds 8-10 … Continue reading Pasta Salad with Pesto
I cannot take credit for the catchy name or the tasty combination of ingredients; I know quite a few home cooks who have their own version of this recipe on file! However, I can tell you how I make it as well as list a few unique ways to repurpose your leftovers! Ingredients: Serves 10 … Continue reading Texas Caviar
An Instagram follower (you know who you are;) asked me to post this recipe, so here it is! It's the perfect homage to summer!! Enjoy! Ingredients: Feeds 2 - 4 4 cups torn kale, ribs removed (I use organic red leaf) juice from half a lemon 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tbsp olive oil fresh … Continue reading Kale and Berries Salad
Why order take out when you can make it (better) yourself at home?! This tasty shrimp fried rice is easy to make and satisfyingly delicious! If shrimp aren't your thing, substitute with chicken or leave the protein out all together... it makes an excellent side dish! Ingredients: Feeds 4 - 6 1 1/2 cups white rice … Continue reading Shrimp Fried Rice
This is a tasty summer salad that pairs well with everything from hot dogs and hamburgers, to ribs, pulled pork, tacos or carnitas! If you're short on time, use left over corn on the cob or defrost a bag of frozen corn if you're truly desperate! No matter how it comes together, it's always a crowd … Continue reading Corn and Blueberry Salad
I love this salad! Mostly because it's so versatile (see substitutions) but also because it's a delicious crowd pleaser and can be made ahead. It's the perfect side dish or can serve as a main if you add protein. So get to it and come up with your own flavor combo and let me know … Continue reading Mediterranean Farro Salad
I first tasted German Eggs while staying at a B&B on Martha's Vineyard a few summers back, called the Outermost Inn. The Outermost is a magical place which literally sits on the outermost edge of the Vineyard, up-island as they say. The inn is owned and operated by Jeannie and Hugh Taylor. Hugh just happens to … Continue reading German Eggs
This is what you get when you're torn between making meat lasagna and veggie lasagna; an omnivores delight! There's something for everyone in each layer of this delicious no-boil, oven-ready casserole. The ground turkey and pepperoni satisfy the carnivores in your family while the veggies please the herbivores at your table. It's cheesy, it's flavorful, … Continue reading Turkey Veggie Lasagna
This was a first for me! While working on the menu for an upcoming yoga retreat (which I am catering), I was told the meals not only needed to be vegetarian but that one participant doesn't eat cheese! Bottom line, I had to come up with a substitute for parmesan which is featured in one … Continue reading Vegan Peas and Pas(ta)
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