Smoked Corn on the Cob

May 14, 2013 by 1 Comment
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One of our favorite things to do during summer weekends was to fire up the smoker, throw a big pork shoulder or beef brisket in there and let it cook for the afternoon. There is something about smoking meat that just makes it taste better. Perhaps it's the anticipation of walking near the smoker during the day and catching a whiff of the delicious aromas coming from inside. Or just the slow-cooking process that keeps so much moisture inside. Or simply the dry rubs and sauces used to season and … [Read more...]

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A delicious recipe for chocolate mousse

April 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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Long-time readers of NOH know how much I adore my Southern Living cookbooks, especially the Southern Living: 30 Years of Our Best Recipes cookbook. Every recipe I have ever tried from the cookbook has turned out fantastic, whether it was sweet & sour pork or chicken fried steak. We're all big fans of dessert in this house, and there are few things I love more than a rich, cream, delicious chocolate mousse. So when I realized that my favorite cookbook included a recipe for chocolate … [Read more...]

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13 Easy Steak Recipes

April 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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Not a lot of people can resist devouring a big chunk of meat. Some of you may think that cooking the perfect steak is a challenge in the kitchen. Well, I’m going to go ahead and tell you that it actually isn’t. Cooking the perfect steak is easier than others make it seem. All you need is a good and easy recipe and viola! You’ll be delighted at the thought of just sinking your teeth into a piece of juicy meat for dinner. The following list of 13 delicious and easy steak recipes are … [Read more...]

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Quick & easy potato soup

April 9, 2013 by 5 Comments
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Spring may be on its way (finally) but there is never a wrong time of year for a delicious pot of soup! Recently, I have needed to try out more and more new recipes that I can cook in bulk for Mackenzie's preschool. Part of the arrangement we have at her Kinderladen is that the parents cook on a rotating schedule every few weeks. If you've never tried to cook for a bunch of kids that are not your own, I don't recommend it. It's fairly nerve racking, and I never know whether the stuff I pick … [Read more...]

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Guest hosting our first supper club in Berlin

February 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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Last Saturday, we had the opportunity to participate in something that was completely new and fantastic for us. We've hosted many parties in the past, but nothing quite like this. You see, a friend of mine here has a supper club just down the street called Festin. And she recently asked if Stefan and I would be interested in working with her to host an evening. In case you aren't familiar with the concept of supper clubs, they are basically underground restaurants. They are usually … [Read more...]

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Simple pizza recipe for the bread machine

February 27, 2013 by 2 Comments
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Like many households across the world, pizza is a beloved dinner food around here ... and a quick breakfast for the morning after, whether it's being eaten straight out of the fridge or warmed up a bit in the oven. But instead of ordering out all the time, I love to make use of my bread machine and quickly whip up some dough. Letting the machine do all the hard work from kneading to the first rising cycle means I barely have to do any work at all. And I always love dinners like that! When … [Read more...]

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Skinny Spices ebook Review & Giveaway

February 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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Do you think that dieting can only be associated with bland, boring food? Have you ever read a book that took a look at healthy eating and dieting, based upon the spice blends you added to your food? Me either -- until I ready Skinny Spices. SKINNY SPICES: 50 Nifty Homemade Spice Blends That Can Turn Blah Healthy Eating Into Flavor-Rich Delicious Dining is the first and only enhanced multimedia cookbook that offers you a fast way to cut salt, fat and calories without giving up taste, … [Read more...]

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Easy Szechuan Beef Recipe

February 18, 2013 by 6 Comments
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Have you ever made a dish for the first time and knew immediately that it was going to be a recipe that was with you for the rest of your life? For us, the following is one such recipe. I think the first time we made this, it was 2001. We were in our first purchased kitchen here in Germany (since Germans take their kitchens with them when they move) and we were so thrilled to finally be cooking in a real kitchen instead of just eating take out...and using our bathroom since as a cooler to … [Read more...]

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Make Your Own Seasoning Mixes {Natural Life Link-up}

January 18, 2013 by 5 Comments
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Many seasoning mixes can easily be bought in the nearest grocery stores but they can just as easily be made at home if you ever want to try something you. This isn’t in any way to discourage you from buying them from the stores too but here’s a thought: Seasoning mixes that you are store-bought are mostly containing additives or MSG, which isn’t really all that good for you or your family’s health. Making them in your home, assures you of everything that you put in it. Plus you can … [Read more...]

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The best tomato soup recipe ever

January 8, 2013 by 18 Comments
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There are some foods in life that just equal happiness and comfort. For me, grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup has always been one of those. In fact, it was one of the very first things I learned to cook, along with Kraft Mac & Cheese. I can't remember exactly when the first time was that Stefan and I made grilled cheese sandwiches with tomato soup over here in Germany...but I know it was a long time ago. In fact, we had even bought a can of Campbell's tomato soup (the condensed … [Read more...]

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