Embrace this chilly season with Parsnip Carrot Leek Casserole. So winter can be tough on us seasonal cooks. The pantry looks bare, …

This Black Pepper Cream Chicken With Lemon Butter Noodles dish will surely brighten up your winter table. There is so much goodness …

January is the time I like to get creative with soup. Finding fresh ingredients is always a challenge this time of year. …

We’re in minus degrees here in my part of the USA. The freezing temperatures are what inspired these cute polar bear claw cookies. The …

These Gruyere-Stuffed Walnut Meatballs are good to make after the holidays. Got leftover fondue? Cheese platter ingredients?  Herbs and nuts? Here’s your …

I’ve added a touch of class to plain Jane doughnuts for a festive and fun idea to add to your New Year’s …

Duck Breast in Sherry Cream Sauce is a special dish for a special occasion. Furthermore, duck always seems to be a special …

Cinnamon Rosemary Roasted Potatoes are simple to create. This dish delivers impressive and festive results. It is a great last-minute addition to …

I host a LOT of parties, large parties, big dinner parties, cocktail gatherings, holiday celebrations, themed parties, happy hours, and small intimate …

Here’s a Christmas side dish with sexy flavors that takes just  half an hour to make. Juniper Shallots in Red Wine is …

What’s more festive on your holiday table than this tree-shaped cluster of dinner rolls?  This Dinner Rolls Christmas Tree recipe is not …

How cute are these Christmas Ball Cheese Spreads for your holiday party? For the cheeseball flavors, I came up with artichoke parmesan …

I always believe pistachios class up the joint. Maybe it’s because of their gorgeous color and exotic taste. Maybe it’s just because …

These Espresso Cinnamon Stars are a riff on a German classic Christmas cookie. So, in what seems like eons ago, on one …

Our Christmas cookie parade continues today with this twist on the traditional Austrian Christmas Kipferl. Presenting Orange Cardamom Hazelnut Kipferl. I love …

Rosemary Marzipan Rollout Cookies I’m kicking off December with a parade of holiday cookie recipes. First up are these Rosemary Marzipan Rollout …

Nuremberg is a beautiful medieval city in Bavaria I have visited several times. This was my first trip there in December and …

For almost 20 years, during holiday times, I have roamed the Christmas markets of  Germany and many in France, Belgium, Holland, Switzerland, …

I hope all of you who celebrated had a lovely and delicious Thanksgiving in the USA yesterday. So now comes the leftover …

I’m here to help those of you who waited until the last minute to throw your Thanksgiving menu together. Marinated Red Cabbage …