Twelve cloves of sliced garlic warmed in extra-virgin olive oil with red pepper flakes, a squeeze of lemon, and fresh parsley over spaghetti. Topped with toasted breadcrumbs for crunch. Done in 25 minutes.
Sour cream apple pie in a nutty oatmeal cookie crust made with whole wheat flour, sesame seeds, and honey. Tart apples with cinnamon and nutmeg get a tangy custard drizzle that bakes up golden.
A chilled Hungarian-style cherry soup made with Bing cherries, claret wine, cinnamon, and lemon, thickened with egg yolk. Served cold as an elegant starter or light meal.
Lemon chicken with basil simmered in white wine and tomato sauce with whole lemon wedges that soften enough to eat. A bright, one-pan skillet dinner served over rice.
Slow-cooked cranberry cherry relish with raisins, whole orange, lemon, brown sugar, and warm spices. Yields 6 cups of thick, fruity condiment for holiday meals and cheese plates.
Not too sweet, very smooth and creamy, but not super rich; strawberries and apricot jam bring lots of fresh and fruity flavor, the phyllo pastry comes out golden brown and crispy. A delicious and guilt-free dessert that everyone will enjoy!
Creamy herring salad layers marinated herring with sliced apple, onion, and a sour cream-yogurt dressing. German-style smorgasbord classic that marinates for 5 hours and finishes with fresh dill.
Plum conserve with lemon, cinnamon, raisins, and walnuts. Old-fashioned chunky preserve thicker than jam, perfect for cheese boards, scones, or roast pork accompaniment.
Boiled shrimp marinated overnight in a fiery herb oil with hot sauce, Old Bay, garlic, basil, oregano, and thyme. A bold, zesty appetizer that feeds a crowd. Makes 25.
Pounded chicken breasts rolled around a spiced spinach filling with cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne, then baked and sliced into pinwheels. Served over rice with lime juice and fresh cilantro.
Classic Shrimp Louis salad with poached shrimp, crisp asparagus, tomatoes, cucumber, and hard-boiled egg on lettuce, drizzled with a tangy yogurt-chili Louis dressing. A lighter take on the West Coast original.
Three pounds of shrimp broiled in garlic-lemon butter with a dusting of paprika. Serve with crusty French bread to soak up every drop of that buttery, garlicky pan sauce.
Three pounds of shrimp broiled in garlic-lemon butter with a dusting of paprika. Serve with crusty French bread to soak up every drop of that buttery, garlicky pan sauce.
Pfeffernüsse-style German spice cookies with cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, mace, and allspice, finished with a drop of brandy before baking. A traditional holiday cookie that keeps for weeks in a tin.
Honey golden chicken roasted with lemon, ground ginger, and a honey-oil glaze, basted until deeply golden and caramelized. A simple, four-ingredient roast chicken with sticky, sweet skin.
Kos lemon pie, a Greek almond and honey tart in a lemon shortcrust pastry, soaked in lemon syrup and dusted with powdered sugar. An elegant Mediterranean dessert with bright citrus flavor.