Spätzle: A German Comfort Food That Connects Me to My Roots
Spätzle is one of the first foods that connected me to my German heritage. When I set out to learn how to make it, I was surprised at how simple it came together.
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Grilled Lemon Garlic Chicken
Churrasco is a Brazilian barbecue technique that involves cooking meat on long metal skewers over high heat. The meat is typically only seasoned with salt which allows the natural flavors of…
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Sweet Cornbread with Coconut
We have discovered a new favorite – sweet cornbread with coconut. Bolo de Fubá, a traditional Brazilian cornmeal cake known for its moist texture and subtly sweet flavor, was the…
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Brazilian Black Bean Stew
This year on our live broadcast cooking show, The Davises Eats, Chili and I decided to traverse the globe and share the flavors of some favorite cuisines. More importantly, we…
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A Taste of the World: Exploring Global Flavors in Rural America
It is 1964. Imagine, for a moment, being a young student from Korea, Vietnam, or Jamaica. You arrive in an unfamiliar small town in rural America to attend a university…
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Fresh Zucchini Rice Salad
This fresh zucchini rice salad salad uses seasonal summer ingredients found at our local famers markets along with with brown and wild rice. We use Southern Illinois Cahokia Rice in…
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Use Local Ingredients for this Greek Inspired Salad
Mediterranean flavors and simplicity are at the heart of this Greek inspired salad. The recipe combines capers, tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions with creamy feta cheese and briny capers. This salad…
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Christmas Tree Spritz Cookies
Let me introduce you to delightful Christmas tree spritz cookies! They always made an appearance at our holiday gatherings when I was a kid. Add some food coloring and splash…
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Smoked Old Fashioned
Each week, Chili and I showcase a cocktail on our live broadcast, The Davises Eat. This year, we have been virtually traveling the U.S. – something that came from the…
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Jalapeño Popper Creamed Corn Casserole
I recently ran across a recipe from Nancy Fuller for creamed corn bread pudding and decided I needed to give it a try. It is very similar to a side…
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Use Leftover Roast for German Frikadellen
Similar to our American hamburgers, German frikadellen are flat and pan fried. They are also a close cousin to our meatloaf because they have a variety of herbs and spices…
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How to Make Bubble Pizza with Biscuits
Bubble pizza is one of those meals from childhood that you just need in your life sometimes. Its simplicity makes it a quick weeknight meal and you can customize it…
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Dill Pickle Quick Bread
Dill pickle quick bread is tangy, briny, buttery, and the perfect snack for a chilly Autumn afternoon. I was, admittedly, skeptical at the thought of putting dill pickles in bread….
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Creamy Potato Leek Soup
The French Vichyssoise, the Scottish Cock-a-Leekie soup, and the Welsh Tattie and Leekie soup have two things in common: potatoes and leeks. Potato leek soup is found in many cultures…
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Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits
One of my favorite foods is chicken pot pie. Not because of the pie itself, but because I love the creamy rich chicken filling. Truth be told, I don’t like…
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Sautéed Swiss Chard
Swiss chard is a leafy green that many people are unfamiliar with. I actually don’t see it in the grocery stores where I live, at least not on a regular…
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German Potato Salad – Kartoffelsalat mit Speck
I grew up calling this recipe “German potato salad”. As I’ve learned more about German regional cuisine, I’ve realized they, too, have many ways of making potato salad. I’ve also…
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Indulgent Coconut Pancakes with Bananas Foster
How does coconut pancakes topped with Bananas Foster and whipped cream sound for dinner? It sounds pretty decadent, doesn’t it? I thought so, too. While searching the internet for a…
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Hate Brussels sprouts? Add brown sugar and bacon!
It’s September, which means pool season is over for me and I’m mentally moving very quickly into Fall. This week, I’ve been thinking about Thanksgiving. I’ll blame the Food Network…
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What is Hygeia Salad Dressing?
Do you know what Hygeia salad dressing is? Neither did I until I saw it referenced in several salad recipes in a 1910 cookbook and went on a hunt to…
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Canning Day at Grandma’s House
My Grandma Raines and her kitchen have a very special place in my heart… and stomach! I could tell you multiple stories about her cooking and our time spent picking…
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An Outlander Inspired Dinner Party
February 16th is nearing and I’m excited! Outlander season 5 premieres that night! I was a latecomer to Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series, reading the first novel, Outlander, over 20 years…
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Gurkensalat – German Cucumber Salad with Dill
I grew up eating this cucumber salad with creamy dill dressing never knowing that it has a strong connection to my German heritage.
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Wild Game and Root Vegetables
I have always enjoyed participating in Amy Johnson Crow’s 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks challenge. This year, I’m putting a food heritage spin on the 2020 themes and writing monthly…
