Recipes

My family knows these chiles as chile de arbol. This is a fast, easy salsa to make and it's very authentic. It is always a crowd-pleaser.

I first tried this dish in Chicago many years ago at a Cincy Chili franchise. Although it never really caught on here, I was hooked. After finding a recipe for...

If you are only making 1 slab of ribs, you can cut rub recipe back to teaspoon measurements. I always make extra for leftovers, but never seem to have any--no...

This is a Greek beef stew made with small onions. This is my mom's recipe, and every Fall--without fail--you could smell it simmering in the kitchen. Serve it with a...

Every winter I prepare this wonderful soup, and I am convinced that an important part of its distinctive flavor comes from the black mustard seeds--that I faithfully purchase from The...

This recipe was featured in "Bon Appétit", January 2005 issue. They reference The Spice House for the ingredient Ras El Hanout. *Ras El Hanout is a Moroccan style curry blend....

I use the cheddar cheese powder on my air-popped popcorn to save on calories. Also, I've found the butter flavored pan sprays help it to stick to the popcorn--again less...

This Sauerbraten Recipe is my German mother's original. We have this every year at Christmas. The key to this Sauerbraten recipe is to allow the roast to marinate for the...

This has been a family favorite since 1950. My grandmother gave me the recipe, when I married and moved to Illinois from Germany...

I created this recipe while trying to copy the soup I love at an area restaurant, which was a little too far away to visit frequently. It's not exactly like...

When I needed to prepare a salad to accommodate unexpected guests one afternoon, this artichoke and olive pasta salad recipe came about. I made it from some of my favorite...

This is a personal favorite. It's quick and easy, and adds a light Asian twist to any pasta.

We made these for holiday craft projects in grade school. They also doubled as inexpensive handmade gifts.

My mom has always made these pickled beets every summer and I have carried on the tradition with my family. You can keep them in the refrigerator and add more...

I recently baked this cardamom cookie recipe for a potluck and the guests raved about them because they are unusual and delicious.