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Jäeger Schnitzel and Mushroom Sauce

October 19, 2020 By Pat Nyswonger 2 Comments

Can you believe it? Oktoberfest was canceled in Munich this year! Blame it on the crazy year of 2020! Well, that didn’t stop us from having our own Oktoberfest in our dining room. The featured entrée is Jäeger Schnitzel and Mushroom Sauce. These thin, pork cutlets are breaded and cooked super crispy. A rich, savory white wine mushroom sauce spooned over the top.

A close up of Jaeger Schnitzel and mushroom sauce on a plate with asparagus.

Jäeger Schnitzel and Mushroom Sauce is one of Germany’s most popular dishes. Thin, crispy, breaded pork cutlets served with a rich white wine mushroom sauce spooned over the top.

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White Wine Mushroom Sauce

October 19, 2020 By Pat Nyswonger Leave a Comment

An easy all-purpose white wine mushroom sauce with tender sautéed mushrooms in a savory white wine and homemade beef broth. This is the ultimate sauce to cover a steak, mashed potatoes or your favorite meatloaf. This white wine mushroom sauce recipe is a keeper! It is perfect for those dinners that need a finishing…

Several individual slices of brown sugar fudge with a layer of chocolate ganache on top.

Brown Sugar Fudge with Salted Chocolate Ganache

October 16, 2020 By Pat Nyswonger 4 Comments

Brown Sugar Fudge with Salted Chocolate Ganache is a “must” to include in your holiday candy making line-up! This creamy, pecan-filled fudge hits all the right notes in a candy. The caramel flavor of brown sugar combines with flakes of salt topping a thick chocolate ganache. I promise, you will be singing for another bite! …

A King salmon fillet with mustard sauce on a plate with rice and asparagus.

Baked Salmon with Mustard Sauce

October 14, 2020 By Pat Nyswonger 2 Comments

Salmon is a quick and easy entrée and a great option for either a weeknight or a special event dinner. Our recipe for Baked Salmon with Mustard Sauce fits all of these options. King salmon is a big fish and these thick fillets cook up fast to a flakey medium-rare. A creamy, whole grain mustard…

Apple Ginger Muffins

October 12, 2020 By Pat Nyswonger 6 Comments

Sweet apple chunks and spicy bits of candied ginger give these moist and tender Apple Ginger Muffins a unique flavor that you will love. The simple ginger-flavored glaze drizzled on each muffin adds a finishing touch. These Apple Ginger Muffins have just the right amount of apple sweetness plus a delicious, spicy bite of ginger. …

Chicken and Rice Bake

October 9, 2020 By Pat Nyswonger 4 Comments

Our Chicken and Rice Bake is a quick and easy dinner that will definitely be a lifesaver more than once! Seasoned, tender chicken thighs baked with a lemony basmati rice, it’s a delicious pairing of the most basic ingredients. And isn’t that always the best combination? There’s really nothing like it: tender and crispy-on-the-outside chicken…

Pumpkin Mousse

October 7, 2020 By Pat Nyswonger 2 Comments

The holiday season is officially here and Pumpkin Mousse is on our dinner menu. Pumpkin mousse is a fabulous tasting light, fluffy-as-a-cloud treat just bursting with all the pumpkin pie flavors. This dessert is the perfect ending to a great holiday dinner. It will seriously impress your guests. Pumpkin pie is one of the great…

Two bowls of pork fried rice with chopsticks.

Instant Pot Pork Fried Rice

October 5, 2020 By Dahn Boquist 4 Comments

Instant Pot Pork Fried Rice is our take on a classic take-out favorite, made as easy as possible! The use of the Instant Pot means you don’t have to use day-old, already-cooked rice. Bacon, fluffy bits of egg, salty pork and freshly-cooked rice come together to make a literal one-pot meal with all your favorite…

Tri-Tip Fajita and fork on a plate with cilantro sprig beer and condiments in background

Tri-Tip Fajitas

October 2, 2020 By Pat Nyswonger 4 Comments

Our Tri-tip Fajitas are always a good idea, and this one uses our slow cooker tri-tip recipe for the ultimate level of ease! We add a quick and easy marinade that boosts the flavor of the sautéed onions, bell peppers and shredded beef, then stuff it all into a warm flour tortilla. Dinner perfection? YES…

Sourdough Banana Bread

September 30, 2020 By Dahn Boquist 4 Comments

Here’s a surefire way to get the most epic banana bread ever– make it a sourdough banana bread! This loaf is ultra-tender and incredibly moist, with the best flavor of any banana bread we’ve ever had (and that’s saying a lot because we’ve made quite a few!). You may have seen our Starbucks banana bread…

Roasted Romanesco with Parmesan Panko

September 28, 2020 By Dahn Boquist 4 Comments

Our Roasted Romanesco with Parmesan Panko is a simple and savory side dish that plays with flavor and texture. Roasted Romanesco is slightly sweet and nutty, and our version gets dressed up with a generous crumble of panko bread crumbs and parmesan cheese. The salty, crunchy, streusel-like crumble jazzes up the Romanesco for a side…

A fillet of blackened tilapia on a plate.

Spicy Blackened Tilapia

September 25, 2020 By Dahn Boquist 4 Comments

Our spicy blackened tilapia is big on flavor AND on ease! Cajun spices are caramelized as the tilapia bakes for a zesty and peppery blackened layer. It’s gluten-free (that’s right, no breading required!), easy to make, and a healthy dinner option that will be on the table in no time at all! how to blacken…

Close up photo of half of a cranberry muffin with walnut streusel topping

Cranberry Muffins with Walnut Streusel

September 23, 2020 By Pat Nyswonger 3 Comments

Does it get any better than a batch of warm cranberry muffins with walnut streusel for breakfast? I think not! These are tender and moist, and perfectly strike the balance between sweet and tart. Fresh cranberries shine, while the walnut streusel topping gives these cranberry muffins that something extra — a satisfying crunch and rich…

Alaskan King Crab Cakes

September 21, 2020 By Dahn Boquist 6 Comments

These Alaskan King crab cakes are filled with meaty chunks of sweet Alaskan King crab and just enough filling to hold them together. The crab is definitely the star of the show in these crab cakes. Serve them as an appetizer or as a main meal or use them in sandwiches. These crab cakes are…

Honey Tahini Cookies

September 18, 2020 By Dahn Boquist 4 Comments

These honey tahini cookies are like an elegant version of a classic peanut butter cookie, and without any refined sugar! They’re ultra soft, perfectly chewy, and sweetened with honey. If you’ve never had honey tahini cookies, prepare to be amazed! The nutty, earthy flavor of tahini combines so well with the fruity and woody notes…

close view of a jar of salad dressing, 1/2 orange, stick blender and ingredients in background

Creamy Orange Champagne Dressing

September 18, 2020 By Pat Nyswonger 2 Comments

This is a simple, Creamy Orange Champagne Dressing! The sweet and tangy flavor is very complementary to a crisp green salad with any type of fruit included. The creamy texture of the dressing infuses flavors of citrus-y orange, honey, whole-grain mustard and balanced with light champagne vinegar. Not only is this a wonderful salad dressing…

A serving of cantaloupe blue cheese salad with fresh mint leaves.

Green Salad with Cantaloupe and Blue Cheese

September 18, 2020 By Dahn Boquist 2 Comments

Our Green Salad with Cantaloupe is a delightfully fresh and satisfying fusion of flavors! This cantaloupe salad with blue cheese has juicy pieces of cantaloupe and blue cheese crumbles that make this plate of greens. And a creamy orange champagne vinaigrette drizzled on top results in a sweet/salty combo that is the perfect side salad!…

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