German Kinderpunsch
This non-alcoholic hot beverage is quite tasty, and is served at Christmas markets and group celebrations during the holidays. You can use grape juice or orange juice in place of apple juice if you'd like. INGREDIENTS 2 cups orange juice2 cups apple
France: Herbs de Provence
This seasoning mix provides quintessential southern French flavors, perfect for seasoning fish, chicken, beef, pork, salads and more! I enjoy using it in my recipe for Ratatouille
French Ratatouille Tian
Ok, so you've seen the Disney movie Ratatouille, have you? Well don't get worried, we're making a kid-friendly simplified version of Ratatouille using garden-fresh vegetables, just like they do in Nice, France where the dish originates. The key to this
Lingonberry Jam
A sweet and tart jam made from Swedish lingonberries. You can prepare this recipe and serve with the Swedish pancakes recipe found in The Cultured Chef cookbook. INGREDIENTS 2 ½ pounds fresh lingonberries1 cup water1 cup white sugar INSTRUCTIONS Place the lingonberries in a
Polish Red Cabbage Salad
Great tasting dishes don't have to be complicated. This beautiful red salad makes a great side dish, and is served in homes all over Poland. INGREDIENTS 5 cups shredded red cabbage1/2 teaspoon salt1 apple, cored and shredded1/2 small onion, minced Juice
Stamppot
Stamppot is undoubtedly one of the most iconic Dutch dishes. It means “mashed pot” and it contains mashed potatoes with lots of other mashed vegetables such as carrot, spinach, sauerkraut, kale, onions. It's a hearty meal on its own, but
Greek Salad
I was blown away the first time I had an authentic Greek salad, known as Horiatiki. The thick and creamy slab of feta cheese on top juxtaposed with the simplicity of everything else. And those salty Kalamata olives! Truly delicious.
Italian Bruschetta
This traditional recipe is very kid-friendly, and can be prepared in only a matter of minutes. If your youngster doesn't like tomatoes (God forbid!) there are a number of replacements you can try. INGREDIENTS 8 roma tomatoes, diced⅓ cup chopped fresh basil¼
Scottish “Tattie” Soup
This simple, traditional potato soup (or Tattie if you speak like a local) is healthy and delicious, and makes for a perfect recipe on a cold winter night. Feel free to modify as you see fit, it's a versatile recipe. INGREDIENTS 2
Tuna Stuffed Avocado
Aguacate Relleno de Atún Stuffed avocados are an extremely popular appetizer in Colombia and elsewhere in South America. There are plenty of options for variation with this recipe, so feel free to mix-and-match as you see fit. Try with chicken, sautéd