Growing up in my house, Knödel were firmly associated with Christmas, when my dad would make our favorite Austrian dumplings, as learned during his years living there in his early 20’s, and serve them up with authentic schnitzel for our…
Highchair Travelers: Avgolemono (Greek Lemon Chicken Soup)
Avgolemono is one of our family’s favorite comfort foods. This delicious chicken and rice soup is strongly spiked with lemon juice and is sure to become one of your family’s favorites. It’s a great way to use up leftover chicken…
Highchair Travelers: Ellinikos Lemoni Patatas (Greek Lemon Potatoes)
This incredible recipe is one of our all-time favorite side dishes. The lemon marinade that flavors these easy and authentic Greek potatoes is irresistible. My kids break into literal cheers when I put these on the table and I predict…
Highchair Travelers: Japanese Sesame Chicken
I learned this recipe from a dear friend and it’s one of my favorites. Quick, simple and delicious, this might become one of your standard dinners. It’s easy enough for everyday and fancy enough for . . . well .…
Highchair Travelers: Pork Chinese Dumplings
Two years ago we shared our favorite beef dumpling recipe with you just in time for Chinese New Year! This year we share the perfect pork recipe, from our friends’ “famous” Ayi. This is the best pork dumpling we’ve ever…
Highchair Travelers: Apfelstrüdel
An integral part of Christmas growing up was eating my Aunt Lori’s authentic Apfelstrüdel. She learned the recipe (and more important, the method) while she was living in Austria, and helping her make it was half the fun. Now you…
Highchair Travelers: Greek Easter Bread
Easter is right around the corner, and in our experience, nobody does Easter like the Greeks. Tsoureki is a traditional Easter sweet bread that is delicious and beautiful, and a wonderful way to bring a little international flavor to an…
Highchair Travelers: Hamantaschen for Purim
Purim is the holiday celebrating the deliverance of the Israelites from death at the hands of the Persian empire, thanks to the courage of Queen Esther. Hamantaschen are a traditional treat for Purim, and are said to resemble the three-pointed…
Highchair Travelers: Leek Soup for St. David’s Day
March 1st is St. David’s Day, the holiday celebrating the patron saint of Wales. Concerts, good food and parades mark this holiday in Wales, but you can celebrate anywhere by making our delicious Welsh Leek Soup, especially appropriate since the…
Highchair Travelers: King Cake for Epiphany
January 6th is the holiday known around the world as Three Kings’ Day or Epiphany. In Germany and throughout much of Europe the day is celebrated by making this delicious sweet bread known as King Cake. Stuffed with raisins and…