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On Location in Tuscany!

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Welcome to my little kitchen in Germany. Join me here as I recount and share my culinary adventures from around the world. Cooking is one of my greatest joys and is my way of connecting to all people - strangers and loved ones, alike. More than anything, however, cooking has been a sustaining and stabilizing factor in my life as a Marine Corps spouse of nearly 30 years and as the mother of seven great kids - two of which are now serving our country as well (USMC/USAF). Thank you for being here! Shannon Vavich
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Pizzas

Pesto, Burrata and Spinach Pizza

I love making creative little pizzas for myself and my husband during our weekly “pizza movie night”. Our kids always prefer plan cheese & tomato, but it’s become

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May 4, 2023May 4, 2023 by Shannon Vavich
Main Dishes, Pizzas

Olive Oil Pizza Crust

Marketplace:

May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 by Shannon Vavich
Salads, Side Dishes, Vegetable Dishes, When in Tuscany!

Caprese Salad

The only aspect of this dish that’s more stunning than the fresh, creamy, bloomy, fragrant amalgamation of flavors is it’s joyful, colorful presentation. For the best presentation:

April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 by Shannon Vavich
Soups, When in Tuscany!

Tuscan Kale (Cavolo Nero) and White Bean Soup

I knew this bubbly blue/green kale was special the moment I laid eyes on it in the Market in Tuscany. Whenever we travel, I love perusing the food

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April 6, 2023April 7, 2023 by Shannon Vavich
When in Tuscany!

When in Tuscany: Testaroli

When I go to the market in a place I’ve never been before, I look for things I consider strange. If you’ve ever felt the panic of “I

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April 2, 2023April 2, 2023 by Shannon Vavich
Main Dishes, PODCAST

Podcast: Easy Ground Beef Nachos (with Taco Salad Option)

A great dinner that comes together very quickly, is versatile and ALWAYS a crowdpleaser! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music for new episodes of The Flying Kitchen

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March 13, 2023March 13, 2023 by Shannon Vavich
Salads, Vegetable Dishes

Chicken, Roasted Broccoli and Cashew Hot Salad

It’s a salad – only hot. Interesting, energizing, easy and delicious: try this lunch recipe for one! A “hot salad” is a vegetable-heavy dish that’s delicious and satisfying.

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March 8, 2023March 8, 2023 by Shannon Vavich
Pasta Dishes, PODCAST

Podcast: Chicken Pesto Pasta

This is the Chicken Pesto Pasta I describe in this episode. Chicken Pesto Pasta This is a fresh, delicious and easy family favorite that comes together in under

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March 6, 2023March 13, 2023 by Shannon Vavich
Main Dishes

Miso-Glazed Pot Roast

Miso, a popular food item in Japan, makes the Classic American Pot Roast even better! This is a recipe I developed while we lived in Okinawa. The roast

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March 5, 2023March 5, 2023 by Shannon Vavich
Side Dishes

Classic Butter and Milk Mashed Potatoes

Delicious, creamy and easy-to-make mashed potatoes. An excellent recipe for a beginner! Get my efficiency and safety tips on my video. To reach the mashed potato portion of

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March 5, 2023March 5, 2023 by Shannon Vavich
Desserts

Fresh Strawberry Pie

You will need a pre-baked pie shell to make this gorgeous fresh strawberry pie. You can find my masterclass video and recipe here. This recipe will make a

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March 1, 2023March 1, 2023 by Shannon Vavich
Main Dishes, Slowcooker

Easy Slowcooker Braised Beef

Easy, preservative-free, versatile, and so delicious. You absolutely cannot go wrong with my braised beef! I’ve made this almost weekly for the past fifteen years. It makes wonderful

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February 20, 2023February 20, 2023 by Shannon Vavich
Desserts

Mardi Gras King Cake

We lived in New Orleans from 2010 to 2012. I have such happy memories of living there. The locals are welcoming and kind. It’s not hard to make

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February 19, 2023February 19, 2023 by Shannon Vavich
Cake & Cookie Decorating Tutorials, Desserts

Buttercream Sweethearts

The buttercream makes these cookies so creamy and delicious. It, along with my tinted sugar method makes so many design possibilities that fun to make. To get a

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February 13, 2023April 12, 2023 by Shannon Vavich
Side Dishes, Vegetable Dishes

Simple Steamed Artichokes

Learn my simple techniques to take the mystery out of preparing artichokes. Step One: Steaming Step Two: Coring Step Three: Eating For the story behind my trip to

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January 9, 2023January 9, 2023 by Shannon Vavich
Side Dishes, Vegetable Dishes

Braised Rapini (Broccoli Rabe)

So green, so flavorful, so delicious! For the story behind my trip to the Italian market, updates on living in Germany and other stories (basically if you like

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January 9, 2023February 15, 2023 by Shannon Vavich
Side Dishes, Vegetable Dishes

Roasted Sweet Italian Peppers Over a Bed of Creamy Polenta

The zippy, velvety roasted sweet peppers are such a wonderful topping for a smooth, creamy bed of polenta. For the story behind my trip to the Italian market,

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January 9, 2023January 9, 2023 by Shannon Vavich
Cake & Cookie Decorating Tutorials, Desserts

Fun & Easy Christmas Tree Cake

JUST FOR FUN. A great cake to make if you’re interested in a fun, light project that’s not too serious.

December 17, 2022April 12, 2023 by Shannon Vavich
Desserts, Pie Tutorials

Lush, Deep Dish Chocolate Cream Pie

The best, most decadent, lush and unforgettable pie. My chocolate cream pie recipe uses ten egg yolks and three cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips to make a delicious

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November 21, 2022April 12, 2023 by Shannon Vavich
Desserts, Pie Tutorials

The Best Pie Crust Master Class and Recipe

I’ve been making this pie crust for decades. It’s a formula and concept I learned in France, and augmented by studying vintage American cookbooks. I have made and

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November 13, 2022April 12, 2023 by Shannon Vavich

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I’m Shannon and this is Nutmeg. Thank you for visiting this website. You can read more about my work and life here.

Recipe Index

Browse my Recipes:

My family's favorite pizza recipe!

Miso-Glazed Pot Roast and Mashed Potatoes

https://youtu.be/s1b5xqcHJ4w

Fresh Strawberry Pie

https://youtu.be/a_NlMfCViv8

The Best Chocolate Cake

https://youtu.be/0K-lPX4-EdA

Pie Crust Masterclass

https://youtu.be/dE0VyS7YkgY

German Plum Cake

https://youtu.be/CQF4RULl910

Chocolate Cream Pie

https://youtu.be/OJ0L5pcA5Uw

A little about my research process…

https://youtu.be/Z4RrCYSqeDk

Chrysanthemum Cake for my Daughter

https://youtu.be/I4fN72UBTtY

A Fun Christmas Cake

https://youtu.be/ePcG---6DRo

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Gail Katz-Hanson
2019-09-16T00:24:02+0000
Shannon, you Always put a smile on my face. You aren’t afraid to show and share your design flaws, inside and out... ... makes me feel more human. You’re our home town girl and you’re real. I think the Flying Kitchen is Great. You’re still getting your sea legs. Quite a move from the southern USA, to Germany 🙀 You’re putting your family of 9 together again. I love your posts, your food and your family and your pets. I’m sure it was culture shock for them, too... Love You❤️❤️❤️read more
Kimberly Nadine Aiken
Kimberly Nadine Aiken
2019-07-15T00:21:28+0000
Honest to goodness food you can cook with her. the real talk it what caught me. I am a lifetime fan now.
Tiffany Theriot
Tiffany Theriot
2019-05-17T16:15:18+0000
My daughter is a young military wife and a foodie, so it is really nice to listen to the words of wisdom from this page... and see how open and honest it is. Very refreshing and reassuring.read more
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Clara Cochrane Anderson Kuhn
2019-04-10T17:15:58+0000
An amazing, real life "Shannon". She engages, creates, teaches, entertains and more. It's not just about food, it's... about real life from a Momma Bear that loves deeply.read more
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Danielle Renee Glenzel
2018-11-21T23:22:17+0000
Real life mom with challenges like the rest of us. Honest and direct with parenting, life and love. Keeping it real... with Shannon Vavichread more
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2018-09-18T02:39:25+0000
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2018-03-28T22:56:48+0000
I like be everything about Shannon and her cooking lessons!! Real life and for moms with busy schedules her recipes are... perfection!! Follow her!!read more
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2017-11-19T15:34:32+0000
Started watching a few years ago. Really love her outlook.
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Ann Webber Dahlgren
2017-04-22T21:55:42+0000
This lady is the best! I have been enjoying "The Flying Kitchen" for quite a while now! Always a good laugh and feel... good moments...and so enjoy her whimsical cooking and share antics of her 7 children! Looking forward to her next ones when she gets back to USA! Safe and happy traveling all of You!! �read more
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Pene Thaler Dutton
2017-03-21T13:28:33+0000
Shannon always has the best recipes with easy to follow instructions! She always answers questions! Love your recipes!
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Sharon Nash
2017-03-10T01:39:43+0000
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Karla F Hoffman
2016-11-23T01:59:49+0000
Shannon Vavich is very talented. She's a great loving mom and wife. She has wonderful recipes. She has interesting... things to talk about.read more
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2016-11-21T02:50:44+0000
This lady is epic!! I love these recipes to cook for my kids!!
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2016-10-16T23:53:07+0000
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2016-10-16T22:50:44+0000
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2016-10-09T17:45:23+0000
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2016-10-01T14:30:57+0000
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2016-09-28T20:19:25+0000
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Summer begins in T- minus - one - hour!! The kids will be on their way home soon! School year 22/23, that’s a wrap! It was a pretty smooth school year. Everyone did well in the academic department, tried new things, overcame challenges, and grew in confidence. Next year we’ll have a SENIOR(!!), 10th grader, 9th grader, 7th grader and a 4th grader! That’s three high schoolers, one middle schooler, and one elementary schooler. And all will be in sports/band/choir/etc. I love it. I love it all. I was just telling my husband last week, “I’ll never not be in grief that all our babies are no longer babies, but it sure is wonderful to see them grow into themselves and go into the world.” Air Force Daughter and Marine Corps Son are both doing well in the United States: Being adults, overcoming challenges, making their own choices, supporting themselves and building their own lives. It does me good to see them “doing life”. Back here in Germany, we’re going to make the most of the summer, swim a lot, relax, savor this gorgeous weather, and enjoy a wee bit of travel. Oh, AND have our annual summer STAR WARS MOVIE MARATHON on pizza movie night. All 11 of them on 11 consecutive Fridays. It takes us precisely through summer. By the end of summer we’re all sick of Star Wars and ready to watch the old classics like Indiana Jones and Back to the Future again. Ha. Happy summer!! - SV ... See MoreSee Less

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