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Shannon Vavich
I've been working in the food industry since 1999 and have studied culinary arts all over the world. I currently live in Germany with my family. You can learn more about my work and life on the "about" page. Be sure to subscribe to my socials. You can also keep in touch by subscribing to my free newsletter. Thanks so much for taking the time visit my website! I appreciate it!
Stocking my Freezer So I Can Spend My Days Fighting Fascism, BABY
Hi everyone! Here is my list of recipes from this particular freezer cooking session. Thanks so much for being on my socials and for coming to this website.
JD Vance – A “CAKE” for a King: Mardi Gras King Cake
Before I fought fascism, I just wrote recipes and taught little cooking lessons online. But, here we are! Thanks for being here! We lived in New Orleans from
Book Study: The Real Power Behind Project 2025
Who’s the real power behind Project 2025? OPUS!!! They’re not gonna get away with it!! Join me in our worldwide book study! We’re smart, capable, passionate, hardworking. Join
Kevin’s Clubhouse Strawberry Shortcake
I’ve written this recipe in honor of the Fascist Far Right Opus Dei Catholic in charge of the Heritage Foundation. The Heritage Foundation published Project 2025. Watch my
Prep 12 BIG Family Dinners in 30 Minutes for Under $200!
My most recent video highlighting these recipes. Posted 1/20/25 This video recorded in 2023. LeaRn how I supply my family with a dozEn fabulouS freezer-to-crockpot dinners In just
Soft and Airy Yeasted Dinner Rolls
While the time it takes to prepare these rolls can take the better part of a day, the greatest labor in making them is waiting and watching the
Cranberry Orange Relish
A sparkling, bejeweled platter of this delicious cranberry relish will make your Thanksgiving table all the more memorable. This relish simmers up in just a few minutes. The
Carrot & Coriander Soup
Forgive the stereotypical food blogger musing here, but I first had this glorious soup when we lived in the UK. We used to buy “carrot and coriander” soup
Ham and Pinto Soup
Warming, frugal and so delicious! Smokey ham, creamy pintos and aromatic vegetables mingle together to make a delightful soup. My secret ingredient is a little salsa verde (green
Split Pea and Ham Soup
This soup hits the spot on a cool, crisp day. It cooks up relatively quickly, without too much chopping. Ingredients at a glance: a large onion garlic carrots
Fastest, Easiest, Crockpot Dinner Ever – BBQ Pulled Pork
You can throw this dinner in the crockpot in about a minute! The additions of apple cider vinegar, garlic powder and butter make the flavors of the finished
Great Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
I made a full batch of sugar cookies, which make A LOT of cookies. So if you’re feeding a bunch of kids or taking these for your coworkers,
Cozy Autumnal Chicken Soup with Hearty Vegetables
There’s a chicken soup for every season, and this one is a hit at my house on the cold, blustery days of autumn. Packed full of vegetables, tender
Twenty-Four Hour Chicken Broth
I’ve been making a lot of chicken broth this Autumn. This easy crockpot method is hassle-free and it makes a great quantity of broth you can freeze for
Black Forest Cake / Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte
If you’ve ever been to Germany and had the chance to taste a proper Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte, then you know that the flavor, texture and overall presentation of this
Crackling-Topped Pork Roast with Fennel and Leek
If you are lucky enough to have access to a pork roast with the crackling (skin) left on, then you should definitely try roasting it. This recipe is
Roasted Butternut Squash Ravioli
Creamy, savory, comforting and delicious. The bright, fall flavors of the butternut squash blend gorgeously with rich ricotta cheese, salty/sharp parmesan and dusty green fresh sage leaves to
Fresh Fig Clafoutis – A Delicious French Baked Custard
A “clafoutis” is a delicious French baked custard. It’s surprisingly easy to assemble, and it bakes in the oven to a puffy, custardy, delightful dish. All you need
Garlic Confit Mashed Potatoes
Of course, you’re going to need to be sure you love garlic before cooking this recipe. This off-the-beaten path recipe for mashed potatoes makes a smooth and glorious
Heirloom Caprese Salad
Heirloom tomatoes make a stunning caprese salad! All you’ll need are a few tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil leaves, olive oil and salt and pepper.
Greek Salad
I’ve been busy all summer writing my book and my 15 year old son, John, has been doing the cooking for the whole family! One thing I did
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
Strawberry Rhubarb Frozen Margaritas
A fancy cocktail that’s just a little off-the-beaten-path. Fresh rhubarb sugar syrup is so easy to make and adds just a little bit of extra to a strawberry
Fresh Apricot Galette
Fresh apricots shine like jewels in this sumptuous and rustic butter pastry.
Rice Paper and Shrimp Salad Wraps with Tahini and Ginger Dipping Sauce
A stackable, dip-able salad roll is a wonderful meal on a hot day. When a salad becomes pick-up-able and DIP-ABLE, you’re in for a whole new level of
Horseradish Deviled Eggs
Thankfully, summer 2024 has been mild so far here in Germany (not too hot). I am working on many projects, and trying to keep things simple in my
Marinated Tomato Salad
You just can’t go wrong with this. These ingredients; fresh tomatoes at the peak of flavor, red onions and garlic – all bring their best to this wonderful
Three Berry Galettes
If you’ve ever seen gorgeous berries longed to make something really special and pretty out of them, this video is for you. All you need to do is
Gooseberry Crostini
A simple, tart, savory meal or appetizer. This earthy, summery, fruity crostini can be hovered over and devoured in-between slurps of deep, forest-y red wine. It’s the kind
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:
Green Dream Smoothie
So green and so sunny! If this smoothie wasn’t so delicious I’d have to highlight the nutritional benefits of drinking so much spinach!
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
I have a hard time passing up the vibrant red rhubarb stalks in the market this time of year. Rhubarb is naturally flavorful, yet extremely tart. Pairing fresh
Classic British Victoria Sponge Cake
This is one of the first truly British cakes I tried after moving to the U.K. in the early 2000’s. Named for Queen Victoria, this is said to
Strawberry Shortcake
This recipe is for the person who’s great grandma or great aunt used to make these and serve them on the front porch. That’s the kind of short
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
Buffalo Chicken and Chickpea Quesadillas
Pre-cooked chicken is my secret weapon when throwing together dinner in a flash. You can use rotisserie chickens from the store, or pre-cooked chickens that you’ve prepared yourself.
No Brainer Roasted Chicken Thighs
I’ve been spring cleaning. While I do not ENJOY cleaning and organizing, I like how having clean spaces enables me to do more of the creative work I
One-Pan Roasted Chicken Thighs and Sausages
Fast, easy, simple. This beautiful dinner comes together in only 45 minutes and with minimal effort. I serve this with steamed rice. Everyone loves it! To avoid overcooking
Sundried Tomato Hummus
This fresh made hummus is so delicious. You’ll be amazed at all the flavors, especially if you are accustomed to store-bought hummus. This is a great dish to
Simple Dinner Salad with Fresh Mustard Vinaigrette Dressing
I think with the convenience of bagged salads and bottled dressing, we often forget how simple it is to pick greens out by hand and make a fresh
Panko Encrusted Pork Chops
This is my modern take on the old “shake and bake” although we don’t actually shake our chops – they wouldn’t get nearly enough of the delicious seasoned
Authentic From-Scratch Chicken and Dumplings
This is the kind of dish that will transform a regular Saturday or Sunday into a memorable, cozy day. Chicken and dumplings is really just a stew
Royal Icing for “Flooding” Sugar Cookies
This icing is made with meringue powder – a product made with pasteurized egg whites. You can confidently make this icing without worrying about salmonella – a risk
Fresh Blueberry Pancakes
There is nothing like savoring a fresh weekend morning like making a batch of pancakes. Make these when you find some big, juicy fresh blueberries at the market.
Simple Focaccia Bread
A soft, delicious bread studded with buttery roasted garlic cloves and fragrant rosemary. You could also add Kalamata olives if you’d like. A light dusting of a hard
Very Garlicky Caesar Salad Dressing
It may feel impossible to imagine a salad as a feast, but whenever I make this dressing, I feel that all the notes of bitterness, creaminess, savory-ness and
Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables
A big pan of these vegetables disappears in seconds at my house. Whether we’re loading up large bowls of it and eating it while curled up on the
Buttermilk Cornbread
This is my favorite kind of cornbread because the edges are slightly crackly and the insides are soft and cakey. The buttermilk makes this twangy and delectable. A
Broiled Flank Steak
A quick marinating process is all you need to get this flank steak started. It broils in just minutes making it a fast, easy and delicious dinner. Marinates
Roasted Garlic and Cheddar Bread
This is a no-fuss gorgeous bread that you can make and serve on the same day. You’ll need to reserve about three hours start to finish for making
My Family’s Favorite Buttermilk Pancakes
These are the pancakes that my family has been making for decades. At first, I was the one who always made the pancakes. Then I taught my husband
Simple Roasted Chicken
There are so many ways to make a roasted chicken great. This is my easiest, most simple way to prepare roasted chicken. Sometimes I think I like the
Crackly-Topped Roasted Pork Belly
Even a reluctant carnivore will be transformed into an enthusiastic carnivore when a properly-cooked pork belly is presented. The ribbons of fat turn into lush, juicy bites of
Irish Soda Bread
For a long time I was of the mind that Irish Soda Bread had to be made as frugally as possible. Just some flour, baking soda, salt and
Cauliflower and Cheddar Casserole
My family loves a good veg casserole. It’s a great way to familiarize young people to the textures and tastes of cooked vegetables. I serve this with any
Easy Roasted Asparagus
The easiest way to enjoy asparagus! I’m always happy to see fresh asparagus in the stores this time of year. This lightly-roasted asparagus is so delicious. Crispy, crunchy,
Classic American Buttercream -2024 Reformulation
The easiest, best buttercream for icing and decorating cakes, cupcakes or cookies. This formulation tastes like vanilla ice cream!
Hot Artichoke Dip
HOT ARTICHOKE DIP: Looking for a last minute dish to take to a gathering? This is it! Everyone loves a hot artichoke dip. This whips up so fast,
Soft – Yet – Durable Sugar Cookies
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