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The Flying Kitchen

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, 2023February 13, 2023 by Shannon Vavich

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

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

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

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, 2022December 17, 2022 by Shannon Vavich

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, 2022November 21, 2022 by Shannon Vavich

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, 2022November 13, 2022 by Shannon Vavich

An Easy Chrysanthemum Cake for my Daughter

This adorable little fall cake is easy enough for a beginner. Watch my video for the instructions on how to use some simple techniques to create this little

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November 6, 2022November 18, 2022 by Shannon Vavich

Classic American Chocolate Layer Cake

A deep, dark chocolatey cake that is moist and almost custard-like, while still being light. The mayonnaise is an unlikely key ingredient that makes this cake so full-proof

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October 30, 2022November 21, 2022 by Shannon Vavich

Curried Butternut Squash Soup

This soup starts with one whole butternut squash, along with carrots, celery, onions, potatoes and one apple. This soup makes a large quantity, but it makes wonderful leftovers

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September 28, 2022October 3, 2022 by Shannon Vavich

German Plum Cake – Pflaumenkuchen / Zwetschgenkuchen

This German delicacy is what we would easily call a tart. It is known in Germany, however, as “kuchen” or cake. This cake is comprised of three layers.

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September 24, 2022November 18, 2022 by Shannon Vavich

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

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August 24, 2022August 24, 2022 by Shannon Vavich

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Gail Katz-Hanson
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
Clara Cochrane Anderson Kuhn
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
Danielle Renee Glenzel
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
Carmen Louise
Carmen Louise
2018-09-18T02:39:25+0000
Crystal Kaleimanokahoowaha
Crystal Kaleimanokahoowaha
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
Lori Ann
Lori Ann
2017-11-19T15:34:32+0000
Started watching a few years ago. Really love her outlook.
Jennifer Ryder
Jennifer Ryder
2017-07-24T15:43:51+0000
Denise A Barrett
Denise A Barrett
2017-06-30T00:35:00+0000
Glenda Woodard
Glenda Woodard
2017-06-12T21:28:43+0000
Ann Webber Dahlgren
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
Pene Thaler Dutton
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!
Sharon Nash
Sharon Nash
2017-03-10T01:39:43+0000
Karla F Hoffman
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
Sam B Thompson
Sam B Thompson
2016-11-21T02:50:44+0000
This lady is epic!! I love these recipes to cook for my kids!!
Jessica Aho
Jessica Aho
2016-11-21T01:18:24+0000
Peggy L. Jefferson
Peggy L. Jefferson
2016-11-17T04:10:29+0000
Kizzy Clay
Kizzy Clay
2016-11-04T04:20:29+0000
I love this site... all of your recipes and topic discussions are right on point!!
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2016-10-29T14:09:50+0000
CaTina Wade
CaTina Wade
2016-10-16T23:53:07+0000
A true hometown ROCK STAR� ‼‼ She is a real as they come and has always been that way. Love watching her grow with her... amazing husband also a hometown hero with all of his accomplishments. The true bonus in all this are her 7 blessings of joy. Keep up the wonderful things you do �read more
April Dixon
April Dixon
2016-10-16T22:50:44+0000
5 stars all the way! Real life + super cute kiddos AND easy to follow!!!! Delicious food too...Couldn't ask for more!!
Bex DeVoe-Wedel
Bex DeVoe-Wedel
2016-10-09T17:45:23+0000
I love the fact that you bring beautiful cooking to a realistic level. You share the ups and downs of life and how to... adapt and overcome. Most of all to be proud of yourself and what you accomplish.read more
Ahly Mre
Ahly Mre
2016-10-06T02:54:00+0000
Jamie Price
Jamie Price
2016-10-01T14:30:57+0000
I love everything about the Flying Kitchen! Great information about life, kids, cooking etc. Shannon is amazing!
Cheramy Christle
Cheramy Christle
2016-09-28T20:19:25+0000
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Shannon Vavich: cooking teacher, video creator and recipe writer. American living in Germany.

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Driving to Florence! We are so far in the country Florence is 2 hours away. Of course, we’re packing the world’s greatest #pukebags I shall update with photos of the big city later. Chow!!! - SV #svtuscany2023 ... See MoreSee Less

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Last night I made beautiful #tuscan #zucchiniflowerfritters . If you come to #tuscany and have a kitchen , try to make these. I hope to record a video later this week on how to make them. My kids will be the camera people again so anything could happen. So #delicious and no restaurant could outperform. It’s just one of those things that’s best made at home. - SV #svtuscany2023 ... See MoreSee Less

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We just filmed a yt cooking video on my iPad with the dog who adopted us, and Thomas and Rose as camera people. It’s a mess but I think you’ll love it! On location in Tuscany!! The subject: “Testaroli”!! I’ll try and upload it now but the internet here is (as my teens say) “sketch”. ... See MoreSee Less

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A local dog has located our family! And moved in, apparently. So we fed her ham. Of course we did. Lol. We’ve named her Lucia. The Colonial is like “I have no words”. Lol. - SV ... See MoreSee Less

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