Pretzel Wreath for Oktoberfest Party
This recipe is a delicious bread wreath for a larger crowd and it pairs perfectly with a cool Oktoberfest beer! […]
Special Diet
Vegetarian? Allergic to anything? Living gluten-free? This section is right for you. I hope you will find something you can/ want to eat!
Mulled Wine Ice Cream – Glühwein Eis
Mulled Wine is supposed to make and keep you warm in the cold winter. But what if you live in
Walnut Soup
If you have a knack for nuts, this Walnut Soup is just right for you! It has a great taste
German Crullers Recipe – Spritzkuchen
German Crullers are a mouthful of fluff! Spritzkuchen, as we call this delicious treat, is made without sugar except for
Berlin Bread * Berliner Brot
I still remember nibbling on some Berlin Bread that my grandmother made. She liked it as a hard version but
Hunter’s Sauce – Jaeger Sauce
Jaeger Sauce is best known for the Jaegerschnitzel (hunter’s cutlet) but is also often served with game and beef. There
Bohemian Dumplings
I was enjoying wonderful Bohemian Dumplings in Prague last summer. Those dumplings were so fluffy and delicious! Bohemian dumplings are
Hungarian Sauce (formerly Zigeuner Sauce or Gipsy Sauce)
We call this sauce “Hungarian Sauce” now but some of you might know it under the name Zigeuner Soße (translated:
Best German Seed Bread, Authentic Vollkornbrot
A German seed bread that tastes just like from a German bakery – soft and fresh and with delicious seeds
Alsatian Dinner Rolls
The region of Alsace has a history of belonging sometimes to France and sometimes to Germany. It’s French now but
German Mole Cake
We Germans are not known to have a lot of humor but I think this cake actually is funny …
Pears, Beans & Bacon (Birnen, Bohnen & Speck)
A beloved Fall recipe from Hamburg is Pears, Beans & Bacon. My grandmother made this every Fall and everyone enjoyed
Beet Salad – Beet Root Salad
Beets usually come in a jar like pickles … at least in Germany. They are also a great Fall vegetable
How to Make Homemade Beer Jelly
If you’re a fan of culinary experimentation and enjoy a refreshing glass of beer, then you’re in for a treat.
Oktoberfest Beer Cake
When you think of baking a cake, beer might not be the first ingredient that comes to mind. However, this
Potato Cheese / Potato Spread
No, I didn’t write it wrong. It really is called Potato Cheese and not Cheese Potatoes (that would be a
Salzburger Nockerln
Those who follow me on facebook probably saw my picture of the Salzburger Nockerln that I had in – you
Juicy Rice Salad – Fruchtiger Reis Salat
Some time ago, my friend Christine invited all her friends for her baby outing. She also asked her guests to
Plum Dumplings & Apricot Dumplings
In Germany, Austria and also in Hungary, dumplings are in general a beloved dish. Whether savory or sweet, there are
Linzer Cookies
While Linzer Cookies have their origin in Austria, they are also very common in Germany. Linzer Cookies are easy to
Domino Stones – Dominosteine – Chocolate Dominos
Domino Stones or as we call them “Domino Steine” are tiny, delicious, 3-layer Christmas cakes, covered in chocolate. The name
Slab Cookies – German Style
Slab Cookies are the perfect solution for holiday baking with very little time. Skip the cookie cutters and complicated decoration
Walnut Bread in a Jar
Walnut Bread with figs, baked in a jar! Great as a giveaway to friends and neighbors.
German Caramel Apple Cake (Pie)
Caramel Apple Cake (or pie) brings all the wonderful flavors of Fall together. It makes a great appearance at the
Obatzda Oktoberfest Muffins
Obatzda Oktoberfest Muffins bring the taste of Munich’s Oktoberfest into your home or to your party! Obatzda is a cheese
Oktoberfest Dessert “Beer Mug”
Look at these sweet beer mugs: I can’t believe it’s not beer! Two Jell-O flavors mixed and then topped with
Loaded Ham Rolls with Mashed Potatoes
Loaded ham rolls with mashed potatoes is my goto recipe when I have little time to cook.
Gravlax – Graved Salmon – Cured Salmon
Gravlax is the Norwegian name for cured salmon, also called graved salmon. Since I lived in the North of Germany
Eggs in Mustard Sauce – Traditional German Recipe
Eggs in Mustard Sauce are also called mustard eggs. This recipe is a childhood memory that I probably share with
Chocolate Hazelnut Ice Cream
Chocolate Hazelnut Ice Cream is delicious and very typical for Germany. What pecans are for the people in Texas, that’s