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: …
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Healthy with Vitamines or Protein
Fruits, Vegetables, Protein or Fiber – these recipes should have at least one of it in a reasonable amount.
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 …
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 …
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 …
Loaded Ham Rolls with Mashed Potatoes
Loaded ham rolls with mashed potatoes is my goto recipe when I have little time to cook.
Roasted Veggies in Peanut Sauce with Crispy Tofu
“Roasted Veggies in Peanut Sauce” – that doesn’t sound German! Well, after asking on Facebook whether my followers would be …
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How To Make Skyr from Scratch
Skyr is a somewhat new addition to the American dairy ails and it is very similar to our German Quark. …
Creamy Leek Soup
The first recipe I was taught in school was this creamy leek soup, aka Cream of Leek. It is very …
Creamed Spinach – German Style
Wonder how to make delicious creamed spinach? Look no further, I have the perfect recipe for it! Even if you …
German Vegetable Soup with Meatballs
There are basically no limits to soup variations but a German Vegetable Soup comes with a basic recipe that then …
Potato Pockets / Stuffed Potato Cakes
Potato Pockets or Stuffed Potato Cakes are often found on the menus of less formal and lower-priced restaurants. Made at …
Kraut Crullers / Kraut Rolls / Krautkrapfen
Kraut Crullers are so good and I would never have expected that filling noodle dough with sauerkraut could be that …
Fruit Bar – Fruit Slice Snacks
My Fruit Bar Snacks are based on the German treat called Fruchtschnitte or Obstschnitte. You can create countless variations of …
German Cabbage Salad – Kraut Salad
Our German Cabbage Salad is probably the equivalent of the American Cole Slaw. It is served as a side dish …
White Asparagus Cream Soup
A staple of the German soup selection is the asparagus cream soup. It’s a very common soup in restaurants, especially …
White Asparagus With Sauce Hollandaise
White Asparagus with Sauce Hollandaise is the German’s favorite spring dish! Harvested fresh from the fields and sold at farmers …
How to Make Quark in the Oven
It is not coincident that I am already publishing my third version on how to make Quark. It just shows …
9 Grain Porridge – 9 Korn Brei
My mom was totally into healthy food, which didn’t always make us kids happy. An exemption was this delicious breakfast …
Labskaus – Hamburg Style
Labskaus is a typical Northern dish made from potatoes, beef and beets, accompanied by a herring, fried egg, and some …
Whole Wheat Bread with Sunflower Seeds
Whole Wheat bread with sunflower or other seeds is one of the most common loaves of bread in Germany. We …
Sausage Goulash – Würstchen Gulasch
I didn’t grow up with sausage goulash but if my mom had known the recipe, she would definitely have made …
Grain Rolls
“Bring me some Grain Rolls!” said my husband, when I left for the bakery. That was last year while we …
Pickled Sweet & Sour Mustard Cucumbers
Here is another childhood memory: Pickled Sweet & Sour Mustard Cucumbers! It’s a very traditional North German recipe. My grandmother …
Quick Spelt Bread
I couldn’t believe that this recipe is without rising time so I had to try it for myself. Wonder what …
Arugula Feta Crostini
Expecting guests or craving a hearty snack? Arugula Feta Crostini will be exactly what you need! You can make it within …
How to Bake Bread with Yeast Water
Many have watched my video about how to make yeast water and were asking how to bake a bread with …
Rye Bread Mixed – German Bakery Version
This Rye Bread is a winner of a German contest of bakeries. It is very easy to make and always …
How to make Sauerkraut
Usually, I am getting my Sauerkraut at the grocery but I as asked to show how to make Sauerkraut the …
Creamy Farfalle – Easy Pasta Dish
I secretly call this creamy farfalle dish “Ex-Boyfriend Pasta” since it was brought to me by a (then) boyfriend. I …
German Kale Stew with Caramelized Potatoes
OK, here is my funny – and sort of embarrassing story about Grünkohl: