Cabbage Roles – Kohlrouladen
Gift-wrapped meatballs would be a funnier name for Cabbage Rolls but I guess I’ll have to go with the regular …
Healthy with Vitamines or Protein
Fruits, Vegetables, Protein or Fiber – these recipes should have at least one of it in a reasonable amount.
Apple Beignets – Apple Cookies
Apple Beignets are a healthy and yet delicious snack for Fall and Winter. They are apple slices in a pancake …
Fried Potatoes & Farmer’s Breakfast
There was a request for Bratkartoffeln which are fried potatoes. I know how to make them very well because I …
Plum Jam – German Plum Spread
This is not the plum jam you know in America. It’s also rather a plum spread than a plum jam. …
Cucumber Stew – Gurken-Hack-Eintopf
This German Cucumber Stew was a classic in my childhood. We grew a lot of vegetables in our garden and …
5 Most Popular German Summer Drinks
Refreshing German Summer Drinks are the only rescue on hot days in Germany! When the heat hits, there are …
Rote Grรผtze – Cold Berry Compote
Cold Berry Compote is a beloved German dessert, especially enjoyed in summer. Its consistency is like a soft pudding and …
Asparagus Soup Recipe
Asparagus Soup is part of the German Asparagus Mania … every year in May! About that time, fresh Asparagus comes …
Hearty Spinach Cake / Spinach Pie
When you think of Cake, you probably expect something sweet but in Germany, Spinach Cake is a hearty meal. When …
Wholegrain Bread Multigrain Bread – Schwarzbrot
The German Schwarzbrot is a whole grain bread that is often mixed up with Pumpernickel. They are indeed very similar …
Split Pea Soup or Stew – Traditional German
My parents hated split pea soup and any kind of stew. They had it a lot during WWII and didn’t …
Traffic Light Dish
What a weird name for a dish, right? Well, here is the story: I used to cook this dish for …
Elderberry Soup – Fliederbeersuppe
Elderberry soup is packed with a lot of vitamins and for me also with lots of memories. My grandmother cooked …
Kohlrabi in White Sauce
Every time I buy Kohlrabi here in Houston, the cashier asks me what it is so they can look it …
Creamed Sauerkraut – German Version
This is the best sauerkraut you will ever eat! It has a soft and smooth texture and a very mild …
Italian Pizza with Salami
I came across this recipe last week. Italian pizza is something I really miss so I had to try it …
Apricot Cake with Almond Crust
When I came across this Apricot Cake recipe the first time, I knew I would have to bake it. You …
Herb Butter & Herb Quark
Herbs have a big part in the German cuisine. Two of the most used herb recipes areย Herb Butter and Herb …
Make Quark from Whole Milk Kefir
I found an easy way to make Quark from whole milk kefir and in my opinion it tastes absolutely delicious …
Matjes Herring in Cream Sauce
Here comes a typicalย spring meal from the North: Matjes Herring in Cream Sauce! The word “Matjes” comes from the Dutch …
German Rye-Wheat Bread with Sourdough: Mischbrot
This authentic German rye bread is made with sourdough and has many names: Some call it Mischbrot (mixed bread), some …
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Boeuf Stroganoff – Beef Stroganoff
A visitor of my blog asked me about the recipe for Boeuf Stroganoff. Nothing easier than that! I will happily …
Very Vanilla German Cheesecake – Vanille Kรคsekuchen
My Vanilla German Cheesecake is – hands down – the best! It’s light and fresh and so vanilla-tasting, you’ll think …
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How to make Quark from buttermilk
When Germans live abroad they have two big concerns: The first one is about getting good bread and the second …
Bell Pepper Quiche with goat cheese
Bell Pepper Quiche is not really a traditional German recipe but since bell pepper is such a healthy vegetable (lots …
Authentic German Red Cabbage – Rotkohl
A typical German main dish has the components: Meat, potatoes (carbs), and a vegetable side. Red Cabbage is a frequent …
Tilapia in Orange Sauce
Not a fish fan? You might change your mind about that! This delicious tilapia recipe has been my absolute favorite …
Apple Gnocchi
For those busy weeknights, for the kids, for fun or just for “desert for dinner” … quick fix with vitamins!
Lasagna – veggies included
“How do I get those vegetables into my kids?” Some parents mash them into pasta sauce, others bake a cake …
Plum Cake with crumbles – traditional German
Every year, about the end of August, I find sugar plums at the grocery and immediately go bananas! I buy …