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! […]
Nut-Free
Allergic to nuts? You can still enjoy a lot of German dishes – it’s not all “hazelnuts” in Germany!
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
German Crullers Recipe – Spritzkuchen
German Crullers are a mouthful of fluff! Spritzkuchen, as we call this delicious treat, is made without sugar except for
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
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
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
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
Strawberry Cream Cake
I’ve been baking this strawberry cream cake for the last couple of weeks many times and I thought I should
Buckwheat Cake with Cranberries (Lingonberries)
This traditional Buckwheat Cake with Cranberries (Lingonberries) comes from the region called “Lüneburger Heide”, which is in the north of
Fried Egg Cake for Easter
German Easter is all about eggs, carrots, bunnies, and lambs and therefore food is prepared like the fried egg cake
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.
Crispy Bavarian Pork Roast with Beer Sauce
Crunchy, crispy pork roast the way it’s done in Bavaria and as the cherry on top: Beer Sauce! Feels like
Vanilla Pudding Swirls
Sometimes I really miss pastries like Vanilla Pudding Swirls (Vanille Schnecken) from a German bakery. I never had to make
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