Berliner Krapfen or Berliner Pfannkuchen (Beignets)
Berliner Krapfen are sometimes also called Berliner Pfannkuchen (pancakes) but I know them just as “Berliner”. That’s also what you
Nut-Free
Allergic to nuts? You can still enjoy a lot of German dishes – it’s not all “hazelnuts” in Germany!
German Tree Cake – Baumkuchen
The German Tree Cake is made from layers and layers of caramelized cake batter with a hint of rum and
Spritz Cookies – the Best & Softest Recipe!
These are the softest Spritz Cookies ever! They are so good, I have to bake them weekly because my family
Crisp Baked Camembert
Baked Camembert with a crisp breaded layer around is a wonderful comfort food in winter. My husband and I enjoyed
Bake the Best Speculaas Cookies: Spekulatius Vanilla Oreos
You might know Spekulatius Cookies as Speculaas Cookies or Speculoos Cookies here in the US. They originate in the Netherlands
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
Fish Cakes Hamburg Style Recipe
When I’m in my hometown Hamburg, a Fish Cake is an absolute must-have during my visit! Fish Cakes – or
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
How to bake Franzbr̦tchen Рbeloved Cinnamon Pastry from Hamburg
Franzbrötchen are a beloved traditional specialty from Hamburg and the original is only available in Hamburg. You will not find
My famous Apple Jelly – Best Fall Recipe
If you cook this Apple Jelly (Apfel Gelee in German), your entire house will be wrapped in a wonderful scent
Pretzel Dumplings with Mushroom Cream Sauce
Pretzel dumplings are comfort food and when they come with a delicious mushroom cream sauce, a culinary dream comes true.
Grain Rolls
“Bring me some Grain Rolls!” said my husband, when I left for the bakery. That was last year while we
Black Forest Cake
The German Black Forest Cake is world-famous. The name seems to be related to the region of the Schwarzwald but
Refreshing Lemon Yogurt Cream
Lemon Yogurt Cream is the perfect dessert on a warm summer day! Enjoy this fluffy and refreshing treat to stay
Nürnberger Bratwurst / Nuremberger Sausage
Nürnberger Bratwurst looks like breakfast links but they are different and taste so much better! The spices – and mostly
Bavarian Cream / Bayrische Creme
Bavarian Cream is on almost every menu in Bavaria. It is a delicious dessert that usually comes in the taste
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
German Chocolate Kisses / Foam Kisses (Schoko-Küsse)
There is not kids party without our German Chocolate Kisses! Whether it’s a birthday, Fastnacht, or a summer party: These
Pide Bread with Eggplant Feta Spread
That Turkish stand at the farmers market with pide bread and eggplant feta spread always attracts a large crowd. They
Quick Spelt Bread
I couldn’t believe that this recipe is without rising time so I had to try it for myself. Wonder what
Apple Yogurt Swirls
These Apple Yogurt Swirls will surprise you with a dough that seems to be yeast dough … but isn’t! It
Goulash or Gulasch – Hungarian Stew
As a freezer meal: Let cool completely, then fill into freezer bags or containers. Freeze for up to 6 weeks.
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
How to make Potato Dumplings
Potato dumplings are a very easy side but give each meal a feeling of a holiday. This probably just me,
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 Meat Salad – Fleischsalat
There is a seemingly endless variety of cold cuts, cheeses, bread spreads and salads that we put on our German
Spaghetti Bolognese
I am well aware that Spaghetti Bolognese is not a traditional German dish. However, it is a very typical dish