Nürnberger Bratwurst / Nuremberger Sausage
Nürnberger Bratwurst looks like breakfast links but they are different and taste so much better! The spices – and mostly
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!
Almond Crescents or Horns / Mandelhörnchen
A sweet treat that Germans like to grab at the bakery, is Almond Crescents or Almond Horns. Mandelhörnchen – that’s
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
Arugula Feta Crostini
Expecting guests or craving a hearty snack? Arugula Feta Crostini will be exactly what you need! You can make it within
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,
White Bread, Easy Bread Baking
This is an easy recipe for a white bread made from wheat flour. If you follow the steps exactly, it
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
Beer Toast – a German Toast Version
Beer and bread are traditionally enjoyed together in Germany every night. An even better combination is a Beer Toast where
How to Bake Toast Bread
Homemade Toast bread doesn’t contain chemicals and is very easy and fast to make. Important is, that the moisture in
German Kale Stew with Caramelized Potatoes
OK, here is my funny – and sort of embarrassing story about Grünkohl:
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
Sourdough Rye Bread (with 100% Rye Flour)
Rye bread often contains a certain percentage of wheat flour, that’s why we call it “Mischbrot” which means “Mixed Bread”.
Glühwein – German Mulled Wine from Christmas Markets
Glühwein is the name for our German mulled wine that one can buy at the Christmas market to stay warm.
Vanilla Crescents – Vanillekipferl Recipe
Vanilla Crescents are almond cookies with a rich vanilla taste and a moon shape. We call them Vanillekipferl and they
Perfect Cinnamon Stars (Zimtsterne) for Christmas
I can’t describe how delicious Cinnamon Stars are! To make the perfect cinnamon stars, you need to try my recipe
Heidesand – German Shortbread with Browned Butter
Heidesand is a kind of German shortbread, made with browned butter and that is what gives it its unique and
Apple Beignets – Apple Cookies
Apple Beignets are a healthy and yet delicious snack for Fall and Winter. They are apple slices in a pancake
How to Make Croquettes – Kroketten
Potato Croquettes are a side dish that we mostly enjoy at celebrations or holidays like Christmas. These delicious, crispy potato
Poppy Seed Crumble Cake – German Mohnkuchen
This poppy seed cake might look a little weird with the black color but believe me, once you had a