Walnut Soup
If you have a knack for nuts, this Walnut Soup is just right for you! It has a great taste […]
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The Perfect Brown Gravy
There is no roast and no Turkey without a good brown gravy on the plate. But many are using a
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.
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
Slab Cookies – German Style
Slab Cookies are the perfect solution for holiday baking with very little time. Skip the cookie cutters and complicated decoration
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.
Chocolate Hazelnut Ice Cream
Chocolate Hazelnut Ice Cream is delicious and very typical for Germany. What pecans are for the people in Texas, that’s
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
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
Baked Apple Mulled Wine – Bratapfel-Glühwein
Glühwein – mulled wine – comes in several different versions and Baked Apple Mulled Wine is my translation for a
Beer Crescent Rolls
Learn how to make Beer Crescent Rolls in just a few simple steps. They are so delicious, fluffy, and crisp!
Toast Hawaii
It’s often the simple things that give us comfort and Toast Hawaii is such a simple thing. An easy, open-face
Stick Bread: Campfire Bread on a Stick
Stick Bread is in a way also a breadstick but the name comes from the fact that it is baked
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 Candy “Nippon”
German Candy is delicious and I miss it quite a lot! Care packages from Germany are expensive and often take
Bavarian Wurst Salad & Swiss Wurst Salad
Wurst Salad is very similar to the Fleisch Salad that I posted a while ago. At least, some of the
Onion Pork / Onion Beef – Zwiebelfleisch
This recipe for onion pork might be the big hit at your next potluck. Easy to make and delicious in
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
North German Potato Salad (with a cool Hack)
The North German Potato Salad contains mayonnaise and differs from the South German Potato Salad which is made with a
Carrot cake with Spelt Flour – super moist!
This is – hands down – the best carrot cake one can bake! It is moist and delicious, has nutritional
Russian Bread (cookies) – German Alphabet Cookies
When I was little, I called Russian Bread “ABC Cookies”. These crisp cookies come in the shape of our alphabetical