Alsatian Dinner Rolls
The region of Alsace has a history of belonging sometimes to France and sometimes to Germany. It’s French now but […]
Kids Favorite Meals
Three kids = three opinions but in some matters they all agree, like these kids friendly recipes.
German Mole Cake
We Germans are not known to have a lot of humor but I think this cake actually is funny …
Plum Dumplings & Apricot Dumplings
In Germany, Austria and also in Hungary, dumplings are in general a beloved dish. Whether savory or sweet, there are
Roasted Veggies in Peanut Sauce with Crispy Tofu
“Roasted Veggies in Peanut Sauce” – that doesn’t sound German! Well, after asking on Facebook whether my followers would be
Creamed Spinach – German Style
Wonder how to make delicious creamed spinach? Look no further, I have the perfect recipe for it! Even if you
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
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
How To Make A Perfect Schnitzel
The perfect Schnitzel has a gap of air between the breading and the meat, it is also crisp on the
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
German Creamed Potatoes
With German creamed potatoes, you get a very delicious comfort food for cold days. There is quite a bit of
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
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 Franzbrötchen – beloved Cinnamon Pastry from Hamburg
Franzbrötchen are a beloved traditional specialty from Hamburg and the original is only available in Hamburg. You will not find
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
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.
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
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
Apple Beignets – Apple Cookies
Apple Beignets are a healthy and yet delicious snack for Fall and Winter. They are apple slices in a pancake
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
Dampfnudeln / Germknödel – Sweet Dumplings
Skiing in the Alpes comes with eating Germknödel aka Dampfnundeln! If you’ve been there up on the mountain for lunch,
Apple Strudel – Apfelstrudel
Most people connect Apple Strudel (Apfelstrudel) with Austria or Vienna but its real roots seem to be in Arabia from
Oktoberfest Pretzel Muffins – Brezel Muffins
We probably all agree that fresh-baked pretzels are one of the most delicious things in the world – but a
Milk Slice Recipe for Milchschnitten
In this recipe, I will introduce you to a beloved German snack called Milchschnitten, which means Milk Slice. They are
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
Strawberry Cake, traditional German
This is probably the most made Strawberry Cake in Germany. Everyone is in love with it because it is easy
Kaiserschmarren – Shredded Pancakes
Kaiserschmarren (also known as Kaiserschmarrn) is a fluffier version of the German Pancake. It gets shredded at the end and caramelized