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 interested in this recipe, there was a lot …
Creamed Spinach – German Style
Wonder how to make delicious creamed spinach? Look no further, I have the perfect recipe for it! Even if you hate spinach (I think I know why), try …
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 can be expanded by whatever you want to …
Toast Hawaii
It’s often the simple things that give us comfort and Toast Hawaii is such a simple thing. An easy, open-face sandwich that won over German families in the …
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 on a stick over a campfire.
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 it, starting with my base recipe.
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 outside and soft & juicy on the inside. …
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 letters, just like the Alphabet Cookies here in …
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German Creamed Potatoes
With German creamed potatoes, you get a very delicious comfort food for cold days. There is quite a bit of cream involved but that is one one 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 marzipan taste. It’s a delicious piece of art …
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 is begging for more. There is the secret …
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 it every week. It is easy and quick, …
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 this in bakeries in other parts of Germany …
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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 used to make them all summer and we’d …
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 sweet treats are a given. They come in …
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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 turns out perfectly and delicious with a wonderful …
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 have no idea if it has a “real” …
Apple Beignets – Apple Cookies
Apple Beignets are a healthy and yet delicious snack for Fall and Winter. They are apple slices in a pancake batter, fried and then turned in a sugar …
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 bite of it you will be all in …
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, this food is what gives you all the …
Apple Strudel – Apfelstrudel
Most people connect Apple Strudel (Apfelstrudel) with Austria or Vienna but its real roots seem to be in Arabia from where it spread to Egypt, then Constantinople (today …
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 little difficult to eat with butter or Obatzda …
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 mainly meant to be a kids snack but …
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 when cucumbers were ripe, we had this stew …
Strawberry Cake, traditional German
This is probably the most made Strawberry Cake in Germany. Everyone is in love with it because it is easy and fast to make and it just taste …
Kaiserschmarren – Shredded Pancakes
Kaiserschmarren (also known as Kaiserschmarrn) is a fluffier version of the German Pancake. It gets shredded at the end and caramelized – yam!
Currywurst Sauce Recipe
If there is a meal that unites all Germans, despite where in the country they live, it’s Currywurst. We all agree that it’s the greatest culinary invention ever …
Sacher Torte Cake Bites (Sweet Valentine)
The legendary Sachertorte or Sacher Torte goes back to the year 1832. There is more than one recipe for it out there, some of them suggesting chocolate pudding mix …
German Baked Apple Cake – Bratapfel Cake
This is the recipe for “Altdeutscher Bratapfel Kuchen” which can be translated to “Old German Baked Apple Cake”.