Asparagus Soup Recipe
Asparagus Soup is part of the German Asparagus Mania … every year in May! About that time, fresh Asparagus comes to our farmer’s markets and people go absolutely …
There are only 6 weeks of summer break in Germany and there is no guarantee for nice weather during these 6 weeks. But if it gets hot, people will complain because no private house has an A/C. That’s why food in summerย oftenย is rather cold served or at least somewhat refreshing. Also, the fresh fruits and vegetables are welcomed as local farmers markets directly sell them to the customers.
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 …
Homemade Pasta from Scratch
So far I haven’t met anyone who wouldn’t like pasta and making homemade pasta is almost better than eating it!
Hearty Spinach Cake / Spinach Pie
When you think of Cake, you probably expect something sweet but in Germany, Spinach Cake is a hearty meal. When I googled “spinach cake” to get an idea …
Kohlrabi in White Sauce
Every time I buy Kohlrabi here in Houston, the cashier asks me what it is so they can look it up for the price. Every time I tell …
Maultaschen – Swabian Filled Pasta (Ravioli)
If I translate the word Maultaschen to English, it would be mouth pockets. Weird! They are basically filled pasta, cooked in a broth. You could compare them with …
Italian Pizza with Salami
I came across this recipe last week. Italian pizza is something I really miss so I had to try it and … man, this was good!
Apricot Cake with Almond Crust
When I came across this Apricot Cake recipe the first time, I knew I would have to bake it. You know, one browses recipes and often thinks “Huh, …
Make Quark from Whole Milk Kefir
I found an easy way to make Quark from whole milk kefir and in my opinion it tastes absolutely delicious and much better than Quark from buttermilk. The …
Traditional German Rum Pot – Rumtopf
Each year, lots of Germans start a Rum Pot during the summer months and enjoy the fruits of their work by the end of the year. This sort …
Easy Black Forest Cake with Strawberries
The Black Forest Cake is world famous and usually requires quite a bit of work. This easy Blackforest Cake is a variation with less decoration but all the great …
Quick Schnitzel with Hunter Sauce
Think of German food, what comes to your mind first: Sausage or Schnitzel? Either way, this is the food most Americans know if I ask them what German …
Bee Sting Cake – Bienenstich
This is probably Germanys most favorite cake: Bienenstich – or as you might translate it “Bee Sting”. It is a very special kind of cake because it is …
German Tartar Sauce or Remoulade Sauce – Remouladensauce
Never heard of “The” German Tartar Sauce? Well, some German dishes are very regional and those from Bavaria are best known by tourists. But places in the North …
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Very Vanilla German Cheesecake – Vanille Kรคsekuchen
My Vanilla German Cheesecake is – hands down – the best! It’s light and fresh and so vanilla-tasting, you’ll think you are in heaven. Other than the famous …
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How to make Quark from buttermilk
When Germans live abroad they have two big concerns: The first one is about getting good bread and the second is about finding Quark in a grocery. Quark …
Bell Pepper Quiche with goat cheese
Bell Pepper Quiche is not really a traditional German recipe but since bell pepper is such a healthy vegetable (lots of vitamin C!!!) and my kids like it, …
Tangerine Cheesecake
“Oh Tangerine Cheesecake, you look and taste soooooo gooooood!” Fresh and delicious – just right for a hot summer day.
Apple Gnocchi
For those busy weeknights, for the kids, for fun or just for “desert for dinner” … quick fix with vitamins!
Lasagna – veggies included
“How do I get those vegetables into my kids?” Some parents mash them into pasta sauce, others bake a cake with zucchini and just give up. Since my …
Quick Tortellini Dish
Some days it just has to got fast with cooking … well actually that applies to most of our days. This recipe is very quick and requires just …
German Cheese Spaetzle / Kรคsespรคtzle
We got stuck on a mountain during a heavy thunderstorm in the Alpesย andย gladly made it into a hut that was also a restaurant. We sat down … damp …
Frikadellen – Meat Balls
Before we talk about the Frikadellen recipe, let me tell you some interesting things about “Frikadellen” aka “Fleischklops”, “Fleischpflanzerl”, or “Bulette” – it depends on the region how …
Semmelknรถdel – dumplings from rolls
Actually I hadn’t planned to introduce you to “Semmelknรถdel” (dumplings from rolls) before late September but my daughter kept begging for them despite the hot weather. Now, since …
German Pancakes – Pfannkuchen
There is nothing like the scent of fresh German pancakes in the kitchen! Here is how countless German moms made them… not even using a recipe but I have …