Simple Jam Tart (Linzer Torte)
This easy to make jam tart recipe (Linzer Torte) is actually inspired by Crostata di Marmellata — a traditional Italian jam tart. My version...
Jam Swirl Yogurt Cake
This yogurt cake is quick and easy to make, and uses basic pantry ingredients. You can enjoy it as a simple cake on its’s...
Summer Apricot Tart
This easy summer apricot tart is light, fruity, and just sweet enough — made with ripe apricots, whole spelt flour, tangy buttermilk, and a...
Oma’s Apple Crumble (APFELKRÜMEL)
Inside this apple crumble are a number of tender apples and crumble topping that provides plenty of sweetness and crunch. This is an original...
Spinach, Goat Cheese and Potato Quiche
Quiche. Spinach, goat cheese and potato quiche. Yum. Make this quiche your breakfast, lunch or dinner. Or even serve it at Easter brunch, for...
Jam Crumble Cake
Jam Crumble Cake! Crumble fans rejoice! This recipe takes my love for red currants into new territory. You don’t have to wait to summer...
Banana Bread – Healthy & Delicious
Indulge in a deliciously moist and healthy banana bread that’s perfectly crafted for those looking to cut down on sugar without missing out on...
German Plum Cake (Zwetschgenkuchen)
Here in Germany, summer time is plum cake time. As soon as they make their arrival at the farmers' market, arrives also the immediate...
German vs American Flour Equivalents
German vs American Flour Equivalents. This is something that has continued to confuse me for years now. What is the difference between flour type...
Braided Chocolate Spelt Bread
Easter is coming and I was asked to make a Züpfe (Swiss braided bread) or Dreikönigskuchen (Secret Surprise Bread, as I like to call...
Lemon Almond Cookies
So are these almond lemon cookies or are they butter cookies with almonds and lemon? I’m not sure. I think they should just be...
Easy Lemon Cake with Ricotta
This Italian-inspired lemon cake features freshly squeezed lemon juice, ricotta fresca, spelt flour and olive oil. It’s moist, lemony, and delicious! Lightly sweet, it’s...
Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Three words come to mind here. I love these. Or better yet... to die for. Yes, healthy chocolate chip cookies that I am ready...
Vanillekipferl – Almond-Oat Crescent Cookies
A classic Vanillekipferl cookie recipe gets an upgrade à la Elle. This version of the popular Christmas cookie is made with whole grain oat...
Nectarine & Berry Crumble
This easy berry crumble recipe celebrates summer. Ripe, sweet and juicy strawberries, blueberries and nectarines are topped with crisp, crunchy, buttery almond and oat...
Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies
Chocolate hazelnut cookies — what’s not to love about those three words? These deliciously lightly-sweet cookies have no flour, no butter and are refined...
Chewy Triple Ginger Cookies
Oh my goodness, these triple ginger cookies are out of this world delicious and a must-make Christmas cookie. They are packed with ginger --...
Easy Pear Tart with Puff Pastry
This quick and easy pear tart with puff pastry recipe is the perfect thing for when you want a fantastic tasting dessert that is...
Honey Rhubarb Tart with Almond-Oat Crumble (Gluten-free)
I have literally fallen in love with this wonderful honey rhubarb tart. It’s many things: moist, juicy, sweet -- all the while not being...
Camembert Apple Pie
I’m sorta of into the whole apple pie thing at the moment and naturally, breaking away from the hard-fast-rules of what can and cannot...




















