Classic Potato Salad
This Classic Potato Salad is a bright, herby take on a timeless favourite. Made with creamy mayonnaise, crunchy dill pickles, fresh herbs, and hard-boiled eggs, it’s...
German Apple Torte
Classic German apple torte recipe with a shortbread-like base, a vanilla quark layer and an apple and almond topping. This apple dessert is a...
German Sausage Salad (Wurstsalat)
A German Sausage Salad is a true delicacy. With my easy recipe, you'll have a delicious salad on the table in just 15 minutes—just...
Green Beans with Pears and Bacon
An odd sounding but absolutely delicious dish in Northern Germany is one called “Birnen, Bohnen und Speck” (green beans with pears and bacon). I...
Baked Plaice with Parmesan-Panko Crust
Little effort, great enjoyment: this 20 minute parmesan-panko crusted plaice recipe, is insanely delicious for very minimal effort! Baked in the oven, these delicious...
Cucumber Salad with Yogurt Dressing
This classic Cucumber Salad with Yogurt Dressing is everything you want in a simple side dish — cool, crisp, creamy, and full of fresh herbs....
Creamy Horseradish Potato Salad
This creamy horseradish potato salad is so full of flavour that it’s bound to become a summer favourite! I dare say that even naysayers...
Swiss Rösti (Swiss Potato Cake)
Swiss Potato Rösti is another one of those simple Swiss dishes that simply tastes great. Much like the north American version of hash browns...
Shrimp Bruschetta
This shrimp bruschetta recipe makes for a delicious, easy and elegant appetiser. North Sea shrimp, pickled herring (Matjes), sweet cherry tomatoes, capers and fresh...
Root Vegetable Soup with Barley
A hearty root vegetable stew with rutabaga (swede), carrots, parsnip, celery root and potatoes. This rutabaga stew recipe is hearty, healthy and nutritious, making...
Potato Broccoli Casserole
This Potato Broccoli Casserole is the ultimate family-friendly comfort food. Layers of tender potatoes and fresh broccoli are baked in a creamy custard and topped with...
Warm Potato Salad with Wild Garlic (Ramsons)
This warm potato salad with wild garlic is a fresh and simple way to celebrate spring. Made with tender new potatoes, a tangy mustard dressing,...
Savoy Cabbage Soup with Grünkern
Savoy Cabbage Soup with Grünkern. Okay, this soup is not going to sell itself. But let me say this... if any cabbage soup is...
German Lentils with Spaetzle (Schwäbische Linsen mit Spätzle)
Once again, my adventures with my favorite Schwabe have led me to eating traditional southern comfort food. Lentils and Spätzle. Which, by the way,...
Zurich Ragout (Zürcher Geschnetzeltes) with Turkey
Zurich Ragout—or Zürcher Geschnetzeltes in German–is is a typical Swiss dish. In my version, this simple ragout or stew recipe is made with thinly...
German Meatballs (Königsberger Klopse)
A classic German dish, Königsberger Klopse are tender meatballs made with ground veal (or a veal-beef mix), simmered in a flavourful broth, and served...
Carrot Apple Salad with Yoghurt Dressing
This carrot apple salad recipe is simple to make and delivers a fresh taste thanks to a creamy dressing made with yoghurt, crème fraîche,...
Bircher Muesli (Swiss Overnight Oats)
Bircher Muesli is everything you want in a make-ahead breakfast—creamy, hearty, and endlessly customisable. With just 5 minutes of prep, this Swiss classic combines...
Sage Roasted Potato Wedges with Lacinato Kale
Sage Roasted Potato Wedges with Lacinato Kale are the ultimate side dish—crispy, golden potato wedges tossed with fresh sage and roasted to perfection, paired...
German Ham and Egg Noodles (Schinkennudeln)
This is a super quick, super simple classic kid-centric German recipe. One that only requires scrounging a few staples together. Noodles. Eggs. Ham. It’s...
