Wurstsalat – German Sausage Salad
My favorite Schwaber was traveling in South Germany this week, and so upon returning I thought I would surprise him by keeping that South...
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...
Traditional Wiener Schnitzel (Viennese Veal Cutlet)
The true origin of Wiener schnitzel may very well not be Vienna but the Viennese are indeed proud to say that it belongs to...
Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan Truffle Vinaigrette
This roasted asparagus with parmesan truffle vinaigrette recipe is an inventive remake of traditional hollandaise sauce. Once that is inspired by Caesar salad dressing...
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...
How to Cook Potatoes | Tips, Tricks & Easy Fried Potatoes
With over 200 varieties in the USA and Germany, potatoes are the third most important food crop in the world after rice and wheat. Which means,...
North Sea Shrimp Salad (Büsumer Krabbensalat)
Here's a little shrimp and cucumber salad starring my most recent obsession - Büsumer Krabben. Tiny little succulent North Sea brown shrimps. Delicious, juicy...they...
Wild Garlic Pesto
This wild garlic pesto is a refreshing change to a classic basil pesto. Easy to make, this pesto sauce combines spring garlic (also known...
Mixed Berry Crumble Cake
If you are looking for an excuse to eat cake for breakfast then this recipe is for you. What you are getting today is...
Chestnut Soup
Creamy chestnut soup: the perfect soup for the festive Christmas season. Decadent but simple, it definitely tastes like a special occasion soup. Chestnuts are...
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,...
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...
German Potato Salad with Cucumber
Potatoes (Kartoffel or Erdapfel) were first introduced into Europe in the 16th century via a Spaniard homeward bound from South America. From there they...
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...
Lentil Salad with Roasted Potato
This lentil salad with roasted potato and a mustard balsamic dressing. With smoked bacon, Italian parsley and a vinaigrette that lifts everything up, this...
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...
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 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...
Celery-Root Potato Latkes with Herbs
Whether its celery-root potatoes latkes, zucchini puffers, or potato pancakes, they are all one of those delicious dishes that just don’t get enough love....
Homemade German Spaetzle
German spaetzle and Christmas markets of two the things my family continues to talk about when they reminisce about all their sightseeing adventures while...
