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 Potato Dumplings (Knödel) with Mushroom Gravy
Potato Dumplings. Sometimes a simple, traditional meal can make others so incredibly happy. A.k.a zee German, my liebling Schwabe. First of all it's not...
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...
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...
New Potato Beet Salad
This New Potato Beet Salad is here to elevate your meal game with its earthy sweetness, tender new potatoes, and a zingy mustard dressing....
Potato Latkes with Cheese & Green Onion
Simple, easy, delicious — potato latkes with cheese and green onions. These little potato pancakes are infused with extra flavour thanks to the addition...
Strawberry Cake – Quick and Easy Recipe
This Strawberry Cake recipe is perfect if you're looking for a quick and easy dessert that's sure to impress! Combining the wholesome goodness of...
Roasted White Asparagus Soup (Vegan)
This recipe for roasted asparagus soup is one of my favorite spring soups! Roasted white asparagus, a little dill and a hint of lemon...
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...
Sage Roasted Potato Wedges with Lacinato Kale
There are roasted potatoes and then there are crispy sage roasted potato wedges. Oven baked with olive oil and tasty bits of crispy crushed...
Original Cheese Fondue with Gruyère and Vacherin
This recipe is based on one from Fromagerie Tea-Room Piller in Semsales, Switzerland. It’s the best recipe for fondue that I have tried. I...
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...
Plum Crumble Cake
This quick and easy recipe plum crumble cake is a great way to enjoy an abundance of late summer plums. Although you can use...
Classic Sponge Vanilla Marble Cake
Chocolate and vanilla - what could be better? Classic "marble cake" is a mix of light and dark cake batter, mixed together after pouring...
Potato Soup with Parsnip & Leek
This easy potato soup recipe is simply fantastic! It’s easy to make, is nice and creamy (without using cream!), and it’s not just an...
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...
Tarte Flambée with Salmon (Flammkuchen)
Tarte flambée with salmon is my truly all-time favourite way to enjoy classic Flammkuchen. It’s incredibly simple to make but at the same time...
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...
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...
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...
