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...
Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls (One-Pot Recipe)
This Unstuffed Cabbage Roll recipe is the ultimate comfort food casserole. Made with tender cabbage, ground beef, garlic, tomatoes, and rice, everything simmers together...
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 Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts
Oven-roasted Brussels sprouts with chestnuts are simply irresistible. When roasted together, they fill the kitchen with a wonderfully festive, Christmassy aroma. Chestnuts belong to...
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,...
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...
Vol-au-vent (Königin-Pasteten) with a Creamy Veal and Mushroom Ragout
As a main meal or finger food, it’s representative of a traditional German or French dish made for special occasions or to celebrate a...
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...
German-Style Potato and Bacon Skillet
This German-style potato and bacon skillet is a hearty, comforting dish that comes together quickly with just a handful of ingredients. Crisp golden potatoes,...
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....
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...
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...
Pan-Fried Potatoes with Chanterelles
Fried Potatoes with Chanterelle Mushrooms is the ultimate comfort dish, bringing together crispy potatoes, earthy Chanterelle mushrooms, and savoury smoked bacon. The result is...
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...
German Split Pea Soup
German split pea soup is the epitome of comfort food. Packed with hearty split peas, smoky bacon, and tender potatoes, it’s a nourishing and...
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...
Classic Onion Tart (Zwiebelkuchen)
A classic onion tart is something everyone loves. And this slow-cooked caramelised onion tart made with four different types of onions is no exception....
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...
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....
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...
