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...
Sautéed Spätzle with Cabbage
Sautéed Spätzle with Cabbage is a quick and easy dish that’s sure to be a hit with the whole family! Tender spätzle is tossed with...
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...
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,...
Potato Salad with Mayo, Dill and Capers
I love a good potato salad, and this Creamy Potato Salad with Mayo, Dill and Capers is one of my new favourites. Tender potatoes are tossed...
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...
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 Sausage Salad (Wurstsalat)
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-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,...
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...
Fried Potatoes and Eggs
Fried potatoes and eggs makes for a simple, tasty and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed anytime of day. This classic is more than...
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...
Crumble Cake with Plums
This delicious plum crumble cake is the perfect coffee to celebrate late summer plums. It’s lightly sweet, with an almond-rich base with a hint...
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...
Pan-Fried Potatoes with Kale
Pan-Fried Potatoes with Kale, also known as Bratkartoffeln, is a one-pan wonder that brings together crispy golden potatoes, smoky bacon, tender onions, and earthy...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Apple Crumb Cake
A real classic: a delicious apple crumb cake with tender juicy apples and a brown sugar, oatmeal crumb topping. This apple cake is packed...