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...
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...
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...
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...
Apple Pancakes
Traditional German apple pancakes, what’s not to love? Whether you are a fan of thick or thin pancakes, there is always a place for...
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...
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...
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...
Asparagus with Lemon Butter & Parsley Breadcrumbs
It’s the perfect side dish; steamed white asparagus spears with lemon butter and a fresh breadcrumbs made from your favourite bread, fresh parsley, a...
German Beef Rouladen
German food. Love, love, love it. Succulent beef, delicious gravy. The origin of the word “roulade” may be French but Rouladen is very much...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
