All of my recipes are healthy, delicious, and very easy and simple to make. You will love this collection for every season and occasion.
You will love this dandelion salad! The crisp greens are delicious with a topping of nutty Parmesan cheese. Make my dandelion greens recipe as-is, or customize it to your liking. This post, originally published July 14, 2019, was updated with additional helpful tips on April 11, 2025. If you think of dandelions as a weed,…
Dandelions are so beneficial for your health that you may never see them as weeds anymore and actually want them in your garden! It’s really too bad that many herbs and plants are seen as weeds when they have so much to offer. Dandelion is certainly one of them! I have actually always thought they…
Learn why to use delicious elderflowers in recipes and how to reap the health benefits such as immune boosting and alleviating upper respiratory infections. Every spring I get super excited (just ask my husband …). All of a sudden, all I am seeing are elderflowers. Because they are popping up everywhere here in Northern California….
Let me show you some very simple ways how easy it is to add gut-friendly, probiotic, fermented foods to every meal of your day. These days, everyone is talking about probiotics, gut health, and fermented foods. But how can you increase them and take care of your microbiome? In this article, I’ll show you how…
This is a different version of a German classic pasta: stinging nettle adds a pop of color to easy-to-make spaetzle! Have you ever heard of spaetzle? They are tiny little German dumplings. To make them a bit more interesting, I am adding stinging nettle to the spaetzle dough. In the spring, stinging nettle spaetzle actually…
These cute pom pom chicks are a simple craft you can do in less than 30 mins. They are easy enough that you can do them with your kids, too! When we were kids we had these tiny little Easter pom pom chicks that I just couldn’t get enough of. They were store-bought. But cute!…
Let me show you step-by-step how you can make delicious German pretzels. They have the distinct color and flavor you might have come to love! Have you had authentic German pretzels before? Maybe you have visited an Oktoberfest in your area. Or you have visited or lived in Germany and tried them there. When I…
Learn how you can easily make butter the old-fashioned way: hand-churning cream. I’ll also give you modern alternatives. Do you enjoy making and creating? Are you loving homemade foods more than store-bought? Do you enjoy butter, whether you slather it on everything or use it more sparingly? Let me show you how surprisingly simple and…
I’ll show you how you can make a delicious, easy-to-make clay-pot potato casserole that comes together quickly. Your family will love it! I love creating healthy meals! I also love recipes that are easy and delicious. This clay-pot tri-color potato casserole is both super easy and so delicious! Using yellow, red, and purple potatoes adds…
You will love this hearty whole grain sourdough bread! The recipe is super quick and easy to make, and you can also include additional grains or flours. In Germany, it is known as Vollkornbrot. I am so excited to share my family’s whole grain sourdough bread recipe with you. Over the decades, I have baked…