All of my recipes are healthy, delicious, and very easy and simple to make. You will love this collection for every season and occasion.
Butternut squash pasta is one of those cozy fall favorites that’s earthy, sweet, and simply delicious. The sauce turns silky and rich, coating every noodle in that sweet creaminess we love this time of year. You’ll love how ridiculously easy it is to make – everything comes together in one pot, with just a few…
Traditional Austrian Kaiserschmarrn is one of those recipes that’s as simple as it is delicious. You’ll find it on nearly every menu in Bavaria and Austria because it’s loved by both children and adults alike. I remember watching my mom make this often when I was growing up in Germany, and in this blog post, I’m…
Even after living in the U.S. for many years, I love holding on to my German roots through food and traditions. One of my favorites is the cozy and simple evening meal called Abendbrot (literally “evening bread”). Almost half of all Germans still enjoy this kind of supper today – and for me, it brings back so…
I love baking this rustic apple cake in the fall. The smell of apples or pears mixed with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg makes the whole house feel cozy and inviting. We’ve been enjoying it often because it’s so easy to make – and it’s just as good with pears as it is with…
This sourdough zucchini bread hits all the marks: it’s flavorful, moist, and couldn’t be easier to make. In the heat of summer, when zucchini is everywhere, I’m always looking for something quick and simple. This recipe is just that! If you grow summer squash in your garden, you probably know the feeling – they just…
This seeded sourdough bread recipe makes a delicious sandwich bread! The bread has it all: a golden-brown crust, soft, airy crumb, crunchy seeds, and a nice sourdough flavor. Whether you’re a seasoned sourdough baker or just getting started with artisanal bread baking, I am sure you will love this sourdough sandwich bread recipe just as…
This German cucumber salad, or Gurkensalat, is such a refreshing dish. Creamy and tangy but also light with just a little sweetness, this is the kind of salad that you’ll want to make all the time. We love making Gurkensalat, with its cool, crisp taste, as a nice side dish to hearty mains, summer BBQs, or…
There’s something magical about biting into a warm German apple fritter or Apfelküchle – crisp on the outside, tender apple inside, with a delicious cinnamon-sugar dusting that makes you instantly slow down and savor the moment. These little fritters are the perfect invitation to gather around the table, enjoy a cup of coffee or tea,…
A bowl of warm semolina pudding is so simple and soothing, especially this classic German version known as Grießbrei. Creamy, gently sweetened, and quick to make, it’s the kind of dish that feels like a warm hug from childhood. Growing up, Grießbrei was often a quick dessert, but just like Milchreis, it sometimes made an appearance…
One spoonful of this creamy, dreamy German rice pudding (Milchreis) is enough to bring back the sweetest childhood memories. And if this classic dessert is new to you, you’re in for a real treat! My mom often made it for dessert, but in a pinch, and when out of better ideas, she sometimes made it…