All of my recipes are healthy, delicious, and very easy and simple to make. You will love this collection for every season and occasion.
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 traditional German cucumber salad, or Gurkensalat, is such a refreshing dish. I make Gurkensalat all the time, and with its cool, crisp taste, it is a nice side dish to hearty mains, summer BBQs, or even with just a slice of good whole-grain bread. I make Gurkensalat often in my own kitchen now, and…
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…
This rhubarb sourdough cake is one of the easiest and most delicious ways to celebrate rhubarb when it’s in season. We grow rhubarb right in our garden, and every spring, I love harvesting those vibrant stalks so I can use them in this simple cake. With a tender crumb, subtle tang, and bursts of tart…
This popular German no-bake chocolate cake is the perfect treat whenever you’d rather skip turning on the oven. But you certainly don’t need hot summer days as an excuse to make this classic delight. I remember it fondly from countless childhood birthday parties growing up in Germany, a simple yet delicious cake that is always…
These crusty sourdough rolls are full of flavor, light, airy, and so much easier to digest than regular rolls. After much trial and error, I am so happy and proud to say that I have come up with a foolproof recipe. While I sometimes like to wing things, I suggest that you closely follow my…