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This classic German poppy seed cake has a rich filling, tender dough, and crunchy streusel topping with lemon glaze. This classic poppy seed strudel cake is such an iconic German cake. We call it “Mohnkuchen mit Streuseln”, as “Mohn” is the German word for poppy seeds. This cake is actually one of my kids’ absolute…
Making cultured butter at home is not only easy but also quick. You will love this healthier butter with great taste! Even though I have been making butter for quite a while, I am now absolutely in love with cultured butter! In this post, I’ll share how to make it – you’ll be surprised by…
Find out how easy it is to make a classic German apple strudel (Apfelstrudel) at home with this step-by-step recipe. Whether you have a big harvest of apples or are looking for an authentic German dessert, this traditional apple strudel recipe is both easy and delicious! While the finished classic dessert might look complicated, it…
These crusty bread rolls are a staple on German breakfast tables. With this recipe, yours will be just like the ones from the bakery. One of my fondest childhood memories is when I would go to the bakery with my dad on Saturday mornings and get a bag of freshly baked crusty German bread rolls,…
German comfort food at its best: This is my mom’s famous noodle casserole recipe that both kids and adults can’t get enough of. This German noodle casserole has it all: al-dente pasta tossed with a creamy sauce, flavorful bits of ham, and a crunchy, cheese crust! My mom used to make this delicious recipe a…
Weck jars are a popular canning system in Europe. Learn how they are similar and different from the Mason jar system. If you’re a homesteader or home canner, you might be wondering how weck jars compare to mason jars. Maybe you’re just looking for an alternative to mason jars. Or you have been affected by…
You will love this easy and traditional German plum cake (Pflaumenkuchen) recipe that is perfect with a big dollop of whipped cream. Germans love their Kaffee und Kuchen in the afternoons which simply means coffee and cake. Pflaumenkuchen or plum cake is one of the classic cakes that you will find both in German bakeries…
Botulism is a real concern for anyone who cans at home. Learn how to avoid it and how to tell if you might have it in your preserves. If you have been canning at home, you might be worried about botulism. I know I have! It is a serious issue but in this post, I…
You will love this authentic German sauerkraut recipe, even or especially if you’re not a big fan of sour sauerkraut. I think that there is nothing more synonymous with German cooking than sauerkraut. In this post, I am showing you exactly how Germans actually cook it and it. And I bet you will love this…
See how easy it is to make a tender and flaky einkorn pie crust that works equally well for sweet and savory recipes. I have always been wanting to bake more with ancient grains and this einkorn pie crust recipe was just such a great place to start. After some experimenting and testing, we have…