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Lots of recipes for sweets or desserts that are all very easy and uncomplicated to make. They are also made with healthy ingredients and often less sugar.
Just one bite of these soft, fluffy sourdough cinnamon rolls, and you’ll be reaching for another before you even realize it. They’re that good – trust me, I speak from experience! I’ve tested this recipe over and over again, and it delivers beautifully consistent results every single time. In this post, I’ll walk you through…
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…
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…
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 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…
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 classic German homemade vanilla sauce is so much better than anything you’ll find in a box. It’s made with just five everyday ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen, and it comes together in minutes, with no artificial flavors or mysterious additives, just real food goodness. It pairs beautifully with all your favorite…