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.
Vanillekipferl are an essential part of any dessert platter or cookie tin during the Christmas season. These delicate German cookies will wow you with their delicious flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture. Whether you’re baking them as a gift or to enjoy with loved ones, these classic German cookies will bring a touch of old-world charm to…
This German red berry pudding is one of those desserts that never disappoint. This vibrant, fruity dessert is a beloved classic in Germany. It is perfect for those hot summer days when you crave something refreshing with the perfect combination of sweet and tart and bursting with flavor. When I was growing up mostly in…
Raw milk ice cream is a deliciously creamy, cold treat on a hot summer day. My kitchen-tested recipe is easy to make for a nutrient-packed, refreshing frozen dessert! We get raw milk through a herd share, and we often end up with extra milk. If you have a family cow, this is a great way…
This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. You can read my full disclosure. One bite of this classic, fresh German strawberry cake will instantly make you taste the summer! A favorite at my grandmother’s afternoon coffee and cake, you can find this quintessential summer cake in…
This delicious and easy-to-make rhubarb jam captures the taste of summer with its vibrant color and tangy taste. Whether you’re a seasoned jam maker or just beginning, making your own rhubarb jam is both fun and rewarding. With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of time, anyone can make it. In case you…
This German sweet bread – in German also known as Osterbrot, Osterzopf, Hefezopf, or Nußzopf – is popular year-round. Soft and pillowy on the inside, golden-brown on the outside, and full of nutty flavor, no wonder you can find this sweet braided nut loaf all over Germany. Whether you make it as a centerpiece for…
A cake in a jar is a great way to make individual desserts, mini cakes, birthday treats, or any time you want to elevate your presentation. Have you ever thought about baking mason jar cakes? In this post, I am showing you the art of baking in jars, a trend that’s gaining popularity for good…
This delicious and moist pumpkin sourdough bread combines the earthy flavors of fall with the tangy flavor of sourdough. It’s simple to make with either sourdough starter or discard! As the leaves change color and a chill fills the air, there’s nothing quite like the aroma of freshly baked bread wafting through the house. Pumpkin bread…
Find out how easy and inexpensive it is to make vanilla sugar, why you might need it, and in what recipes to use it! Homemade vanilla sugar is so easy to make that it’s almost not worth dedicating a whole post to it. Well, almost. In this post, I am showing you how you can…
Growing up surrounded by traditional homemaking, I’ve always loved that cozy, grandma-made-it feeling of a homemade apple pie. Living in an area blessed with so many incredible heirloom apple trees, I am always looking for ways to make the absolute most of the annual autumn harvest. I created this easy canned apple pie filling so…