German Bread Dumplings
German Bread Dumplings are prefect and quick weeknight dinner. Those little bowls go extreamly well not only with meat but also with vegetarian sauces – like mushroom sauce.
Bacon Wrapped Green Beans
Bacon Wrapped Green Beans Bundles is a delicious side dish that you can make ahead of time. This is the side dish that will shine just as the main course. So if
German Red Cabbage – Comfort German Red Cabbage with Apples
Let’s take 1 hour of your precious time to make this delicious German Red Cabbage that will bring your childhood memories back! Red Cabbage with Apples is a traditional side
German Potato Dumplings
Are you looking for a potato dumpling recipe that always works? This is it! Below I will show you step by step how to make the most delicious potato dumplings
Classic Christmas Gravies
For me, gravy is the most important part of a festive meal. Therefore in our family we always make sure that a. it is delicious and b. there is always a lot
Easy Traditional German Beef Rolls
German Beef Rolls are thin beef slices stuffed with salt, pepper, mustard, bacon slices, pickled cucumbers, and chopped onions. The rolls are secured with toothpicks, kitchen twine, or special clips.
Creamy Chestnut Soup
I will be honest – I cannot imagine Christmas without this soup. This is by far my favorite Christmas starter! It is savoury and sweet at the same time, just delicious!
Traditional Allgäuer Zwiebelrostbraten
Zwiebelrostbraten is one of the most delicious meals that you can find in Germany. The variation I will be making today comes from Allgäu and it consists of wonderfully grilled
German Raclette – Ultimate Party Guide with Tips and Recipes
Raclette is a Swiss cheese that is very popular here in Germany in the wintertime. Some Germans like serving German Raclette either for Christmas or New Year’s Eve because it is such a delicious and simple meal.
Elisen Gingerbread Cookies
Here in Germany almost every region has its own traditional Gingerbread Cookie recipe. The recipe down below is a special one though, because it reminds me of all trips to
Jam-Filled Yeast Dumplings
In the past few years right in front of the town hall in Frankfurt there is a vendor who is selling delicious Jam-Filled Yeast Dumplings. Every year at least once
Candied Almonds
There are plenty of different candied almonds that you can find at the German Christmas Market. The recipe below makes those sweet and a bit of crunchy. If that’s what
Marzipan Potatoes
Marzipan just belongs to Christmas celebration! It’s doesn’t matter or as a cake, cookie or potato. At the German Christmas Market, you can always find Marzipan prepared in several different
Chocolate Fruit Skewers
There are some fruits that go extremely well with chocolate, I hope you agree with me on that. In the recipe down below I would love to share with you
German Roasted Chestnuts
I cannot imagine that there is one person in the world who doesn’t like those warm, sweet and potato-like German roasted chestnuts! The only challenge to enjoy those is to
Swiss Cheese Fondue – Ultimate Guide to Swiss Cheese Fondue
Swiss Cheese Fondue has a special place in my heart. To eat Cheese Fondue at the Frankfurt Christmas Market has been mine and my husband’s tradition since 2015, because that
German Flammkuchen – Easy, traditional recipe
Although German Flammkuchen comes from the regions at the French-German border you can find this speciality at restaurants and food markets all over Germany. Traditionally this thin, delicious cake was
German Potato Pancakes – Like at the Christmas Market!
German potato pancakes are one of the staple dishes to try at the German Christmas Market. At the Frankfurt Christmas Market, there are usually 3-4 vendors that serve those delicious
German Christmas Market Drinks
Today I am very excited because I would lobe to share with you 6 of my favourite German Christmas Market Drinks that aren’t a mulled wine. Keep in mind that
Traditional German Meatballs with Capers – Königsberger Klopse Recipe
German meatballs with Capers are one of those staple dishes from the North that everybody in Germany knows. Unlike the traditional German meatballs, those little balls are cooked in the
Traditional and Creamy Swabian Potato Dumplings with Sauerkraut
If you are looking for an easy step-by-step Swabian Potato Dumplings with Sauerkraut and Bacon recipe, you were in the right place. Today I would like to share with you
Traditional and Refreshing Bavarian Sausage Salad
If we hear the word salad, we usually imagine a dish that is made of fresh vegetables and salads. Bavarian Sausage Salad it is the exact opposite but in a
Nord German Potato Salad
Today I would like to share with you the most delicious Nord German potato salad recipe. This particular potato salad from the North of Germany is made with mayo dressing.
Traditional German Turnip with Béchamel Sauce
In this post, I would like to share with you the most delicious German Turnip recipe. I will show you step-by-step how to peel and cook the famous German turnip
Traditional Bavarian Potato Salad
In this recipe, I will show you step-by-step how to make traditional Bavarian potato salad. There are plenty of German potato recipes out there, but the most important thing to
Delicious Classic BBQ Sauce Recipe
What would be a BBQ without delicious, classic BBQ sauce on a side? There are plenty of homemade BBQ sauce recipes out there, but ultimately this is the one that
German Strawberry Dumplings – Delicious Germany Strawberry Dessert
Sometimes I crave a sweet dumpling. If you also do, please have a look at the German strawberry dumplings recipe. The recipe I will be sharing today is originally made
Original Bircher Muesli Recipe
If you want to jump-start your day you need to try the original Bircher muesli recipe. Bircher muesli contains everything that our body needs, especially in the morning. Fruits like
Easy Traditional German Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
In this recipe, I will show you how to make traditional German Stuffed Cabbage Rolls. We aim for very well seasoned and fluffy filling as well as extra tasty, braised
Traditional German Creamed Spinach
In this recipe, I will show you how to make traditional German Creamed Spinach. And I will make this promise at the beginning – you will never want to eat
Wild Garlic Pesto Pasta
Wild garlic is one of the most delicious plants. It looks so innocent, but I swear you have never had something so flavourful in your mouth. If you like robust,
Easy Traditional Polish Vegetable Salad Recipe
In this recipe, I will show you how to make traditional Polish Vegetable Salad that my grandmother used to prepare for any bigger celebration in my family. In Poland people
Prune-stuffed Pork Loin – Delicious Traditional Polish Recipe
My mother always used to roast meats for celebrations. Roast chicken or pork neck were her favourite recipes. For Easter, though there was one unique piece of meat that appeared
Traditional Polish Easter Pascha Recipe
One year ago, when I bought a book about regional Polish cuisine, I found out about Easter dish that I have never heated about before – Pascha Wielkanocna. Pascha Wielkanocna
German Green Pea Soup
The first time when I had German green pea soup was at the Frankfurt Christmas market. Each year at least one vendor is selling traditional German soups. This is such
Solyanka Soup – Traditional DDR-Style Meat Solyanka
DDR-Style Solyanka Solyanka soup recipe was given to me by one of my best friends, who grow up in DDR – Stefanie. I love everything that is tart and rich,
German Lentil Soup Traditional Recipe
German lentil soup is one of those dishes that I cook regularly, and it’s not only because I love traditional German food! The soup is simple to make, it freezes
German Green Bean Soup Traditional Recipe
When winter is in full swing, the only thing I crave is a good soup. One that is easy-to-make but also satisfying. Traditional German Green Bean Soup is all that
Stuffed Beef Rolls – Festive Rouladen with Apricot Gravy
When I was a child, traditional German roulade was one of those delights that landed on our table almost every Sunday. Trust me; we couldn’t wait for Sunday to come!
German Poor Knights
Everything that I want on autumn Sunday morning is a fluffy toast, layered with freshly made plum mousse that melts in one’s mouth. I love putting this extra afford to
How to grill Dry Aged Ribeye Steak
Dry Aged Ribeye is something extraordinary. For our anniversary we always try to organise something that we will never forget. Last year we visited the beautiful castle in Würzburg, which
Swabian Potato Salad – Potato Salad with Vinegar
We love our potato dishes in Germany, and we serve them in many different ways. We love our boiled potatoes, jacket potatoes, mash potatoes, potato au gratin. As well as
Smoked Roast Beef
There are so many great things about summer! Somked Roast beef for example! The days are longer and warmer, there are no clouds on the sky and we can finally
Mixed Berry Shortcake
Mixed Berry Shortcake is one of my favourite cakes for summer – it is light, has wonderful flavours and it’s seasonal. I grew up in a house with a big
Warm Smoked Trout
When BBQ-Season starts here in Germany the first thing that we prepare is always a warm smoked trout. In Gemünden am Main, where we spent our summer holiday, there is
German Currywurst Sauce Recipe with Tomato Purée
According to Spiegel, Germans eat approximately 800 million Currywurst each year. There is no doubt, that this particular sausage is very popular in Germany. The Currywurst Sauce recipe was probably
Fancy White Asparagus and Strawberry Soup
As a home cook, if you are not buying asparagus right now, you are doing something wrong – like Adam Rapoport from Bon Appétit wrote in his recent newsletter, asparagus
Wild Garlic Soup – Traditional German Wild Garlic Soup
Wild garlic soup – the traditional German soup that we enjoy in the springtime! I feel like one of the biggest challenges in our day-to-day life is living in harmony
Schnitzel Gravies – Cream, Hunter’s, Onion & Gypsy Sauce
German Schnitzel Gravies – do you actually know that Schnitzel in Germany is served very often with sauces on the side? When you think about Schnitzel the first thing what
German Potato Salad with Frankfurt Sausage
German Potato Salad and Frankfurt Sausage is one of the staple dishes that you can find at the Frankfurt Christmas Tables. And as every Germany family – we also have
Steak Flambe with Peppercorn Sauce and Spätzle
Steak Flambe with Peppercorn Sauce is another perfect dish for the festive season. It is a trendy meal that is usually served in fine dining restaurants, but why don’t you
Duck Breast with Cherry Sauce
Duck breast with cherry sauce is a very elegant and easy meal to make for dinner. To accompany this dish you can use mashed potato or cooked rice. The breast
Hand Cheese Tatar with Onion and Butter
Hand cheese Tatar is one of my favourite recipes! The recipe comes from a book called “Handkäs’ Kompositionen” and I can recommend it to anyone who speaks German and loves
Hand Cheese Spread with Cranberries and Horseradish
Hand Cheese is cheese that comes from Hesse and typically it is served with “music” – so raw onion sauce, which has very strong taste. The Hand Cheese Spread with Cranberries
Polish Croquettes with meat – Polish Krokiety recipe
Croquettes are very popular in Poland and you can find them in every restaurant or takeaway shop that serves polish food. Polish Croquettes are thin, large pancakes filled either with
Traditional Polish Cabbage Stew Recipe – Bigos
Bigos is one of the most known Polish dishes. It is a stew made with cabbage and meat. My mother always prepared it with white cabbage and sauerkraut, this way
Traditional Italian Ragù alla Bolognese
Traditional Italian Ragù alla Bolognese was one of the best dishes my mother would cook for us when we were young. That time we knew it as “Spaghetti Bolognese”. The
Traditional German Creamy White Asparagus Soup Recipe
Traditional German Creamy White Asparagus Soup makes a perfect starter for any meal! The soup is exceptionally delicious and has a very light taste. Along with cream blob and fresh
White Asparagus Salad with Ham and Egg
White asparagus salad is extremely delicious! This white asparagus season I wanted to try new white asparagus dish. Every year I enjoy White Asparagus with Boiled Potatoes, Ham and Sauce Hollandaise
Ultimate Traditional German White Asparagus Recipe
When you want to know which white asparagus dish is the most popular in white asparagus season in Germany, that is the one: White Asparagus with Boiled Potatoes, Ham and
How to buy authentic Oscypek vs. Golka Cheese
Oscypek is traditional cheese from Polish mountains. It’s a smoked, very salty cheese made of sheep. The taste of the cheese is pretty strong, and not everybody will be fond
Traditional Thai Coconut Sticky Rice with Mango
Thai coconut sticky rice with mango is the most famous Thai dessert – and for good reason! It’s simple and delicious. It’s ingredients you can find in any bigger supermarket!
What to eat in Poland – 10 dishes to try in Poland Video
Are you going on a trip to Poland? Do you already know what to eat in Poland? If no you are in the right place! In this post, we recommend
Traditional Vietnamese Egg Coffee
Traditional Vietnamese Egg Coffee is a drink that you have to try while being in Vietnam. I am sure that it will blow your mind. The combination of strong black
Food you must try in Singapore
In Singapore, people certainly don’t cook at home. They buy and eat their food in Hawker Centers! Therefore you will find very quickly place to eat while being here. Hawker
9 dishes you must try in Kuala Lumpur
wawaKuala Lumpur is the national capital of Malaysia and another street food paradise for you to visit. On 94 sq mi live many ethnic groups, which the largest are Malay,
6 dishes that you have to try in Hanoi
Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam. The city has vibrant culinary traditions and the street food there is fantastic. Apart from Pho (beef noodle soup) and spring rolls, there are
Street food you must try in Bangkok
Today we are going to show you our three best places to eat street food in Bangkok. In the capital of Thailand, you can find anything on the street, but
3 dishes that you have to try in Guilin and Yangshuo
Guilin is located in the southeast China, and it is one of China’s most popular tourist destinations. We were amazed by its beauty! But not only nature is worth to
The best Hand-Pulled Noodles in Beijing
Beijing is a huge city with a lot of restaurants with traditional food. In those restaurants, you can get dishes almost from every region in China. For me, it was
Julia Child’s Traditional French Ratatouille
Ratatouille is one of the most famous French dishes. The stew is made of fresh vegetables: zucchini, aubergine, tomatoes, onions and peppers. The name of the stew comes from verb
3 Cereal Recipes that I fell in love with in Swizerland
Bircher Müsli is pretty popular here in Germany. Everybody knows it’s a healthy way to start a day. But this never convinced me to try it. I love my morning
Traditional Austrian Spinatknödel with Parmesan
In this recipe I would like to show you step-by-step how to make traditional Austrian Spinatknödel with Parmesan. Every year we spent our summer holidays in the German Alps in
7 dishes that you need to try in Tirol
Tirol is really the place to be. With its amazing nature, culture and delicious food it’s become one of my favourite place in the world. There is nothing better to
Julia Child French Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe
I just love cooking with Julia Child! Her book “The Mastery of the French Cooking” is the best cooking book I have ever had. The recipes are very detailed and
Creamy Chanterelle Soup
I love how German restaurants offer seasonal dishes. As soon as the white asparagus time is over the Germans start eating chanterelle – and that’s in many possible combinations. My
Traditional Polish Cold Beetroot Soup
There is no better meal to eat in summer than a cold soup! The summers in Poland certainly can get warm and as soon as they did, my mother prepared
Traditional Italian Spinach Gnocchi with Butter
Spinach gnocchi are the most luxurious gnocchi you can ever make. They don’t only look fantastic – they taste fantastic! The dish comes from Lombardy and Tuscany where they call
Traditional French Coq au Vin (Julia Child)
French cuisine has his own indigenous style. Knowledge of French cooking plays a big role in culinary education and French gastronomy is on the list of the worlds “intangible cultural
Traditional German Roasted Goose Recipe
Are you looking for an easy German Roasted Goose or Duck Recipe? You can stop searching! Below I would like to share with you how to make this crispy and tender bird with a few simple steps.
Traditional Frankfurt’s Bethmännchen
Bethmännchen is German pastry originated in Frankfurt. Bethmännchen are baked for Christmas, and you can buy them on Frankfurts Christmas Market. The legend says that this cookie was developed for
Traditional German Christmas Vanillekipferl
I am sure I have mentioned this before – I love Christmas time in Germany! The Christmas markets with mulled wine and all this amazing dishes and sweets! As quick
Traditional Israeli Shakshuka Recipe
This summer we had opportunity to cook Israeli food here in Germany with my friends boyfriend who comes from Isreal. One of them was Traditional Israeli Shakshuka. Cooking with people
Creamy Pumpkin Soup
This is a classic dish that everybody should try during autumn. It’s getting colder outside and we are keener to eat soups. The pumpkin soup with its nutty flavor became
Camarão na Moranga – Traditional Brazilian Pumpkin with Shrimp
Last autumn we got an invitation from our friends Steffi and Vicente to eat with them traditional Brazilian Pumpkin with Shrimp – Camarão na Moranga. I was really curious, how
Traditional Polish Fluffy Racuchy Recipe
If you are not Polish you are probably wondering what Racuchy are. Racuchy are very similar to American pancakes normally stuffed with apple slices and served with caster sugar. At
My husbands delicious smoked Beef Topside
Today I will be sharing with you a unique recipe and that makes me very excited! Traditionally beef topside here in Germany is served boiled with potatoes and sauces. My husband
Traditional Moroccan Chickpea Stew Recipe
Today I wanted to share another significant dining experience: Recipe for traditional Moroccan Chickpea Stew. This dish has become our standard meal that week cook at least every two weeks.
Traditional Himmel und Ääd from Cologne
I love the fact that Germany has a variety of so many different dishes. When traveling to different parts of this country, we always try the regional food. Cologne is
Moroccan Beef Stew
After we came back from Dubai with many spices that we have never tasted before i started searching for some Arabic recipes. I have tried to cook many different dishes
Traditional Austrian Speckknödel with Sauerkraut
Every year we camp 1 or 2 weeks in the German Alps. The family of my husband have a big caravan which we can use in summer. While in the
Traditional Austrian Kaiserschmarrn with Raisins
The first time i have tried Kaiserschmarrn was on my first holiday with my husband. I remember that he invited me to spend holiday together just after one month of
Traditional Crème Brûlée with a perfect sugar crust
Yesterday I have finally got what I was waiting for for the past 3 years: Creme Brûlée from my husband. Crème Brûlée is one of my favorite desserts and I
How do the Germans cook their asparagus?
White asparagus is very famous in Germany and Germans love those few months in a year when they can enjoy in almost every restaurant this tasty food. When it comes
My husbands Texas Pulled Pork
For the past weeks I have been posting bbq side dishes: we had Watermelon Salad and Classic Coleslaw. I guess today is time to create a post about the king
Classic Coleslaw recipe
Do you remember when I told you about this great Texas BBQ party we have organized in April? There where definitely more highlights then the Watermelon Salad and I am
BBQ Watermelon Salad
This year I have decided to celebrate my birthday with some of my friends. I don’t do this every year and this time we had definitely something to show off