2020 has been a year of home baking for me – I am sure that is true for many other people as well. While I’ve been baking cakes and sweet treats for quite a few years now, I have also gained confidence when it comes to bread. The ingredients are usually quite simple, but thereContinue reading “Homemade bakery buns”
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Sweet and hearty “Flammekueche” tarte flambé with goat cream cheese and apples
This recipe is a great alternative to a more traditional tarte flambé (click here for my recipe) which features bacon bits and large amounts of onions. The sweet apples and tart goat cheese spread play off each other really well, while caramelized onions and chopped walnuts contribute smaller accents. You can serve it as aContinue reading “Sweet and hearty “Flammekueche” tarte flambé with goat cream cheese and apples”
Classic German Apple Pie
Baked goods with apples are among my favorite sweet treats. They always take me back to growing up in an apple cultivation region – and seeing all the apples on trees ripen over the course of the summer. This particular recipe has been my go-to for a long time even though it is slightly moreContinue reading “Classic German Apple Pie”
Vegetarian Baked Beans
With the current low temperatures, I am rediscovering oven-baked dishes. I stumbled upon this Baked Beans recipe by Wholy Goodness via the Kptn Cook app. It is really easy to make and hits just the right spot if you’re looking for a hearty vegetarian fall recipe. I added a pepper to the original recipe forContinue reading “Vegetarian Baked Beans”
Easy Weeknight Spaghetti Puttanesca
Puttanesca sauce is a flavorful alternative to meat-based sauces. It is only slightly more complex to make than a simple marinara but packs a punch of briny, salty flavors thanks to dark kalamata olives and capers. Original recipes typically feature sardines, but I just skip them for an easy vegetarian version. If you’re buying darkContinue reading “Easy Weeknight Spaghetti Puttanesca”
Black Bean Mango Bowl
I think combining sweet and hearty flavors is always a good idea. Do you need proof? Then try this recipe for a black bean mango bowl that combines a Mexican-flavored black bean and pepper stew with fresh mango cubes and rice. This is a great dish for hot days, but also works well during fallContinue reading “Black Bean Mango Bowl”
Flavorful Panzanella Salad
With fall quickly approaching, we’re enjoying the last wave of summer dishes – and panzanella salads are a great example for that. This one combines the flavors of fully ripened tomatoes with fresh cucumbers, mozzarella, balsamic vinegar, basil, garlic and crispy bread bites roasted in olive oil – an Italian dream come true. You canContinue reading “Flavorful Panzanella Salad”
Sweet Potato and Bean Enchiladas
What makes this recipe filling despite few ingredients, is the choice of vegetables. Sweet potatoes, kidney beans and corn provide enough starch to keep you going without any protein. Relying on pantry staples also makes this a great option for a spontaneous veggie-packed dinner. This recipe makes four portions. German recipe below What you willContinue reading “Sweet Potato and Bean Enchiladas”
Hearty Taco Salad
This recipe is high on the list of meals that immediately make my husband smile. While it’s quite far from a “healthy” salad, it is also one of my favorites for a fairly quick, yet super-flavorful Saturday lunch. Where does the flavor come from? First off, there’s the beef which is seasoned with garlic, cumin,Continue reading “Hearty Taco Salad”
Creamy Cold Cucumber Soup
This is one of the recipes that I resort to on a hot day when I don’t feel like eating yet another salad. Greek yogurt, dill and garlic add a rich, creamy flavor to this very simple cold soup. You can easily make it in a couple of minutes in a blender. It isn’t super-filling,Continue reading “Creamy Cold Cucumber Soup”
