German recipe below Tarte flambé is a very traditional dish in the French Alsace and bordering German regions. Most people love to eat it in the fall along with a glass of new wine – but for me it’s really a year-round affair. The dough is super-simple, the only thing to keep in mind isContinue reading “Easy “Flammekueche” tarte flambé with sour cream and bacon”
Category Archives: Baked goods
Refreshing Lime Blueberry Loaf
Easy, fruit-based cakes are my go-to during the summer and this Lime Blueberry Loaf is a prime example for that. I use lime zest for both the batter and the frosting, which makes it really refreshing. A generous portion of sour cream or Greek yogurt makes the final cake super moist and delicious. I didContinue reading “Refreshing Lime Blueberry Loaf”
Easy fudgy brownies
German recipe below Growing up, I thought box mix brownies weren’t just the easiest, but also the most delicious way to get your chocolate fix. However, after having studied abroad in the US – and brownies having become a thing in German cafés – I have seen the light and am a big fan ofContinue reading “Easy fudgy brownies”
Easy homemade focaccia
German recipe below Like many other hobby bakers, I’ve recently looked into making my own bread. You can bake a delicious focaccia without many tools, so that is what I decided on. For the first try, I made a simple version with rosemary, for the second I added dried tomatoes, black olives and mozzarella. TheContinue reading “Easy homemade focaccia”
Apple Peach Crumble
German recipe below Is there anything better on a rainy day than a hot sweet treat right from the oven? For a slightly more complex crumble, I like to mix two kinds of fruit, but if you just have apples on hand, this will taste great as well. This recipe makes about four portions ifContinue reading “Apple Peach Crumble”
Fluffy cinnamon buns
German recipe below These cinnamon buns are great for breakfast or an afternoon snack. If you like, you can also add a sugar or cream cheese frosting. Make sure to factor in enough time for your dough to rise several times to get really fluffy buns. The recipe makes about 12 pieces. What you willContinue reading “Fluffy cinnamon buns”
Comforting “Kaiserschmarrn” Pancake bites
Whether it’s pancakes, waffles or crépes – sweet main dishes have a special place in my heart. They’re great comfort foods and come together with pantry staples. “Kaiserschmarrn” is a traditional Austrian dish, my recipe fittingly comes from a small cookbook, Wiener Spezialitäten, which we bought while visiting Vienna (also available on amazon). The recipeContinue reading “Comforting “Kaiserschmarrn” Pancake bites”
My (not so) glamorous kitchen 