A gluten free version of traditional Aebleskiver, the popular Danish pancake balls that are enjoyed for breakfast, at tea time, on special occasions, or whenever your sweet tooth has a craving! These gluten free aebleskiver have a delicately crispy exterior and a light and … Continue reading →
German Cheesecake (Käsekuchen)
Light and airy, sweet and tangy - that's authentic German cheesecake! This Käsekuchen is how my Mutti and Oma made it and it is delicious on its own or can have fruit added to it. Made fully from scratch without vanilla pudding mix, it tastes like it came from a … Continue reading →
Limoncello Cake
This limoncello cake is a celebration of citrusy sunshine and a delightful way to indulge your sweet tooth! Made with limoncello, fresh lemon zest, and lemon extract along with a limoncello glaze, this cake gets FOUR doses of lemon flavor because, really, can you have too … Continue reading →
Pink Grapefruit Muffins
Wonderfully fragrant and flavorful, these Pink Grapefruit Muffins feature a perfectly moist and tender crumb and a delightful grapefruit sugar topping! For more irresistible grapefruit goodness be sure to try our Pink Grapefruit Pie! Several years ago when my young … Continue reading →
Lemon Coconut Muffins
Wonderfully tender and moist with a double dose of lemon flavor and the subtle hint of coconut, these Lemon Coconut Muffins are sure to win you over! Enjoy them for breakfast, as a late morning or mid-afternoon snack, or dessert! For more delicious citrusy muffins be … Continue reading →
Old Fashioned Carrot Cake
Tender, moist and rich with that wonderfully nostalgic flavor of yesteryear! We use a secret method that makes this cake EXTRA moist! This Old Fashioned Carrot Cake recipe is simple to make and is simply perfect! For more unforgettably delicious cakes be sure to also … Continue reading →
Whole Grain Molasses Cookies
These healthy molasses cookies are made with 100% whole grains, healthy oils, and without refined sugar. Quick and simple to make, chewy and delicious, this Whole Grain Molasses Cookies recipe is a keeper! For more healthier sweets be sure to try our Whole Grain Zucchini … Continue reading →
Pink Grapefruit Pie
Picture your favorite Key lime pie. Then swap out the lime for pink grapefruit and what do you have? Pure HEAVEN! This Pink Grapefruit Pie is sweet, tangy, creamy, and utterly delicious! For more grapefruit goodness be sure to also try our Grapefruit Muffins! Oh … Continue reading →
Best Gluten Free Carrot Cake
This Gluten Free Carrot Cake recipe is made with toasted coconut and crushed pineapple and the crumb is so wonderfully tender and moist, your guests will never guess it's gluten free! Use any decorations of your choice or make our super easy homemade marzipan to make these … Continue reading →
ANZAC Biscuits (with Almonds)
The iconic thin, chewy-crispy, coconut-and-oatmeal ANZAC Biscuits made famous during World War I. The original Anzac biscuit recipe has been revamped to include almonds and brown sugar for an added boost in flavor and texture! They're simply irresistible and will keep you … Continue reading →
Honey Olive Quinoa Cake
A wholesome and delicious cake you can enjoy without all the guilt! It's 100% whole grain, made without refined sugar, made with olive oil, and packed with nuts and quinoa. And the best part of all: You'll never guess it's "healthy"! This Honey Olive Quinoa Cake recipe … Continue reading →
German Plum Cake (Zwetschgenkuchen)
This authentic German Plum Cake recipe, known as Zwetschgenkuchen or Zwetschgendatschi, is made just the way you know and love it from Germany! A yeast-based cake with juicy plums and a sweet streusel topping, this extraordinarily delicious cake is one of my very favorites … Continue reading →
BEST Peanut Butter Cake
This Peanut Butter Cake recipe is simply THE BEST EVER! But don't take our word for it, check out all the rave reviews and then experience this cake for yourself! The ultimate cake for peanut butter lovers, both the cake and the frosting are positively LOADED with peanut … Continue reading →
Traditional Treacle Tart
A buttery, flaky pastry crust is filled with a sweet and gooey lemon-infused filling, this traditional Treacle Tart recipe features one of Great Britain's most famous desserts at its best! I also have a Gluten Free Treacle Tart so that nobody needs to forego this … Continue reading →
Fruit Chaat
If you're looking for a simple appetizer or refreshing dessert to follow your Indian meal, or if you're just looking for a new twist on fruit salad, this Fruit Chaat recipe fits the bill!  Made with a variety of sweet and tangy fruits tossed in a dressing featuring the … Continue reading →
German Apple Cake (Apfelkuchen)
There is nothing more classic German than homemade Apfelkuchen.  This old-fashioned German apple cake recipe combines simple but quality ingredients to produce a deliciously moist apple cake that will take you down memory lane! Craving more German fruity cakes? Be sure … Continue reading →
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Sticky, gooey and spongy with a luxuriously delicious toffee flavor, this Sticky Toffee Pudding recipe, is made from scratch and one bite of it will have you hooked for life! A thoroughly and irresistibly delicious classic British dessert! What is Sticky Toffee … Continue reading →
Authentic Hutzelbrot (German Fruit and Nut Bread)
An very traditional and rustic recipe, this old-fashioned German fruit and nut bread is deliciously dense, chewy, moist and flavorful. This authentic Hutzelbrot recipe is a labor of love that's worth every effort! What is Hutzelbrot? This is a very old-fashioned, very … Continue reading →
Aebleskiver (Danish Pancake Balls)
A traditional Aebleskiver recipe (aka ebelskivers) producing that delightfully crispy exterior and light and fluffy interior that make these Danish pancake balls so beloved! Made the popular Danish way with cardamom and lemon zest. Enjoy them year-round for breakfast, tea … Continue reading →
Whole Grain Jam Squares
Made with whole grains, oats, nuts, and sweetened with honey, these Whole Grain Jam Squares are a snack you can enjoy without quite as much guilt! They're easy to wrap and take along with you to work or school for a grab-and-go breakfast or healthy mid-day … Continue reading →
Vanillesoße (German Vanilla Sauce)
Germany's favorite dessert sauce, this Vanillesoße recipe is super quick and easy to make and beats anything store-bought! A silky smooth and luxuriously flavorful vanilla sauce, it's delicious drizzled over your favorite German classics and a whole host of other … Continue reading →
White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Cookies
These white chocolate, cranberry, pistachio cookies feature the three traditional Christmas colors all wrapped into one incredibly delicious bite! The cranberries can also be substituted with dried cherries for a delicious variation. White chocolate, cranberry and … Continue reading →
Kokosmakronen (German Coconut Macaroons)
A traditional Kokosmakronen recipe, the beloved coconut cookies enjoyed all year round but especially at Christmas time. These German coconut macaroons are delightfully chewy on the inside, slightly crispy and golden on the outside, and bursting with the delicious flavor of … Continue reading →
Fig and Hazelnut Tea Cake with Orange Glaze
Combining culinary influences from England, Germany and Italy, this tea cake features figs, hazelnuts, orange, and anise for a beautiful Old World flavor. Wonderfully fragrant and a pure delight for the taste buds, this Fig and Hazelnut Tea Cake with Orange Glaze is unique … Continue reading →
Zimtsterne (German Cinnamon Stars)
Among the most popular and beloved traditional German Christmas cookies, the holidays simply aren't the same without Zimtsterne! Wonderfully fragrant and flavorful with a fabulous texture, this authentic Zimtsterne recipe will guide you through step-by-step to ensure your … Continue reading →
Vanillekipferl (Austrian Vanilla Crescent Cookies)
Buttery, vanilla-infused and delicately crumbly with an almost melt-in-your-mouth texture, these Austrian vanilla crescent cookies will thoroughly win you over! A traditional Vanillekipferl recipe, the way my Oma and Mutti made them! For more favorite Austrian and German … Continue reading →
Homemade Marzipan (Almond Paste)
If you're looking for an authentic marzipan recipe that's easy to make, is much cheaper than store-bought, and tastes absolutely phenomenal, you've come to the right place! This homemade marzipan is naturally gluten-free and can easily be made vegan. Use this homemade … Continue reading →
Marzipankartoffeln (Marzipan Potatoes)
Marzipan potatoes, known as Marzipankartoffeln, are a favorite treat in Germany, especially during the Christmas season. Make your own with this Marzipankartoffeln recipe - they're super easy, super delicious, and make the cutest gifts! What Are … Continue reading →
Traditional Welsh Cakes
Unforgettably flaky, tender, almost melt-in-your-mouth texture that's punctuated with sweet currants and laced with a wonderful hint of mace, these Welsh cakes are simply irresistible! A thoroughly authentic Welsh Cakes recipe from generations past. What Are Welsh … Continue reading →
French Almond Plum Cake
This delicious rustic-elegant French Almond Plum Cake recipe features a delightfully delicate crumb infused with the flavor of almonds and juicy plums. It's easy to make, works equally well with apricots or cherries, and is a guaranteed hit wherever you serve it! The … Continue reading →
Traditional Gugelhupf (Kugelhopf)
Combining the delicious flavors of lemon, rum, raisins, almonds and butter in a wonderfully fragrant yeasted cake, look no further for a thoroughly traditional Gugelhupf recipe! Also known as Kugelhopf, this special cake has been known and loved for literally centuries … Continue reading →
Baked Pumpkin Donuts
With a delightfully tender and moist cakey crumb and the alluring fragrance and flavor of warm autumn spices, these Baked Pumpkin Donuts are sure to be a hit! Without the greasy fuss of frying them in oil, this Baked Pumpkin Donuts recipe is a total breeze and yields … Continue reading →
Haselnussmakronen (German Hazelnut Macaroons)
Light, airy, and wonderfully chewy, these German hazelnut macaroons use just base ingredients: nuts, eggs and sugar. They're naturally gluten free and are super easy to make. A traditional Haselnussmakronen recipe for a beloved German Christmas cookie! What are … Continue reading →
Apple Strudel (Apfelstrudel)
One of the national dishes of Austria, Apfelstrudel (Apple Strudel) is a quintessential Austrian dessert featuring flaky pastry filled with apples and raisins and served with vanilla sauce or ice cream. Here is a traditional apple strudel recipe you can make in your own … Continue reading →
Kaiserschmarrn (Austrian Torn Pancakes)
The famous torn pancakes originating in Austria and enjoyed throughout Bavaria, this traditional Kaiserschmarrn recipe features pillowy soft torn pieces of pancakes studded with rum-soaked raisins (optional) and served with powdered sugar and your choice of fruit preserves, … Continue reading →
Kourabiedes (Greek Almond Cookies)
This traditional Greek almond cookie is dusted with confectioner's sugar, has the delicious flavor of toasted almonds, and a delightfully crumbly, melt-in-you-mouth texture! Kourabiedes are sure to become part of your regular cookie rotation year-round and especially at … Continue reading →
BEST Authentic Pfeffernüsse
One of Germany's most popular and beloved Christmas treats, these spiced and iced cookies are simply delightful! A thoroughly authentic and incredibly delicious Pfeffernusse recipe that will bring back fond memories or help create new Christmas traditions! What Are … Continue reading →
Apple Crisp Muffins
Made with 100% whole grains, oats, fresh apples, and yogurt, this wholesome Apple Crisp Muffins recipe incorporates all the essential ingredients for apple crisp but in MUFFIN form! With a wonderfully moist and tender crumb, these delicious muffins are sure to be a … Continue reading →
Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream
Celebrate the holidays with this Creamy Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream recipe! Luxuriously rich, creamy, and flavorful, this will have you coming back for seconds...or thirds! But shhhhh, that'll be our secret ;) Ice cream has always been a personal weakness.  And then I … Continue reading →
Sweet Potato Pie
Set the pumpkin aside and go for sweet potato - it has a richer flavor AND is more nutritious! This old fashioned Sweet Potato Pie recipe combines sour cream for an irresistibly velvety texture! Sweet Potato Pie vs. Pumpkin Pie Sweet potato or pumpkin?  That's an … Continue reading →