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Authentic German Bethmännchen (Marzipan Cookies)

One of the most famous and beloved of all German Christmas cookies, Bethmännchen have been a favorite for almost 200 years.  With a firm exterior and delightfully chewy interior, these almond-studded marzipan cookies will win your heart - or at least your palate.  No German … Continue reading →

Heidesand (Traditional German Browned Butter Shortbread Cookies)

A traditional German Christmas treat, Heidesand are delicious shortbread cookies that are made with browned butter.  A personal favorite, we made these every Christmas growing up along with several other German holiday classics, many of  which I'll be posting, so stay … Continue reading →

Chocolate Butterscotch Pumpkin Streusel Cake

This cake represents a match made in heaven:  Chocolate and butterscotch folded into a sweet and tender pumpkin cake, topped with a buttery walnut and cinnamon streusel, and drizzled with sugar icing.  Yummmmm! … Continue reading →

Perfect Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

I've been making some gluten-free baked goods lately.  No, I haven't turned gluten-free.  And no particular reason other than just wanting to master the art and to do some experimenting.  Today I'm sharing one of the results with you:  Perfect Gluten-free Chocolate Chip … Continue reading →

Mini Victoria Sponge Cakes (A Taste of Britain)

Thank you to Tate+Lyle® for sponsoring this post. Today I’m sharing a taste of Britain with you, a quintessential dessert that has been enjoyed at tea time for ages.  Exquisitely rich buttercream and jam are sandwiched between two delicately soft and buttery sponge … Continue reading →

Cherry Marzipan Streusel Cake

With a super tender, moist crumb, filled with sweet and plump fresh cherries, and generously laced and dotted with heavenly marzipan, this cake will win you over after the first bite. And DO NOT skip over this recipe because you're thinking, "Dang it, I don't have marzipan … Continue reading →

BEST Marzipan and Almond Paste Recipe

Growing up in Germany, home to the world's most famous marzipan, I was practically raised on this stuff.  Well, not really, but I wouldn't have protested had my parents tried :)  If you're looking for an authentic marzipan recipe that's easy to make, is much cheaper than … Continue reading →

Preserved Lemon Ginger Pound Cake

Thank you to All You Magazine and Pollinate Media Group for sponsoring this post. A delicious lemony cake punctuated with those preserved lemons we've been raving so much about lately.  This cake adds bits of chewy candied ginger and gets a double dose of lemon in the … Continue reading →

Caramel Pear and Walnut Cake

The creation of this cake resulted from two things:  First and foremost, a massive craving for something sweet (ever experience that?) and secondly, I had two pears on the verge of death that were pleading to be used.  What goes well with pears?  Caramel.  What goes well … Continue reading →

White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Cookies

White chocolate, cranberry, pistachio cookies...the three traditional Christmas colors wrapped into one incredibly delicious bite! White chocolate, cranberry and pistachio cookies.....the three traditional Christmas colors wrapped into one incredibly delicious bite!  … Continue reading →

Steamed Chocolate Pudding

 Sponsored post on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for American Heritage Chocolate.  Chocolate lovers, you've come to the right place!  Here is something extra special.  18th century chocolate meets 17th century pudding. This decadent chocolate steamed pudding … Continue reading →

Chocolate Peppermint Meringues

An elegant and delicious treat to enjoy during the Christmas season.  Alternatively, use natural green food coloring and dip the chocolate in crushed green candy canes.  These beautiful and yummy meringues are guaranteed to impress your family and friends! … Continue reading →

Cranberry (or Cherry) Almond Streusel Cake

Cranberries, another highly nutritious "superfruit", are nestled in this moist butter and sour cream-based streusel cake along with ground almonds and a hint of orange.  This cake was no sooner placed on the cake platter than it was stampeded by the clatter of eager forks … Continue reading →

Ultimate Pumpkin Bread (+ a Tour Through Goblin Valley!)

Halloween is approaching and while I didn't bake or cook anything "scary", I thought I'd share something with you that's nonetheless fitting for the season:  Ultimate Pumpkin Bread!  Whether you like or dislike pumpkin bread or may think you already have the best recipe for … Continue reading →

Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls

Yeah, and it only gets better with cream cheese frosting!  Cinnamon roll meets rich, caramelized apple butter, studded with fresh apples, and baked to perfection.  Spread with cream cheese or caramel topping and enjoy! I don't think I've ever met anyone who doesn't like … Continue reading →

French Almond Cake with Lavender Lemon Glaze {Appreciation Post}

Another Daring Gourmet original to enjoy before the Summer is through. This cake is special.  The smell of it baking, its magnificent flavor, its delicate texture and graceful appearance...this cake is absolutely delightful. … Continue reading →

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread

  Thanks to Green Giant™ Veggie Snack Chips for sponsoring this post!  Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread.  Clearly I was experiencing some flavor combination cravings that wouldn't be satisfied until I unleashed my experimental powers in the kitchen.  And fortunately … Continue reading →

Classic Lemon Meringue Pie

Lemon custards, puddings and pies have been made and enjoyed since the Middle Ages. Meringue came on board some time during the 1600's and then, in the 1800's, Swiss baker Alexander Frehse came up with the brilliant idea of combining the two - lemon and meringue - to make … Continue reading →

Pakistani Chickpea & Pistachio Fudge (Besan Ki Barfi)

Besan Ki what??  The name, yes the name.  And it's precisely the name that drew my attention to it in the first place and intrigued me enough to give this traditional Pakistani treat a try.  If you had come across a sweet called "barfi", wouldn't you have wanted to try it … Continue reading →

Lemon Coconut Muffins

I love pretty much any baked goods with lemon.  Can't think of an exception.  Lemon has a way of bringing carbs to life, which is probably why lemon zest is a central component to German and European baking at large.  That and butter.  Must have butter.  But these muffins … Continue reading →

Bananas Foster Popovers

Thank you to Pollinate Media Group and Huggies for sponsoring this post. Sponsored post A few months ago when I was trying to think of ideas to use up a large batch of fresh strawberries, the idea of using popovers in place of traditional shortcake came to mind. … Continue reading →

Orange Chocolate Hazelnut Bread

Does that hazelnut oil in the picture look familiar to you?  That's right!  You saw it in my Hazelnut Shortbread Cookies where I lavishly praised its name.  Hazelnut oil is simply too good to let sit unused in the refrigerator, so I wanted to put it to use.  And since I love … Continue reading →

Mega Healthy Honey Olive Quinoa Cake

My family's health is of utmost importance to me, especially my kids' health.  I'm always looking for creative ways to incorporate healthy ingredients into my cooking and baking.  This cake is no exception and I can't begin to tell you how excited I am about it!  I felt like … Continue reading →

Better Than Otis Almond Poppy Seed Muffins

  I know the title sounds terribly bold and audacious.  I mean, let's face it - Otis Spunkmeyer makes some pretty dang good tasting muffins.  And his Almond Poppy Seed muffins are no exception.  But mine rival his for two reasons:  1)  The list of ingredients in my … Continue reading →

Caramel Banana Upside Down Bread

I couldn't take it anymore.  After two carb-free days to lose the 2 pounds I had gained after an indulgent week, I had to have CARBS.  A few days ago I was back down to my desired weight and I approached the day with a smile on my face.  An almost intoxicated giddiness set … Continue reading →

Hazelnut Shortbread Cookies

I purchased some marvelous hazelnut oil from an international grocery store in Seattle a week ago. I finally opened it and inhaled...deeply.  The aroma, oh my, the aroma!  I bought it with the intention of using it as a finishing oil, primarily for salads and vegetables. … Continue reading →

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