An very traditional and rustic recipe, this old-fashioned German fruit and nut bread is deliciously dense, chewy, moist and flavorful. A labor of love worth every effort!This is a very old-fashioned, very rustic bread from where I grew up in the Swabia region of … Continue reading →
BEST German Christmas Stollen (Christstollen)
German Stollen have been around for nearly 700 years and are prized throughout the world as one of the most famous and beloved of all Christmas pastries. Your search for the BEST authentic Stollen recipe has ended: Flaky, moist, aromatic and divinely flavorful, these … Continue reading →
Linzer Kekse (Linzer Cookies)
You can never have too many kinds of Christmas cookies, especially when they're as good as these ones. All the way from Austria, welcome the Linzer Kekse! … Continue reading →
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 →
BEST Homemade Marzipan and Almond Paste
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 →
German Picnic Salad
Thank you to Honest Cooking and Castello for sponsoring this post!Though I do try to exercise self-control, I'm a bit of a cheese addict. Growing up in Europe with regular access to the world's best cheeses rendered me into something of a cheese snob. I can't help it. … Continue reading →
Authentic German Spätzle
Perfect texture, perfect flavor, these authentic Spätzle are just like you know and love them from the Swabia region of Southern Germany!One of the most beloved foods in Germany that tourists go home talking about is Spätzle, the famous German egg noodles from the … Continue reading →
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