This traditional Irish Barmbrack recipe is destined to become a family favorite. Sliced, toasted and buttered, barmbrack is the ULTIMATE cinnamon raisin bread! What is Barmbrack? It is the Irish version of the tastiest cinnamon raisin bread you've ever had! … Continue reading →
Heidesand (German Shortbread Cookies)
A thoroughly authentic Heidesand recipe, these classic German shortbread cookies are made with browned butter that gives them their distinguishing flavor. Delicately crumbly with a melt-in-your-mouth texture, they have remained a favorite throughout Germany during the … 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 →
Crema Catalana (Catalan Cream)
One of Europe's oldest desserts, Spain's famous burnt custard dessert known as Crema Catalana (Catalan Cream) is flavored with orange, lemon and a hint of cinnamon and has an irresistibly creamy texture and caramelized sugar topping! We're confident you're going to … Continue reading →
Traditional Panettone
Soft, light, chewy, fruity and wonderfully fragrant, Panettone is Italy's world famous sweet bread that is traditionally enjoyed for Christmas and New Year. But you don't have to limit yourself, you can enjoy this traditional treat all year long! Panettone is … Continue reading →
Caramel Pear Walnut Cake
Studded with juicy pears, topped with a rich and sticky caramel sauce with toasted walnuts, and featuring a wonderfully moist and tender crumb, this Caramel Pear Walnut Cake is mouthwateringly delicious! The creation of this cake resulted from two things: First and … Continue reading →
Traditional Yorkshire Parkin
If you're a fan of gingerbread and are looking for something uniquely different - this traditional Yorkshire Parkin is it! From Yorkshire, England, Parkin is an age-old cake featuring oats and black treacle (molasses) to create a delightfully sticky, chewy cake with a … Continue reading →
BEST Peach Crisp
Life is made sweeter with this BEST peach crisp recipe! You can make it in the slow cooker or in the oven - your choice - and you'll get perfect results either way! Crisps are one of my all-time favorite desserts. Growing up my mom would make her famous apple crisp … Continue reading →
Traditional Christmas Pudding (Figgy Pudding)
A thoroughly authentic Christmas Pudding recipe, also known as Plum Pudding or Figgy Pudding! It's the perfect make-ahead dessert as the flavors only get better over time. A household favorite for centuries, no traditional Christmas is complete without a Christmas … Continue reading →
BEST Marzipan and Almond Paste Recipe
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! Growing up in Germany, home to the world's most famous marzipan, I was practically raised on … Continue reading →
BEST Traditional Mincemeat
If you've never cared for the store-bought stuff or even most homemade versions, you're not alone. But just wait until you've tried this ultimate homemade mincemeat recipe - it's a total game-changer! Whether you've never liked mincemeat or you've always loved it, prepare … 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! This German apple cake recipe takes me … Continue reading →
Chocolate Deception Cake
A healthy chocolate zucchini bread recipe that is anything BUT healthy looking or tasting! This chocolate cake with its luscious chocolate honey glaze is so rich, moist, tender, and finger-licking delicious and decadent that no one will ever guess it's 100% whole grain, … 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 →
German Rum Balls (Rumkugeln)
A favorite treat in Germany during the holiday season, this Rumkugeln recipe (German rum balls) will show you how to make them from scratch! Super easy and so much better than store-bought, they come together in a jiffy and make terrific gifts to hand out to your friends … 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 traditional Gugelhupf recipe captures the heart and spirit of this popular cake that has been known and loved for centuries throughout … Continue reading →
Homemade Mozartkugeln
The world famous chocolate confection that originated in Salzburg, Austria in 1890 in honor of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart! Filled with marzipan, pistachio and nougat, they are irresistibly delicious. This homemade Mozartkugel recipe will give you everything you need to create … Continue reading →
Ultimate Lard Pie Crust
Get ready to make the BEST flavored and BEST textured pastry crust EVER! Buttery goodness meets perfect flakiness in this homemade lard pie crust recipe that takes less than 5 minutes to make and is sure to become your go-to from now on! I think the original … Continue reading →
Pistachio Marzipan
Get ready to fall utterly in love with this incredible Pistachio Marzipan! A beautiful green and positively bursting with flavor, this pistachio marzipan recipe takes all of 5 minutes to make! That's FIVE minutes away from pure heaven! There are essentially two ways … Continue reading →
German Nougat (Nuss-Nougat Rohmasse)
Nuss-Nougat Rohmasse is a popular German ingredient used as a filling for baking and confections. Featuring hazelnuts, chocolate and sugar, this German nougat recipe is easy to make and within minutes of prep time you'll have a phenomenal homemade version of that … 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 →
Magenbrot (German Gingerbread Bites)
A German Christmas is incomplete without Magenbrot, the ever popular gingerbread treats found at every German Christmas market. Flavored with a variety of warming spices, honey, hazelnuts, orange, and chocolate, these gingerbread cookies are absolutely delicious! What … Continue reading →
Almond Poppy Seed Muffins
You won't be able to resist the smell, the flavor, or the perfectly moist texture of these Almond Poppy Seed Muffins! I recommend making a double batch while you're at it because these muffins will go FAST! Yes, for the ultimate Almond Poppy Seed Muffins recipe, you've … Continue reading →
Coconut Sunflower Seed Cookies
Sweet coconut, chewy oats, and salty toasted sunflower seeds pair in these delightful and delicious Coconut Sunflower Seed Cookies! Sunflowers are such happy flowers and it's hard not to feel cheered up just by looking at them. I've always wanted to visit a huge … Continue reading →
Gluten Free Treacle Tart
A gluten free version of one of Great Britain's most famous desserts, this gluten free Treacle Tart recipe features a perfectly flaky, buttery crust filled with a deliciously gooey, lemon-infused filling! A frequently requested dessert in our home, Treacle Tart is a … Continue reading →
Mexican Turtle Cookies
Only three words are needed to describe the pure bliss that accompanies each bite of these cookies: Chocolate. Caramel. Pecans. In addition, these cookies are infused with some Mexican flavors that really takes them over the edge! Yes, these Mexican Turtle Cookies are … Continue reading →
Chocolate Pot de Crème (EASY)
EASY Chocolate Pot de Creme! The ULTIMATE chocolate fix! This easy pot de creme recipe takes just 5 minutes of prep time and the result is irresistibly delicious! If anyone were to ask me, "What is the ultimate chocolate dessert?", my answer without hesitation would … Continue reading →
Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies (3 Ingredients)
Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe Made with just 3 ingredients, these cookies are wonderfully chewy, deliciously flavorful, AND you can enjoy them without all the guilt! Paleo and gluten free. Wouldn't it be nice if all delicious recipes were this easy? Yep, … Continue reading →
Pastéis de Nata (Portuguese Custard Tarts)
Traditional Pastéis de Nata Recipe. Crispy-crunchy pastry crust with a smooth and creamy custard filling is what awaits your bite into these traditional, world famous sweet custard tarts from Lisbon, Portugal! On our most recent trip to Lisbon, Portugal we made it a … Continue reading →
Marzipan Truffles
These Marzipan Truffles are super easy to make and are the perfect gifts for your family and friends! And you can get even more creative with your dipping and decorating skills! Chocolate covered marzipan is practically a staple confection in Germany, especially … Continue reading →
Pandoro (Verona Christmas Bread)
The famous star-shaped sweet Christmas bread from Verona, Italy! This pandoro recipe takes some time to make but the effort is well worth it to enjoy this delicate vanilla-infused cake-like bread with its beautiful appearance, delicious flavor, and wonderful … Continue reading →
Pumpkin Mousse
This creamy Pumpkin Mousse is deliciously silky and flavorful, comes together in 10 minutes, and is a perfect make-ahead dessert! Made from scratch. We add cream cheese for a pumpkin cheesecake mousse twist! Whether you're cooking for a crowd and need a quick … Continue reading →
BEST Mince Pie
If you've never experienced homemade mince pie (aka mincemeat pie) you don't know what you're missing! Leave the store-bought mince pies on the shelf and get ready to fall in love - nothing compares to homemade! Mincemeat pie, also called mince pie, has occupied a … 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 →
Eggnog Custard Sauce
Luxuriously smooth, creamy, and irresistibly delicious, this Eggnog Custard recipe will become your go-to dessert sauce for the holidays! Custard is a popular dessert sauce throughout the UK in particular as well as in other parts of the world. Most commonly it's vanilla … Continue reading →
Traditional British Flapjacks
Traditional British Flapjacks the way you know and love them! Made with oats, butter, sugar and golden syrup, these oat bars are baked until lightly browned with a deliciously deep caramelized flavor! I grew up enjoying flapjacks in England and have sampled many a … Continue reading →
Pumpkin Eggnog Cake
This Pumpkin Eggnog Cake is a guaranteed crowd pleaser! The texture is fabulous and the flavor is exquisite! It's delicious on it's own but coupled with the eggnog custard it's absolutely incredible and adds a touch of elegance! When I developed this Pumpkin Eggnog … Continue reading →
Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream
Celebrate the holidays with this Creamy Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream recipe! Luxuriously rich and flavorful, this will have you coming back for seconds...or thirds! Pumpkin Ice Cream Recipe Ice cream has always been a personal weakness. And then I married a man with the … Continue reading →
Creamy Pumpkin Dip
This deliciously sweet and creamy Pumpkin Dip will keep you happily dipping at your next autumn or holiday-themed gathering! Made from scratch with just a handful of ingredients, it's made without any mixes and without Cool Whip! I've been a huge fan of dips ever … Continue reading →
Cherry Clafoutis
Cherry Clafoutis Recipe The famous cherry dessert from south central France! Plump, juicy, sweet cherries are enveloped in a rich batter and baked until golden brown with a texture that's a cross between a cake and custard. It's heaven! What is Cherry … Continue reading →