Cooking & Baking
Traditional German & International Recipes
Journey through authentic flavours with this cooking and baking collection, featuring treasured Southern German recipes and international culinary gems! From the hearty comfort of Bavarian Spätzle to the sweet perfection of Black Forest cake, our recipes capture the essence of traditional German cooking and beyond.
Each recipe comes with practical tips passed down through generations, ensuring your dishes deliver authentic tastes that transport you to bustling Bavarian beer gardens and cosy village bakeries.
Discover the stories behind each dish as you learn proper techniques for kneading perfect pretzel dough, creating the ideal spätzle, or mastering the delicate balance of spices in international favourites. This collection of my favourite recipes celebrates both everyday family meals and special holiday traditions that bring people together around the table.
Transform your kitchen into a place where tradition meets innovation and where every meal becomes an opportunity to connect with culinary history!
„Spaetzle“ – A Traditional Recipe from Southern Germany
If you have ever been to Southern Germany, I hope you have tried our “Spätzle”! If you have, I just know that you loved them. If not, let me explain what we're talking about here: Spaetzle are a kind of pasta where the raw dough is pressed into boiling water. You can...
Savory Rouladen: Germany’s Timeless Beef Rolls That Tell a Story
Hearty German beef rolls, the so-called "Rouladen" are a popular dish for Sunday lunch or holiday feasts here in Southern Germany. Traditional restaurants have this delicious comfort food on their menus, and although they may seem "vintage" they are a still a big hit....
Authentic Bavarian Apple Strudel (with Vanilla Sauce)
When my siblings and I were children, we used to play outside a lot (those were the days), even in winter. Or rather: especially in winter. We had a (small but great) hill in our back garden that used to be frequented by all the children in the neighbourhood as a...
Strudel Dough For Beginners
Apple strudel is one of my favourite sweet dishes and although I’ve made lots of them myself and have eaten even more in restaurants and cafés, my mum's apple strudel is still the best I’ve ever tasted. She always made two baking trays of strudel for our large family,...
Quick and easy beetroot curd recipe
Sometimes, it has to be quick! Whether you don't have the time or energy to cook or simply don't want to spend more than five minutes in the kitchen, this quick and easy beetroot curd recipe will make a wonderful spread on bread or a dip for boiled potatoes. If you...
Carrot pizza recipe
I harvested the first carrots and they smell and taste so good that usually I eat the first bunch of them raw. I love their sweet and earthy flavour, it's delicious! However, it would be a pity to just eat them all up like that and not use them in some more elaborate...
Three recipes for herb pesto
Aficionados of pasta and fresh vegetables appreciate the fresh and aromatic flavour of pesto. If you have fresh herbs at hand you can make some delicious herb pesto with simple means and relatively few ingredients. The big advantage compared to the store-bought...
Strawberry Dome Cake
Strawberries! Every year we can't wait for the first ripe strawberry and the knowledge that their harvesting time is limited to only a few weeks, makes them all the more precious. I think this relatively short availability and the fact that they don't freeze well make...
Strawberry Tiramisu
The classic tiramisu consists of ladyfingers, coffee, mascarpone and cocoa. But did you know that you can also make strawberry tiramisu? It's lighter than the original and thus the perfect dessert for summer! Whenever I make it, I have to quickly secure a portion for...
Strawberry Pavlova
If you have never come across a pavlova, you missed something! It's basically a baiser base with cream and fruit. That may sound a little dull but don't underestimate this yummy combination: the sweet, crisp base, the rich, fluffy cream and the fresh fruit will...
Carrot muffins with carrot curd/cream cheese topping
Everybody knows lemon curd but did you know you can make curd from vegetables also? I tried out carrot curd which, in combination with cream cheese, is the topping for these moist carrot muffins. We have carrots in abundance all year round, either fresh from the...
Bear’s Garlic Brioche Braid
One of the first plants that we can harvest every spring is bear's garlic (or wild garlic). It grows naturally in forest glades but you can also cultivate it in a shady corner of your garden. I've tried it last year but my garden lies in full sun so I think that was...
Bear’s garlic knot
Bear’s garlic, or wild garlic, is one of the first spring herbs we can harvest. It grows in light forest glades but you can also cultivate it in a shady part of your garden. Apart from its benefits for our health, what I like most about bear’s garlic is that IT smells...
Tarte flambée with asparagus and walnuts
Every year I yearn for the first asparagus 'cause it's the unmistakable sign that we are heading out of late spring and right into early summer! I love all types of asparagus, white, green and violet but if I had to choose (which thankfully I don't), I'd say that I...
Spring salad with poached egg
Spring is finally here and we all long for the first freshly harvested lettuce! Also, the first wild herbs can be foraged and why not add the young leaves of nettle, ribwort plantain and dandelion to your salad bowl to boost your energy. Mix in slices of radishes and...