Traditional German & Bavarian Recipes

Familiar flavours, traditional dishes & recipes worth keeping

Discover the food of my Bavarian home and beyond, from hearty everyday dishes to traditional bakes and sweet favourites — recipes to cook, share and enjoy again and again.

Bowl of fresh Spätzle, topped with chives
FROM MY BAVARIAN KITCHEN

Traditional Recipes & Familiar Favourites

Explore savoury classics, traditional bakes and sweet favourites from Bavaria and other parts of Germany. Some are recipes I grew up with, others are dishes I’ve come to love — all are part of a food culture made for sharing around the table.

Savoury Classics

Spätzle – A Southern German Classic →
Traditional German Beef Rouladen →
Bavarian Sauerkraut Strudel →
Bavarian Dampfnudeln →

Strudel & Traditional Baking

Bavarian Apple Strudel →
Strudel Dough for Beginners →
Braided Yeast Bun →

Seasonal & Festive Favourites

St Martin’s Geese →
Vanillekipferl – Vanilla Crescent Cookies →
Homemade Eierlikör →
Eierlikör Variations →