Austrian, German and Swiss Food Recipes

Food Recipes from Austria, Germany, Switzerland or influenced by those German-speaking countries. Homemade Austrian, German, Swiss dishes, meals, and DIY. All dishes here are either traditional or inspired meals and recipes.

Cheese Eggs and Potatoes Skillet Recipe

Last updated on June 22, 2018 By Helene Dsouza 1 Comment

Cheese Eggs and Potatoes Skillet is a meal in itself which we commonly prepare in the Austrian Alps. Slices of potatoes are fried in the skillet with eggs and sprinkled with cheese to create a comforting and easy to prepare meal. This is the right lunch or dinner for you if you are looking for […]

Fresh Strawberry Infused Water [DIY]

Last updated on June 22, 2018 By Helene Dsouza 2 Comments

Strawberry infused water is a refreshing and brilliant way to enjoy the upcoming strawberry season! You can make this strawberry flavored water easily and enjoy it at home or you can take it along with you to work or to school. I am a huge fan of fruit infused water and I think it’ s […]

Cheese Spaetzle Recipe – Austrian Käsespätzle [VIDEO]

Last updated on July 14, 2018 By Helene Dsouza 8 Comments

Cheese Spaetzle are noodles prepared and cooked from scratch and fried crispy with caramelized onions and topped with a strong melting cheese. This standalone dish in a frying pan is a common sight in Austria and other German-speaking countries. However, Cheese Spaetzle, aka Käsespätzle in German or Kasspatzl in dialect, makes a bigger appearance in […]

Daikon Radish Salad Recipe

Last updated on June 22, 2018 By Helene Dsouza 6 Comments

Daikon Radish Salad is a little salad loaded with strong flavors and character! This daikon salad recipe is for you if you are looking to add more raw vegetables in form of a salad to your daily meal planning. Also, the Daikon Radish Recipe is surprisingly versatile and makes a great must have during the […]

Baked Ham and Cheese Crescent Rolls Recipe

Last updated on June 22, 2018 By Helene Dsouza 36 Comments

Perfect Ham and Cheese Crescent Rolls, prepared with a soft dough and from scratch! Everyone loves to snack on those stuffed crescent rolls and you can make them at home now. Learn how to make ham and cheese crescent rolls, step by step with the instructions further below. You will be in for a treat! […]

Semolina Pudding with Orange – How to make Cream of Wheat Porridge Recipe

Last updated on June 22, 2018 By Helene Dsouza 23 Comments

Semolina Pudding is a quick and easy dessert which makes a common appearance in our home because this orange flavored cream of wheat porridge tastes amazing with it’s comforting familiar flavors. This is a very classic Austrian/German semolina pudding recipe and you can find the how to further below. I also explain the difference between Semolina […]

Easy Spaetzle Recipe – How to make perfect Spätzle Noodles [+Video]

Last updated on June 22, 2018 By Helene Dsouza 20 Comments

Best Spaetzle recipe, delicious and so easy to make! It’s easy to make if you use a spaetzle maker or spaetzle press. Learn how I make my DIY Spaetzle recipe further below with the video and step by step instructions. I am also sharing how to serve Spaetzle and more about spaetzle dishes! I love to make […]

5+ German Christmas Cookies you need to try!

Last updated on June 22, 2018 By Helene Dsouza 25 Comments

German Christmas Cookies are counted as some of the best in the world and there is a choice of cookies out there, but of course there are German Christmas cookies that you must try before any other! Want to know which ones? Find out further below which are the most popular cookies in Germany right […]

Easy Checkerboard Cookies – German Recipe step by step [+Video]

Last updated on June 22, 2018 By Helene Dsouza 27 Comments

Checkerboard cookies are noticeable and your guests are going to be amazed by your baking skills! You can make these pretty black and white checkerboard cookies easily at home in less then an hour. How you ask? Watch, read and learn further below how to make perfect looking checkerboard cookies easily at home with my […]

Classic Lebkuchen Recipe – German Christmas Cookies [EASY ❤]

Last updated on June 22, 2018 By Helene Dsouza 21 Comments

This Lebkuchen Recipe is an essential if you love spiced cookies! Lebkuchen are some of the most popular and well known Christmas cookies in Europe. The spiced cookies are similar to gingerbread cookies from the English speaking countries. Find the Lebkuchen recipe with step by step recipe instructions and pictures further below. A Lebkuchen […]

Chocolate Spritz Cookies Recipe – How to Press Cookies [+Chocolate Dipped variety]

Last updated on June 22, 2018 By Helene Dsouza 39 Comments

Chocolate Spritz Cookies are classic cookies that shouldn’t be missed in any cookie exchange. These melt in the mouth short crust piped or pressed cookies are easy to make if you follow the instructions with the proper tools further below. Learn how to make chocolate Spritz cookies with the how to step by step instructions, […]

Vanillekipferl – Austrian Vanilla Crescent Cookies Recipe [Egg-less]

Last updated on June 22, 2018 By Helene Dsouza 58 Comments

Vanillekipferl are the most popular cookies during Christmas time in Austria! These vanilla flavored crescent shaped cookies are prepared by each household, we just can;t life without these delicious cookies in Austria! Learn how to make the Vanillekipferl from scratch with my step by step instructions further below! Vanillekipferl history Vanillakipferls are known to […]