Preparing stamped cookies is so easy and fun at the same time! I used the cookie stamps with the Albertle cookies from South Germany, Bavaria. The Albertle are Christmas cookies which are defined by spices and a design on the cookies surface. I tend to use the same recipe all year round too with different cookies […]
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.
Classic Lebkuchen Recipe
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 recipe […]
Chocolate Spritz Cookies Recipe
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 Cookies Recipe
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 live without these delicious cookies besides other classics such as Cinnamon Star Cookies. Vanillekipferl history Vanillakipferls are known to be a typical Viennese tradition, having been invented by a talented baker […]
Strudel Dough Recipe
This Strudel Dough Recipe is a basic dough recipe which you can use for any Strudel recipe, such as Apple Strudel! The dough is made from scratch with just a few ingredients. Wondering what a Strudel dough is and why it’s any different to other doughs? What is Strudel Dough and where is the Strudel […]
Glühwein Recipe
Glühwein is a spiced hot mulled wine, commonly prepared during winters in my country, Austria and as well as in Germany. The alcoholic beverage is a must in Christmas markets as well as in après ski parties as it warms your cold body from within! The Austrian and German mulled wine resembles the Scandinavian Glogg, which […]
Clear Soup Recipe – How to make basic clear broth soup
Today’s clear soup recipe is from my college time in Austria, as it’s an essential in any local cooking in central Europe. To make the clear broth soup from scratch is super easy + the soup is enriched with health benefiting ingredients and you can add dumplings and noodles to enrich your dinner experience. Learn […]
Kaiserschmarrn Recipe with Blueberries
Kaiserschmarrn is an Austrian dessert. It’s a scratch pancake coated with powdered sugar. My variation is with freshly picked wild blueberries. What is a Kaiserschmarrn? A Kaiserschmarrn (Kaiser means Emperor | Schmarrn translates as shredded Pancake/nonsense) or simply Schmarrn is a shredded pancake in Austria and in the former countries that belonged to the empire […]
Red Currant Cordial Recipe – How to make Red Currant Syrup [no cooking!]
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Red Currant Cordial is a specialty in Europe and elsewhere. The homemade Red Currant Syrup is prepared over a course of days, and that too without much effort! Learn how to prepare red currant cordial aka red currant syrup easily at home with fresh red currant berries. The Recipe with how to step by step […]
Fragrant Rice Recipe with Clove – Easy Aromatic Rice Side Dish – How to make fragrant rice
I have been in love with this fragrant rice recipe infused with clove since forever! This clove rice is an aromatic rice side dish which is easily prepared and usually served with western dishes such as roast Chicken with herbs or Chicken with Mushroom White Wine Sauce. Learn how to make the fragrant rice recipe […]
Poppy Seed Stollen {Eggless} – Christstollen Cake Recipe
You might know the Stollen cake, but have you ever tried a Poppy seed Stollen? This eggless Stollen cake is an aromatic Christmas cake recipe, which your family and friends will enjoy. You can get the poppy seed Stollen recipe further below. I do have to confess, black poppy seeds always look better in cakes, […]
German Red Cabbage Recipe with Apple – Braised Cabbage Side Dish
German red cabbage is a popular side dish in the German-speaking countries. In fact, it’s a traditional side dish in Bavaria and Austria. This healthier side dish can be easily recreated at home, just follow the from scratch recipe with the step by step pictures further below. What is German cabbage? The German red cabbage […]