Category: European Cuisine

Born and growing up in Germany, I like to travel and explore the culture and cuisine of places in Europe. Once back home in my kitchen, I recreate the recipes from my travels. Besides globetrotting, my hobbies are baking (cooking), painting and glass mosaic art
 

Greek Lemon Chicken with Potatoes served with ouzo in a Greek tavern
European Cuisine, Greece, Main Course, Recipes, Southern Europe

A taste of Greece: Eating Lemon Chicken in Heraklion

While the cruise ship has many dining options, nothing compares to authentic Greek food in Crete. We discovered a hidden traditional tavern in a cobblestone alley of Heraklion’s old town. We ordered Greek Lemon Chicken with roasted Potatoes (Λεμονάτο Κοτόπουλο με Πατάτες). The tavern offered the perfect Greek experience: checkered tablecloths, soft bouzouki music, and a friendly owner eager for us to try the house … Continue reading A taste of Greece: Eating Lemon Chicken in Heraklion

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Hazelnut cake on Kitchen table
Cake and Torte, European Cuisine, Germany, Recipes, Western Europe

Hazelnut Cake (Haselnusskuchen) from My Mother’s Kitchen

If you were to enter my mother’s kitchen on a crisp Sunday afternoon, you’d first hear the gentle hum of the oven and smell the comforting aroma of toasted almonds and warm chocolate. You can substitute Hazelnuts by grinding and baking with unpeeled Almonds instead. In Bavaria, Sunday is sacred, and it belongs to Kaffee und Kuchen (coffee and cake). It’s not just a snack; … Continue reading Hazelnut Cake (Haselnusskuchen) from My Mother’s Kitchen

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Königsberger Klopse, meatballs in creamy caper sauce
European Cuisine, Germany, Main Course, Recipes, Western Europe

Dining in History: Königsberger Klopse at the Bremen Ratskeller

Dining at the historic Ratskeller in Bremen, located beneath the iconic Gothic town hall, offers a truly singular experience. With a history spanning over 600 years and surrounded by impressive wooden wine barrels, I felt as though I had traveled back in time while enjoying a traditional northern German dish known as Königsberger Klopse (meatballs served in a rich caper sauce). At the Bremen Ratskeller, … Continue reading Dining in History: Königsberger Klopse at the Bremen Ratskeller

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Schweinshaxe (Crispy Pork Knuckle) in Bavarian Biergarten
European Cuisine, Germany, Main Course, Recipes, Western Europe

Sunday Dinners in Bavaria: Schweinshaxe (Crispy Pork Knuckle)

There are certain smells that instantly transport you back across an ocean and decades of time. For me, whenever the rich, savory aroma of slow-roasted pork, dark beer, and caraway fills the kitchen, I am right back home when eating a crispy Schweinshaxr or Pork Knuckle in Bavaria. Growing up, Sunday dinner wasn’t just a meal—it was an event. Every other Sunday, and without fail … Continue reading Sunday Dinners in Bavaria: Schweinshaxe (Crispy Pork Knuckle)

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German green bean salad Bavarian style
European Cuisine, Germany, Recipes, Salads, Side dish, Vegetable, Vegetarian, Western Europe

German Bohnensalat (Green Bean Salad) from my Childhood

Some recipes instantly transport us back to a particular place and time. For me, German Bohnensalat or in English Green Bean Salad, brings back memories of growing up in Bavaria, where even the humblest ingredients found their way onto the table in delicious and comforting ways. During the summer months, green beans were a staple in many Bavarian kitchens. They appeared in soups, alongside roasted … Continue reading German Bohnensalat (Green Bean Salad) from my Childhood

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Butterkuchen with a Bavarian scene
Cake and Torte, Desserts, European Cuisine, Germany, Recipes, Vegetarian, Western Europe

Butterkuchen: Bavarian Comfort that brings back Memories

There are certain cakes that don’t just taste good — they feel like home. For me, Butterkuchen (Butter cake) is one of those. Its golden surface, the gentle crackle of caramelized sugar, and the buttery aroma drifting through the kitchen instantly transport me back to my childhood in Bavaria. I can still picture it: a sunny Sunday afternoon, the table set with a simple cotton … Continue reading Butterkuchen: Bavarian Comfort that brings back Memories

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Apple streusel cake
Breads and Pastry, Cake and Torte, European Cuisine, Germany, Recipes, Vegetarian

Why I Love Apple Streusel Cake (Apfelkuchen mit Streusel)

Apples and Streusel are the dream team of late summer and fall — fruity brightness meets sweet, buttery crumbles. It’s simply heavenly. One of the reasons I adore this cake is how quickly it comes together. In just about 15 minutes, it’s ready to go into the oven. Perfect for those moments when you need something delicious in a hurry. And if guests show up … Continue reading Why I Love Apple Streusel Cake (Apfelkuchen mit Streusel)

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freshly baked flatbreads in a rustic setting
Breads and Pastry, European Cuisine, Greece, Recipes, Southern Europe, Vegetarian

Greek Flat Bread, Soft Pita on the Greek Isles

One of my favorite food memories comes from a sun-soaked afternoon during our Greek Isles cruise, with the Aegean’s impossibly blue waters and a breeze hinting at salt and wild herbs. Here we had a fantastic Gyros with soft Pita bread. When our ship anchored off Santorini, we took a tender boat ashore, surrounded by whitewashed houses stacked like sugar cubes on the cliffs. My … Continue reading Greek Flat Bread, Soft Pita on the Greek Isles

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