German egg salad with dill and pickle

German Egg Salad with Dill and Pickle

Making your own egg salad is quick and easy, it is on the table in just 40 minutes. My creamy German egg salad recipe is classic with fresh dill and pickles. Whether for Easter or for a barbecue, brunch or buffet, it is suitable for many occasions It’s November and I was surprised to find fresh Dill at an indoor farmers market. I bought two … Continue reading German Egg Salad with Dill and Pickle

Palatschinken, sweet Austrian pancake dessert Sticky post

Palatschinken, a sweet Austrian Pancake Dessert

Last October I stayed at an Austrian B&B near Salzburg. The Alpine looking home reminded me of my favorite TV show “Der Bergdoktor“. It was late afternoon, so I searched online for Restaurants near me, where I could eat some Austrian cuisine. An hour later I had a nice dinner with a Palatschinken Austrian pancake as a dessert The Racklwirt Guesthouse was very close, in … Continue reading Palatschinken, a sweet Austrian Pancake Dessert

Pumpkin Spätzle

Making Pumpkin Spätzle with my new gadget

I don’t know what possessed me today. I just bought a new Spaetzle maker at a warehouse sale, so I wanted to try out a new recipe. Today I’ll make some yummy Pumpkin Spätzle shaped as “Knöpfle” (bottons) This gadget worked really well and can be bought on Amazon: Küchenprofi Spaetzle Lid and Scraper, Stainless-Steel. With this one you make the “Knöpfle Spätzle” Semolina flour … Continue reading Making Pumpkin Spätzle with my new gadget

Buchteln, sweet baked yeast dumpling in vanilla sauce

Buchteln, a delicious oven yeast dumpling

Buchteln, also known as Rohrnudeln or Ofennudeln, are a type of sweet, yeast-based dumpling that is baked in the oven. This sweet yeast pastry originated in Austria and the Czech Republic. They are a popular treat enjoyed as a dessert. Buchteln are made by taking small portions of sweet yeast dough and filling them with various sweet fillings such as Apricot fruit preserves, Nutella, or … Continue reading Buchteln, a delicious oven yeast dumpling

French baguette

Authentic French Baguette (no knead)

When I gave baking classes several years ago, I invited about 10 Ladies over to bake breads and baguettes. I had prepared the dough a day before, so I did my demonstration The house smelled heavenly while baking. Afterward we all sat down and tasted the freshly baked bread with some of my homemade French Liver Pate and Cheeses. While preparing my German Bauernbrot I … Continue reading Authentic French Baguette (no knead)

Potato gratin

Gratin Dauphinois, a creamy Potato casserole

Gratin Dauphinois is a French dish of sliced potatoes baked in milk and/or cream, using the Gratin technique from the Dauphiné region in south-eastern France. A wonderful creamy potato casserole and side to impress your family or guests I ate the Gratin Dauphinois on my way to Colmar while staying in the Black Forest. This scalloped potato casserole dish is absolutely simple. Made with just … Continue reading Gratin Dauphinois, a creamy Potato casserole

Italian style Neapolitan Pizza

The original Italian Neapolitan Pizza

This original Pizza dough recipe is from an Italian Pizzeria owner in Naples, and is simply tastes unique. Best of all, it has quality simple ingredients you can easily make the dough yourself at home. Top your pizza dough as you like, or make pizza bread, Garlic Knots or pizza sticks from the dough Continue reading The original Italian Neapolitan Pizza