Liver Spaetzle soup, Leberspätzlesuppe

Bavarian Leberspätzle (Liver Spaetzle)

If you enjoy Liverwurst or Liver Dumpling soup, you’ll likely love Liver Spaetzle, known in German as Leberspätzle. This dish is a traditional variation of Spaetzle and is commonly found in Bavaria and Swabia. It is frequently featured in a robust Liver Spaetzle soup or sautéed with onions The recipe for Liver Spaetzle is straightforward to prepare at home and can play a central role … Continue reading Bavarian Leberspätzle (Liver Spaetzle)

Swabian Krautkrapfen

Swabian Krautkrapfen, a stable on the table

Some of my favorite recipes come not from cookbooks, but from the quiet joy of watching Lecker aufs Land or Landfrauenküche—those heartwarming German cooking shows where six women from rural regions cook for one another, sharing meals, stories, and beautifully decorated tables. Their dishes are rooted in tradition, made with love, and often spark my own culinary curiosity. One evening, inspired by a Swabian episode, … Continue reading Swabian Krautkrapfen, a stable on the table

Schinken Nudeln, a ham noodle dish

Schinkennudeln, a Family Favorite Full of Flavor

In our house, Christmas Eve isn’t complete without the comforting aroma of Schinkennudeln wafting through the kitchen. A family favorite full of flavor. It’s a simple dish—just noodles, eggs, bacon, and a few humble ingredients—but it carries the weight of tradition, laughter, and love. Every year, as the tree glows softly in the corner and carols play in the background, I make this dish for … Continue reading Schinkennudeln, a Family Favorite Full of Flavor

Maultaschen, swabian speciality, fried onions

Maultaschen: A Swabian Culinary Tradition

On our way south toward the Black Forest, we stopped for a couple of days at friends’ home near Stuttgart. That’s where I tasted my very first Maultaschen. At first bite, they reminded me of oversized Ravioli — soft dough, savory filling, and that comforting broth. I wondered whether there might be an Italian influence behind them. What I discovered was even more fascinating. The … Continue reading Maultaschen: A Swabian Culinary Tradition