I didn’t plan to bake any Christmas cookies this year since we are spending Christmas abroad, but my kids just wouldn’t stop talking about baking gingerbread and kids can be VERY persistent.
Category: Culinary world trip
Kefir Rolls
Soft, fluffy, and impossible to resist; I just had one for breakfast.
Polish Szarlotka with Meringue
Apple cakes are among the most popular cakes in the world. Probably every country has its own version of that delicious dessert. I already published a recipe for a German apple cake (Apfelkuchen) and – just a few days ago – the recipe for a French apple tart (Tarte aux Pommes). Today I would like to…
White Bread with Oats
An incredibly soft bread with a rather mild flavor and a large portion of healthy oats.
French Apple Tart (Tarte aux Pommes)
Few things say “autumn” more than apples. Well, maybe pumpkins—but they’re not as much fun to pick or as easy to eat. A few weeks ago we went to Grim’s Orchard and Family Farms in Breinigsville, Pennsylvania. It was wonderful to see my daughters having so much fun picking apples and walking the hills of…
Cantuccini: so simple is it to make the famous Italian almond biscuits.
Originally from a small town near Florence, cantuccini conquered the world. I would like to share with you my own simple recipe on how to make these delicious almond biscuits yourself. What makes cantuccini so special is the fact that they are baked twice: first you bake the dough rolls, then you cut them into…
Slice and Bake Butter Cookies
These basic cookies are a perfect dessert that can be prepared ahead of time and kept on hand for surprise guests. They can be frozen, thawed and baked and still retain the delicate buttery mouthfeel.
Best Banana Bread
You will love every bite.
Paula Deen’s Whole Wheat and Honey Bread
Paula Deen’s whole wheat and honey bread is a wonderful soft sandwich bread with a slight honey note.
Apfelkuchen (German Apple Cake)
With its crunchy cinnamon topping, this classic German Apfelkuchen is an autumn’s delight.
