Potato Pumpkin Wedges

The potato pumpkin wedges are a wonderful side dish for fall. You can spice it with Allspice or not. Serve it with a pork, beef or turkey roast. Happy Cooking! Ingredients 2kg or 4.4lb medium sized potatoes 500 g or 1.1lb pumpkin (or butter…

Beef with Chickpeas Pan Fried

Beef with chickpeas pan fried is an easy and quick German dish that can be done in 30 minutes. In Germany we like to do “Pfannengerichte” which means “dishes that are made in a skillet or pan.” This dish can be varied. Instead of…

German Coffee Honey Cake – Holiday Honigkuchen

The German Coffee Honey Cake or “Honigkuchen” (honey means Honig) is easy to make and tastes wonderful when you spread butter on the slices. That’s the way Germans enjoy the Dutch honey cake which is a similiar cake. TIP: If you turn the raisins…

German Pear Cake with Saffron

The German Pear Cake with saffron is an original German recipe. Saffron makes it look golden and it is a wonderful cake to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.  The pears should be ripe and sweet. If you cannot get fresh ones…

German Egg Dish with Vegetable

German egg dish with vegetable is a great idea for a brunch or a light supper. In Germany we love light suppers and most of the times we like egg dishes. This egg dish is so easy to make and if you use organic…

Summer Vegetable Recipe: Fried Green Asparagus

Fried green asparagus is a delicious side dish or a main dish for example with salmon or chicken. In Germany the white asparagus is very popular but the green one has made its way to Germany as well. Try this simple recipe and you…

Authentic German Semolina Soup Baden Style

The Semolina Soup Baden Style or “Badische Griessuppe” is a delicious and authentic soup specialty from Baden-Würtemberg, from the region Baden. If you cannot get semolina, you can use instead polenta. Durum semolina is made from wheat and binds the soup nicely and it…

German Holiday Kinder Punch – Non-Alcoholic Drink

  The German Holiday Kinder punch or “punsch” is for children when adults enjoy a glass of Gluehwein (mulled hot red wine). Or when you prefer a non-alcoholic holiday beverage. The German Kinder punch is great for parties, the holidays, evenings or any occasion…