A comfort dish everyone loves from the very first bite. This mushroom-ham puff pastry is just that: a golden, flaky crust wrapped around a creamy filling of sautéed mushrooms, smoked ham, and melted cheese. Just the thought of it makes your mouth water. It’s a simple, hearty, and crowd-pleasing dish — perfect all year round. … Read more
Traditional German Baking with a Modern Twist This delicious Cheese-Apple Crumble Cake combines the best of traditional German cuisine: creamy quark, fruity applesauce, and buttery streusel. It’s a true classic of German home baking – simple to prepare, yet full of flavor.You can also adapt it to fit healthy German recipes by using less sugar … Read more
For the Base: 250 g butter biscuits or speculoos 100 g melted butter For the Filling: 450 g low-fat quark 750 g cream cheese 250 ml cream 3 eggs 50 ml vegetable oil 80 g sugar 1 packet vanilla sugar 1 packet vanilla pudding powder 50 g cornstarch For the Cinnamon Roll Topping: 100 g … Read more
Ingredients For the Potato Gratin: 1 large potato (approx. 250g) 1 large egg 100 ml milk 120 g wheat flour Salt to taste Black pepper to taste 2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil 1 medium onion (approx. 150g) 1 medium carrot (approx. 100g) 1/2 red bell pepper (approx. 75g) 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped 1 … Read more
When the house smelled of apples and cinnamon, we immediately knew: Grandma was in the kitchen. With a calm hand, she stirred the batter while we kids watched eagerly, barely able to wait for the first warm muffins.This simple recipe has connected generations – and today, when that same scent rises from my oven, it … Read more
Ingredients: 2 apples (sweet, finely grated) 100 g rolled oats 1 egg 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp baking powder 1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup) Instructions: see continuation on next page
Ingredients 120 g butter or margarine 120 g sugar 5 eggs 150 g plain flour 1 tsp baking powder 200 g sugar 100 g sliced almonds 1 jar of sour cherries 1 packet of vanilla pudding powder 500 ml whipping cream 2 packets of cream stabilizer Sugar to taste for sweetening the cream Preparation … Read more
Gardening is a beloved pastime for many, bringing joy, tranquility, and a deeper connection with nature. It doesn’t matter whether you have a sprawling backyard, a modest balcony, or a few potted plants on a windowsill; gardening can transform spaces and lives alike. With a few helpful tips and tricks, you can elevate your gardening … Read more
The Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera spp.) is a popular houseplant known for its vibrant, festive blooms during the holiday season. While many people purchase these plants, few know that propagating them is a relatively simple process that can turn one plant into dozens. In this article, we will explore the expert secrets of a seasoned gardener … Read more
While some vintage recipes are best left in the past (savory Jello salad, anyone?), others are timeless treasures worth revisiting. This War-Time Cake is one of those enduring classics. Born out of necessity during times of rationing, it’s an ingenious dessert made without eggs or milk—ingredients that were once scarce. Given recent shortages, this cake … Read more
