Appetizers

Now that Easter and Passover are in the rearview mirror, it’s time for us in the States is concentrate on what we…

Here’s a cute appetizer to serve for a romantic Valentine’s dinner, Galentine’s get together or Valentine’s event. I got you covered with…

If you are planning to serve deviled eggs over the holidays or if you are still finalizing your menu, make these Pesto…

File this Pumpkin Schnitzel under The Mad Hausfrau’s propensity to schnitzel anything.  I do strange things to schnitzel like coat them in…

Since I am the self-proclaimed Halloween party queen, on All Hallow’s Eve I am sharing with you one of my most popular,…

Oktoberfest in Munich opens tomorrow. Even though I have attended the fest 17 or 18 times (I lost count) and was in…

Stick a fork in the summer, it’s done. Here in the states, most of us like to stick a barbecue fork in…

It’s been so hot here in Germany I’ve avoided the stove like the plague. I finally caved and used the stove top…

Whenever I buy cans of chipotle in adobo sauce, no matter what recipes I’m using them for, I always seem to have an…

This Sauerkraut Speck Stuffed Gouda Potatoes recipe triggers some childhood memories.  As a kid, when my family went out to dinner, I…

I co-produced a food storytelling event here in NYC this past week.  Since it was Pride week, most of the food we…

Back at our place in Germany, rhubarb is abundant in the garden. Here in NYC this spring, it’s been more like a…

This is one of my best Germany American crossbreed recipe creations ever. A variation of cheeseburger ingredients is rolled up in a…

These Ramp Basil Parmesan Puff Pastry Sticks are a perfect example of this: Don’t underestimate the versatility of a puff pastry sheet.…

Mini Vegetable strudel is a perfect for an appetizer, snack or for a light meal. This recipe uses a mixture red onion,…

To the German lady, a German food purist, who once yelled at me online, basically calling me a disgrace, saying and said I…

While cruising the Danube last spring on the gorgeous Ama Waterways ship, the Ama Viola, we explored a fantastic itinerary while cruising…

Ever since I tasted fried pickles at a restaurant in the Berkshires, thoughts have been dancing in my brain about how to…

These lovely savory snacks are a cross between a cracker and a savory cookie. Great on their own, they also are a…

Raise your hand if you love a surprise knödel.  If your hand is raised you will be very happy with this recipe.…