Baking

In what seems like eons ago, I remember on one of my first Christmas time trips to Germany ogling zimtsterne / cinnamon…

Our Christmas cookie parade continues today with this twist on the traditional Austrian Christmas Kipferl. Presenting Orange Cardamom Hazelnut Kipferl. I love…

I’m kicking off December with a parade of holiday cookie recipes. And of course, I did not forget the glitter. The glitter is optional…

Just looking at this gorgeous baked good can be intimidating, forget to attempt to make it yourself. However, when you read the frank step by…

My first round of photos for this Apple Chestnut Bundt Cake was a disaster. The photos were not great.  However, I made…

This Pumpkin Goat Cheese Honey Flammkuchen with Rosemary Crust recipe is completely unrecognizable from the lovely traditional flammkuchen (flame cake). Flammkuchen is…

What to do with leftover duck fat in the fridge? Make a Duck Fat Apple Pie of course! Well, that’s probably not…

Twist bread reminds me of the baked goods of my childhood. Every week, my grandmother would buy sweet glazed braided loaves filled with sweet…

When I was a youngster I landed a job in a bakery in the Long Island seaside town I grew up in.…

Pear is one of my favorite flavors. I love it in all forms, fresh, jelly, cooked, poached, or baked. I even love…

For those who have sworn off carbs for the new year, it’s time to get back on the carb train. Really. Enough…

Happy Christmas Eve everyone! Here are some beautiful holiday bars to make this season. Yes, there’s still time to make these Quince…

I found this Advent Calendar Linzer Cookies idea in a German cooking magazine. As soon as I saw them, I started planning…

The only thing I love more than a cookie exchange is busting out the disco dust to decorate baked goods. Participating in…

I spotted a version of this Orange Hazelnut Molasses Cake in a German cooking magazine many years ago.  I’ve added a few…

These Boiled Cider Pear Oatmeal Cookies are designated for a special trip.  For this eighth round of Operation Cookie Takeover, we’re sending…

Need a last-minute Halloween treats for your party? These Mini Bundt Cake Halloween Ghosts whip up in a jiffy. Additionally, to save…

I’ve been eying pumpkin strudel recipes, both savory and sweet in German cooking magazines for years. It was time to try my…

This Red Pear Pumpkin Marzipan Pie represents a lack of self-control. After stating I was taking a breather from participating in the…

This Apple Cardamom Cake with Caramelized Almonds is pure fall magic. Stuffed with a thick layer of seasonal apples steamed in cardamom…