Holidays

Lebkuchen Chocolate Chip Ice Cream is a Christmas miracle from your freezer. Like my Lebkuchen Vodka Martinis, this ice cream tastes like…

This Pink Peppercorn Parsley Schnitzel is pretty picture-perfect for Festive Feasting. Elevate your Christmas dinner to new heights with the enchanting allure…

These Cranberry Almond Streusel Cookies are a festive fusion of flavors. The holiday season is synonymous with the sweet aroma of freshly…

These 10 Top Paris Stops are from my last trip.  Paris, France is a wonderland, and it’s hard to narrow down what…

Lemon Sugar Jeweled Mandelbrot: A Delightful Treat for the Jewish Holidays The Jewish holidays are a time for family gatherings, reflection, and…

Glittery Maraschino Cherry Cupcakes add a burst of flavor and vibrant color to your dessert table. Perfect for hosting a party, or…

When life gives me lemon sugar, I make Lemon Sugar Linzer Cookies.  This is a delightful and refreshing twist on the traditional…

OMG. People, this Preserved Lemon Shallot Kugel is the best kugel I’ve made yet. It’s a salty, tart, and creamy tsunami and…

Creamy Orange Mint Pork is a perfect Easter brunch or dinner dish. Additionally, it is a good choice for a family Sunday…

These Preserved Lemon Coconut Macaroons are a result of an overabundance of preserved lemons in my pantry. I have made unusual macaroons…

These Maraschino Cherry Valentine’s Martinis are the quickest, easiest, prettiest Valentine’s Day cocktails ever. Ok maybe just as easy as my Rose…

Let’s shake off these winter blues with tangy and refreshing Tangerine Vodka Martinis. We deserve it! Because, after the sparkly deliciousness of…

On this last day of the New Year, say hello to these New Year’s Lucky Pig Meringues.  All over Germany, people are…

A big pot of this Champagne Pomegranate Risotto is a perfect New Year’s Eve dish. This dish is scrumptious.  Additionally, it does…

This Festive Cheese Fondue Soup is a hearty and festive dish to make for your New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day…

Those familiar with my recipes on this blog know I am cuckoo for kipferl. This Coconut Pistachio Kipferl is no exception. As…

These Spiced Pear Walnut Strudel Bites are perfect for any dessert platter. I love creating cakes. However,  I have to admit as…

This Buttery Hazelnut Spätzle was a pleasant surprise, more like a revelation. Usually,  as a rule, if I commit to creating spätzle,…

This Orange Aperol Glühwein is a riff on traditional German hot mulled wine. I am surprised and sorry it’s taken me this…

My new favorite soup ideas are simple, flavorful soups with epic garnishes. I saw this beautiful creamy chestnut soup idea in a…