My favorite holiday meals are those that require the least work. Especially the main dish. I like to get my desserts and…
Apologies in advance for any traditionalists scrutinizing these Rum Raisin Kipferl Cookies. Yes, the shape, although bent into half-moon shapes is disappointingly…
If you are looking for a fast and fun last-minute appetizer, this Pull-Apart Pumpkin Cheese Bread is the ticket. Made from store-bought…
Pear Butterscotch Marzipan Streusel Cake is a marvel of flavors. Tender pear slices are nestled in a brown sugar-based cake and topped…
When it comes to holiday meals, sometimes it’s nice to use white tablecloths and plates and let the food provide the color.…
This Cranberry Bee Sting Cake does double duty as either a Thanksgiving and Christmas dessert. Or both. This cake is sheet pan-sized.…
As fall fades away and the arctic chill descends here on the Northeast, my thoughts turn to cozy Thanksgiving recipes. This Creamy…
In the real world, I should not be messing with the perfection that is a traditional Flammkuchen recipe. However, this is my…
For those who are cooking for only a few people, this Creamy Quince Horseradish Turkey Breast recipe is a great excuse to…
What sets this Walnut Streusel Pumpkin Pie apart from others is the crust. Instead of slaving over the perfect pie crust, the…
When someone gifts me a coffin-shaped cutting board, there is only one thing to do. Whip out my stash of black sesame…
I’m all about the Halloween party. It’s my favorite holiday. Thanksgiving runs a close second. I spend hours planning menus for both…
The only thing to do when you have leftover apple cider doughnuts is to make Apple Cider Doughnut Pudding. That is when…
OK, so you don’t have to go all fancy and actually service this Pumpkin Beer Sauerkraut Fondue in a pumpkin. That fondue…
I like to eat apple cider doughnuts with a cup of hot apple cider. Is this redundant? Probably. However, I don’t care.…
Here’s a delicious fall twist on a traditional German recipe. These Crispy Pumpkin Potato Pancakes are sweeter than regular potato pancakes. However,…
The minute fall appears I jump on the butternut squash soup train. It’s my kitchen ritual to welcome the season. I’ve lost…
Here’s a spicy twist on traditional German Obatzda. This White Horseradish Obatzda Spread has as much flavor as the original. However, it…
People who bypass a Streuseltaler pastry while visiting Germany, miss out on a delicious experience. Here’s your chance to make your own.…
“Can I ask you a favor?” That questions lead to a million loaves of Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Mandelbrot emerging from my oven.…