Recipes

If you have never tasted rhubarb anything, you are in for a treat. This Coconut Rhubarb Swirl Cheesecake is a winner.  Previously,…

If nut-encrusted eggs are not a thing yet, then they should be.  So, how did something this good, like these Almond-Crusted Eggs…

Fresh chanterelles and dill add a beautiful flavor to this traditional Swiss dish, a favorite of German-speaking parts of Switzerland.  Traditional potato…

Aside from throwing hamburgers or the occasional steak on the grill, it can just be too dang hot in the summer to…

In full disclosure, for the past 20 years, I have not eaten anything that comes from the sea. This was not always…

Ramps are getting very scarce at the markets so this is my last ramp recipe offering for the season. I offer up…

This Turkey Meatballs in Yogurt Gruyere Sauce recipe contains a hidden ingredient. I will get to that later.  Creamy yogurt sauce and…

I’ll address the elephant on the blog right away. What the hell is hyssop? For those of you who don’t know, this…

This Golden Beet Feta Tarragon Tart started out as a radish tart recipe originally found in a magazine, but I could not…

I am not going to lie. This Cherry Poppy Seed Streusel Cake is a production. There are 5 different elements to create…

This month’s berry bakealong was a delicious combination of cake, meringue, berries and custard, all packed into one delicious torte. When I first…

For most of you, this recipe is probably one of the most unusual you’ve seen in a while. Basically, Nettle Spätzle Gouda…

Here’s a lovely way to celebrate spring and Mother’s Day together in one dish.  Lightly cook bright emerald asparagus then douse in…

Chervil is abundant in most markets in Germany. However, I have a heck of a time finding chervil in the USA. What’s the big deal? it’s…

How cute are these Strawberries & Cream MOM Pastries? This easy-peasy dessert is a riff on strawberry shortcake. Instead of a shortcake…

It’s Cinco de Mayo, a serious holiday celebrating Mexican military victory over the French. For many of us non-Mexicans (I’m looking at…

This Hazelnut Ramp Bread Knödel recipe is not my first visit to the ramp knödel rodeo. Last year I made Ramp Shallot…

So I’m wishing everyone a Happy May Day with this Whole Wheat Ramp Walnut Bread!  So, to celebrate, I’m continuing my parade…

Homemade ramp salt is the flavor bomb your kitchen needs. It’s easy, especially delicious, and fun to make. Also, you’ll impress your…

It’s ramp season and I couldn’t be happier as you can see by this luscious Creamy Ramp Horseradish Noodles recipe.  Last weekend…