Recipes

I finally got fresh quince at a local farmer’s market in the East Village and I bought 6 pounds of them.  After …

If you are in a panic over what to serve for dessert tonight, I present this recipe to your rescue. Don’t let …

This savory torte not only tastes great but adds a dramatic pop of color to any Fall or holiday table. Red cabbage …

Are you tired of the same old loaf of bread? Looking to add a splash of color and flavor to your table? …

This is truly one of the best cakes I have ever made. A marzipan riff on basic streusel takes this cake from rich …

Last Saturday it was all about pie, savory and sweet. 75 food bloggers gathered at the exquisite new ICE (Institute of Culinary Education) …

Last year I was not able to make it to Munich for Oktoberfest. Work got in the way.  I hate when that …

Who doesn’t love cooking with wine?  A cup for the recipe. A glass for me. In German a bundt cake is called …

This could easily be called a sauerkraut kitchen sink pie. The recipe can be adapted to use up whatever vegetables and meats …

Meringue lattice people. Meringue lattice. I did not even know this was possible until I saw it in a German cooking magazine. …

Ever since I can remember living in Germany I have oogled the sweet braided breads in the bakeries of whatever town I …

This tart is a cross between a tart and a quiche and stuffed with wonderful ingredients. Leeks, tart Granny Smith apple slices, …

If cakes could flirt, the Pretty Strawberry Bundt Cake would be a master. Picture this: a moist, flavorful cake packed with the …

So Summer is over. I’m pretending it’s not because I plan on posting some of the best desserts I made these past …

This gorgeous, unusual dessert recipe was all over the German magazines when I was there last spring.  I knew I had to …

My monster mint is on a rampage yo. My spearmint is currently the biggest culprit but other varieties I grow in my …

It came as a big surprise that my first attempt at hand pies would be a savory version. I always think of …

I haven’t made doughnuts in a while. Shame on me. When I saw that it was National Doughnut Day today I was …

Trying to get ahold of ramps this season was, well, trying. I did manage to nab a bunch at the farmers market …

Tart sour Granny Smith apples are my favorite. Just the name Granny Smith makes my mouth water.  Finding a way to transfer …