Recipes

On a recent on week long whirlwind trip to Switzerland, I visited several cities and Christmas markets. Dr, B had a conference…

December 1 is always a sobering day for me.  Every World AIDS Day I think all day about the struggle of the…

Photo Credit: Jon Wiley What good are road trips without spontaneous stops at quirky places? Sometimes it seems as if road trips…

This Quince Obatzda Cheese Spread goes perfectly with the quince almond bread from my previous post. There is some recipe mania happening…

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…