Fall Desserts

I’ve been eying pumpkin strudel recipes, both savory and sweet in German cooking magazines for years. It was time to try my …

This Red Pear Pumpkin Marzipan Pie represents a lack of self-control. After stating I was taking a breather from participating in the …

This Apple Cardamom Cake with Caramelized Almonds is pure fall magic. Stuffed with a thick layer of seasonal apples steamed in cardamom …

Not only is this cake a cinch to make, not only does it serve an army, the best part of this fabulous …

I broke new ground in my kitchen with this Fig Rosemary Hazelnut Puff Pastry Tart. This is my first puff pastry tart. …

The German name of these individual German Plum Pastries with Spiced Streusel is Streuseltaler. The translation means “streusel coins”.  A yeast cake …

  This Fall or holiday sheet cake sports a lovely patchwork pattern for the autumn season or for a last minute Thanksgiving dessert. …

One of the most delicious items you can find in a Germany bakery is a covered cake or gedeckte kuchen.  Various fruit fillings …

  My Fall denial is waning. I’m officially embracing the season. The proof is in this recipe I whipped up last weekend. …

Got beer? Got Apples? This German treat also works as a terrific brunch alternative to French toast, replacing the bread with the …

I’ve been meaning to make something with this ginger flavored bandy for a long time. The problem is. The bottle never lasts …

There was only one thing to do when I found that leftover cashew flour in my pantry. Yep. More cashew French Macarons. …

A few months ago I spotted pear preserve making pictures on the Facebook page of a lovely member of our Pennsylvania community. …

These Baked Apple cookies or these Bratapfel Kekse are the perfect addition to your holiday cookie platter. I love this German cookie recipe. Who …

Yesterday’s Diary of a Mad Hausfrau’s post space was dedicated to World AIDS Day so Macaron Monday was pushed to Tuesday. You …

It’s the day before Thanksgiving and I know everyone is beyond over pumpkin ANYTHING. So the absolute nerve of me to post …

I love Thanksgiving, always insisting on celebrating this holiday no matter what country I was living in at the time. Creating the the menus, …

A while back I Instagramed this picture of a HUGE pink banana squash I bought at the Farmer’s Market in Milford PA. …

Last summer I met the Walnut Butter Man. Anthony Novelle is a sports nutritionist/wellness professional who created a line of all natural walnut …

These beauties are perfect for fall. They have the light feel of a meringue but are dense and nutty as well. Called …