German Baking

You would have to have a cold heart of stone fruit not to love this combination of flavors. I admit to fondly …

Somehow I have made it to the end of July and not harvested and used a fraction of the bounty from my …

I don’t know how a package of buckwheat took up residence in my pantry but it has been living there for a …

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

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 …

Wishing everyone a Happy May Day with this Whole Wheat Ramp Walnut Bread!  To celebrate I’m continuing my parade of ramp recipes …

I love a bread that comes together 1,2,3. This is one of the easiest you will ever make. Promise. Ok, maybe in …

I found this Advent Calendar Linzer Cookies idea in a German cooking magazine. As soon as I saw them, I started planning …

The only thing I love more than a cookie exchange is busting out the disco dust to decorate baked goods. Participating in …

I spotted a version of this Orange Hazelnut Molasses Cake in a German cooking magazine many years ago.  I’ve added a few …

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 Lavender Lemon Streusel Buttermilk Cake is the last gasp cake of the summer. However, I doubt if this will be my …

These past few weeks my mind and kitchen have been geared toward Fall recipes. However, last weekend I made myself get some …

England meet Germany. Germany meet England. These müsli scones are so simple to make, it’s ridiculous. I made a  batch and tossed …

Aaaaand the streuseling continues. “Streuseling” is a verb in my universe.  This is another delicious German cake using fresh blackberries. BTW, I …

Move over, strawberry rhubarb! There’s a new dynamic duo in town: rhubarb and lavender. Bite into this soft, moist cake with a …

It may be little late in the season to post rhubarb recipes but I see there is still plenty around in markets and….. …

This creamy tangy yogurt tart is perfect for your Mother’s Day brunch table. Creamy tortes can take forever to make but in …