Apples are available all year round in Germany and many other regions of the world. That’s probably why there are so many recipes in which apples play the leading role. This is also the case with this Apple Pecan Swirl Bread. Without apples, this bake would only be half as delicious! Without apples, it would probably just be a nut bread, but not a particularly good one, I guess. ;P
Who does not know them. Biscotti are served in many coffee shops as a small, sweet treat along with your coffee. The Italian pastry is not only popular in Italy – they are loved all over the world. Biscotti (or Cantuccini) are traditionally made with almonds, but there are, of course, many more options! These simple Hazelnut Biscotti with Chocolate Coating, for example, are in no way inferior to the ones with almonds – also extremely tasty!
When dinner needs to be a little quicker on the table, we like to use pre-cooked pasta or, as in the case of this Skillet with Mushrooms, Potato Noodles & Spinach we used potato noodles from the supermarket. It’s less work and you get something tasty on the table without a lot of effort. You don’t have to make your life any more complicated than necessary ;P
Ice cream can be enjoyed all year round – summer and winter, right?! I think so. In winter, you might not be able to sit on the terrace with and enjoy it in the sun, but this Strawberry (Burnt) Cheesecake Ice Cream also tastes really good on the sofa when you’re wrapped in a warm blanket! If you like cheesecake, you will definitely love this type of ice cream ;)
Cake is a must-have for an afternoon coffee party. No doubt about it. Without something sweet, the coffee date would only be half as good. In the UK, coffee is usually replaced by tea and cake is often swapped for small finger sandwiches and scones – something like these Easy Lemon Buttermilk Scones. Even though I prefer coffee to tea, I really like simple scones (with my coffee)… so good! ;)
Even though the selection of veggies and fruit is often not as good in winter as it is in spring or summer, you can still prepare a lot of delicious dishes. Winter veggies, such as red beet, are perfect for a salad. The best example I can think of there, is this Lentil Salad with Red Beet & Halloumi. Packed with vitamins and really delicious!
I love my job, but in between I love to bake and try new things in the kitchen. A lot of my friends and colleagues encourage me to bake - for a very simple reason: they get the leftovers - and it seems they like it most of the time ;) 
