In Germany, jams and fruit spreads are typically made from regionally available berries and fruits – which is fine, of course, but not the only way to do it. Using more exotic fruit for a change can be quite exciting....

We love cakes in all shapes and forms – but even we were a bit skeptical about olive oil cakes at first. Can it really taste delicious? Olive oil in a sweet baked treat? Oh yes! This Olive Oil Cake...

Fajitas are a staple of Tex-Mex cuisine – seared meat, often with bell pepper and onions, generously seasoned and wrapped in small tortillas. This Chicken Fajita Style Pasta offers a similar experience, only swapping the tortillas for pasta. We love...

Halloween is celebrated in a big way in the US – completely different from what's happening here in Germany. You might spot a few decorations here and there, but for the vast majority of Germans, October 31st passes by without...

Big, chunky cookies modeled after American-style cookies have become quite popular in recent years. Even here in Germany, shops selling these XXL cookies are popping up everywhere – despite the fact that Germany isn't exactly known as a »cookie country«....

In summer, it's often too warm in our kitchen to stand at the stove for a long time cooking up a warming stew. Dishes like that are really better suited for the cold, wet days of autumn and winter. This...