Not many people in our circle of friends celebrate Halloween. The American holiday simply isn't very widespread in Germany. While everyone knows about Halloween thanks to various Hollywood movies, hardly anyone actually celebrates it around here. We usually sit it...
As the weather gets colder, stew and soup season kicks off at our house. We switch from refreshing summer salads to warming dishes to help us get through those cold and wet days unscathed. This Hearty Sausage & Tortellini Soup...
We make banana bread quite frequently. Bananas always end up lying around in the kitchen, waiting to be used up. A classic banana bread or a simple Banana Bread Marble Bundt Cake like this one is perfect for those overripe...
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...
