When you’re looking for a quick and simple lunch or dinner, a sandwich is almost always a great idea. In Germany, you might just use some cold cuts and cheese, but in the U.S., sandwiches tend to be a bit...

What can I say – chocolate and pears are a fantastic combination. I can’t quite explain why, but this pairing always evokes a cozy, comforting feeling for me. That’s why this Chocolate Hazelnut Pear Cake is perfect for autumn and...

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....