In Southern Germany, Spätzle and Knöpfle aka. egg noodles are very popular and served quite often. Maybe I should narrow it down a bit – they are popular in Swabia and in Baden (where I am from). I would not dare to say they are super popular in Bavaria – they have their own favorites ;P However, I brought my fondness for this type of noodles to Berlin many years ago. We love to prepare dishes like these Swabian Knöpfle with Leek & Meat Sauce – among many other traditional dishes from the area.
I’ve always been a big fan of pasta. There are so many delicious pasta dishes out there, so much to still try ;) Saying that – in the last few years I’ve been trying to reduce carbs in my diet due to… well, diabetes. This means I am eating less pasta, but when I do, I enjoy every single noodle! Or every single gnocchi ;) Like I did here with these simple (One-Pot) Gnocchi with Mushrooms, Spinach & Chorizo. An easy dish that is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner. So good!
Anyone who has ever been to Sicily (or Italy in general, I guess) will probably know these oversized rice balls. Similar rice balls like these Arancini with Pesto Rosso & Mozzarella can be found on (almost) every corner in Sicily – served as a snack. A very big snack ;) We love these balls (hehe), although they don’t really qualify as a snack for us. As substantial as they are, they count as a full meal for us ;P
Whether it’s warm or cold outside – I love to cook and eat a delicious Stew with Mushrooms, Beans & Chorizo like this one here all year round! It’s absolutely terrific! Cook it once and eat it for at least two days… reheated stews are often better the second day, right? ;)
There is one dish from Italian cuisine that always ends up on our table – over and over again: a simple Classic Lasagna Bolognese. We also like spaghetti and other types of pasta from time to time, but if someone here is allowed to ask for something specific for dinner, the choice is always lasagna. With lots of cheese. An outrageous amount of cheese ;P
Getting something delicious on the table after dinner does not have to take a lot of time. Preparing curry is easy and can be done quite quickly. You throw everything into a pot, season it well and after a short time you can fill your bowls and start eating. What more could you want? This simple (Vegan) Cauliflower & Chickpea Curry is a very good example here – on the table in no time and absolutely 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 ;) 
