When I think of typical American cookies, the first thing that comes to mind is, of course, a classic chocolate chip cookie. Right after that, however, Classic Snickerdoodles are probably the second most popular cookies out there. Delicious cookies with a great cinnamon flavor. Not only for Christmas an absolute treat… I can chow down on these yummy Snickerdoodles all year round. They are always a delicious sweet treat!
If you need something to eat quickly, a simple Fried Rice with Eggs & Veggies might be the perfect dish for you. When all ingredients are available in your kitchen (including the cooked and cooled rice) you should have something ready in less than 30 minutes. We really love to make fried rice here because it’s so easy to do, and it always tastes really delicious!
Simple and easy cakes are the best, aren’t they? A lavishly decorated cake with several layers is great, but no one really has time for that in »real life«… except maybe some food bloggers. ;P If you don’t have a special occasion that requires an opulent cake you’re better off with a simple one in my opinion. An Easy Peasy Orange Loaf Cake like this one here, for example. It does not have to look super pretty, it just has to taste good! Or am I wrong? ;)
France has a lot of delicious sweet snacks that are known all over the world. The classic French Madeleines like these Madeleines with Pistachios & Pandan are definitely something that is known and loved by many… although the use of Pandan is probably rather unusual for a French bake I assume. That is more often used in Asia than in Europe. But still – it works great here ;)
I am a big fan of scones. Served with some jam and clotted cream a real treat. Unfortunately, clotted cream is extremely rare to find here in Germany. That’s why I love scones that don’t need cream, jam, or anything else added. Scones that are good to eat as they are ;) Delicious little fellas like these Chocolate Walnut Scones. You can have a coffee on the side, of course, but nothing else is needed. A perfect snack/dessert you can take anywhere ;)
When you don’t feel like cooking, something made in a casserole dish is always something you can still whip up with minimal effort ;) You throw everything into the casserole dish, add a good amount of cheese on top and then let the oven do all the work. If you want to serve a Creamy Tortellini & Chicken Gratin like this one, you’ll have to do a few more steps when preparing it, but it’s not that much tbh. Actually, still very easy to do ;P
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 ;)
