Linzer Cookies are traditional Austrian Cookies that are so tender and buttery! An easy recipe for jam-filled almond shortbread cookies with lots of tips. These little jam-filled sandwich cookies are always are hit and have been a favorite of mine since I was a child! These cookies are a Christmas favorite in our house, but…
Winter & Christmas
Nutella Cookies
Nutella Cookies are SO easy and quick to make. You only need FOUR ingredients to make them! These hazelnut-spread stuffed cookies are every Nutella lover’s dream. Soft hazelnut-spread cookies filled with MORE Nutella and topped with chopped hazelnuts? YES, please! These cookies are every Nutella lover’s dream! Seriously what is not to love about these Nutella…
Easy Instant Pot Beef Stew
This Instant Pot Beef Stew is the perfect simple and hearty meal for cold winter and fall days! So easy to make, bursting with flavor, and fork-tender beef. Tender meat, lots of veggies, and potatoes simmered in a savory broth made with Guinness beer and Worcestershire sauce. There is nothing more comforting than a big…
Marzipan Recipe
Marzipan is a baking ingredient that is often used in Holiday treats but is also popular year round for decorating cakes and making candy. This easy step by step recipe shows how easy it is to make it at home with only a few ingredients! We love to make homemade sweets and cookies and always…
Meringue Cookies
Meringue Cookies are crispy and light cookies made with only 4 ingredients that are perfect for using up leftover egg whites! This easy recipe works for any amount of egg whites and uses no Cream of Tartar. Making these cookies is always a good idea if you have leftover egg whites from other recipes like…
Chicken Mushroom Pasta
Chicken Mushroom Pasta is an easy weeknight meal that is ready in less than 30 minutes! A delicious, super creamy white wine based sauce loaded with mushrooms and tender, perfectly seared chicken. We love easy weeknight dinners that can be made quickly and taste amazing like Healthy General Tso’s Chicken, Baked Chicken Legs with Potatoes, and Instant Pot…
Instant Pot Chili Recipe
Instant Pot Chili is so easy and quick to make! This pressure cooker chili with canned beans warms up any occasion, from Game Day parties to family meals. Cooking chili at high pressure makes it so flavorful and is the quickest way to get dinner on the table! We love cooking soups and chilis in…
Cornflake Cookies
Cornflake Cookies are crunchy, chocolatey and so easy to make! You only need about 20 minutes to make a batch of these no-bake cookies that are a favorite in our house all year round but especially during the Holiday season. They make a delicious movie snack but would also be a perfect edible gift! We love…
Eggnog Cake
Eggnog Cake with a delicious eggnog glaze is the perfect holiday dessert! Easy and quick to make from scratch this moist bundt cake is so flavorful and tastes even better on the next day – a perfect cake to make in advance. We love moist and tender cakes like our Moist Lemon Cake Recipe, German Apple…
Crock Pot Ham and Bean Soup
Crock Pot Ham and Bean Soup is a classic winter favorite that is perfect for using leftover ham or ham bones from Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. This hearty and warming soup recipe is easy to make and can be thrown together in minutes! We love filling and warming soups during the winter season like Instant Pot…
German Stollen Recipe
German Stollen is loaded with rum raisins, candied fruit, and nuts. This traditional German Christmas recipe is a very special treat that has a long history and is very popular during the Holidays. It needs a bit of time to develop its flavor but is totally worth the effort and tastes great with a cup…
German Lebkuchen Recipe
This traditional Lebkuchen recipe is easy to make from scratch and loaded with nuts, candied fruit, and flavorful spices. Elisen Lebkuchen (German Gingerbread) are one of the most famous German Christmas cookies with their moist and soft interior and make a great edible gift during the Holiday season! There are many different varieties of German…
Hungarian Goulash
Hungarian goulash is rich, comforting, and so easy to make from scratch! Loaded with melt-in-your-mouth tender beef and flavorful vegetables this slow-cooked stew is perfect for cold winter days and also known as German Goulash. This comforting Beef Goulash recipe is the perfect meal for cold weather that the whole family will love! A delicious…
Cheesy Potato Soup
Cheesy Potato Soup is the perfect comfort food for cold winter evenings that your whole family will love! This creamy crockpot potato soup is loaded with flavor, comforting, and easy to throw together. Perfect for cold winter days! We love to eat filling soups for dinner during the colder months like this Easy Potato Bacon Soup or…
Instant Pot Chicken Chili
Instant Pot Chicken Chili is so easy and quick to make but loaded with flavor! This easy pressure cooker recipe comes together in minutes and makes a delicious weeknight dinner that your whole family will love. A healthy recipe that can be made with frozen chicken and pantry staples! Instant Pot Chicken Chili with beans and…
Baked Chicken Legs with Potatoes
Oven Baked Chicken Legs with Potatoes and Vegetables are so easy to make with only a few simple ingredients and one sheet pan! These baked chicken thighs and drumsticks come out tender and juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. A budget-friendly roasted chicken dinner that is super flavorful and takes only a few minutes…
Kaiserschmarrn
Kaiserschmarrn (Scrambled Pancake) is an Austrian dessert that’s also very popular in Bavaria! A sweet fluffy pancake made with rum-soaked raisins is torn into bite-sized pieces, caramelized, and served sprinkled with powdered sugar, applesauce, and preserves. This easy dessert recipe also tastes great for brunch and is loved by kids and adults alike! Kaiserschmarrn (or Kaiserschmarren) is…
Instant Pot Lentil Soup with Vegetables
This Instant Pot Lentil Soup is loaded with lentils, flavorful vegetables, and shredded chicken. A filling, hearty pressure cooker soup recipe that’s healthy, easy to make, budget-friendly and perfect for chilly winter days! This simple pressure cooker chicken lentil soup recipe is comforting and hearty without being bland! It comes together quickly with mostly pantry…
Slow Cooker Corn Chowder with Bacon
Slow Cooker Corn Chowder is so easy to make and takes just a few minutes of prep! A creamy and flavorful potato corn chowder that’s full of crispy bacon bits, sweet corn, and buttery red potatoes. It’s the perfect soup for cold wintery weather that your whole family will love! This Slow Cooker Bacon Corn Chowder is…
Spinach Tortellini Soup Recipe
Spinach Tortellini Soup is so easy to make and filled with tortellini, fresh basil, Italian sausage, spinach, and butternut squash. A simple and satisfying comfort food recipe that is ready in half an hour and perfect for cold evenings! This delicious and hearty Tortellini Soup with Spinach and Sausage is easy enough for a weeknight…
Pork Medallions with Blue Cheese Sauce
Pork Medallions with Blue Cheese Sauce make a delicious one-pan weeknight dinner that’s on the table in 30 minutes! Fancy enough for a date night or entertaining guests but so easy to make even if you aren’t totally kitchen confident. These tender and juicy pork medallions are smothered in a delicious, savory blue cheese sauce…
Easy Spice Cake Recipe
This easy Spice Cake Recipe is an old family recipe and makes your house smell amazing! A moist and chocolatey spiced sheet cake made with holiday spices that is easy to make from scratch and tastes even better on the next day. This moist Gingerbread Cake comes together in minutes and tastes heavenly! It’s one of…
Cranberry Orange Rolls
Cranberry Orange Rolls are the perfect holiday breakfast! Filled with sweet and tart cranberry jam and topped with a delicious, sweet orange icing, these perfectly gooey and tender Orange Sweet Rolls are a family favorite. These homemade Cranberry Rolls are drizzled with the most delicious sweet orange glaze and make a great holiday brunch or…
Nut Corners (German Nussecken)
Nut Corners are called Nussecken in Germany and make a delicious addition to your cookie platter! Made with buttery shortbread, a sweet apricot jam layer, and a caramelized hazelnut topping, these mini nut bars are a favorite of my husband and a hit all year round. Nut Corners are layered cookie bars that are cut…