Authentic German Family Recipes From the Rhineland-Palatinate
In Germany, this dough is commonly known as 1-2-3 dough because it s made with one part sugar, two parts butter, and three parts flour. Mürbeteig is one of the fundamental doughs of German baking. It is used for cookies, tart shells, torte bases, and many other traditional baked goods. If you d like to learn more... The post Classic German Mürbeteig Recipe (German Shortcrust Pastry) appeared first…
Mürbeteig is one of the basic doughs of German baking. It is used for traditional German cookies (Plätzchen and Kekse), tart and pie crusts, cheesecake bases, fruit cakes, tea pastries, and other baked goods. It is also used for savoury pastries such as quiches and savoury tarts. In English, Mürbeteig is usually translated as shortcrust... The post Mürbeteig: German Shortcrust Pastry and Cookie…
It’s cherry season, and the markets are well stocked with these small rubies. I spotted some beautiful dark cherries and couldn t resist buying them. They were perfectly ripe, so I decided to use them to make a simple French rustic dessert: Cherry Clafoutis. Clafoutis is one of those desserts that looks impressive but is surprisingly... The post Cherry Clafoutis appeared first on Nina s Recipes .
Best Rhubarb Cake recipe, easy and rather fast, which can be made with or without Meringue, also great for people who don t like this vegetable (yes, Rhubarb is a vegetable). It s also a great cake for freezing. Eifel is a low mountain range in western Germany. Ingredients for Ø 26 cm springform rhubarb cake: Ingredients... The post Best German Rhubarb Cake Eifel Style appeared first on Nina s…
A mascarpone strawberry shortcake is one of the easiest cakes you can make: just bake a simple Biskuit (sponge cake), lightly brush it with syrup, and fill it with strawberries and a rich mascarpone cream. You don t need any baking powder for the sponge layers, nor gelatine for the cream to keep its shape, thanks... The post Mascarpone-Strawberry Shortcake appeared first on Nina s Recipes .
There are many delicious strawberries available in spring and summer, and if you have some left over, you can use them with overripe bananas to make a delicious strawberry banana milkshake. My recipe is very fast, and you only need 3 basic ingredients: strawberries, bananas, and milk. Ingredients for 2 Strawberry Banana Milkshakes: I also... The post Strawberry Banana Milkshake 3 ingredients…
This cake is my favorite in summer: easy and fast to make, super fluffy, and with a refreshing strawberry taste. Of course, you can make it with any other fruits. It s just a simple Biskuit (German Sponge Cake) with fruits on top. If you want a sheet cake, double the ingredients. Ingredients for a Ø... The post Strawberry Biscuit Cake appeared first on Nina s Recipes .
This classic Fraisier cake is perfect for any occasion. It is a French recipe, easy to make, and super delicious. It s a perfect cake for spring and summer, full of strawberries, with delicate vanilla custard, topped with marzipan and chocolate. You ll need a fluffy sponge cake (genoise, wiener, biskuit), a butter custard vanilla cream, plenty... The post Fraisier cake French Strawberry Cake…
A Rhubarb Cake recipe, easy to make and delicious. Ingredients for Ø 26 cm springform rhubarb cake: Ingredients for the rhubarb filling: Ingredients for the meringue: You can find more rhubarb recipes here. My favorite is this German Rhubarb Cake Eifel Style, with an almond base: Oma s Rhubarb Cake recipe, with yeast dough: Mixing Strawberries... The post Rhubarb Cake with sour cream/yogurt and…
Every time I make a rhubarb pie or cake, I also make a rhubarb lemonade. I don t like wasting food, so I try to use as much as possible of everything available. The peel and ends of rhubarb can be used as the main ingredients for a refreshing lemonade. You can add water enough to... The post Rhubarb Lemonade appeared first on Nina s Recipes .
It s Rhubarb Time! Because good things come in threes: Asparagus, Strawberries, and Rhubarb share the same season, from April until the 24th of June. So Oma (Grandma in German) has requested a simple rhubarb cake which she used to make often for the family. This is one of the easiest ways to cook rhubarb: make... The post Oma s Rhubarb Cake appeared first on Nina s Recipes .
I love combining the tart taste of rhubarb with the sweet refreshing taste of strawberries. When Rhubarb is in season, it s a must to bake at least one cake with this combination. This time I chose a pie that is even easier to make than Oma s Rhubarb Cake, and with a lot of crumble (Streusel)... The post Strawberry Rhubarb Pie with Streusel Topping (Easy German Style Recipe) appeared first on Nina…
Rhubarb is a popular spring ingredient in Germany, especially in cakes and desserts. In this guide, you will learn what rhubarb tastes like, whether it is toxic, when it is in season, and how it is used in traditional baking. What is rhubarb? Rhubarb is a vegetable belonging to the Rheum genus in the family... The post Rhubarb (Rhabarber): Season, Taste, Toxicity, and How to Use Rhubarb in Cakes…
One of my favorite drinks in summer is Elderflower Lemonade, made from an Elderflower Syrup, also known as Elderflower squash or Elderflower cordial. This soft drink is refreshing thanks to the lemon, but also has a delicate taste thanks to the Elderflowers. Because of the high sugar content, you can preserve this syrup and consume... The post Elderflower Syrup for Lemonade appeared first on Nina…
What are Elderflowers? Elderflowers are the flowers of the elderberry shrub, also known as Elder (Holunder in German) or by its scientific name, Sambucus nigra. Although there are a lot of other varieties, only the ones called Sambucus nigra are edible. When can you harvest Elderflowers or Elderberries? The Elder usually blooms in Germany at... The post Elderflowers and Elderberries appeared first…
Elderflower confiture is made from the edible flowers of the elder tree (Sambucus nigra). It has a delicate flavor and a special taste and can be consumed as any other confiture: on bread, in Grießbrei (Semolina Pudding) or Milchreis (Rice Pudding), or as an ingredient in cakes and creams. I love the scent of elderflowers,... The post Elderflower Confiture appeared first on Nina s Recipes .
Purple asparagus is more tender than green and does not need peeling. It is slightly sweeter and cooks quickly. For 2 servings: Purple asparagus turns green when cooked. This is normal. To preserve more of the purple colour, cook it only briefly. You can also eat purple asparagus raw, for example, thinly sliced in salads.... The post Easy purple asparagus recipe appeared first on Nina s Recipes .
One of the easiest ways to cook green asparagus is to wrap it in bacon and either fry it, grill it, or bake it in the oven for a few minutes. Here is how I make it: For 2 servings: If you don t want to use the oven, you can fry the green asparagus in... The post Easy green asparagus recipe appeared first on Nina s Recipes .
The easiest way to cook white asparagus is to boil it for a few minutes in salted water, with a pinch of sugar. You can serve it with boiled potatoes and hollandaise sauce or just melted butter. Super easy and fast. For 2 servings, you should calculate: Don’t throw away the asparagus water. You can... The post Easy white asparagus recipe appeared first on Nina s Recipes .
Asparagus (Spargel in German) is one of the staple foods in Germany. Germans love it so much that they even dedicated a whole season to it: Spargelzeit. You can even buy a special pot for boiling it (an Asparagus steamer). When is asparagus season in Germany? Asparagus season (Spargelzeit) in Germany usually starts in mid... The post Asparagus (Spargel) Guide: White vs Green vs Purple Asparagus…
Maibowle (May Wine) is a German aromatised drink consumed in the spring. Bowle is the German name for punch, so Maibowle can also be translated as May Punch. Other names include Maitrank, Maiwein, and Waldmeisterbowle, the latter referring to the name of the herb used for aromatising it, Waldmeister (sweet woodruff). The traditional Maybowle recipe... The post Maibowle German May Wine appeared…
What is Waldmeister (sweet woodruff)? Waldmeister is the German name for sweet woodruff, literally meaning “master of the woods”. It is also known as sweet-scented bedstraw or simply woodruff. Its scientific name is Galium odoratum (also known as Asperula odorata), and it belongs to the Rubiaceae family. It is a perennial plant, meaning it lives... The post Waldmeister (Sweet Woodruff): What It Is…
Every spring the wild garlic or bear s garlic (Bärlauch), how it s called in Germany, delights the taste buds of all garlic lovers. The taste, even though not so intense as normal garlic, is quite delicate and savory, and used in a lot of dishes. In Germany you can find wild garlic/bear s garlic/ramsons in the forests... The post Bear s Garlic or Wild Garlic Pesto (Bärlauch-Pesto) appeared first…
A quick and easy hollandaise sauce for asparagus Hollandaise Sauce, also called Dutch sauce, is an emulsion of egg yolk, melted butter, and lemon juice, seasoned with salt and white or cayenne pepper. According to the original classical Escoffier recipe from the beginning of the 20th century, Hollandaise sauce should be made only from egg... The post Easy Hollandaise sauce for asparagus appeared…
These little cakes are very delicious and easy to make. You don t need any leavening agent like baking powder or baking soda. In less than an hour they re ready to be served. The ingredients are for 12 pieces (~7 3,2cm). You will need:3 eggs (M for Europe, L for America)125 g caster sugar50 ml of vegetable oil100... The post Mini Marble Gugelhupf appeared first on Nina s Recipes .
Three Kings’ Cake is a lightly sweet bread, served in some regions on Epiphany Day (January 6th). There are many variations, depending on the area. I ve written more about it in the Dreikönigskuchen – Three Kings’ Cake recipe, so check that out for more information. This King s Bread is a variation of the classical Three... The post Dreikönigskuchen – Three Kings’ Cake with Raisins appeared first…
Go to recipe Dreikönigskuchen is a traditional bread served on Epiphany Day in Switzerland and some parts of Germany. Epiphany is celebrated on the 6th of January and has different meanings, depending on the country. In Eastern countries, this celebration is associated with the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. In Western countries, on... The post Dreikönigskuchen Three Kings Cake appeared…
I love sour cherries so I use them quite often in my baking. This time I adapted the classical tiramisu recipe to fit them in. I used sour cherry juice instead of coffee and added Kirschwasser (cherry brandy). I served it in small glasses so everyone can enjoy their own when they feel like it.... The post Sour cherry tiramisu with chocolate pieces appeared first on Nina s Recipes .
Linzer Cookies are known by many names: Linzer Augen, Ochsenauge, Pfauenaugen, Spitzbuben, Hildabrötchen, and the list can go on with other local names. Nonetheless, they are delicious and don t require special ingredients or even a special cookie cutter. Even though in Germany you can easily buy a special Linzer Cookie Cutter, you can use pretty... The post Linzeraugen German Linzer Cookies…
This German Nut Stollen (Nussstollen), like the Poppy Seed Stollen, doesn t require a long time to mature and can be consumed right after cooling down. It is best consumed fresh. You can enjoy this recipe all year round, even if it s not Christmas. You can also try out the Mohnstollen – Original Poppy Seed Stollen... The post Nussstollen – Original Nut Stollen Recipe appeared first on Nina s…
This German Poppy Seed Stollen (Mohnstollen), like the Nut Stollen, doesn t require a long time to mature and can be consumed right after cooling down. It is best consumed fresh. If you like poppy seeds, this is a great recipe to try out, even if it s not Christmas. You can also try out the Nussstollen... The post Mohnstollen – Original Poppy Seed Stollen Recipe appeared first on Nina s Recipes .
Matcha Kipferl or Green Tea Kipferl is an adaptation of Vanilla Crescent Cookies Recipe. It is made of Sweet Shortcrust Pastry to which nuts and matcha (Japanese green tea) are added (Matchanussmürbeteig). The subtle taste of Japanese Matcha pairs well with the citrusm which brings a bit of freshness and adds more flavor to the... The post Matcha Kipferl – German Green Tea Crescent Cookies…
Mohnkipferl is an adaptation of Vanilla Crescent Cookies Recipe. It is made of Sweet Shortcrust Pastry to which ground poppy seeds are added (Mohnmürbeteig). The best results are obtained when the dough is made the day before. Mohnkipferl is a great alternative for people with nut allergies. You can cover them in powdered sugar or... The post Mohnkipferl German Poppy Seed Crescent Cookies appeared…
Chocolate Kipferl or Cocoa Kipferl is an adaptation of Vanilla Crescent Cookies Recipe. It is made of Sweet Shortcrust Pastry to which nuts and cocoa are added (Schokomürbeteig). Other names in German are Schoko Kipferl, Schokoladen Kipferl, or Kakao Kipferl. They are popular Christmas Cookies (Weihnachtskekse or Weihnachtsplätzchen) in Germany and Austria. They are traditionally made by hand and…
Vanillekipferl are Vanilla Crescent Cookies made of Sweet Shortcrust Pastry to which nuts are added (Nussmürbeteig). They are popular Christmas Cookies (Weihnachtskekse or Weihnachtsplätzchen) in Germany and Austria. They are traditionally made by hand and shaped into a crescent moon. The best results are obtained when the dough is made the day before. Ingredients for... The post Vanillekipferl…
Stollen is a traditional German bread eaten during the Christmas season. It is also known as Weihnachtsstollen (Christmas Stollen) or Christstollen. It is made from a heavy yeast dough, to which candied fruits, almonds and spices are added. Other ingredients are raisins and marzipan. Go to recipe Christmas Stollen Recipe Dresden Style Dresdner Christmas... The post Christmas Stollen Original…
A classic basic Lebkuchen recipe is made from Honiglebkuchen (Honey Gingerbread dough) to which spices and leavening agents like Ammonium carbonate (Hirschhornsalz) and Potassium carbonate (Pottasche) are added. This will ensure the cookies have the perfect shape and consistency. Make sure you get the Ammonium and Potassium carbonate used for baking. If you can t find... The post Lebkuchen German…
Honiglebkuchen (German Gingerbread Honey Cake), also called Honigkuchen is a type of Lebkuchen (Gingerbread) where, at least half of the sweetener, is honey. This type of dough can be used as a basis to make classical Lebkuchen or other traditional Christmas gingerbread type of sweets like: Domino Steine (lit. Domino Rocks: a layered German Christmas... The post Honiglebkuchen German Honey…
There s no Christmas without Stollen in Germany. This festive cake is loved by everyone, especially since there are many variants of it. From the famous Dresdner Christmas Stollen with raisins to Stollen with cranberries, almonds, marzipan, different dried fruits, butter milch, poppy seeds, nuts, and so on, it s almost impossible to not find one to... The post Christmas Stollen and Cookie Spice…
Martin s Goose or Christmas Goose (Martinsgans, Weihnachtsgans), it s always a feast when I make this bird in the oven. The recipe below is a regional one (Eifel region), quite easy to make and tasty. The fresh herbs give a nice, delicate taste which fits well with roasted chestnuts. You can leave the herbs out if... The post Gänsebraten Roast goose with chestnut filling appeared first on Nina s…
Goose Lard (Gänseschmalz or Gänseflomen) is a healthier alternative to butter and quite valued in Germany. Goose fat is high in unsaturated fatty acids: 58.1 % monounsaturated fatty acids, 10.5 % polyunsaturated fatty acids, and 28.4 % saturated fatty acids. As a comparison, butter has 26.1 % monounsaturated fatty acids, 3.1 % polyunsaturated fatty acids,... The post Gänseschmalz German Goose Fat…
I made this cake for 2024 Halloween, for the parents who accompanied the children. Halloween is not really a big thing in Germany, but more children are coming trick-or-treating each year. It also helps that the house is decorated thematically and well-lit. They say: Süsses order Saures which literally translates into something sweet or something... The post Very Easy Pumpkin Spice Sheet Pan Cake…
This pumpkin soup is one of my favorites to enjoy in autumn. It warms not only your body but also your soul and gives you a boost of vitamins. I make my pumpkin soup with vegetables and no broth. By using a lot of veggies, you can skip the broth. It s simply natural, delicious, and... The post German Pumpkin Soup (Traditional Herbst Recipe) appeared first on Nina s Recipes .
We are opening the wine season with must (young wine) and onion pie. This combination is so delicious and always appreciated by my family. What is Zwiebelkuchen though? The name Zwiebelkuchen comes from German where Zwiebel means onion and Kuchen means cake. So Zwiebelkuchen can be translated as onion cake or onion pie which is... The post Zwiebelkuchen Onion Pie appeared first on Nina s Recipes .
I love this mint chocolate ice cream recipe because it s so creamy and refreshing in summer. I usually make a base, which I cool in the fridge before putting it in the ice cream machine. This is how Italian Gelato is made. You can also put it directly in containers and freeze it. This ice... The post Mint Chocolate Ice Cream Creamy After Eight Ice Cream appeared first on Nina s Recipes .
One of the easiest ways to get rid of overripe bananas is to make a Banana Milkshake. This recipe is so fast, and you only need 2 basic ingredients: bananas and milk. Ingredients for 1 Banana Milkshake: Try out the Strawberry Banana Milkshake when you have leftover strawberries: The post Banana Milkshake 2 ingredients appeared first on Nina s Recipes .
What is a sponge cake? A sponge cake is a light cake made with eggs, flour and sugar. Usually it is leavened with beaten eggs, so no additional baking powder is needed. It is used as a base for Torte (layered cake), usually cut in 3 slices. The ratio for a basic sponge cake: 1... The post How to make the perfect fluffy yellow/vanilla sponge cake with only 3 ingredients appeared first on Nina s…
What is a Biskuit (German Sponge Cake)? A Biskuit (also called Biskuitboden in German) is a sponge cake: a light cake made with eggs, sugar, flour, and sometimes a little fat (vegetable oil or melted butter). It is usually leavened with beaten eggs so no baking powder is needed. This type of cake mixture is... The post German Sponge Cake (Biskuit) appeared first on Nina s Recipes .
One of the baking basics is yeast dough but how it s made depends a lot on the desired final product. Yeast dough for pizza, bread, or bread rolls is slightly different than the one for tray cakes. And did you know that German Stollen also uses a type of yeast dough? There are mainly 3... The post Yeast Dough Hefeteig appeared first on Nina s Recipes .
What is a sponge cake? A sponge cake is the basis of any Torte (layered cake) so it needs to be perfect every time. In Germany, this type of base is called Biskuitmasse/Biskuitteig/Biskuitboden or, simply, Biskuit, and consists of eggs, sugar, and flour which is sometimes mixed with starch to get a lighter cake flour.... The post Types of German Sponge Cakes appeared first on Nina s Recipes .