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Let’s go on a world food tour! Whatever you’re in the mood for, from meat-lovers to vegans, from Europe to Asia to North and South America, these recipes are for everyone who loves to eat delicious, simple food!
My goal is to showcase delicious dishes that I’ve made, which I find are (relatively) easy to make! Some recipes require more time, and effort, while others are done within 30 minutes, but, I promise, you’ll be pleased with what you’ve made!
Unlike other sites, I won’t be detailing all of my thoughts and feelings about each recipe because, let’s be real, in the end, you just want to figure out how to make the dish and what you need to buy at the grocery store. I cut right to the chase and tell you the ingredients you’ll need and show you what the final dish will look like!
As a side note, I’m a big fan of onions, garlic, ginger, and everything spicy, so my recipes might be somewhat heavy with these ingredients, or at least more so than some people :) Be aware of this and adjust these ingredients to your own preferences because you’re the one who will be doing the eating! Enjoy!
Recent Recipes
German Strawberry Tart
When it’s summertime and strawberries are at their ripest and juiciest, it’s the perfect time to make a strawberry tart! This simple tart is a something you’ll see throughout Germany at bakeries and from home bakers during the summertime. With a pound cake base and only sliced strawberries on top, it’s delicious way to let the taste of summer shine through!
Rhubarb and Raspberry Streusel Bars
May and June are the rhubarb months! Rhubarb has such a unique texture and that tart sweetness that makes them irresistible, I always have to make something fun with it every year to celebrate rhubarb! Rhubarb pairs great with lots of different berries, so in this recipe, they’re paired with raspberries. This pairing retains the tartness of the rhubarb and raspberries, but also allows for the berry-sweetness of the raspberries to shine through! It’s a perfect match and hard to have just one bar!
Apple Bread Pudding
What to do with stale bread? A classic apple bread pudding is always a great answer! Deliciously sweet apples with soft, vanilla-soaked bread and a drizzle of decadent vanilla sauce over top to make sure everyone will love it! Super simple and super tasty, your casserole dish will be empty in no time!
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Muffins
Whether you’re trying to find a use for those bananas that are past their prime or you’re craving a good banana bread, these Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Muffins are my go-to recipe! Simple and quick, these muffins come out light, fluffy, and moist every single time! And with the chocolate chips providing an irresistible decadence, you’ll be sure that everyone will enjoy the muffins!
Hefezopf (Braided Sweet Bread)
This is one of those recipes that reminds me of home and my mom’s baking. A light, fluffy yeasted braided sweet bread with a lemon-sugar glaze on top, it’s both impressive to present and easier to make than you might think! And it’s so good, you can eat it plain or add some butter, or with your favorite spread, to make the perfect slice!
German Lebkuchen
Lebkuchen are THE German cookie at Christmas time! From local bakeries, to Christmas markets, to mass produced varieties at every grocery store, Lebkuchen are everywhere during Christmas. And for good reason, they are absolutely delicious! They are absolutely a staple in my household! Lebkuchen also come in all shapes, sizes, and toppings, so while I prefer the chocolate ones, finding ones with a simple icing glaze or no glaze at all are also very common, so feel free to experiment a bit!
Carrot Cake with Roasted Carrots and Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
I absolutely love carrot cakes! And this one stands out from the rest because you first roast some of the carrots, giving the cake a more full-bodied, caramelized, and slightly savory flavor. By adding maple syrup to the cream cheese frosting, it blends perfectly with the other flavors and adds that hint of warming sweetness! It’s a cake you won’t be able to resist going back for seconds!
Blueberry and Lemon Sweet Rolls
Can anyone say blueberry-lemon sweet rolls? A perfect dessert for these summer months when blueberries and lemons are everywhere! These soft and gooey sweet rolls, drizzled with a decadent lemon glaze are the way to go and great dessert for any occasion!
Salted Peanut Butter and Banana Tart
Peanut butter, chocolate, and banana, what’s not to love about that combination! Now, let’s turn that trifecta of flavors into a no-bake, easy-to-make tart that will wow anyone who gets the chance to try it! Fancy enough to make for special occasions, yet lowkey and easy enough to make for a quick afternoon treat!
Red-Wine Poached Pears
These poached pears are not only easy to make, but exquisitely decadent and truly elegant, that are sure to impress everyone you make them for! And who doesn’t enjoy a boozy dessert! The main thing you need for these is time, but they are also very easy to make ahead of time!
Meringue Peaks with Walnuts
At Christmas time, these are cookies my family always makes. It’s a basic French meringue with delicious, finely chopped walnuts to add a slight bite to an otherwise soft, chewy, sweet meringue! These are gluten free, so an added bonus for anyone who can’t have gluten. These meringues are sure to be a winner!
Pumpkin Pie Sponge Cake with Apple Cider Caramel and Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting
In the fall, we all love our pumpkin pies and apple pies, but this cake is the perfect way to mix up your fall cake options! Two delicious pumpkin pie sponges separated by a layer of perfectly smooth and creamy vanilla cream cheese frosting. But the secret ingredient in this cake is the apple cider caramel! No added sugar, just apple cider reduced to a caramel with a little butter, that is drizzled between sponge layers. So we’re talkin’ pumpkin, apple cider, and vanilla all in one bite!
Homemade Apple Sauce
When life gives you apples, you make apple sauce! This, at least, has been my family’s mantra when discussing our apple tree. We’ll try apple fritters, cakes, pancakes, and even hard cider, but we always end up making tons of apple sauce that doesn’t last nearly as long as it should 😊
Orange Rhubarb Coffee Cake
As winter turns to spring, the in-season fruits transitions from orange to rhubarb. Once you notice things starting to bloom, find some deliciously in-season orange and rhubarb to make this easy cake that combines the fruit of both seasons!
Baked Churros with Homemade Hot Chocolate
The irresistible taste of churros without deep-frying them! These come out warm, soft, and chewy, with a coating of cinnamon-sugar. Add a side of homemade hot chocolate and it’s almost as if your in Spain!
Alfajores
These South American treats are two crumbly cookies separated by a layer of gooey dulce de leche, topped with chocolate. What’s not to love!
