The Coziness of European Eating Culture
Food is so much more than just cooking and eating. It’s about taking time, social engagement, and enjoying life. I’m excited to share my passion for cozy cooking and the warmth it brings to the table.
Food & Recipes
Explore a collection of my favorite recipes, from comforting European classics to family-friendly dishes. Each one is crafted to bring warmth and joy to your table.

Salmon in Mango Coconut Sauce
Salmon in Mango Coconut Sauce - a tropical twist to your dinner table

Potato Gnocchi in a Hearty Tomato Sauce with Burrata
Potato Gnocchi in a Hearty Tomato Sauce with Burrata. Saucy, Soft, Satisfying.
The BEST Mac & Cheese Recipe. Easy. Creamy. Dreamy.
The Best 5-Minute Mac & Cheese (with Buttery Breadcrumbs!)

Iced Blackberry Matcha Latte
Iced Blackberry Matcha Latte – Your New Favorite Summer Sip

Semmelknödel - Traditional Bavarian Bread Dumplings
The perfect side dish for Bavarian oven roasts, with mushroom cream sauce, or sliced and roasted in butter.

The Best Tender Beef Goulash
Tender Beef Goulash - Slowly braised beef in a hearty sauce with Hungarian sweet paprika and onions

Original Bavarian Obatzda – A Beer Garden Favorite
Creamy, flavorful, and perfectly spreadable—this traditional Bavarian Obatzda is a must-try beer garden classic!

Oven Roasted Chicken with Potatoes and Gravy
Golden, juicy, and packed with flavor—this one-pan roasted chicken with potatoes is pure comfort on a plate!

Turkey Meatballs in a Delicious Tomato Sugo
These juicy turkey meatballs are lightly seared for a golden crust, then simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce seasoned with Herbs de Provence. Serve them with your favorite side—pasta, rice, toasted bread, or potatoes—for a cozy and satisfying meal.

Quick & Easy: Chicken Tenders in a Buttery Cherry Tomato
A simple yet flavorful dish featuring golden-browned chicken tenders in a rich, buttery cherry tomato sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal!

Chili Con Carne – with Cinnamon
Warm, hearty, and packed with bold flavors, this Chili con Carne recipe features a subtle hint of cinnamon, adding depth and warmth to the dish.

Linzer Torte - One of the World’s Oldest Cake Recipes
Not only a true classic, but a piece of culinary history. With the recipe dating back to the year 1653, this is the perfect cake for a cozy afternoon coffee gathering.

Oven Roasted Acorn Squash with Burrata
Oven roasted Acorn Squash with Burrata on a Bed of Arugula and finished with Austrian Pumpkin Seed Oil

Bavarian Radish Salad
Bavarian Radish Salad - A Quick and Simple Bavarian Side Dish

Erdäpfelkas - A Creamy Bavarian Potato Spread
Erdäpfelkas - A Creamy Bavarian Potato Spread with an irresistibly smooth and airy texture

Hackbraten - Bavarian Meat Loaf
This delicious Bavarian meatloaf recipe features a hearty tomato sauce.

Bavarian Style Mashed Potatoes
Creamy and delicious Bavarian Mashed Potatoes

Braised Cabbage with Apple and Cinnamon
Bavarian Blaukraut is a quintessential side dish in traditional Bavarian cuisine, loved for its vibrant color, sweet-and-sour balance, and aromatic flavor.

Wiener Schnitzel
The Original Wiener Schnitzel is famous for its wafer-thin, tender meat and a very light, crispy, wavy crust.

Jacket Potatoes with Creamy Herb Dip
German “Pellkartoffeln” – A simple, yet delicious vegetarian dish.
My Cookbook: Cozy Bavarian
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