Today I am going to share an updated, make-it-your-own version of the Greek Gyro salad that I posted a couple of years ago (which I had already heavily adapted from a recipe I found online), and because I feel like it’s an even better (and dare I say healthier) version,...
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I am a big fan of simple one-pot meals. It cuts down dishes to a minimum and usually saves time during the prep and cooking process. It’s one of the reasons why I love making soups and stews during the winter months. Today, I am going to share a recipe...
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Today I am joining my sweet blog friend, Erin, at The Speckled Palate, for her annual The Sweetest Season Cookie Exchange. Erin invited other bloggers to her annual celebration of sugar and butter, a gathering of Internet friends around a virtual cookie table. Of course, I was in! This year, we’re...
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Earlier this month, in my Halloween post, I told you about St. Martin’s Day, a catholic holiday that is celebrated in parts of Germany on November 11. I also told you that a traditional pastry that is given out to the kids on St. Martin’s Day is a “Weckmann” (a pastry...
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I am doing NaBloPoMo this month. 30 blog posts in 30 days. Come join me. #nablopomo2021 Earlier this week, I shared some of my latest Trader Joe’s finds and I promised you a fancy-but-oh-so-simple recipe for the Argentinian frozen shrimp. It’s a quick dish that can easily be prepared on a weekend night....
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I am doing NaBloPoMo this month. 30 blog posts in 30 days. Come join me. #nablopomo2021 I mentioned last week that I had cooked German Goulash. It’s nothing like the Amerian Goulash (which I think is most commonly made with ground beef) but more like a beef stew that is slow-simmered in...
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I am doing NaBloPoMo this month. 30 blog posts in 30 days. Come join me. #nablopomo2021 This meal has been a staple in our meal plan for the better part of this year. Since we plan our meals for two weeks at a time, this appears on our meal plan every other...
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As promised last week, I wanted to share the recipe for the German plum cake with you. I feel like plums or Zwetschgen, as they’re called in German, are not on a lot of people’s radar, especially for baking. And you guys, we need to change this because OMG, baked...
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I don’t know about you, but when it comes to summer and BBQ season, I am all about the dips. Germans are known for their array of grill sauces (we have a HUGE variety of store-bought sauces, but also a gazillion good recipes for homemade sauces and dips). One of...
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It’s summertime and that means salads – lots of salads – are on the meal plan. I don’t know about you, but potato salad is one of my favorite summer side dishes. It’s just so satisfying. This salad is also light and refreshing because the dressing is mostly made with...
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