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The crispy potato wedges are ready baked on the baking tray.

Oven-Baked Potato Wedges

These crispy oven-baked potato wedges are so easy to make and they taste miles better than anything from a frozen bag! With just a few simple ingredients, you can have golden, crunchy wedges that are fluffy on the inside and perfectly seasoned on the outside. […]

One-pot asparagus risotto served on plates on a beautifully set table.

One-Pot Asparagus Risotto

This quick one-pot asparagus risotto is a delicious spring dish. It tastes wonderfully fruity and unique, thanks to the addition of physalis! Also, freshly chopped mint leaves add a refreshingly exotic flavor. Everything is cooked in one pot – a surprisingly different asparagus dish. Give […]

A canned jar of marinara sauce on a stone surface. Basil and tomatoes are placed around it as decoration

Delicious Marinara Sauce

Today, I have a classic sauce recipe for you: we will make a delicious Italian staple, marinara sauce. This recipe is as simple as it is delicious. A tasty marinara is an absolute staple for me — whether I’m enjoying it on pizza, for a […]

A cosy coffee moment with vegan almond biscotti with orange and marzipan. A cappuccino with milk foam stands on a silver tray, paired with a crispy biscotti with an almond and marzipan filling. In the background is a glass of freshly baked biscotti, next to it is an orange, an Italian travel guide, a vase of white tulips, a pen and postcards. On the wall in the background are grey patterned tiles.

Vegan Almond Biscotti with Orange and Marzipan

These delicious cookies originate from Italy, where they are called Cantuccini. Traditionally, they are made with roasted almonds, but this variation includes marzipan pieces and freshly grated orange zest. The dough is baked three times. First, as a long roll, then sliced and baked again […]

Festively arranged Christmas teatime, with a red tablecloth, a candle, fir branches and decorative elements. In the foreground is a glass teacup with lemon and a cinnamon stick in the tea. On the glass saucer is a cinnamon star leaning against the teacup. Next to it is a paper napkin with a Christmas pattern. Behind it is a wooden plate with more cinnamon stars. Almonds and hazelnuts are scattered all around. Three metal star cookie cutters are scattered around the plate.

Cinnamon Star Cookies

Christmas season is cookie-baking season! There is one specific kind of cookie that should never be missing from our festive cookie plate: the cinnamon star cookie, a traditional Christmas cookie here in Germany. They are made with lots of nuts and topped with white icing. […]

Festive gingerbread cookies decorated with vegan icing, served on a holiday-themed plate alongside two cups of hot cocoa, surrounded by warm fairy lights and Christmas ornaments.

Gingerbread Cookies

Gingerbread cookies are so wonderfully spicy and crispy! They taste absolutely delicious and are a classic treat during the Christmas season. With the warm flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg, these cookies will fill your kitchen with the coziest smell. During Christmastime, it’s always fun […]

A jar of preserved lemon slices sits behind a screw-top jar of pureed preserved lemons. In front of it is a bowl of lemon puree.

Preserved Lemons

Preserved lemons are a classic old preservation recipe. They are not meant to be eaten pure, as they are far too salty. But in small doses, they are such an enrichment to dishes! Now that I know how good they are, I always want to […]

A plate of homemade Dubai-style chocolate truffles, coated in dark chocolate and topped with pistachio halves and chopped pistachios. The truffles are served on a golden striped plate, placed on a rich, gold-patterned tablecloth. In the background, a glass of tea in a golden holder and additional truffles on a separate plate add warmth and charm to the setting. Scattered pistachios and a decorative napkin complete the inviting scene.

Dubai Chocolate Truffles

These Dubai chocolate truffles are not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make. No need for special praline molds, just two teaspoons will do the trick. At first, I thought the Dubai-hype made another post about Dubai chocolate completely unnecessary. But I’ve been thinking […]

A slice of traditional Italian Castagnaccio on a decorative green plate, topped with pine nuts and rosemary, served with a cup of coffee on a vibrant green tablecloth adorned with chestnuts and walnuts.

Castagnaccio

Castagnaccio is a flat, firm cake that falls somewhere between fruit bread and an energy bar. It’s incredibly healthy, packed with nutritients, and makes an excellent snack -whether at the office or on the go- as a compact source of energy. Thanks to its firm […]