Five Lebkuchen bars with icing on a white plate

German Lebkuchen Bars Recipe – Basler Läckerli

German Lebkuchen Bars are a wonderful German/Swiss Christmas tradition that is consumed and enjoyed around the world. Lebkuchen, in German, means the “cooking of life.”  It is thought that the … Continued

German Marble Cake

German Marble Cake History and Recipe

German Marble Cake brings back fond childhood memories for my daughters, as their Grandma Gertie always made Marble Cake for them.  Whenever Grandma Gertie knew that company was coming over, … Continued

Christmas Pudding

Gingerbread Christmas Pudding with Orange Hard Sauce Recipe

English Christmas Pudding is really a dense, moist spiced cake originally known as Plum Pudding.  This gingerbread version of Christmas Pudding is flavored with orange marmalade and topped with a … Continued

Gingerbread Cookies

Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

  Gingerbread cookies are not only a classic holiday cookie, but they are a cookie that will hold up well.  Ginger is a natural preservative that allows you to make gingerbread … Continued

Gingerbread Tea Loaf

Gingerbread Tea Loaf Recipe

Gingerbread Tea Loaf Recipe Recipe and photo by Ellen Easton ©2020 – All Rights Reserved This interesting Gingerbread Tea Loaf recipe was inspired by the Ginger People.  Ellen says “This … Continued

Gingersnap Cinnamon Rolls

Gingersnap Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

The smell of gingerbread flows through your home as these wonderful Gingersnap Cinnamon Rolls bake in the oven.  The smell will remind you of the holiday season.     Check … Continued

Gluten free chocolate chip cookies

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies are a wonderful surprise for those with gluten allergies.  I made these gluten free and casein free cookies for my grandson who is on a … Continued

Goat Cheese Individual Cheesecakes Recipe

Goat Cheese Individual Cheesecakes are a delicious savory dish that makes great appetizers. Goat cheese is being used in the kitchens of some of the most famous restaurant in the … Continued

Gooey Butter Cake

Gooey Butter Cake History and Recipe

This Gooey Butter Cake consists of a dry, flat base covered with a “goo” mixture.  It is sticky and chewy and very delicious.  This ultra-sweet treat is a St. Louis … Continued

Harvest Oatmeal Cookie

Harvest Oatmeal Cookie Recipe

Harvest Oatmeal Cookies are a delicious cookie that guest writer Susan Koeppell shared with us.  Susan says, “This Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Harvest Cookie is my own recipe that I … Continued

Homemade Hamburger Buns

Homemade Hamburger Buns Recipe

Once you discover these wonderful Homemade Hamburger Buns, you will never be satisfied with wimpy store-bought buns again.  This recipe is also excellent to use for either sandwich, hamburger, and/or … Continued

How to Bake a Perfect Cake

How to Bake a Perfect Cake – Secrets of a Successful Cake

    Read your recipe carefully before starting:  Be sure you have all the ingredients called for and that you understand the recipe clearly.   Learn more about Recipes: What … Continued

Chocolate Fudge Cheesecake

How To Bake Perfect Cheesecakes

Baking Cheesecakes Ahead Of Time Cracks in Cheesecake Cutting Cheesecake Traveling with Cheesecakes Springform Pans Check Linda’s delicious and easy-to-make Cheesecake Recipes.   How To Bake Perfect Cheesecakes: I usually … Continued

how to make perfect pie crust

How to Make Perfect Pie Crust – Pie Crust Recipes

Pie Crust Recipes Vegetable Shortening vs. Butter vs. Lard vs. Oil vs. Cream Cheese vs. Vodka Pastry Recipes   The perfect pie crust is both tender and flaky.  It is tender … Continued

Substitute Baking Soda

How To Substitute Baking Soda

Questions and Answers – Substitute Baking Soda     Question: I recently moved to Germany, but still love to bake good ol’ American chocolate chip cookies.  However, I have encounter … Continued