Author Archives: Ursula
Viennese Hot Christmas Punch – with Video
December 17, 2020This spiced orange punch is similar to a hot tea toddy, a hot tea punch or a hot fruit punch. The differences are actually quite blurry. Punch at Viennese Christmas markets No trip to Vienna in winter is complete without visiting the numerous Christmas markets. The heart of every ‘Christkindlmarkt’ as we call these markets in German, is without a doubt the punch stalls. They serve different fruit punches, mulled… continue reading »
Quick Stovetop Mac and Cheese (15 minutes)
December 3, 2020This skinny yet creamy and cheesy stovetop mac and cheese is my go-to version. The cheese sauce only requires a few ingredients and, with only a heaped cup of cheese, you’ll get a thick and velvety sauce with all the cheese flavor. Compared to regular mac and cheese recipes, this is a quarter of the cheese usually needed!
Creamy Pumpkin Soup (3 ingredients)
November 26, 2020Crispy Smashed Potatoes
November 19, 2020Quick Creamy Tomato Soup
November 5, 2020It only takes 4 main ingredients and 15 minutes to make this quick and creamy tomato soup recipe. This is one of my favorite weeknight meals year-round! Made from pantry staples, this tomato soup is perfect for cold days during fall and winter or any time for a cozy evening. It’s even more perfect if served with a grilled cheese sandwich.
Soft and Fluffy Overnight Cinnamon Rolls
October 14, 2020Vegan Potato Goulash
October 6, 2020Thick and Fluffy Blueberry Pancakes
September 25, 2020This has been my go-to pancake recipe for years. Thick and fluffy pancakes with bursting blueberry pockets. Who wouldn’t love that? The recipe is simple, fuss-free, and only needs one bowl and a few ingredients. I love to add the blueberries directly to the pancake batter but if you don’t have blueberries on hand, or if they are not in season, simply use frozen berries or omit them. The pancakes… continue reading »
Plum Dumplings – Step by Step
September 14, 2020Traditional Austrian plum dumplings, known as Zwetschkenknödel, are great as a dessert, or a sweet and meatless main course. I love to eat them for lunch! Plum dumplings are common throughout Central and Eastern Europe. Being Austrian, I grew up eating plum dumplings every late summer and fall. These dumplings are made by stuffing damsons or small plums into a potato-based dough. Then they are simmered in water and covered… continue reading »
Homemade Amaretto Liqueur from Apricot Pits
September 2, 2020Homemade amaretto liqueur made with only 3 ingredients: apricot pits, vodka, and sugar. It’s a quick and fuss-free recipe for amaretto: Let the pits steep in vodka, add sugar and that’s it. The addictive marzipan-almond flavored liqueur is perfect to drizzle over ice cream, to add to desserts, cakes, cookies, and pancakes, or to drink as a digestif – I’m sure you’ll love it. This DIY amaretto makes a great… continue reading »