Boston’s great, and so is the US. We simply love it here. It’s convenient, it kind of has the best from everywhere. It successfully merged Burger with Fajitas with Thai Food. Wouldn’t trade it for anything, plus, it’s always just a short trainride away from almost-abroad Chinatown and Li’l Italy. And probably from Li’l Vienna, someday. Until then, let’s focus on the true American kitchen, enjoy delicious Apple Pie and Meat Loaf.
Super chocolaty, chewy and fudgy poppy seed brownies, Austrian-style. These brownies contain ground poppy seeds, which make them moist and rich and simply delicious!
Austrians love poppy seeds. At least the majority does. So it doesn’t come as a surprise that there are a lot of dishes – sweet and savory – based on poppy seeds. That’s why I call them Austrian-style brownies :)
This perfectly smooth, tall and creamy New York Cheesecake is one of my favorite desserts ever. It’s rich and light at the same time with a simple graham cracker crust and topped with a 10-minute strawberry sauce. Simply delicious! Creamy New York Cheesecake was last modified: May 26th, 2021 by Ursula
These healthy one-bowl banana pancakes are naturally sweet – no added sugar or sweetener. They are fluffy, airy and delicious! You’ll only need a fork and a bowl.
This simple asparagus risotto is made in under 30 minutes and requires little stirring. A one-pot version for lazy days makes this weeknight dish even easier.
Recipe for fluffy donuts with pink berry glaze. They taste amazing! The naturally dyed pink raspberry icing is bursting with raspberry flavor. No artificial food coloring needed. Just raspberries and sugar. Pink Donuts (no food coloring) was last modified: February 15th, 2021 by Ursula
Crispy, toasted ravioli dipped in warm marinara sauce, topped with parmesan cheese and fresh parsley is a St. Louis classic! I’ll show you how to make cheese ravioli from scratch. It’s the perfect party appetizer – for the Super Bowl or any other occasion. Toasted Ravioli is made using cheese filled ravioli, coating it in bread crumbs and frying until golden brown and crisp. Traditionally, in Missouri this appetizer is… continue reading »
This 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! Quick Stovetop Mac and Cheese (15 minutes) was last modified: December 3rd,… continue reading »
Boil, smash, bake: Making crispy smashed potatoes is easy. These buttery, crispy, and rustic smashed potatoes can be either a main or a side dish. They are crispy on the outside, and fluffy on the inside. Crispy Smashed Potatoes was last modified: November 19th, 2020 by Ursula
It 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. Quick Creamy Tomato Soup was last… continue reading »
Recipe for big, soft and fluffy cinnamon rolls. Prepare ahead and bake in the morning or on the same day.
This 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 »
My favorite homemade fermented salsa – ready in 2 days. For this salsa, you don’t need any fermentation skills, nor special equipment or any starter culture. Just veggies and salt, that’s it. It is super easy to make! This fruity salsa with tomatoes pairs well with just about anything – think cheese boards, tortilla chips or for BBQ. Fermented Tomato Peach Salsa (beginner-friendly) was last modified: September 2nd, 2020 by… continue reading »