Welcome to Li’l Vienna

There should be a Little Vienna, everywhere. It’s all artsy style, messy in a good way. It’s kind of European (but not too much), it’s a place to stroll through the cobblestone streets and let the day pass by in a patio cafe. It’s a vision, an idyllic idea. Help us pursue the dream. Food served in little Vienna is all Apple Strudel and Schnitzel. And real Brown Bread, and Würstl with Sauerkraut… It’s just delicious. Plus, tax is already included, all the time. Enjoy.


Little Vienna

Light and Fluffy Shredded Pancake – Kaiserschmarrn

September 8, 2018
Recipe Kaiserschmarrn shredded pancake emperors mess

Recipe for Kaiserschmarrn (emperor’s mess), a fluffy, torn-up giant pancake and a staple in Austria. This is an Austrian family recipe that we would eat for lunch (main) or dessert. On the table in 15 minutes! Kaiserschmarrn is probably my personal all-time favorite. Also known as emperor’s mess, it is a fluffy and light, giant pancake, which is torn into bite-size pieces after baking and served with powdered sugar. By… continue reading »

Homemade Lilac Syrup

May 21, 2018
Recipe Lilac Syrup

Lilacs make one of the best syrups I’ve ever tasted. They are so fragrant and full of spring flavors that they go with a lot of different dishes and drinks. Simply add a spoonful of lilac syrup to sparkling water and it will elevate your drinking experience drastically. The syrup also pairs very well with gin and vodka, just saying. And, it makes a great syrup for pancakes or for… continue reading »

Lamb’s lettuce with oranges and grains

May 5, 2018
Recipe lamb's lettuce with orange and bulgur grains

  My. Favorite. Salad. Ever. You’ll be addicted to it like me in no time. I’m so excited to finally post the recipe for this lamb’s lettuce with oranges and grains. You know why? Because this salad is DREAMY. I do not exaggerate – and once you’ve tried this salad, aka only the best salad ever, you’ll see what I’m talking about. Lamb’s lettuce with oranges and grains was last… continue reading »

Austrian-style Gnocchi – Nockerl, with Video

April 11, 2018
Recipe for Austrian dumplings Nockerl

Nockerl are the perfect side dish for traditional Austrian beef goulash. In fact, I can’t remember having beef goulash with a dark and thick gravy without a side of these Nockerl. Nockerl are Austrian-style gnocchi, more or less, but way easier to make. You simply stir together a batter, which you’ll drop into boiling salted water by the spoonful. That’s it. Isn’t this fantastic?   Before I tell you a… continue reading »

Authentic Austrian Beef Goulash

March 15, 2018
Recipe for Authentic Austrian Beef Goualsh

Tender beef, coated in a thick and smooth gravy, served with homemade Austrian-style pasta. Doesn’t that sound like the best comfort food ever? Yes it does, and yes it is! Austrian beef goulash (Rindsgulasch) is one of my most favorite dishes. When we lived in Boston and went to Austria for holidays, my mom would ask me if I’d have any cravings for Austrian food and what she could cook… continue reading »

My Favorite Last-Minute Holiday Desserts

December 22, 2017
Quick recipe for Chocolate Mousse with two ingredients

Are you looking for a festive dessert recipe that comes together in no time? These quick and easy sweet treats won’t take much time and effort and only need few ingredients – plus you can make them ahead. These three desserts are my favorites. 1. Two-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse Without Eggs If you are in need of a last-minute yet absolutely divine dessert then try this genius 2-ingredient chocolate mousse. I… continue reading »

Traditional Linzer Cookies & News

November 28, 2017
Recipe for Linzer cookies

I am back!!! I didn’t post anything on the blog for quite a while. In fact, there has never been a break that long. BUT, and there always is a but, I had a good reason for this: We moved back to Europe. Yes, we recently moved from Boston to Vienna. After having spent the past 3.5 years in Cambridge, we now live in our new/old city again.   If… continue reading »

Viennese Iced Coffee – Wiener Eiskaffee

July 26, 2017
Original Viennese Iced Coffee | Recipe from Lilvienna.com

Hands down, this is the best iced coffee drink you’ll ever have. It combines ice cream and coffee – do I have to talk it up any further? Well, I don’t think so – but I’ll do so anyways. If you are strolling through the streets of (Li’l) Vienna, you will notice the cute little traditional cafés all over town. I am not talking about chains here. I am talking… continue reading »

Linzer Torte with Strawberries

July 11, 2017
Recipe Linzer Torte with Strawberries

Yummmmmm! Growing up half an hour from the city of Linz, I can’t understand why I neglected this traditional Austrian torte for such a long time. Being Austrian, I should be a connoisseur of amazing pastries – especially if we are talking about one of Austria’s signature dishes that is known around the globe. Shame on me! Shame on me even more with Linz being the closest city around until… continue reading »

Green Spring Tacos with Curried Chickpeas

June 6, 2017
Recipe Green Spring Tacos with Spinach and Curried Chickpeas

These tacos are simply amazing. They are not only colorful and delicious but also come together in a few minutes.   Have I ever mentioned that tacos are my favorite way of using up any leftovers from the fridge? You can any ingredients if you don’t have the mentioned ones hand. No radishes? Simply use carrots, microgreens or any other crunchy veggies. No chickpeas? Use beans of any kind: red,… continue reading »

Homemade Elderflower Syrup

May 24, 2017
Recipe Elderflower Syrup

Making elderflower syrup at home is easy and you will get the best result – you only need 2 days and some elderflower blossoms. Growing up in Austria means growing up with elderflower syrup. Either store-bought or homemade, almost everybody has a bottle of elderflower syrup ready to use. Mostly, people are using it to make a non-alcoholic beverage, adding some tap water or seltzer to make it a low-sugar… continue reading »