Dear lovely lilvienna readers: Just a quick note that my second cookbook ‘Taste of Travel’ is available now. Taste of Travel is the name of my other foodblog, written in German. So if you do speak a little German, manage to read it, or are eager to learn some kitchen vocabulary, feel free to get a copy :-). So far, it’s only available in Europe and it’s not yet stocked… continue reading »
No baking, no water bath, no eggs. This easy no-bake cheesecake is light and airy, smooth and creamy. It sets up beautifully in the fridge and only requires 6 ingredients (already including the crust).
These lemon amaretti cookies have a crunchy crust and a chewy, soft center. They are a breeze to make, since this is a one-bowl recipe. You don’t even need a mixer to beat the egg whites or anything. A fork will do! Easy Lemon Amaretti Cookies (no mixer, one bowl) was last modified: December 17th, 2021 by Ursula
Easy salad with roasted potatoes and lentils. It’s a gorgeous pack-for-work lunch and ideal for meal-prep and making ahead. Roasted Potato and Lentil Salad was last modified: October 11th, 2021 by Ursula
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 iced tea is made of 4 different fresh herbs, and without any sweetener. This way it is a tooth-friendly beverage that is perfect for sipping all day long.
It is cool and refreshing and just perfect for a hot summer day.
This fluffy sponge cake topped with fresh apricots is one of Austria’s most beloved cakes. “Marillenkuchen”, as we call this light apricot sheet cake in Austria, is easily my favorite summer cake! Austrian Apricot Sheet Cake was last modified: September 21st, 2021 by Ursula
Ripe summer tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and olive oil is all you need for this Italian caprese salad, also known as insalata caprese. Living just a short car ride from the Italian border, it’s no surprise that you’ll often find Italian dishes like this tasty tomato and mozzarella salad on my plate. This salad is so simple and yet so delicious and full of fresh flavors. Classic Caprese Salad was… continue reading »
This rich-aroma linden flower syrup has a sweet-floral taste. Use it to sweeten beverages, drizzle it over pancakes and waffles, or to sweeten frostings. Making linden blossom syrup with fresh linden flowers is easy. All you need is linden flowers, sugar, water and citric acid (or lemon juice). Linden flower syrup – ready in 2 days was last modified: June 25th, 2021 by Ursula
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 banana pancakes (one-bowl!) are naturally sweet and do not contain added sugar, honey, or maple syrup. They are fluffy, airy and delicious! And while there is no sugar in the batter, a drizzle of maple syrup on top is recommended :) Get ready for your new favorite breakfast! Fluffy Banana Pancakes (sugar-free) was last modified: May 12th, 2021 by Ursula
This simple asparagus risotto is made in under 30 minutes and requires little stirring. Plus: A one-pot version for lazy days makes this weeknight dish even easier. Creamy Asparagus Risotto (with one-pot version) was last modified: May 12th, 2021 by Ursula