Recipes from Bavaria

Gingerbread recipe from my mom

When the aromas of cardamom, cloves and almonds fill the kitchen, then Advent is not far off. Then the baking time begins. Gingerbread was part of our home every year at this time. My mother was a great cook who loved to bake. Her recipes are old family recipes. I am happy to share her gingerbread recipe with you!

Black and white cookies

The black and white biscuits were always a highlight on my mum's Advent plate. She tried very hard. At least in our children's eyes. They are very easy to prepare though. You can find out how to bake them yourself in this black and white biscuit recipe.

Quark balls recipe quick and easy

In the past, the mountain farmers in the mountains of Bavaria baked alpine nuts at the time of the cattle drive in autumn. Today the specialty has been rediscovered in Bavaria and Austria. Now people like to eat them with afternoon coffee. With this quark ball recipe you can make them yourself quickly and easily.

Plum cake recipe with almonds

Whenever I bake this plum cake recipe with almonds, I think back to my childhood. This plum cake recipe with almonds was already baked by my mother. It is easy and quick to prepare and tastes delicious.

Kaiserschmarrn recipes from Austria and Bavaria

There are various Kaiserschmarrn recipes. Every cook has his own ingredient that makes him special. In addition, the pastry with its side dishes can be served in a variety of ways. In Austria there are mostly plum roasters. In Bavaria it is made with cheese and mushrooms.

How can you cook asparagus?

Most of the farm shops in Bavaria sell asparagus from the asparagus regions around Schrobenhausen, Abensberg or Straubing. We make sure that it comes from these regions if possible. Then it is the freshest. But how can you cook asparagus so that it develops its right taste?