Creamy Red Lentil Dhal (vegan) – comfort food at its best.

Austrian Crêpes (Palatschinken) are thin, very fluffy and traditionally filled with apricot jam.

Loaded Nachos with homemade salsa is perfect for movie nights or Super Bowl.

Austrian Cheese Spaetzle – simple homemade pasta dough & melted cheese. Easy to make with a colander or veggie grater.

Lemon Curd – with the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Great for breakfast or brunch.

Austrian Vanilla Crescents (Vanillekipferl) – The perfect cookies for holidays and cold days, recipe from a true Austrian.

Homemade Vanilla Sugar from vanilla extract – Many European recipes call for vanilla sugar – e.g. Vanillekipferl.

Austrian Potato Salad – old family recipe.

Brioche Buns – perfect for burgers & breakfast. Easy to make with this step-by-step guide.

Portobello Burger on Homemade Brioche Buns – Portobellos can be made under the broiler.

Avocado Arugula Risotto – A classic Italian dish for a romantic home cooked dinner. Tastes great and is easy to make.

Kaya (coconut jam) is a dreamy bread spread from Southeast Asia. Takes 15 minutes from scratch.

This easy to make French Plum Clafoutis is a rustic and very fluffy dessert. You can substitute the plums for other fruits.

Viennese Apple Strudel from my Austrian granny – from scratch. This is a step by step picture-guide to a real famous Austrian treat.