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Sultan of Swing

(1 reviews) Posted by Thorsten  

I was experimenting a little bit with pomegranate syrup and a dry vermouth yesterday and this cocktail was the outcome. After a few more cocktails I still didn't have a title for it. By that time I was listening to an old song from "Dire... MORE»

Recipe #280489

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Vanillekipferl (Vanilla Cookies)

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Vanillekipferl are very traditional German and Austrian Christmas Cookies. There is no Advent or Christmas without these typical cookies in the shape of a horseshoe or half moon. Use the best vanilla bean you can get, because it makes these... MORE»

Recipe #271111

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Magenbrot (Gingerbread Speciality)

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Magenbrot are a gingerbread type of very traditional Christmas Cookies in Germany and Switzerland. Often sold on Christmas markets. The brown color comes from the dutch cocoa used. Stomach friendly spices like cinnamon, cloves or nutmeg and not... MORE»

Recipe #268714

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Kokosmakronen (German Coconut Macaroons)

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Kokosmakronen are very typical German Christmas Cookies. Traditional Kokosmakronen are nt using lemon peel in the dough. But it adds a fresh note to the coconut cookies. You can decorate the cookies with icing chocolate. I use a whole milk... MORE»

Recipe #266954

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Zimtsterne (Cinnamon Star Cookies)

(1 reviews) Posted by Thorsten  

Zimtsterne (cinnamon stars) are maybe THE traditional German Christmas cookies. Everyone loves these little treats. But many don't like to make them, because the sticky dough can be a bit tricky while cutting the stars. But if you take the time to... MORE»

Recipe #262925

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Baked Apples

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This is how baked apples are made in our family. MORE»

Recipe #258661

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Pears in Spiced White Wine

Posted by Thorsten  

This can be a dessert on its own, a side for another dessert, a condiment for a cake or just a little treat. You can easily make this in advance and keep it in the fridge for a week (if the stay that long). I make much more of the white wine,... MORE»

Recipe #249331

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Peach Jam Flavored With Rose and Cinnamon

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Get a different twist for your peach jam by flavoring it with rose water and cinnamon. As I don't like too sweet jams I use "Dr. Oetker's Super Gelling Sugar 3:1" (German Brand). It already contains pectin and you can reduce sugar to 1/3... MORE»

Recipe #247086

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Nectarine-Coffee Jam

Posted by Thorsten  

Something really addictive. The sweetness of the nectarines falvored by coffee. As I don't like to sweet jams I use "Dr. Oetker's Super Gelling Sugar 3:1" (German Brand). It already contains pectin and you can reduce sugar to 1/3 of... MORE»

Recipe #246868

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Strawberry Jam With Bay Leaves

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Bay leaves add the special flavor to this strawberry jam here. Cooked bay leaves developed a kind of vanilla flavor with a nice fresh touch reminding a bit of coriander. To emphasize this I used lime juice and peel here. To get best results you... MORE»

Recipe #246458

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Mirabelle-Rosemary Jam

(1 reviews) Posted by Thorsten  

Mirabelles (also called sometimes yellow plums) are not as tart as plums can be. These small fruit goes well together with a herb like rosemary. To balance the flavors I add here vanilla, which helps to blend the flavors well without being... MORE»

Recipe #245111

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Gooseberry-Cardamom-Jam

(1 reviews) Posted by Thorsten  

Love it. Wished I had more gooseberries. As soon as I will get gooseberries I will make this jam again. For this jam I use Dr. Oetker's super gelling sugar 1:3. With this gelling sugar you only need 1/3 of the fruit weight to make the jam. MORE»

Recipe #244837

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Apricot and Poppy Seed Jam

(2 reviews) Posted by Thorsten  

A simple and delicious combination: fully riped apricots and poppy seeds. To make it fruity I used lime juice and Dr. Oetker's super gelling sugar 1:3. With this gelling sugar you only need 1/3 of the fruit weight to make the jam. MORE»

Recipe #244799

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Lime Jam With Ginger and Vanilla

Posted by Thorsten  

I love limes. Their fuityness is awesome. This jam catches the full flavor of lime. The dry white wine adds even more fruity notes. The ginger in here combines the fruit with s hint of delicate sharpness. It will be completed by vanilla, which... MORE»

Recipe #243473

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Strawberry-Basil Jam

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Strawberry and Basil are a wonderful combination. The sweetness of the strawberries goes well together with the herbal flavors of basil. The lime adds the freshness, which I like about this jam. I'm using here the "Super Gelling Sugar"... MORE»

Recipe #243432

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Strawberry-Lavender Jam

(2 reviews) Posted by Thorsten  

Strawberries and lavender are a wonderful combination. Not only that the jam is tasting great, it has also a great flavor, which fills the air, when you open the glass. Can there be something better than breakfast with such a jam? In this method I... MORE»

Recipe #242048

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Blueberry-Sage-Ginger Jam

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This blueberry jam is flavored with fresh sage and freshly grated ginger. In this method I use Dr. Oetker's "Gelling Sugar", which already contains pectin. The "Super Gelling Sugar 3:1" reduces the amount of needed sugar to 1/3... MORE»

Recipe #241976

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Poppy Seed Cake

Posted by Thorsten  

A straight poppy seed cake, more on the dry side. A fantastic companion for a cup of coffee, tea or milk. Even after a few days the cake is still delicious. The cake is not overly sweet and has a wonderful decent poppy seed flavor. Try it for the... MORE»

Recipe #241060

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Cantaloupe-Lime-Granita

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Not overly sweet and lime, mint and white wine (Pino Grigio or a very dry and fruity white wine) give this Granita a summerly freshness. The sweetness of a ripe cantaloupe melon is often enough, so that you don't need to add more sugar. I like the... MORE»

Recipe #240915

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Lime-Almond Cakes in Jars

(1 reviews) Posted by Thorsten  

These cakes are baked in preserving jars and can be stored up to two weeks. The freshness of lime and cream cheese is accompanied by the nutty notes of almonds. But the best is, that you can make the cakes in advance. You can take them with you... MORE»

Recipe #240625

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