Tag: cooking
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Gemüsestrudel – Austrian Vegetable Strudel
When the crisp autumn mornings start to make their presence felt, there’s nothing more comforting than a freshly baked Gemüsestrudel. Wrapped in golden, flaky pastry and filled with colourful vegetables and a creamy Béchamel, it’s an all-rounder that works as a light lunch, main course, or even for brunch. I remember, when I made this…
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Austrian Palatschinken – Sweet and Savoury Crêpes
If there is one dish that every Austrian child knows, it’s Palatschinken. Thin, golden crêpes, rolled up with jam, sugar, or chocolate spread, and always disappearing far too quickly from the plate. In my family, Palatschinken were more than just dessert – they were a Sunday ritual. My dad makes the best Palatschinken, and whenever…
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Marmorgugelhupf – Austria’s Marble Cake
When I think of cosy Sundays in Vienna, one cake always comes to mind: Marmorgugelhupf. Vanilla sponge swirled with chocolate, baked in a Bundt tin, dusted with icing sugar. Not fancy like Sachertorte, but the kind of cake you’ll find in almost every household – the classic for Sunday coffee with family. The Gugelhupf tin…
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Toast Hawaii – the German answer to Welsh Rarebit
If you’ve ever argued with friends about whether pineapple belongs on pizza, you’ll love this one: long before Pizza Hawaii divided opinions around the world, Germany had already embraced its sweet-and-savoury cousin — Toast Hawaii. This retro gem first appeared on German TV in the 1950s, made famous by entertainer Heinz Erhardt. It was the…
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Mohnnudeln – Poppy Seed Potato Noddles
Mohnnudeln are a traditional Austrian sweet main course (Mehlspeise) made from a soft potato dough. Despite being sweet, they are served as a main dish rather than a dessert, often followed only by a light soup or nothing at all. In that it is very similar to Kaiserschmarrn. Mohnnudeln are traditionally enjoyed in Vienna, Waldviertel…
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Leberknödelsuppe – Austrian Liver Dumpling Soup
From cosy Alpine huts to family Sunday lunches, Leberknödelsuppe is a true Austrian classic. I have to admit… it’s not actually my favourite soup. But it was one of the first I learned to make during my time at the HBLA, which gives it a special place in my cooking memories. There’s something satisfying about…
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Why I Wouldn’t Be Without My Spätzle Press (and Alternatives!)
If there’s one kitchen tool that instantly transports me back to Austrian home cooking, it’s my Spätzle press. It might look like a heavy-duty potato ricer, but it’s the secret to making one of the most comforting dishes from my childhood. What is a Spätzle press? A Spätzle press (Spätzlepresse) is a simple but powerful…