Number two of my all-time favorite Christmas cookies, also because I just think the name is so adorable: the translation of the cookie name is «love dimples», but I think you call them thumbprint cookies in English. Another family recipe…
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Slowly but steadily I am getting in the mood for the holiday festive season. Not sure why, but every single year, there is so much to do before Christmas before you can actually enjoy all the Christmas goodies that come along with it. To get you prepared, I will post one traditional (at least in my family) German Christmas cookie recipe the next few days. Hope you like them! This first recipe is from my lovely mother-in-law! And the approximate translation of the cookie name is «heath sand». They are traditional German browned butter Shortbread cookies and are just mouth-watering delicious.
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My love to lemon is similar to my love to avocados (maybe you have noticed the cookies and cake I have posted) . Here is one of my favorite risotto recipes. Did you know that risotto originates from Northern Italy?
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And here goes my second wine & dine feature for Venice: Trattoria alla Madonna. Or seafood, seafood and more seafood! The restaurant is family owned and was opened in 1954 by Fulvio Rado. The last 35 years his son has been managing the place. The whole scenery is special here, lots and lots of waiters in white jackets and bow ties are busy running around and serving the guests! The walls are decorated with contemporary art from Italian artists. The trattoria offers a huge variety of seafood dishes and the must-have is the «Granseola», a traditional spider crab, served cooked with lemon and olive oil! The sea fruit risotto is also very delicious! Finish off your lunch with a tasty tiramisu! Yummy yum yum!!
Usually, I am not the tomato soup fan, but this recipe caught my eye and so I tried it and now adore it! It’s how I imagine an Italian Mama preparing tomato soup – hmmmm….
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October and November are the typical autumn months and this year round, we have been really lucky with the weather. Beautiful «Indian summer» just outside the window. And to reflect the colors, I made a tasty pumpkin pie! Perfect for a Thanksgiving dinner or just like that!
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The baking season has nearly started, but its not yet cold enough for the comforting Christmas cookies, at least I think so. Instead, to get into the feeling, here is a recipe of lemon crinkle cookies, that are «lemony» fresh and don’t remind you of the holiday season just yet…
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As one of the biggest avocado lovers in the whole wide world (my friends can testify!), I just had to try this recipe. I found it while flipping through the Cosmopolitan magazine. A nutty, (I think vegan), fresh tart, which is just a little different than anything else you have probably had in the last months. Plus: no need to bake!
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As you already know I am a big fan of healthy, easy and quick recipes – here comes the next one. It’s simple but everyone really likes it. Plus it is a vegetarian recipe, which is still a real meal and doesn’t leave you hungry. Have fun and enjoy! And happy weekend!
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