Baking

Quick Quark Stollen

I love making stollen at around Christmas time, but I have to admit, it is quite an effort to make. The traditional yeast dough takes tough love: you need to

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Maple Syrup Cookies

Maple Syrup Cookies

Ok, I love all foods and ingredients, but those who know me, know that there are a few ingredients that get me so psyched, that it’s really hard to restrain

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Fortune Cookie Wäffelcher

Fortune Cookie Wäffelcher

I think many Luxembourgers have fond memories of making Wäffelcher at their grandparents’. These thin, buttery wafers are baked individually in a round waffle maker and wrapped around the handle

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Luxembourg Cookies

You can’t imagine my excitement when I created these patriotic Luxembourg-shaped cookies! Total joy! And in honour of these cookies I had these fabulous cookie cutters made (in pink and

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Mulled Wine Crumble

Mulled Wine Crumble What’s not to love about a good Glühwäin during the festive season? For me, mulled wine (or even mulled cider!) is a must in December, and I

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Bunny Carrot Cupcakes

Bunny Carrot Cupcakes for Easter! Hang on, do these cupcakes have ears and a nose?! Yes, they’re mini bunny carrot cakes! A great Easter bake to make with children (or

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Upside-down Damson Cake

Damson season is quite a big deal in Luxembourg. There are Quetschefester (damson fêtes) taking place throughout the country where you can sometimes see how they cook Quetschekraut (damson ‘kraut’,

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Rustic Mirabelle Galette

I can’t think of summer in Luxembourg and not think of mirabelles! In the French city of Metz, which is a short hour’s drive away from Luxembourg city, they even

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