­When having a summer barbecue, a fruity, sweet summer drink is an absolute must. This refreshing Strawberry Pineapple Cocktail made with non-alcoholic sparkling wine is just right! I also like to surprise my friends with a few delicious barbecue appetizers, such as juicy Bacon-wrapped Prunes accompanied by sweet Grilled Pineapple with Honey! This post is sponsored by Rimuss, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Crazy Kitchen possible! Summer – at last You can’t imagine how much I’ve been looking forward to summer. It’s so nice when outsid ..read more

Tiroler Cake is extremely moist, fudgy, very delicious and is the perfect small batch recipe. This simple chocolate hazelnut loaf cake is great for any sweet craving, or when you need a quick dessert for a small crowd. The combination of hazelnuts and chocolate result in a heavenly, moist cake. You’ll be making this loaf over and over again! What is Tiroler Cake? Tiroler Cake is one of my favourite cakes. It’s simple and doesn’t take too much time to make – a huge plus in my book! I absolutely love any cake with nuts in it, because ground nuts (nut meal) make cakes super moist – and I LOVE ..read more

Apricot Frangipane Tart is hands-down one of the best desserts ever. The buttery, flaky shortcrust pastry encases juicy apricots, a sweet-sour layer of apricot jam, and a deliciously creamy almond frangipane filling. It’s super yummy, delicate, and a real showstopper! I loooove stone-fruit season. Nectarines? I adore them. Plums? Great for baking. Apricots? A sweet-sour snack – and also perfect for baking. Stone-fruit can be added into streusel cakes, muffins, galettes, pies, tarts, you name it – check out my Plum Hazelnut Frangipane Tart I made last year. I know the apricot season is almo ..read more

Almond Thumbprint Cookies are super easy to make, super cute, and SUPER yummy. Imagine eating crunchy, buttery Almond Shortbread filled with a sweet-sour raspberry jam. They’re absolutely delicious and disappear way too fast! These cookies are the perfect Valentine’s day dessert. Update 2021: I still love these Cookies! This recipe was the second or third recipe I ever published on Crazy Kitchen. Can you believe Crazy Kitchen is one year old already? I certainly can’t! I still remember making these cookies and being so excited about how my recipe development was so successful. I was on a t ..read more

These Mini Swedish Princess Cakes in a jar are perfect for any occasion. Light and airy sponge cake, vanilla custard, sweet and sour berry jam, fluffy whipped cream, and a thin layer of marzipan make these cakes in a jar an indulgent, delicious treat. Mini Princess Cakes are a little bit time-consuming to make, but the stunning result at the end is absolutely worth it. You’ll feel like a princess or prince when eating these little treats in a jar! A quick side-note: I have been getting a huge amount of visitors for this particular blog post, but my website analytics isn’t telling me where thes ..read more

For my first blog post in 2021, I don’t have a new recipe for you. Instead, I just wanted to summarize what 2020 meant for me and my blog, and I wanted to give you an insight into some special moments I experienced. And, of course, I wanted to list your favourite 10 recipes on Crazy Kitchen. I couldn’t have mastered this unusual year without you! Best of 2020: This is one of my favourite photos this year! Farewell, 2020 Who would have thought 2020 would be such a whirlwind of a year? I most certainly didn’t. Unbelievably much has happened this year, and I feel like the year has just flown by ..read more

The air is filled with the smell of freshly cooked, delicious food; the long wooden table is beautifully set. The guests chat and enjoy Italian specialties. David Geisser’s cooking studio in Wermatswil will be filled by the golden, soft light of the evening sun within a few minutes. At the end of August 2020, I had the great pleasure of meeting Swiss celebrity chef David Geisser in person and helping out at one of his very successful tavolatas. This allowed me to get to know gastronomy from a whole new perspective. I’ll take you along to that tavolata with my pictures, and David has given ..read more

Linzer cookies are sweet, soft, buttery and extremely delicious. They’re a real Christmas classic and the perfect small sandwich cookie to complete your holiday baking marathon. Linzer Cookies might be a little bit time-consuming, but oh-so worth it! Where do Linzer Cookies come from? Linzer Cookies are a traditional Christmas cookie in all German-speaking countries in Europe. Germany loves them, Switzerland does, and Austria loves them too. In fact, they’re so popular that you can get them all year round – they’re that well liked! Linzer Cookies originated in Linz, Austria. Every Oma (gra ..read more

A fresh, crispy baguette can turn any appetizer dish into a great hit: The Flammkuchen-Baguette, Tomato Mozzarella Baguette and the Raclette-Baguette are delicious, quick, and easy to prepare. Perfect for a romantic appetizer party! This post is sponsored by Rimuss, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Crazy Kitchen possible! One baguette – three baguette appetizer ideas The baguette is such a great bread. Whether for breakfast, for a jam sandwich in between meals or with a salad – the baguette plays an important role in our lives. That’s ..read more

This Chocolate Hazelnut Tart is a chocolate, hazelnut, or Nutella lover’s dream. A delicious, crunchy homemade hazelnut crust is paired with a smooth, creamy chocolate Nutella ganache filling. The tart is rich, decadent and satisfies any chocolate craving. The dream-team You will absolutely, 100% love this tart. It really is insanely delicious. I don’t think I will be able to top myself anymore. The shortcrust is made with toasted hazelnuts and lots of butter, and tastes unbelievably good when baked. And when it’s cooled, you’ll pour in a chocolate Nutella ganache, which sets in the fridge ..read more