Australian Women's Weekly
Coconut cherry strudel
Add some sweet and sour bliss to an Austrian favourite. Layered with nutritious morello cherries, cinnamon, coconut and delicate filo pastry, this is sure to please your tastebuds.
Classic biscotten torte
A luscious finale to a dinner party, this biscotten torte (biscuit cake) requires no cooking and can be made up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerated ready to impress your guests.
Pfeffernüsse
These German spice cookies are traditionally a festive treat at Christmas, but we like to enjoy them all year round.
Bratwurst with cabbage & speck
Combine these ‘brats’ – otherwise known as bratwurst sausages – with cabbage and speck and you’ll have a hearty and delicious meal. Perfect with a winter evening in front of the fire.
Black forest mud cake
This cake is an absolute winner. We’ve used maraschino cherries here, you can use fresh or canned cherries, if you like. Maraschino cherries are available from gourmet food stores and good delicatessens.
Soft salty pretzels
These pretzels are making me thirsty!
Kugelhupf
This Alsatian Christmas bundt is fluffy, buttery and completely delicious with its spiced walnut filling.
Van de Reuben sandwich
The strong, tart flavours in the sauerkraut and silverside give the everyday sandwich a real zing!
