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    Hello & Welcome!

    Maike, the Cheerful Cook

    Hi there! I’m Maike, a German girl turned American.

    And I love nothing more than sharing my favorite comfort food recipes from both sides of the pond.

    Some of the recipes are childhood favorites from Germany. And a lot of my recipes are classic American comfort food I fell in love with over the years.

    After working more than a decade in the restaurant industry and having the opportunity to meet some amazing chefs, I've learned quite a few tips and tricks along the way.

    You'll find some old classics brought back to life, like my Last-Minute Canned Pumpkin Soup.

    Although I love cooking from scratch, I'm all about making cooking as simple as possible for you. Thank you for stopping by and exploring some of my favorite recipes. I so am excited you’re here!

    Here are some of my Favorites Recipes

    Salad: Oma's Cucumber Salad

    Comfort Food: Chicken Stroganoff and Lasagna Rolls

    German Food: Krautfleckerl and Knödel (not together)

    Side Dish: Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Creamy Mashed Potatoes and Mushroom Pie

    Soup: Old Fashioned Potato Soup and Mushroom Soup

    Dessert: Butterkuchen. Bee Sting Cake, and Pumpkin Dump Cake

    RANDOM THINGS ABOUT ME

    1. I dropped out of law school because I fell in love with a guy. I married him and he will always be my best decision.
    2. My husband shares renovation tips here.
    3. We have a cockapoo named Riley. And love him to pieces. 
    4. I was born in 1977. In Germany.
    5. I am dyslexic. You might find typos! You will find them. 🙂
    6. Maike is a Dutch/German derivative of Mary. It's pronounced 'My-kuh'. Siri doesn't get it.

    RILEY, The Cockapoo
    Sous Chef And Recipe Tester

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    Riley - The Cockapoo

    RILEY, Recipe Advisor and official Recipe Tester

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    Hi, friends. My name is Maike. Nice to meet you. I am the blogger behind the Cheerful Cook. A Comfort Food blog where we celebrate easy German American recipes all year long

    Hi there, I’m Maike!

    A German girl turned American who loves to share my favorite comfort food recipes. Browse through hundreds of easy, homemade recipes perfect for everyday cooking. LEARN MORE… 

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