Meat-based recipes
Recipes for roasts, grilled meats, stir fry and casseroles. Germans use chicken, duck, goose, other wild game, beef, pork and lamb in their meat dishes. They also cook with seafood and fresh-water fish.
German Zigeunerschnitzel - Hot Paprika Tomato Sauce for Meat
Zigeunersauce is another German "fast-food" item at traditional restaurants or "Gaststaette". Zigeunersauce is made with brightly colored bell peppers, ground Hungarian paprika and tomato paste.
Zigeunersauce is another German "fast-food" item at traditional restaurants or "Gaststaette". Zigeunersauce is made with brightly colored bell peppers, ground Hungarian paprika and tomato paste.
Würzfleisch - An East German HO Gaststaette Recipe for Chicken and Gravy
Try this German Chicken Pot Pie recipe with original spices. This Chicken Pot Pie is similar to Ragout Fin, which is made with veal, offal and chicken, but contains chicken instead. We may call it gravy, but the broth based sauce is delicious, whatever its name.
Try this German Chicken Pot Pie recipe with original spices. This Chicken Pot Pie is similar to Ragout Fin, which is made with veal, offal and chicken, but contains chicken instead. We may call it gravy, but the broth based sauce is delicious, whatever its name.
Chicken with Altbier Sauce - German Recipe for Chicken with Beer Sauce
Altbier Chicken is a fun dinner idea that goes together quickly and easily. The slightly sweet sauce is fruity and simple, there are only a few ingredients responsible for the great taste of Altbier Chicken. Cinnamon is a secret ingredient that enhances the rest of this chicken recipe.
Altbier Chicken is a fun dinner idea that goes together quickly and easily. The slightly sweet sauce is fruity and simple, there are only a few ingredients responsible for the great taste of Altbier Chicken. Cinnamon is a secret ingredient that enhances the rest of this chicken recipe.
Jaegerschnitzel with Mushroom Sauce
Jaegerschnitzel is a popular way to serve pork, veal or chicken cutlets. Jaegerschnitzel means Hunter's Cutlets, where pork schnitzel is quick cooked and served with a creamy mushroom sauce. Jaeger Schnitzel is a quick and easy German dish.
Jaegerschnitzel is a popular way to serve pork, veal or chicken cutlets. Jaegerschnitzel means Hunter's Cutlets, where pork schnitzel is quick cooked and served with a creamy mushroom sauce. Jaeger Schnitzel is a quick and easy German dish.
The Restaurant Broiler - Based on the Original DDR Goldbroiler Recipe
This fried chicken recipe was developed in East Germany as a fast food replacement for its citizens. Chicken cooked in a paprika sauce thickened with flour and grated apple is a twist on the usual sauces. The East German cuisine that developed after World War II has been rather neglected but it is time to give it its due, especially since it was pretty good at times.
This fried chicken recipe was developed in East Germany as a fast food replacement for its citizens. Chicken cooked in a paprika sauce thickened with flour and grated apple is a twist on the usual sauces. The East German cuisine that developed after World War II has been rather neglected but it is time to give it its due, especially since it was pretty good at times.
Easy Barbecue Recipe for German Schwenkbraten - Schnitzel Marinated and Grilled
Easy German barbecues are a fun way to mix up your next summer party. Try an easy German marinated pork schnitzel recipe for your next BBQ. This schnitzel recipe is marinated for a day or more and ready to go when the coals are.
Easy German barbecues are a fun way to mix up your next summer party. Try an easy German marinated pork schnitzel recipe for your next BBQ. This schnitzel recipe is marinated for a day or more and ready to go when the coals are.
German Cabbage Rolls - Simple and Classic Cabbage Rolls
Here is a basic, easy recipe for German Cabbage Rolls like you would have for lunch in a German Cantine or at Mutti's house. The flavors are kept simple, as these cabbage rolls are a real comfort food. This recipe for Kohlrouladen, or German cabbage rolls, loans itself to many variations and you can add spices to make it your own.
Here is a basic, easy recipe for German Cabbage Rolls like you would have for lunch in a German Cantine or at Mutti's house. The flavors are kept simple, as these cabbage rolls are a real comfort food. This recipe for Kohlrouladen, or German cabbage rolls, loans itself to many variations and you can add spices to make it your own.
Christmas Goose - Weihnachtsgans
Germans don’t cook very many turkeys, for festive occasions it’s goose or duck. We don’t see the Christmas goose very often anymore, which is a shame because it is so simple to make. Like other fowl, onions, thyme and fruit are great seasoning choices. This recipe makes 4 servings and gravy.
Germans don’t cook very many turkeys, for festive occasions it’s goose or duck. We don’t see the Christmas goose very often anymore, which is a shame because it is so simple to make. Like other fowl, onions, thyme and fruit are great seasoning choices. This recipe makes 4 servings and gravy.
Venison Steaks with Red Wine Sauce - German Venison Filet
Many German preparations of venison or other game meat such as elk or boar are cooked in red wine, and served with some kind of fruit and red currant jelly. Juniper, mustard and bay are all very common spices when cooking with "Wild" (game, pronounced Villd). Try cooking an elk or venison steak for a change of pace.
Many German preparations of venison or other game meat such as elk or boar are cooked in red wine, and served with some kind of fruit and red currant jelly. Juniper, mustard and bay are all very common spices when cooking with "Wild" (game, pronounced Villd). Try cooking an elk or venison steak for a change of pace.
German Sausage with Curry Catchup - Currywurst
The number one German fast food is Currywurst, or grilled sausage with curry flavored catchup. Although you can buy curry catchup in Germany, you have to make it yourself in other countries. Berliner currywurst is a pork sausage which resembles a hot dog, while other cities might use bratwurst.
The number one German fast food is Currywurst, or grilled sausage with curry flavored catchup. Although you can buy curry catchup in Germany, you have to make it yourself in other countries. Berliner currywurst is a pork sausage which resembles a hot dog, while other cities might use bratwurst.
Gruenkohl und Pinkel - Kale and Sausage
Cooked kale is called Gruenkohl and is very popular in East Friesia, the Rhine and up north. Everyone has different ways of eating kale, one of the most famous is called "Gruenkohl und Pinkel".
Cooked kale is called Gruenkohl and is very popular in East Friesia, the Rhine and up north. Everyone has different ways of eating kale, one of the most famous is called "Gruenkohl und Pinkel".
Drunken Chicken in Red Wine Sauce - Beschwipster Huhn
Drunken chicken is a dish that reaches into almost every European cuisine under different names. The red wine in this recipe for chicken thighs stains them a beautiful color and gives the meat a real flavor boost. If you do not want to use just thighs, try a whole fryer, cut up, for this chicken in red wine sauce.
Drunken chicken is a dish that reaches into almost every European cuisine under different names. The red wine in this recipe for chicken thighs stains them a beautiful color and gives the meat a real flavor boost. If you do not want to use just thighs, try a whole fryer, cut up, for this chicken in red wine sauce.
Sauerbraten From a Former Chef
A recipe for sauerbraten, this recipe marinates the meat in buttermilk for 48 hours and then cooks it in red wine. German sauerbraten is a delicious treat for a family dinner or a church supper. Try this sauerbraten recipe next time you are in the mood for something special.
A recipe for sauerbraten, this recipe marinates the meat in buttermilk for 48 hours and then cooks it in red wine. German sauerbraten is a delicious treat for a family dinner or a church supper. Try this sauerbraten recipe next time you are in the mood for something special.
Large Meat-Filled Ravioli - German Style
Ravioli from Swabia make for a wonderful meal. Try them in broth, like wonton soup, or browned in butter, German ravioli are delicious and satisfying mealtime treats. This is a basic recipe for German Maultaschen (lit. feedbags).
Ravioli from Swabia make for a wonderful meal. Try them in broth, like wonton soup, or browned in butter, German ravioli are delicious and satisfying mealtime treats. This is a basic recipe for German Maultaschen (lit. feedbags).
German Braised Rump Roast in Beer Gravy
A German recipe for braised rump roast tastes better with the addition of beer. This rump roast recipe is very simple and quick to throw together, so get out your best Dutch oven and get simmering. Traditional German food and beer.
A German recipe for braised rump roast tastes better with the addition of beer. This rump roast recipe is very simple and quick to throw together, so get out your best Dutch oven and get simmering. Traditional German food and beer.
Recipe for Roasted Chicken and Gravy
Sunday roast chicken are easy and fun to make. This roast chicken filled with simple apple stuffing is flavored with German marjoram and thyme. Put it in the oven, turn it over at half-time and you are ready to impress friends and family.
Sunday roast chicken are easy and fun to make. This roast chicken filled with simple apple stuffing is flavored with German marjoram and thyme. Put it in the oven, turn it over at half-time and you are ready to impress friends and family.
Szegediner Gulasch - Hungarian Spiced Stew
Use Hungarian paprika to make this simple beef and pork goulash with sauerkraut. Hot and spicy beef stew is made with two kinds of paprika, sharp and sweet. A great German potluck stew, this goulash is easy to make and eat.
Use Hungarian paprika to make this simple beef and pork goulash with sauerkraut. Hot and spicy beef stew is made with two kinds of paprika, sharp and sweet. A great German potluck stew, this goulash is easy to make and eat.
Mustard Pork Chops - Easy German Boneless Pork Chops
Mustard Pork Chop recipe has a mustard cream sauce that cooks up quickly with traditional German ingredients. This easy German dinner recipe is simple to make and delicious. Pan-fried, boneless pork chops are ready in under 30 minutes.
Mustard Pork Chop recipe has a mustard cream sauce that cooks up quickly with traditional German ingredients. This easy German dinner recipe is simple to make and delicious. Pan-fried, boneless pork chops are ready in under 30 minutes.
Pork Roast with White Wine Sauce - Schweinebraten nach Winzer Art
A German pork roast cooked in an oven bag which produces a moist pork roast. A white wine marinade, onions and allspice are prominent flavors in this pork roast recipe. This is a modern German recipe for pork roast.
A German pork roast cooked in an oven bag which produces a moist pork roast. A white wine marinade, onions and allspice are prominent flavors in this pork roast recipe. This is a modern German recipe for pork roast.
The Carter's Roast - Fuhrmannsbraten - Braised Beef Roast
The Fuhrmannsbraten is a braised beef roast recipe which uses a less expensive cut of beef made tender by slow cooking in liquids. A recipe for German pot roast. Traditional German meat and beef recipes rely on making use of tougher beef cuts
The Fuhrmannsbraten is a braised beef roast recipe which uses a less expensive cut of beef made tender by slow cooking in liquids. A recipe for German pot roast. Traditional German meat and beef recipes rely on making use of tougher beef cuts
Pork Roast with Caraway
Recipe for German Pork Roast with Caraway and Beer. This authentic German recipe can roast for 2 hours on a Sunday afternoon with very little work. The sauce is simple pan dripping sauce, thickened the way you choose.
Recipe for German Pork Roast with Caraway and Beer. This authentic German recipe can roast for 2 hours on a Sunday afternoon with very little work. The sauce is simple pan dripping sauce, thickened the way you choose.
Viennese Cutlet - Wiener Schnitzel Recipe
Simple flavors are at the heart of a Wiener Schnitzel. Breaded veal, chicken or pork is fried and served with fresh lemon juice. This traditional Austrian recipe was first mentioned in an 1884 cookbook by name and traditionally calls for veal cutlets and lard. It is served with lemon slices, butter lettuce salad, and potato salad or French fries.
Simple flavors are at the heart of a Wiener Schnitzel. Breaded veal, chicken or pork is fried and served with fresh lemon juice. This traditional Austrian recipe was first mentioned in an 1884 cookbook by name and traditionally calls for veal cutlets and lard. It is served with lemon slices, butter lettuce salad, and potato salad or French fries.
German-Mexican Ragout - Jalapeno and Tequila Geschnetzeltes
This is a take-off of a traditional German dish - Fleischgeschnetzeltes, or meat ragout. Using ingredients common to Mexico, this simple dinner recipe covers many taste groups: sweet cream, sharp jalapenos and the umami of the chicken. Is it a German twist on Mexican cooking or a Mexican twist on German cooking? You decide.
This is a take-off of a traditional German dish - Fleischgeschnetzeltes, or meat ragout. Using ingredients common to Mexico, this simple dinner recipe covers many taste groups: sweet cream, sharp jalapenos and the umami of the chicken. Is it a German twist on Mexican cooking or a Mexican twist on German cooking? You decide.
Zurich Ragout - Zürcher Geschnetzeltes
A simple ragout recipe from Switzerland, this easy dinner is made in a white sauce with mushrooms and white wine.
A simple ragout recipe from Switzerland, this easy dinner is made in a white sauce with mushrooms and white wine.
Tarragon Ragout - Estragon Geschnetzeltes in Rahm
This typical German pork or chicken dish uses tarragon for flavoring in a white wine and cream sauce. It is traditionally served over noodles or with boiled potatoes and is a quick and simple German recipe to make.
This typical German pork or chicken dish uses tarragon for flavoring in a white wine and cream sauce. It is traditionally served over noodles or with boiled potatoes and is a quick and simple German recipe to make.
Falscher Hase - False Hare, a Special German Meatloaf
A recipe for German meatloaf flavored with parsley, mustard and paprika gets a surprise inside: hard boiled eggs. This German roast recipe made the most out of scarce resources and tastes good, to boot.
A recipe for German meatloaf flavored with parsley, mustard and paprika gets a surprise inside: hard boiled eggs. This German roast recipe made the most out of scarce resources and tastes good, to boot.
Apple-Meat Patties with Curry Dip - Apfel-Frikadellen
A German recipe for meat patties flavored with apples and marjoram and served with a cold curry dip. These German Frikadellen would go well with a slice of warm bread or a hamburger bun and the rest of the trimmings.
A German recipe for meat patties flavored with apples and marjoram and served with a cold curry dip. These German Frikadellen would go well with a slice of warm bread or a hamburger bun and the rest of the trimmings.
Brandied Meat Patties - Weinbrand Buletten
Looking for something special for a dinner idea but simple and quick, too? Try this German recipe for brandied Frikadellen in a brandy sauce. A bit redundant but delicious.
Looking for something special for a dinner idea but simple and quick, too? Try this German recipe for brandied Frikadellen in a brandy sauce. A bit redundant but delicious.
Basic Frikadellen
Here is a basic recipe for German, fried, meat patties. Frikadellen, Buletten, Fleischpflanzln. German recipes for meat patties often contain day-old rolls, chopped bacon, fresh herbs, caraway and sometimes chopped pickles.
Here is a basic recipe for German, fried, meat patties. Frikadellen, Buletten, Fleischpflanzln. German recipes for meat patties often contain day-old rolls, chopped bacon, fresh herbs, caraway and sometimes chopped pickles.
Meatballs in White Sauce - Königsberger Klopse
An East Prussian (now Poland) specialty, these meatballs in white sauce are flavored with capers and lemon and served with potatoes and pickled beets.
An East Prussian (now Poland) specialty, these meatballs in white sauce are flavored with capers and lemon and served with potatoes and pickled beets.