German Food: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
German Menu
To start you on your way to the height of German food ecstasy I have put together a menu that you could easily find at lunchtime in a restaurant, a cafeteria or at home.
To start you on your way to the height of German food ecstasy I have put together a menu that you could easily find at lunchtime in a restaurant, a cafeteria or at home.
Das Wienerschnitzel
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 Bread
With these recipes you can make bread like you are back in the Old Country. A variety of styles and tastes are waiting for you.
With these recipes you can make bread like you are back in the Old Country. A variety of styles and tastes are waiting for you.
Cooking Kohlrabi
Cooking kohlrabi in a pan is simple. Melt 1 Tbsp of butter and sauté, stirring as the underside darkens. Season with salt, nutmeg and sugar.
Cooking kohlrabi in a pan is simple. Melt 1 Tbsp of butter and sauté, stirring as the underside darkens. Season with salt, nutmeg and sugar.
German Food - Recipes
An index of Recipes for the German Food guide site.
An index of Recipes for the German Food guide site.
Cucumber-Dill Salad
Cucumbers and dill make a great combination, but this salad is tasty with just cucumbers, too. Serves 4.
Cucumbers and dill make a great combination, but this salad is tasty with just cucumbers, too. Serves 4.
Sauerkraut
German Sauerkraut can be made at home with very little equipment. Homemade sauerkraut is very nutritious and is easy to make. Make German sauerkraut with this simple recipe in a few weeks at home.
German Sauerkraut can be made at home with very little equipment. Homemade sauerkraut is very nutritious and is easy to make. Make German sauerkraut with this simple recipe in a few weeks at home.
Buy German Bread
Finding real German bread outside of Germany is not a fool's errand. Short of baking it yourself, here is a short list of contacts for ordering online. Or buy it really fresh, at a store in your area.
Finding real German bread outside of Germany is not a fool's errand. Short of baking it yourself, here is a short list of contacts for ordering online. Or buy it really fresh, at a store in your area.
German Salad Sauce
A simple salad dressing for lettuce salads. German salad dressing is often very easy with few ingredients. Try this dressing with sweet butter lettuce for a continental taste treat.
A simple salad dressing for lettuce salads. German salad dressing is often very easy with few ingredients. Try this dressing with sweet butter lettuce for a continental taste treat.
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.
Potato Salad from Swabia
A nice change from potato salads with mayonnaise, this German potato salad recipe uses beef broth, vinegar and onions for the dressing. Potato salad goes with everything from bratwurst to hamburgers, so get cooking!
A nice change from potato salads with mayonnaise, this German potato salad recipe uses beef broth, vinegar and onions for the dressing. Potato salad goes with everything from bratwurst to hamburgers, so get cooking!
12 German Sausages
Introducing the most common German sausages. They are all delicious and the cause of much national pride. A sausage recipe from a certain area is a closely guarded secret and the sausage as beloved as the town’s soccer team.
Introducing the most common German sausages. They are all delicious and the cause of much national pride. A sausage recipe from a certain area is a closely guarded secret and the sausage as beloved as the town’s soccer team.
Cheesecake
A recipe for German cheesecake using quark for the cheese. The cookie crust is not too sweet, but you can also substitute your favorite graham cracker crust if you like. A German specialty, this cheesecake recipe can use yogurt cheese instead of quark and achieve good results.
A recipe for German cheesecake using quark for the cheese. The cookie crust is not too sweet, but you can also substitute your favorite graham cracker crust if you like. A German specialty, this cheesecake recipe can use yogurt cheese instead of quark and achieve good results.
German Rye Bread
This German bread recipe is only slightly soured using molasses, but it goes together in a morning (two 90-minute rises) and tastes slightly sweet. German bread is great with salted butter.
This German bread recipe is only slightly soured using molasses, but it goes together in a morning (two 90-minute rises) and tastes slightly sweet. German bread is great with salted butter.
German Seed Bread
This 100% whole wheat and seed bread uses the epoxy bread-making method. The recipe makes one large free-standing hearth loaf and replicates German bread baking at home. If you are searching for a way to have your traditional German bread outside of Germany, this recipe may help satisfy your craving for chewy bread with a good crust
This 100% whole wheat and seed bread uses the epoxy bread-making method. The recipe makes one large free-standing hearth loaf and replicates German bread baking at home. If you are searching for a way to have your traditional German bread outside of Germany, this recipe may help satisfy your craving for chewy bread with a good crust
Erdbeerbowle
Strawberry Punch, or Erdbeerbowle, is a party must-have at summer parties in Germany. This sweet, alcoholic punch is easy to make and has a very striking color. German white wine and strawberry punch is a wonderful addition to your summer soirée.
Strawberry Punch, or Erdbeerbowle, is a party must-have at summer parties in Germany. This sweet, alcoholic punch is easy to make and has a very striking color. German white wine and strawberry punch is a wonderful addition to your summer soirée.
German Cakes - Kuchen
German cakes are served in the afternoon, instead of cookies. Simple recipes for German cakes make use of quark, yeast doughs, fruit and more.
German cakes are served in the afternoon, instead of cookies. Simple recipes for German cakes make use of quark, yeast doughs, fruit and more.
Traditional Potato Salad
German potato salad in a warm bacon vinaigrette is an easy, traditional recipe to try. There is no mayonnaise in this made-from-scratch potato salad so it's a perfect picnic salad. The simple sweet-sour dressing is delicious and the bacon adds a salty counterpoint.
German potato salad in a warm bacon vinaigrette is an easy, traditional recipe to try. There is no mayonnaise in this made-from-scratch potato salad so it's a perfect picnic salad. The simple sweet-sour dressing is delicious and the bacon adds a salty counterpoint.
Main Dish Meats
Simple German recipes for authentic dinners. Pork, chicken and beef are featured main dishes for easy German food. Roast recipes, stir fry recipes and hamburger recipes are included.
Simple German recipes for authentic dinners. Pork, chicken and beef are featured main dishes for easy German food. Roast recipes, stir fry recipes and hamburger recipes are included.
Schweinshaxe
Ham hocks have many names in German: Eisbein, Hachse, Haxe or Stelze. A German recipe for roasting pork knuckles or ham hocks is found here. This Bavarian recipe is called Schweinshaxe and they cook it in the oven, which turns the skin into a delectable crust.
Ham hocks have many names in German: Eisbein, Hachse, Haxe or Stelze. A German recipe for roasting pork knuckles or ham hocks is found here. This Bavarian recipe is called Schweinshaxe and they cook it in the oven, which turns the skin into a delectable crust.
Spaghetti Eis
Spaghettieis is an ice cream sundae which you can recreate at home. Spaghetti Eis, once found only in German ice cream parlors, is an easy German specialty with a large fun factor. Vanilla ice cream is pressed through a potato ricer and drizzled with strawberry sauce and white chocolate flakes to simulate noodles, tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese.
Spaghettieis is an ice cream sundae which you can recreate at home. Spaghetti Eis, once found only in German ice cream parlors, is an easy German specialty with a large fun factor. Vanilla ice cream is pressed through a potato ricer and drizzled with strawberry sauce and white chocolate flakes to simulate noodles, tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese.
Apple Strudel
Making Austrian apple strudel from scratch is not difficult. Traditional apple strudel can be time-consuming, but the skill level needed is moderate. Austrian or German apple strudel contains apples, raisins, rum, almonds, bread crumbs, lots of butter, and strudel dough. Try your hand at old-fashioned apple strudel.
Making Austrian apple strudel from scratch is not difficult. Traditional apple strudel can be time-consuming, but the skill level needed is moderate. Austrian or German apple strudel contains apples, raisins, rum, almonds, bread crumbs, lots of butter, and strudel dough. Try your hand at old-fashioned apple strudel.
Artisan Bread Baking
Step by step bread baking instructions for making Pain a l'Ancienne. Baking Pain a l'Ancienne or Wurzelbrot in a home oven. Guide to mixing and baking overnight refrigerated bread.
Step by step bread baking instructions for making Pain a l'Ancienne. Baking Pain a l'Ancienne or Wurzelbrot in a home oven. Guide to mixing and baking overnight refrigerated bread.
For Cream and Layer Cakes
A sponge cake recipe is the basis for many cream-filled cakes or German Torten. This chocolate sponge cake has a hint of cinnamon in it, a typical German addition to chocolate. Sahnetorten are one of Germany's wonderful bakery products. Homemade, cream-filled cakes look daunting, but can be constructed with simple kitchen tools and taste great.
A sponge cake recipe is the basis for many cream-filled cakes or German Torten. This chocolate sponge cake has a hint of cinnamon in it, a typical German addition to chocolate. Sahnetorten are one of Germany's wonderful bakery products. Homemade, cream-filled cakes look daunting, but can be constructed with simple kitchen tools and taste great.
Sourdough
Sourdough takes a very important place in the hearts and minds of Germans. Most bread in Germany is a sourdough, some are very sour. Sourdough breads do not go stale as fast as non-soured breads and some people think that they are better for the digestion. To make German bread at home, you will want to try your hand with a sourdough starter.
Sourdough takes a very important place in the hearts and minds of Germans. Most bread in Germany is a sourdough, some are very sour. Sourdough breads do not go stale as fast as non-soured breads and some people think that they are better for the digestion. To make German bread at home, you will want to try your hand with a sourdough starter.
Quark
Quark is a soured-milk, fresh cheese product which is gaining popularity in the US because of its versatility. You can eat it straight like cottage cheese, on bread, for dessert and bake with it.
Quark is a soured-milk, fresh cheese product which is gaining popularity in the US because of its versatility. You can eat it straight like cottage cheese, on bread, for dessert and bake with it.
Boiled Potatoes
This is not a real recipe but rather instructions on how to make German boiled potatoes, which are indispensable to the German way of eating.
This is not a real recipe but rather instructions on how to make German boiled potatoes, which are indispensable to the German way of eating.
Butterkuchen
This is a German recipe for a very simple, yeasted coffee cake. This German cake is loved by many and very easy to make. Traditionally, it is served in the afternoon, but you can serve it for your morning coffee break or even breakfast. Written in English, it is an easy recipe to follow.
This is a German recipe for a very simple, yeasted coffee cake. This German cake is loved by many and very easy to make. Traditionally, it is served in the afternoon, but you can serve it for your morning coffee break or even breakfast. Written in English, it is an easy recipe to follow.
Green Beans
This simple side dish can be dressed up with browned onions and bacon, but it’s the addition on fresh savory which makes it German.
This simple side dish can be dressed up with browned onions and bacon, but it’s the addition on fresh savory which makes it German.
Mixed Drinks
If you are ordering drinks in Germany or need a special mix to wash down that wonderful roast and potatoes, look no further. Here is a list of the most common mixed drinks served in Germany.
If you are ordering drinks in Germany or need a special mix to wash down that wonderful roast and potatoes, look no further. Here is a list of the most common mixed drinks served in Germany.
Milchreis
German rice pudding, or Milchreis, is a sweet German main dish that is served to children. Milchreis is made with milk, short grain rice, sugar and vanilla or cinnamon flavorings. German rice pudding is usually served with cinnamon and sugar, cherry or other fruit compote.
German rice pudding, or Milchreis, is a sweet German main dish that is served to children. Milchreis is made with milk, short grain rice, sugar and vanilla or cinnamon flavorings. German rice pudding is usually served with cinnamon and sugar, cherry or other fruit compote.
Chocolate Cherry Cake
Black Forest Cherry Cake is a simple layer cake to make. This authentic German cake is made up of a chocolate layer cake with cherries in the middle and whipped cream on top. The top is decorated with chocolate sprinkles. Schwarzwälder Kirchtorte is an easy cake to make.
Black Forest Cherry Cake is a simple layer cake to make. This authentic German cake is made up of a chocolate layer cake with cherries in the middle and whipped cream on top. The top is decorated with chocolate sprinkles. Schwarzwälder Kirchtorte is an easy cake to make.
The German Kitchen
A German kitchen differs slightly from an American one. Different kitchen utensils and vegetables are found in their homes and used on a daily basis.
A German kitchen differs slightly from an American one. Different kitchen utensils and vegetables are found in their homes and used on a daily basis.
Labskaus
Labskaus is a German one-dish meal made with mashed potatoes, corned beef and beets. It’s bright red from the beet juice and served with a fried egg, pickles and pickled, rolled herring or Rollmops. Labskaus is a Hamburg delicacy
Labskaus is a German one-dish meal made with mashed potatoes, corned beef and beets. It’s bright red from the beet juice and served with a fried egg, pickles and pickled, rolled herring or Rollmops. Labskaus is a Hamburg delicacy
How to Make Spaetzle
Spaetzle is not hard to make, but it can be a bit time-consuming when done completely by hand. Here, I make Spaetzle using a Spaetzle Board and special knife. I also show it made with a colander.
Spaetzle is not hard to make, but it can be a bit time-consuming when done completely by hand. Here, I make Spaetzle using a Spaetzle Board and special knife. I also show it made with a colander.
Swiss Twisted Bread
Twisted Bread is the name of a very simple wheat bread from Switzerland. It is a loaf that has been twisted two or three times around itself, giving it a bumpy shape like a tree root. Because it has a long rise in the refrigerator, many of the starches are converted to sugars which caramelize when baked, creating deep, nuanced flavors.
Twisted Bread is the name of a very simple wheat bread from Switzerland. It is a loaf that has been twisted two or three times around itself, giving it a bumpy shape like a tree root. Because it has a long rise in the refrigerator, many of the starches are converted to sugars which caramelize when baked, creating deep, nuanced flavors.
Fuhrmannsbraten
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
Cooking Asparagus
German white asparagus is the traditional type of asparagus grown in Germany. Cooking and serving white asparagus is easy and fun. Spring is the traditional time to serve white asparagus. How to peel white asparagus.
German white asparagus is the traditional type of asparagus grown in Germany. Cooking and serving white asparagus is easy and fun. Spring is the traditional time to serve white asparagus. How to peel white asparagus.
Estragon Geschnetzeltes
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.
Fancy Meatloaf and Gravy
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.
Spaetzle Press
When you want to make Southern German cuisine, sooner or later you will need a spaetzle press or board. We have listed some places to buy one.
When you want to make Southern German cuisine, sooner or later you will need a spaetzle press or board. We have listed some places to buy one.
30 Minute 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.
German Kitchen Products
German manufacture is a mark of quality in kitchen products as elsewhere. German kitchen equipment is often superior to other country's products. Here is a short list of German cooking equipment that you might like to try and why they are better.
German manufacture is a mark of quality in kitchen products as elsewhere. German kitchen equipment is often superior to other country's products. Here is a short list of German cooking equipment that you might like to try and why they are better.
Whole Grain Breads
Peter Reinhart's "Whole Grain Breads" is a great resource book for people who want to bake Old-World Style bread at home in a conventional oven. This book on whole grain baking will simplify your bread baking efforts. There are 100% whole wheat recipes, sourdough information and recipes with white flour.
Peter Reinhart's "Whole Grain Breads" is a great resource book for people who want to bake Old-World Style bread at home in a conventional oven. This book on whole grain baking will simplify your bread baking efforts. There are 100% whole wheat recipes, sourdough information and recipes with white flour.
Pork Roast
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.
How to Filet Carp
Carp recipes are found in many cultures but carp is not a valued fish in the US. Preparation of common carp, often called grass carp, is like that for other fish. Here is a technique for preparing carp filets from freshly caught carp.
Carp recipes are found in many cultures but carp is not a valued fish in the US. Preparation of common carp, often called grass carp, is like that for other fish. Here is a technique for preparing carp filets from freshly caught carp.
Whole Wheat Bread
This 100% whole wheat bread may not take a full day to complete, it depends on your room temperature. A long overnight soak is essential, however, to soften the bran and get the most out of a 100% whole wheat loaf. It is not a sourdough, which some people find too pucker-y, and contains some butter and honey for extra flavor.
This 100% whole wheat bread may not take a full day to complete, it depends on your room temperature. A long overnight soak is essential, however, to soften the bran and get the most out of a 100% whole wheat loaf. It is not a sourdough, which some people find too pucker-y, and contains some butter and honey for extra flavor.
Sourdough Starter
A true sourdough starter is flour and water which is exposed to the microorganisms in the air, either outside or inside the house. It starts growing in 2-3 days.
A true sourdough starter is flour and water which is exposed to the microorganisms in the air, either outside or inside the house. It starts growing in 2-3 days.
Dampfnudeln
German Dumplings made with yeast are one of those great traditional German recipes, sweetened with fruit compote and vanilla sauce. Just like Oma's recipe.
German Dumplings made with yeast are one of those great traditional German recipes, sweetened with fruit compote and vanilla sauce. Just like Oma's recipe.
Quark Creme - Quarkspeise
Quark Creme is a dessert with many variations. It uses a type of sour milk cheese made in Eastern Europe. The whipped cream can be omitted to save calories, but certainly tones down the tart flavor. This dessert is related to the English “Fool”.
Quark Creme is a dessert with many variations. It uses a type of sour milk cheese made in Eastern Europe. The whipped cream can be omitted to save calories, but certainly tones down the tart flavor. This dessert is related to the English “Fool”.
Cake with Cinnamon Cream
This German recipe for birthday cake starts with a simple base-layer chocolate cake and jazzes it up with a fresh mascarpone-quark cream, flavored with cinnamon. For a finishing touch you may also want to add the marzipan flowers for your special birthday someone.
This German recipe for birthday cake starts with a simple base-layer chocolate cake and jazzes it up with a fresh mascarpone-quark cream, flavored with cinnamon. For a finishing touch you may also want to add the marzipan flowers for your special birthday someone.
Pumpernickel Bread
A conventionally baked rye bread, this bread gives you the flavor of a true, steamed pumpernickel. Raisins, although unusual, provide extra sweetness. This bread only takes a couple of hours to make and bake.
A conventionally baked rye bread, this bread gives you the flavor of a true, steamed pumpernickel. Raisins, although unusual, provide extra sweetness. This bread only takes a couple of hours to make and bake.
Baked Potatoes with Quark
An easy potato dished often served as an entrée for a meatless menu. Serve a green salad with them.
An easy potato dished often served as an entrée for a meatless menu. Serve a green salad with them.
Glossary
A glossary of German cooking terms with translation and explanation of German cooking methods. Translations of German to English. A German - English cooking glossary.
A glossary of German cooking terms with translation and explanation of German cooking methods. Translations of German to English. A German - English cooking glossary.
Save Linda
Save Linda - Rettet Linda - is a German group of concerned citizens trying to save a potato variety from extinction. Linda is a waxy-type potato with good taste and great growing qualities for organic farmers. Linda is no longer allowed to be grown or sold in Germany.
Save Linda - Rettet Linda - is a German group of concerned citizens trying to save a potato variety from extinction. Linda is a waxy-type potato with good taste and great growing qualities for organic farmers. Linda is no longer allowed to be grown or sold in Germany.
Intro to German Food
Germany is a land full of culinary delights. In the middle of Western Europe, it’s at the same latitude as Newfoundland; the summer nights are long and inviting while wintertime is cold and snowy. The Christian calendar is a map for German social events and there is always a celebration going on somewhere. German history plays a roll in the development of the German kitchen.
Germany is a land full of culinary delights. In the middle of Western Europe, it’s at the same latitude as Newfoundland; the summer nights are long and inviting while wintertime is cold and snowy. The Christian calendar is a map for German social events and there is always a celebration going on somewhere. German history plays a roll in the development of the German kitchen.
Custard and Cake
Alsace lies on the border of Germany and France and has a wonderful culinary tradition mixing both German and French cuisines. This apple cake recipe is very popular in German kitchens due to its ease and high success rate. It combines two popular tastes, apples and vanilla cream for a crowd-pleasing recipe.
Alsace lies on the border of Germany and France and has a wonderful culinary tradition mixing both German and French cuisines. This apple cake recipe is very popular in German kitchens due to its ease and high success rate. It combines two popular tastes, apples and vanilla cream for a crowd-pleasing recipe.
Sunflower Seed Rolls
A German hard roll recipe for sunflower seed rolls. This recipe makes a dozen rolls in time for brunch. Sunflower seeds and rye in a slightly soured dough make these German baked goods reminiscent of those rolls you get at the bakery.
A German hard roll recipe for sunflower seed rolls. This recipe makes a dozen rolls in time for brunch. Sunflower seeds and rye in a slightly soured dough make these German baked goods reminiscent of those rolls you get at the bakery.
Enriched Raised Rolls
This German enriched soft roll recipe shaped into crescent rolls is a customary breakfast food for a continental breakfast. Pair these milchhoernchen with butter and jam for a sweet treat, or fill them before baking with chocolate or cinnamon and sugar. German bakery rolls are easy to make at home.
This German enriched soft roll recipe shaped into crescent rolls is a customary breakfast food for a continental breakfast. Pair these milchhoernchen with butter and jam for a sweet treat, or fill them before baking with chocolate or cinnamon and sugar. German bakery rolls are easy to make at home.
Regional Specialties
German food is made up of many different cuisines, based on early kingdoms, city-states and local availability of ingredients. Germans excel in baking, beer and wine making, have local cheese and sausage specialties and know how to turn meals into celebrations. Dipping into German food is sure to satisfy.
German food is made up of many different cuisines, based on early kingdoms, city-states and local availability of ingredients. Germans excel in baking, beer and wine making, have local cheese and sausage specialties and know how to turn meals into celebrations. Dipping into German food is sure to satisfy.
Asparagus Biology
White Asparagus is an early spring crop in Germany, where they celebrate the harvest with joy and special dinners. Spargel, or white asparagus is the centerpiece of these German gourmet meals and the easy recipes are great for a beginning cook.
White Asparagus is an early spring crop in Germany, where they celebrate the harvest with joy and special dinners. Spargel, or white asparagus is the centerpiece of these German gourmet meals and the easy recipes are great for a beginning cook.
Beers of Germany
Germany may be most famous for its beers, which were used to pay workers in earlier times. Due to the German Purity Law of 1641, German beer can only contain four ingredients: water; malt; hops; and yeast.
Germany may be most famous for its beers, which were used to pay workers in earlier times. Due to the German Purity Law of 1641, German beer can only contain four ingredients: water; malt; hops; and yeast.
Amarenakirschen
This recipe for cherry compote with almond flavoring is an integral step to making a wonderful ice cream sundae. Cherry sauce over vanilla ice cream is made special by adding amaretto and almond flavoring. Recipe can be doubled
This recipe for cherry compote with almond flavoring is an integral step to making a wonderful ice cream sundae. Cherry sauce over vanilla ice cream is made special by adding amaretto and almond flavoring. Recipe can be doubled
Pork Roast in an Oven Bag
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.
Measurements and Equivalents
A list of German measurements explained in English and their equivalents.
A list of German measurements explained in English and their equivalents.
Sauerbraten
Even inexpensive cuts of beef can taste delicious when treated right. An old trick of marinating beef in vinegar, wine and spices for several days is a popular dish today, because it has a sweet and sour note all through the meat and sauce. I was also a good way of preserving meat.
Even inexpensive cuts of beef can taste delicious when treated right. An old trick of marinating beef in vinegar, wine and spices for several days is a popular dish today, because it has a sweet and sour note all through the meat and sauce. I was also a good way of preserving meat.
Herbed Quark
This quark cream is often served at restaurants to spread on the appetizer bread, with baked or boiled potatoes, or even hard-boiled eggs.
This quark cream is often served at restaurants to spread on the appetizer bread, with baked or boiled potatoes, or even hard-boiled eggs.
Getting Started
What do you know about German food and German cooking? A brat there, some sauerkraut here, heavy and simple. But there is much more to it than that. German food is delicious, nutritious and full of interesting new vegetables and tastes.
What do you know about German food and German cooking? A brat there, some sauerkraut here, heavy and simple. But there is much more to it than that. German food is delicious, nutritious and full of interesting new vegetables and tastes.
Lentil Soup - Linseneintopf
Lentil soup is a hearty, one-dish meal. It can also be made vegetarian, by omitting the sausage.
Lentil soup is a hearty, one-dish meal. It can also be made vegetarian, by omitting the sausage.
Buy German
Shopping possibilities for German products with the internet. It’s much easier nowadays to find products that you need to cook or bake that certain something so it comes out just right. Some products are interchangeable with American products, some aren’t.
Shopping possibilities for German products with the internet. It’s much easier nowadays to find products that you need to cook or bake that certain something so it comes out just right. Some products are interchangeable with American products, some aren’t.
Types of Potatoes
Looking for a specific potato to make your German recipes? Look no further. Here is a list of the most popular types of German potatoes and their equivalent American counterparts. How to choose a potato that is right for your special German recipe.
Looking for a specific potato to make your German recipes? Look no further. Here is a list of the most popular types of German potatoes and their equivalent American counterparts. How to choose a potato that is right for your special German recipe.
Chocolate Filling
Chocolate Filling for Donuts. This filling could also be used for cupcakes or muffins before baking.
Chocolate Filling for Donuts. This filling could also be used for cupcakes or muffins before baking.
Fish with Horseradish Sauce
A traditional German recipe for baked fish on Ash Wednesday. Horseradish and cream round out this dinner recipe.
A traditional German recipe for baked fish on Ash Wednesday. Horseradish and cream round out this dinner recipe.
Asparagus Recipes
A list of German recipes using, mainly, white asparagus. Traditional uses for white asparagus are culinary delights. Old-fashioned German recipes taste good. German asparagus recipe collection.
A list of German recipes using, mainly, white asparagus. Traditional uses for white asparagus are culinary delights. Old-fashioned German recipes taste good. German asparagus recipe collection.
Tweed Cake
German cream cakes are famous the world over and are simple to make. This German Chocolate and Almond Cream Cake is a typical German cake recipe and contains almond meal and grated chocolate. This whipped cream cake is filled with apricot marmalade and clothed in almond-flavored whipped cream.
German cream cakes are famous the world over and are simple to make. This German Chocolate and Almond Cream Cake is a typical German cake recipe and contains almond meal and grated chocolate. This whipped cream cake is filled with apricot marmalade and clothed in almond-flavored whipped cream.
Cooking White Asparagus
A German asparagus dinner features tender asparagus, ham and new potatoes. It is elegant in it's simplicity, and easy to make. Germans entertain with this meal quite a bit in the springtime and everybody loves it. The traditional German Spargelessen is always a treat.
A German asparagus dinner features tender asparagus, ham and new potatoes. It is elegant in it's simplicity, and easy to make. Germans entertain with this meal quite a bit in the springtime and everybody loves it. The traditional German Spargelessen is always a treat.
Cream of Carrot Soup
Cream of Carrot Soup is a simple soup to make and a great starter course to a German meal. German-style, boiled dumplings are a great addition to this easy cream soup. Make a cream of carrot soup from scratch.
Cream of Carrot Soup is a simple soup to make and a great starter course to a German meal. German-style, boiled dumplings are a great addition to this easy cream soup. Make a cream of carrot soup from scratch.
Marjoram - Majoran
The German word for marjoram is (der) Majoran and it has many uses in German cuisine. The German kitchen uses marjoram in many traditional recipes, including sausage, potatoes, tomato dishes and bean dishes.
The German word for marjoram is (der) Majoran and it has many uses in German cuisine. The German kitchen uses marjoram in many traditional recipes, including sausage, potatoes, tomato dishes and bean dishes.
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.
Visit Etiquette
If you are visiting in Germany, relax. They know that Americans have different rules to live by and will give you a lot of leeway. However, if you want to impress your German friends, here are a few dining tips.
If you are visiting in Germany, relax. They know that Americans have different rules to live by and will give you a lot of leeway. However, if you want to impress your German friends, here are a few dining tips.
Meatless Frikadellen
This German recipe for vegetarian patties is a tasty way to forgo meat. This is also a great party recipe.
This German recipe for vegetarian patties is a tasty way to forgo meat. This is also a great party recipe.
White Asparagus Soup
This white asparagus soup is made from puréed asparagus and broth, with some cream added. This is a springtime German delicacy and can be made with inexpensive asparagus, since the vegetables are puréed and not served whole. It's delicate aroma starts off a German meal just right.
This white asparagus soup is made from puréed asparagus and broth, with some cream added. This is a springtime German delicacy and can be made with inexpensive asparagus, since the vegetables are puréed and not served whole. It's delicate aroma starts off a German meal just right.
Asparagus Etiquette
White asparagus, or "Deutscher Spargel", is a great delicacy in German-speaking countries and people take their spring harvest celebrations seriously. It is good to know how to cook and eat asparagus in Germany; knowing Spargel etiquette is not hard, but it is important in April and May. After the long winter, "Spargelzeit" is one of the first signs that summer will come again.
White asparagus, or "Deutscher Spargel", is a great delicacy in German-speaking countries and people take their spring harvest celebrations seriously. It is good to know how to cook and eat asparagus in Germany; knowing Spargel etiquette is not hard, but it is important in April and May. After the long winter, "Spargelzeit" is one of the first signs that summer will come again.
Curry Sauce
A German recipe for cold curry sauce made with sour cream. This flavorful sauce goes well on Frikadellen, meat fondue or on a hamburger. Cold sauce recipes are an easy way to spice up your life. This could even be a dip recipe for vegetables, steamed or raw.
A German recipe for cold curry sauce made with sour cream. This flavorful sauce goes well on Frikadellen, meat fondue or on a hamburger. Cold sauce recipes are an easy way to spice up your life. This could even be a dip recipe for vegetables, steamed or raw.
Marzipankartoffeln
Marzipan potatoes are a traditional German Christmas treat. This Christmas candy is simple to make with ground almonds and powdered sugar. Candy potatoes formed from marzipan are small and flavored with rosewater or liqueurs. Marzipankartoffeln are then rolled in cocoa powder and cinnamon.
Marzipan potatoes are a traditional German Christmas treat. This Christmas candy is simple to make with ground almonds and powdered sugar. Candy potatoes formed from marzipan are small and flavored with rosewater or liqueurs. Marzipankartoffeln are then rolled in cocoa powder and cinnamon.
Mustard
German mustard is part of the German Spice Glossary. Sweet German mustard and spicy mustard are discussed. The history of mustard.
German mustard is part of the German Spice Glossary. Sweet German mustard and spicy mustard are discussed. The history of mustard.
German Wine
For years, German wine has been seen by America as cheap Liebfraumilch in the blue bottle, or sweet Rieslings. While many of the exports are still sweet, dry Riesling has enjoyed a boom in the 21st century with the result that German wine exports to the US doubled between 1995 and 2006.
For years, German wine has been seen by America as cheap Liebfraumilch in the blue bottle, or sweet Rieslings. While many of the exports are still sweet, dry Riesling has enjoyed a boom in the 21st century with the result that German wine exports to the US doubled between 1995 and 2006.
Easter Bunny Breakfast Rolls
An easy recipe for Rolls in an Easter Rabbit shape. After you make the dough, these Easter Bunnies can be formed and decorated by children. The sweet bread dough appeals to kids and adults alike. The rolls stand up to being used for Easter display decorations as well.
An easy recipe for Rolls in an Easter Rabbit shape. After you make the dough, these Easter Bunnies can be formed and decorated by children. The sweet bread dough appeals to kids and adults alike. The rolls stand up to being used for Easter display decorations as well.
German-Mexican Ragout
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.
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.
German Sausages
Introducing the most common German sausages. They are all delicious and the cause of much national pride. A sausage recipe from a certain area is a closely guarded secret and the sausage as beloved as the town’s soccer team.
Introducing the most common German sausages. They are all delicious and the cause of much national pride. A sausage recipe from a certain area is a closely guarded secret and the sausage as beloved as the town’s soccer team.
Vanilla Sauce
A thin custard sauce made with milk, thickened with eggs and flavored with vanilla.
A thin custard sauce made with milk, thickened with eggs and flavored with vanilla.
Vanilla Pods
Description of vanilla and its uses in German food and cooking. Vanilla is an important flavoring for German deserts and baked goods. Baking and cooking with vanilla pods and vanilla sugar.
Description of vanilla and its uses in German food and cooking. Vanilla is an important flavoring for German deserts and baked goods. Baking and cooking with vanilla pods and vanilla sugar.
Table Etiquette
There are times when you would like to know the major etiquette rules of the country or hosts you are visiting. It’s also good to know what to expect from your German guests, as a rule. I have compiled a list of the most all-purpose tips.
There are times when you would like to know the major etiquette rules of the country or hosts you are visiting. It’s also good to know what to expect from your German guests, as a rule. I have compiled a list of the most all-purpose tips.
Almond Lebkuchen Cookies
How to make traditional German almond Lebkuchen cookies from scratch with readily available ingredients.
How to make traditional German almond Lebkuchen cookies from scratch with readily available ingredients.
German Grape Varietals
German grapes and the wine they make differ surprisingly from the better known varietals grown in the US, Italy or France. While whites predominate, German reds are making some inroads and receiving acclaim.
German grapes and the wine they make differ surprisingly from the better known varietals grown in the US, Italy or France. While whites predominate, German reds are making some inroads and receiving acclaim.
Dumplings for Soups
Small German dumplings for soup garnishes can be made from a simple recipe with butter, flour and eggs. Traditional German Nocken can be made ahead and frozen, ready to use in clear and cream soups. German Klößchen are an easy way to jazz up a typical German menu.
Small German dumplings for soup garnishes can be made from a simple recipe with butter, flour and eggs. Traditional German Nocken can be made ahead and frozen, ready to use in clear and cream soups. German Klößchen are an easy way to jazz up a typical German menu.
Apple and Onion Spread
German Recipe for a vegetarian spread or schmear, using apples, walnuts and onions. This bread spread recipe freezes well.
German Recipe for a vegetarian spread or schmear, using apples, walnuts and onions. This bread spread recipe freezes well.
German Beer
The focus is on German beers which are easily found in stores in the US. Luckily, several kinds of German beer are available in the import section.
The focus is on German beers which are easily found in stores in the US. Luckily, several kinds of German beer are available in the import section.
Vanilla Filling
There are many uses for this Vanilla Filling recipe besides filling donuts. Use it under the fruit in fruit tarts, as the bottom of a black and tan pie, or to fill a layer cake.
There are many uses for this Vanilla Filling recipe besides filling donuts. Use it under the fruit in fruit tarts, as the bottom of a black and tan pie, or to fill a layer cake.
Cheese Fondue
Cheese fondue is relatively easy to make, just cheese, wine, bread and some spices. This Swiss recipe for cheese fondue is just the ticket for a cold night in front of the fire.
Cheese fondue is relatively easy to make, just cheese, wine, bread and some spices. This Swiss recipe for cheese fondue is just the ticket for a cold night in front of the fire.
German Food - Articles
An index of Articles for the German Food guide site.
An index of Articles for the German Food guide site.
German Holidays
The German holidays revolve around a Christian calendar. Each holiday has its own distinct foods and fun.
The German holidays revolve around a Christian calendar. Each holiday has its own distinct foods and fun.
Potato and Herring Salad
This Potato Salad Recipe with Pickled Herring is a Traditional German Recipe for Lent. This Austrian recipe is related to northern German recipes and eaten chiefly in the cold winter months. The traditional Lenten recipe is fairly recent to Austria, since herring is an Atlantic fish, but since they are pickled, it was an oft-traded item from the north.
This Potato Salad Recipe with Pickled Herring is a Traditional German Recipe for Lent. This Austrian recipe is related to northern German recipes and eaten chiefly in the cold winter months. The traditional Lenten recipe is fairly recent to Austria, since herring is an Atlantic fish, but since they are pickled, it was an oft-traded item from the north.
Baking Powder
German Baking Powder is usually single-acting, so it is not interchangeable with American baking powder. Dr. Oetker is king of the German baking powder scene, with a proprietary blend of sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate and cornstarch.
German Baking Powder is usually single-acting, so it is not interchangeable with American baking powder. Dr. Oetker is king of the German baking powder scene, with a proprietary blend of sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate and cornstarch.
Jelly Donuts
Call them Berliner, Pfannekuchen or Krapfen, donuts have their high season in January and February. You can fill them before or after frying them, or leave them plain, sprinkled with powdered sugar.
Call them Berliner, Pfannekuchen or Krapfen, donuts have their high season in January and February. You can fill them before or after frying them, or leave them plain, sprinkled with powdered sugar.
Vanilla Sugar
Vanilla Sugar (Vanillin Zucker) is found in most German recipes for cakes and cookies. You can buy it online, or make it easily yourself.
Vanilla Sugar (Vanillin Zucker) is found in most German recipes for cakes and cookies. You can buy it online, or make it easily yourself.
Scales
There are times in German cookery and baking that you really need a scale. Here, we discuss what the advantages are to using a scale and how and when you can do without.
There are times in German cookery and baking that you really need a scale. Here, we discuss what the advantages are to using a scale and how and when you can do without.
German Food - StepBySteps
An index of StepBySteps for the German Food guide site.
An index of StepBySteps for the German Food guide site.
Pumpkin Fritters
Some people like their traditional fare a little more sophisticated. That’s why Kürbiskrapfen, or pumpkin fritters are fun additions to a Mardi Gras or Fasching party. Or try serving the slightly sweet fritters for dessert with a sweet, white wine.
Some people like their traditional fare a little more sophisticated. That’s why Kürbiskrapfen, or pumpkin fritters are fun additions to a Mardi Gras or Fasching party. Or try serving the slightly sweet fritters for dessert with a sweet, white wine.
Cooking Guide
To read your Grandma’s old recipes or decipher a German recipe on the web, it might help to take a look at a list of commonly used kitchen terms.
To read your Grandma’s old recipes or decipher a German recipe on the web, it might help to take a look at a list of commonly used kitchen terms.
Christstollen
German stollen should be made ahead of time and allowed to age for several weeks. It is served during Advent and the Christmas festivities. It is a rich yeast dough full of raisins, nuts, and candied fruit.
German stollen should be made ahead of time and allowed to age for several weeks. It is served during Advent and the Christmas festivities. It is a rich yeast dough full of raisins, nuts, and candied fruit.
Whole Wheat Pumpkin Fritters
This is a German recipe for a “Vollwert” Fasching party, or Mardi Gras party. This German recipe for deep-fried Pumpkin Fritters uses whole wheat flour and date sugar for a healthier twist on Karneval
This is a German recipe for a “Vollwert” Fasching party, or Mardi Gras party. This German recipe for deep-fried Pumpkin Fritters uses whole wheat flour and date sugar for a healthier twist on Karneval
Eiskaffee
Eiskaffee is found in most ice cream parlors in Germany. This recipe for Coffee and Ice Cream, Eiskaffee, attempts to recreate the flavor and feeling of a sidewalk café in Germany. Its not-too-sweet mixture of cold coffee, ice cream and whipped cream is more of an adult treat than a kid's sundae.
Eiskaffee is found in most ice cream parlors in Germany. This recipe for Coffee and Ice Cream, Eiskaffee, attempts to recreate the flavor and feeling of a sidewalk café in Germany. Its not-too-sweet mixture of cold coffee, ice cream and whipped cream is more of an adult treat than a kid's sundae.
Make Your Own
This page describes how to make your own approximations of foods and ingredients that are commonly available in Germany, but not in the US. It includes making your own baking powder and vanilla sugar, quark, sauerkraut and sourdough starter . I have also listed resources for buying the product online or at a store near you.
This page describes how to make your own approximations of foods and ingredients that are commonly available in Germany, but not in the US. It includes making your own baking powder and vanilla sugar, quark, sauerkraut and sourdough starter . I have also listed resources for buying the product online or at a store near you.
Fasching Donuts
Fasching, or German Mardi Gras, is celebrated in the south and along the Rhine where the majority of the people are Roman Catholic. In the deep south, Fasnet is still somewhat religious and very traditional, with family costumes handed down over generations. Along the Rhine, it’s more like a big party, which the non-natives try to escape. Wherever you are in Germany during Fasching, you will find lots of nice things to eat, like jelly donuts and other deep-fried foods.
Fasching, or German Mardi Gras, is celebrated in the south and along the Rhine where the majority of the people are Roman Catholic. In the deep south, Fasnet is still somewhat religious and very traditional, with family costumes handed down over generations. Along the Rhine, it’s more like a big party, which the non-natives try to escape. Wherever you are in Germany during Fasching, you will find lots of nice things to eat, like jelly donuts and other deep-fried foods.
Basil and Tomato Cream
Cream cheese and dried tomatoes are mixed with fresh basil for this yummy spread.
Cream cheese and dried tomatoes are mixed with fresh basil for this yummy spread.
German Pronunciation
A simple guide to the pronunciation of German cooking terms and words.
A simple guide to the pronunciation of German cooking terms and words.