German Food: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
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.
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.
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.
Potato Pancakes
German potato pancakes are often eaten outdoors at weekly markets and carnevals. In Germany, they are served with a side of applesauce, but you can also serve them with sour cream and smoked salmon. Try this easy recipe for German potato pancakes next time you long for Germany and her food.
German potato pancakes are often eaten outdoors at weekly markets and carnevals. In Germany, they are served with a side of applesauce, but you can also serve them with sour cream and smoked salmon. Try this easy recipe for German potato pancakes next time you long for Germany and her food.
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.
Recipe for Laugenbrezeln
Brezeln are eaten often in Germany and one of the popular snacks for in-between meals. Unlike in the
Brezeln are eaten often in Germany and one of the popular snacks for in-between meals. Unlike in the
German Bread
With these bread recipes you can bake like they do in the Old Country. Many different kinds of bread recipes are listed, all original. Try rye bread, whole wheat and vollkornbrot recipes, baked at home in a regular oven.
With these bread recipes you can bake like they do in the Old Country. Many different kinds of bread recipes are listed, all original. Try rye bread, whole wheat and vollkornbrot recipes, baked at home in a regular oven.
Bircher Muesli
Bircher Muesli is the original muesli recipe developed by a 20th century physician. Sometimes people like to add more sugar, cream and dried fruits, as well as start with a larger portion of oats than what was first published. This Bircher Muesli recipe now reflects modern food pyramid recommendations.
Bircher Muesli is the original muesli recipe developed by a 20th century physician. Sometimes people like to add more sugar, cream and dried fruits, as well as start with a larger portion of oats than what was first published. This Bircher Muesli recipe now reflects modern food pyramid recommendations.
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.
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.
Baking Yeast Equivalencies
How to use active dry yeast, instant yeast and fresh yeast interchangeably in bread and yeasted cake recipes. Baking with yeast is simple, both fresh and dry yeast measurements are explained.
How to use active dry yeast, instant yeast and fresh yeast interchangeably in bread and yeasted cake recipes. Baking with yeast is simple, both fresh and dry yeast measurements are explained.
German Macaroni and Cheese
Cheese Spaetzle seems to be a popular dish in Germany and no wonder. The caramelized onions in Cheese Spaetzle make it slightly sweet, the gruyere cheese is nutty and the fresh noodles are great. Easy to make, but time consuming, this casserole is a good meatless alternative or a side dish to simple pork. Make Kaesespaetzle on a day when you are busy in the kitchen anyway. It's a foolproof casserole.
Cheese Spaetzle seems to be a popular dish in Germany and no wonder. The caramelized onions in Cheese Spaetzle make it slightly sweet, the gruyere cheese is nutty and the fresh noodles are great. Easy to make, but time consuming, this casserole is a good meatless alternative or a side dish to simple pork. Make Kaesespaetzle on a day when you are busy in the kitchen anyway. It's a foolproof casserole.
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.
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.
Rinderrouladen
German Roulades are thin slices of beef often rolled sour pickle and mustard, onion and bacon. Browned,
German Roulades are thin slices of beef often rolled sour pickle and mustard, onion and bacon. Browned,
Quark_Recipe
Make homemade quark and save money. With no special equipment, you can have real quark with no fillers, no preservatives, and with that special quark taste. Use quark on bread, for desserts, or eat it with fruit.
Make homemade quark and save money. With no special equipment, you can have real quark with no fillers, no preservatives, and with that special quark taste. Use quark on bread, for desserts, or eat it with fruit.
Bread Baking 101
Bread baking 101. Are your bread baking attempts working? Satisfied with you loaves? Read through these bread baking tips for the home hearth and your next loaf could be fantastic. Tips for baking bread that you may never have thought of.
Bread baking 101. Are your bread baking attempts working? Satisfied with you loaves? Read through these bread baking tips for the home hearth and your next loaf could be fantastic. Tips for baking bread that you may never have thought of.
On a Quest For Crunchy Crusts
A comparison of three, no-knead bread techniques and their results in photos. Jim Lahey's technique for no-knead bread, as well as Jeff Hertzberg and Zoe Francois' Boule recipe together with King Arthur Flour recipe for 100% whole wheat sandwich loaf.
A comparison of three, no-knead bread techniques and their results in photos. Jim Lahey's technique for no-knead bread, as well as Jeff Hertzberg and Zoe Francois' Boule recipe together with King Arthur Flour recipe for 100% whole wheat sandwich loaf.
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.
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.
Creamy Cucumber Salad
Here's a simple German cucumber salad dressed with sour cream and dill. Sliced very thin, cucumber salad is a wonderful side dish for fried fish or to Abendbrot. Try this cucumber salad recipe for dinner.
Here's a simple German cucumber salad dressed with sour cream and dill. Sliced very thin, cucumber salad is a wonderful side dish for fried fish or to Abendbrot. Try this cucumber salad recipe for dinner.
Beer Brats
Beer Brats - an American tradition born of German immigrants. Popular in Wisconsin, learn how to make authentic beer brats.
Beer Brats - an American tradition born of German immigrants. Popular in Wisconsin, learn how to make authentic beer brats.
Swiss Potato Pancake
Making Roesti is very easy and requires just butter, potatoes and salt. This step by step guide to making roesti is made with raw potatoes, although some people insist on using day-old cooked potatoes. Swiss Roesti is a national dish of Switzerland.
Making Roesti is very easy and requires just butter, potatoes and salt. This step by step guide to making roesti is made with raw potatoes, although some people insist on using day-old cooked potatoes. Swiss Roesti is a national dish of Switzerland.
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.
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.
Baumwollenekloesse
Potato Dumplings are a traditional German recipe. Round and firm, they are often served with roasted meats.
Potato Dumplings are a traditional German recipe. Round and firm, they are often served with roasted meats.
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.
Rotkohl - Red Cabbage
Many German cabbage recipes start with a glass of red cabbage or sauerkraut from the store. This cooked red cabbage recipe is a simple way to make great Rotkohl from scratch. Try this homemade red cabbage recipe for your next Sunday dinner.
Many German cabbage recipes start with a glass of red cabbage or sauerkraut from the store. This cooked red cabbage recipe is a simple way to make great Rotkohl from scratch. Try this homemade red cabbage recipe for your next Sunday dinner.
Whipped Cream Stabilizer
Whipped cream stabilizer is very beneficial to home bakers and cooks. A stabilizer allows cream to be used as frosting or in desserts which are prepared ahead of time. It keeps the cream from separating. Find out about several different kinds here.
Whipped cream stabilizer is very beneficial to home bakers and cooks. A stabilizer allows cream to be used as frosting or in desserts which are prepared ahead of time. It keeps the cream from separating. Find out about several different kinds here.
FAQ - Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Many home bakers know that yeast will make their bread rise, but don't know the effect of temperature, salt or time on their end product. Yeast biology and history is discussed as pertains to baking and helpful tips are given regarding yeast use. Yeast is easy to use and bread is delicious when baked at home.
Many home bakers know that yeast will make their bread rise, but don't know the effect of temperature, salt or time on their end product. Yeast biology and history is discussed as pertains to baking and helpful tips are given regarding yeast use. Yeast is easy to use and bread is delicious when baked at home.
Is Cheese Rind Edible?
Cheese rind develops over time with salt baths and other treatments. Some rind is edible. Find out which ones you can eat.
Cheese rind develops over time with salt baths and other treatments. Some rind is edible. Find out which ones you can eat.
German Menu Ideas
Just like in the US, in Germany certain dishes have typical accompaniments. From easy German recipes to the more complicated, here are many ideas for making the most of German recipes and flavors.
Just like in the US, in Germany certain dishes have typical accompaniments. From easy German recipes to the more complicated, here are many ideas for making the most of German recipes and flavors.
Hunter's Cutlets
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.
Cost of Bread
If people are baking bread every week, they naturally think about the cost. Does it cost more to bake bread at home or let a bakery do it? Are there other reasons to bake your own bread? Bread baking at home has reasonable costs associated with it. It is not nearly as expensive as you might think.
If people are baking bread every week, they naturally think about the cost. Does it cost more to bake bread at home or let a bakery do it? Are there other reasons to bake your own bread? Bread baking at home has reasonable costs associated with it. It is not nearly as expensive as you might think.
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.
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.
Asparagus Recipes
A list of German recipes for asparagus. Traditional uses for white asparagus are delightful. Old-fashioned German recipes taste good. German asparagus recipe collection.
A list of German recipes for asparagus. Traditional uses for white asparagus are delightful. Old-fashioned German recipes taste good. German asparagus recipe collection.
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.
Semmelknödel
Semmelknödel is a true, Bavarian comfort food from Germany. This German dumpling is easy to make and does not require planning ahead. Traditional German dumplings go well with gravies, cream sauces and soups.
Semmelknödel is a true, Bavarian comfort food from Germany. This German dumpling is easy to make and does not require planning ahead. Traditional German dumplings go well with gravies, cream sauces and soups.
Re-baking Bread
How to fix a bread that is underdone. Baking bread at home
How to fix a bread that is underdone. Baking bread at home
Apricot Cake - Aprikosenkuchen
A recipe for an everyday, sunken apricot cake. How to make German Aprikosenkuchen. This is a simple German recipe that everyone can make. Great apricot cake with whipped cream.
A recipe for an everyday, sunken apricot cake. How to make German Aprikosenkuchen. This is a simple German recipe that everyone can make. Great apricot cake with whipped cream.
Maultaschen
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.
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.
Kaiserschmarrn
Kaiserschmarren is an Austrian pancake which you may have ordered at a ski resort once. This Austrian recipe is a classic sweet dinner from flour (Mehlspeise) and often served at the midday meal. Kaiserschmarrn is a delicious, sweetened pancake with raisins commonly cooked in Austria and Bavaria.
Kaiserschmarren is an Austrian pancake which you may have ordered at a ski resort once. This Austrian recipe is a classic sweet dinner from flour (Mehlspeise) and often served at the midday meal. Kaiserschmarrn is a delicious, sweetened pancake with raisins commonly cooked in Austria and Bavaria.
With Sourdough and Caraway
So far, this is one of the easiest recipes for recreating the German bread experience. This bread uses
So far, this is one of the easiest recipes for recreating the German bread experience. This bread uses
Apple Cake in Custard
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.
Breakfast Rolls
Roll recipes are a little more time intensive than bread recipes, that's why they are a traditional German weekend breakfast food. Most of the time creating crispy German rolls is hands-off, however, leaving you time to do other things around the house or cook the rest of the meal.
Roll recipes are a little more time intensive than bread recipes, that's why they are a traditional German weekend breakfast food. Most of the time creating crispy German rolls is hands-off, however, leaving you time to do other things around the house or cook the rest of the meal.
How to Filet Carp
Carp recipes are found in many cultures but carp is not a valued fish in the US. How to filet a fish. 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. How to filet a fish.
Carp recipes are found in many cultures but carp is not a valued fish in the US. How to filet a fish. 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. How to filet a fish.
Kohlrouladen Ganz Einfach
Here is a basic, easy recipe for German Cabbage Rolls like you would have for lunch in a German Kantine 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 Kantine 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.
Braised Chicken Thighs
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.
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.
German Honey Cake with Almonds
Bienenstich or Bee Sting Cake can take on many different forms. Bienenstich has a lovely honey, almond candy topping a honey flavored cake and is filled with cream. You may bake Bienenstich as a German sheet cake or in a springform pan. Fill it with whipped cream, or a whipped cream and pudding mix, or just pudding. The cake base is made with baking powder or yeast.
Bienenstich or Bee Sting Cake can take on many different forms. Bienenstich has a lovely honey, almond candy topping a honey flavored cake and is filled with cream. You may bake Bienenstich as a German sheet cake or in a springform pan. Fill it with whipped cream, or a whipped cream and pudding mix, or just pudding. The cake base is made with baking powder or yeast.
Rumtopf
Spring and summer is the time to start your Rumtopf, fruit preserved with sugar and rum which is eaten in winter.
Spring and summer is the time to start your Rumtopf, fruit preserved with sugar and rum which is eaten in winter.
Apple Cake Viennese
You can buy German apple cake in a bakery or make it yourself, where the smells of baking apples and lemon will brighten your house. This popular apple cake recipe is considered standard for many bakeries and cafes, but it is simple to make at home with ingredients from the grocery store.
You can buy German apple cake in a bakery or make it yourself, where the smells of baking apples and lemon will brighten your house. This popular apple cake recipe is considered standard for many bakeries and cafes, but it is simple to make at home with ingredients from the grocery store.
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.
Vollkornbrot
Vollkornbrot is a rye bread recipe from Germany. Using a sourdough starter and whole rye berries, this recipe for rye bread is as close as you can get to Vollkornbrot without getting on an airplane. This rye bread recipe is easy to make, too; although it has a 16 hour fermentation the other steps are simple.
Vollkornbrot is a rye bread recipe from Germany. Using a sourdough starter and whole rye berries, this recipe for rye bread is as close as you can get to Vollkornbrot without getting on an airplane. This rye bread recipe is easy to make, too; although it has a 16 hour fermentation the other steps are simple.
Cheesecake
A recipe for German cheesecake using quark for the cheese. The cookie crust on this German cheesecake 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 on this German cheesecake 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.
Rührkuchen mit Schokostückchen
German pound cake recipe with chopped chocolate bits will be a hit with a hot cup of tea. This simple recipe for Schokostückle Kuchen is a type of Rührkuchen, from which Königskuchen, Marmorkuchen and other cakes which are baked in a bread form or Kastenform are derived. How to make a German Rührkuchen with chocolate.
German pound cake recipe with chopped chocolate bits will be a hit with a hot cup of tea. This simple recipe for Schokostückle Kuchen is a type of Rührkuchen, from which Königskuchen, Marmorkuchen and other cakes which are baked in a bread form or Kastenform are derived. How to make a German Rührkuchen with chocolate.
Zigeunersosse
Zigeunersauce is another German "fast-food" item at traditional restaurants or "Gaststaette". Zigeunersauce
Zigeunersauce is another German "fast-food" item at traditional restaurants or "Gaststaette". Zigeunersauce
Flour Types and Uses
A description of flour types and their uses. Which flour is best for bread baking? How to read a bread recipe.
A description of flour types and their uses. Which flour is best for bread baking? How to read a bread recipe.
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.
Berliner Eisbein
Eisbein salted pig knuckles hocks german cured meats dinner recipe simmered pork
Eisbein salted pig knuckles hocks german cured meats dinner recipe simmered pork
Puff Pastry Step by Step
Here's a make-ahead, easy Danish puff pastry dough recipe. Learn how to make flaky Danish puff pastry with my easy recipe steps. Make a flaky puff pastry dough now and freeze some for later for any special occasion.
Here's a make-ahead, easy Danish puff pastry dough recipe. Learn how to make flaky Danish puff pastry with my easy recipe steps. Make a flaky puff pastry dough now and freeze some for later for any special occasion.
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.
Easy Breakfast Pastries
Amaze your friends with these easy breakfast pastries. Filled with Nutella and hazelnuts, this pastry is easily made with frozen puff pastry and a jar of Nutella. Since we cannot eat enough of either of those things, these breakfast pastry will be a hit at any brunch. Easy brunch recipe.
Amaze your friends with these easy breakfast pastries. Filled with Nutella and hazelnuts, this pastry is easily made with frozen puff pastry and a jar of Nutella. Since we cannot eat enough of either of those things, these breakfast pastry will be a hit at any brunch. Easy brunch recipe.
Laugenbrezeln zum Naschen
Follow these steps to create authentic-tasting German pretzels. This recipe plus step by step, illustrated instructions will make you a pretzel maker pro. Learn about the history and significance of pretzels in Germany.
Follow these steps to create authentic-tasting German pretzels. This recipe plus step by step, illustrated instructions will make you a pretzel maker pro. Learn about the history and significance of pretzels in Germany.
Bratkartoffeln
German restaurants serve Bratkartoffeln with everything from fish to Schweinehachse. At home, we can achieve restaurant-quality pan fried potatoes with a little patience and a lot of butter. Try these pan fried potatoes next time you want a simple, but filling side dish.
German restaurants serve Bratkartoffeln with everything from fish to Schweinehachse. At home, we can achieve restaurant-quality pan fried potatoes with a little patience and a lot of butter. Try these pan fried potatoes next time you want a simple, but filling side dish.
Whole Grain Oatmeal Bread
A 100% wholegrain bread recipe for whole wheat enthusiasts. Oatmeal lends a little sweetness to homemade bread. No sourdough and an overnight leavening process make this bread sweet and easy to eat
A 100% wholegrain bread recipe for whole wheat enthusiasts. Oatmeal lends a little sweetness to homemade bread. No sourdough and an overnight leavening process make this bread sweet and easy to eat
Frankfurter Kranz
If you want to know how to make a fancy, Frankfurter Kranz, you have come to the right place. Frankfurter Kranz, or Frankfurter Crown Cake is a great, buttercream cake for beginners because the crocant hides any frosting shortcomings. Frankfurter Kranz is filled with buttercream and jelly and decorated with bits of brittle and cherries.
If you want to know how to make a fancy, Frankfurter Kranz, you have come to the right place. Frankfurter Kranz, or Frankfurter Crown Cake is a great, buttercream cake for beginners because the crocant hides any frosting shortcomings. Frankfurter Kranz is filled with buttercream and jelly and decorated with bits of brittle and cherries.
Cooking Kohlrabi
What is kohlrabi and how do you cook it? German kohlrabi is related to cabbage. Fresh kohlrabi can be eaten raw or cooked, as a side dish, shown in this step by step, or in a stew. Kohlrabi has a cabbage smell and taste and is a great alternative to cabbage or turnips, as it is high in vitamins and minerals.
What is kohlrabi and how do you cook it? German kohlrabi is related to cabbage. Fresh kohlrabi can be eaten raw or cooked, as a side dish, shown in this step by step, or in a stew. Kohlrabi has a cabbage smell and taste and is a great alternative to cabbage or turnips, as it is high in vitamins and minerals.
Sweet Yeast Dumplings
Like Dampfnudeln, Austrian Germknödel are a "Mehlspeise" or flour-based meal served in German-speaking
Like Dampfnudeln, Austrian Germknödel are a "Mehlspeise" or flour-based meal served in German-speaking
Salatsosse mit Saueresahne
Make an easy salad dressing from ingredients you have on hand. This quick salad dressing recipe is tasty, too. Try a homemade salad dressing recipe without all the preservatives and fillers.
Make an easy salad dressing from ingredients you have on hand. This quick salad dressing recipe is tasty, too. Try a homemade salad dressing recipe without all the preservatives and fillers.
German Potluck Recipe
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.
Sauerbraten II
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.
Grillen auf Deutsch
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.
Spent Grain Bread
Make a loaf of spent grain bread from left-overs from the beer-brewing process. You can add spent grain to almost any bread recipe. Here is one recipe for using spent grain.
Make a loaf of spent grain bread from left-overs from the beer-brewing process. You can add spent grain to almost any bread recipe. Here is one recipe for using spent grain.
All About Butter
What is European-style butter and how is it made? How do I use European-style butter? Where can I buy European style butter in the United States? Find the answers here!
What is European-style butter and how is it made? How do I use European-style butter? Where can I buy European style butter in the United States? Find the answers here!
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.
Frankfurter Gruene Sosse
The famous Green Sauce, or Grüne Soβe, from Germany is not limited to the Frankfurter area, although they have co-opted the EU rights to the product. Green Sauce is served cold, and made up of sour cream, oil and herbs. Seven traditional herbs are called for: chervil, parsley, borage, garden cress, salad burnet, common sorrel, and chives.
The famous Green Sauce, or Grüne Soβe, from Germany is not limited to the Frankfurter area, although they have co-opted the EU rights to the product. Green Sauce is served cold, and made up of sour cream, oil and herbs. Seven traditional herbs are called for: chervil, parsley, borage, garden cress, salad burnet, common sorrel, and chives.
Steaming the Oven
Get bakery results for your homemade bread recipe. Bakeries use steam in their ovens to produce those crisp, crackly crusts you love and here is how you can create steam for your own homemade bread recipes.
Get bakery results for your homemade bread recipe. Bakeries use steam in their ovens to produce those crisp, crackly crusts you love and here is how you can create steam for your own homemade bread recipes.
German Fast Food
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.
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 German bread online. Or buy German bread 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 German bread online. Or buy German bread really fresh, at a store in your area.
Sourdough Coffee Cake
After feeding your sourdough with flour, you may have an excess of starter which you have to throw out if you don't have time to bake bread. Or do you? This quick coffeecake is one of many recipes using sourdough starter which is fun, too. Flour, sugar and eggs, along with a little cinnamon and cardamom, go well with sourdough flavors and are not too sweet.
After feeding your sourdough with flour, you may have an excess of starter which you have to throw out if you don't have time to bake bread. Or do you? This quick coffeecake is one of many recipes using sourdough starter which is fun, too. Flour, sugar and eggs, along with a little cinnamon and cardamom, go well with sourdough flavors and are not too sweet.
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!
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”.
Tri Level Poppy Seed Pie
Ground or crushed poppy seeds are popular ingredients for cakes in Germany. Here is a poppy seed cake with a cookie crust and a sour cream topping. It's very sophisticated-looking but not hard to make.
Ground or crushed poppy seeds are popular ingredients for cakes in Germany. Here is a poppy seed cake with a cookie crust and a sour cream topping. It's very sophisticated-looking but not hard to make.
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.
Any Fruit Torte
A fresh fruit cake made with store-bought cake base and pudding. Make a fresh fruit or strawberry shortcake, German-style. Traditional German fruit torte recipe with cream and sponge cake. Serve this cake at coffee time for Kaffee und Kuchen.
A fresh fruit cake made with store-bought cake base and pudding. Make a fresh fruit or strawberry shortcake, German-style. Traditional German fruit torte recipe with cream and sponge cake. Serve this cake at coffee time for Kaffee und Kuchen.
Spaetzle Recipe
This traditional German recipe makes old-style, Black Forest noodles. Their irregular shape gives them their name, little sparrows. The noodle recipe is not hard to make and tastes a lot better than dried, store bought. You can use a potato ricer, spätzle press, spätzle board, colander or even a slotted spoon to form your noodles.
This traditional German recipe makes old-style, Black Forest noodles. Their irregular shape gives them their name, little sparrows. The noodle recipe is not hard to make and tastes a lot better than dried, store bought. You can use a potato ricer, spätzle press, spätzle board, colander or even a slotted spoon to form your noodles.
Sautéed Mushrooms with Garlic
Mushrooms in Garlic Sauce is such a simple recipe that you have to try it. Just like the mushrooms you buy at the German market stands, this simple dish is served as a snack. The fragrance of mushrooms and garlic can be smelled before you enter the fair.
Mushrooms in Garlic Sauce is such a simple recipe that you have to try it. Just like the mushrooms you buy at the German market stands, this simple dish is served as a snack. The fragrance of mushrooms and garlic can be smelled before you enter the fair.
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.
Grilling in German
Want a little variety at your next barbecue? Try making and using a German Schwenker, a grill suspended over hot coals from a tripod. Here, we show you how to set up a German barbecue with a western flare. Even out here on the prairie, you can find real German tastes and experiences.
Want a little variety at your next barbecue? Try making and using a German Schwenker, a grill suspended over hot coals from a tripod. Here, we show you how to set up a German barbecue with a western flare. Even out here on the prairie, you can find real German tastes and experiences.
Red Cabbage Coleslaw
A raw, red cabbage coleslaw recipe that is delicious and nutritious. Try this low carb salad made with red cabbage. How to make coleslaw using red cabbage.
A raw, red cabbage coleslaw recipe that is delicious and nutritious. Try this low carb salad made with red cabbage. How to make coleslaw using red cabbage.
Smoked Kasseler
Ever wonder how to make German smoked meat? Cured and smoked meat is a tradition in German cuisine and is often served with sauerkraut and kale. Make smoked meat yourself with this simple recipe for German Kasseler or smoked pork.
Ever wonder how to make German smoked meat? Cured and smoked meat is a tradition in German cuisine and is often served with sauerkraut and kale. Make smoked meat yourself with this simple recipe for German Kasseler or smoked pork.
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.
Hot Stone Grilling
Hot stone cooking is facing a resurgence in Germany. Tired of fondue and Raclette parties? A grilling stone is a low fat way to cook at the table. Here are recipes and sauces for the grilling stone.
Hot stone cooking is facing a resurgence in Germany. Tired of fondue and Raclette parties? A grilling stone is a low fat way to cook at the table. Here are recipes and sauces for the grilling stone.
How to Make Spaetzle
Cook the noodles in water that is not quite boiling. They are done when they float to the top. Remove them and place them in a warm bowl. Start another round of noodles and continue until the dough is used up.
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.
Oatmeal Mash Bread
Oatmeal lends a little sweetness to homemade bread. Try this homemade bread for breakfast or serve it with a hearty vegetable or lentil soup. Toasted, this oatmeal bread tastes great, too.
Oatmeal lends a little sweetness to homemade bread. Try this homemade bread for breakfast or serve it with a hearty vegetable or lentil soup. Toasted, this oatmeal bread tastes great, too.
Eierkuchen
German pancakes are thin crepes, whether for rolling around fillings or cutting thin and adding to soups as a garnish. Pancakes are very popular for dinner and snack time because they are quick to make and satisfying. Easy German pancakes can be made instead of Abendbrot.
German pancakes are thin crepes, whether for rolling around fillings or cutting thin and adding to soups as a garnish. Pancakes are very popular for dinner and snack time because they are quick to make and satisfying. Easy German pancakes can be made instead of Abendbrot.
Homemade Beef Soup
Bourgeois German Restaurants often serve this soup as a first course, because it is considered a classy soup. Oxtail soup is a wonderful gourmet treat for the holidays, containing many layers of flavors. Although it takes several hours to simmer, it can be made ahead, freeing up time in the kitchen on the big day.
Bourgeois German Restaurants often serve this soup as a first course, because it is considered a classy soup. Oxtail soup is a wonderful gourmet treat for the holidays, containing many layers of flavors. Although it takes several hours to simmer, it can be made ahead, freeing up time in the kitchen on the big day.
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.
Quick Black Forest Ham
It is easy to make smoked meat in an afternoon! This recipe for cured and smoked pork meat combines the traditional spices and smoke of a Black Forest ham to create a delicious alternative to high priced, watery, store bought ham and it is ready in 6 hours. A few special ingredients are necessary for smoked meat, but easy to find.
It is easy to make smoked meat in an afternoon! This recipe for cured and smoked pork meat combines the traditional spices and smoke of a Black Forest ham to create a delicious alternative to high priced, watery, store bought ham and it is ready in 6 hours. A few special ingredients are necessary for smoked meat, but easy to find.
Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Cream cheese stuffed mushroom caps flavored with parmesan or bacon and spinach give this appetizer flair and variety. This is an easy mushroom appetizer to make, served hot or warm. This stuffed mushroom recipe is simple to make.
Cream cheese stuffed mushroom caps flavored with parmesan or bacon and spinach give this appetizer flair and variety. This is an easy mushroom appetizer to make, served hot or warm. This stuffed mushroom recipe is simple to make.
Sausage Salad
One common German delicacy that is not often seen in the US is the simple Wurstsalat or German Sausage Salad. Fleischwurst, a type of bologna, is chopped small and then dressed in a mayonnaise base with pickles and onions. Try some sausage salad for a light dinner or on a slice of bread as and open-faced sandwich.
One common German delicacy that is not often seen in the US is the simple Wurstsalat or German Sausage Salad. Fleischwurst, a type of bologna, is chopped small and then dressed in a mayonnaise base with pickles and onions. Try some sausage salad for a light dinner or on a slice of bread as and open-faced sandwich.
Rye Sourdough Rolls
This rye sourdough bread is started with rye flour and finished with bread flour after an overnight sponge. Additional yeast is necessary for a good rise in this rye bread recipe. A 70% hydration, 1.9% salt as well as barley malt syrup round out this tart rye sourdough bread.
This rye sourdough bread is started with rye flour and finished with bread flour after an overnight sponge. Additional yeast is necessary for a good rise in this rye bread recipe. A 70% hydration, 1.9% salt as well as barley malt syrup round out this tart rye sourdough bread.
Ramsons - Baerlauch
Allium ursinum bear's garlic ramsons baerlauch bärlauch wild garlic
Allium ursinum bear's garlic ramsons baerlauch bärlauch wild garlic
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.
A Picture Book of German Kuchen - Traditional German Cakes
It's easier to pick out which German cake to bake when you can see it in a photo. These photos of German kuchen should give you an idea of which cake you want to make. Make a German cake today.
It's easier to pick out which German cake to bake when you can see it in a photo. These photos of German kuchen should give you an idea of which cake you want to make. Make a German cake today.
Hirschhornsalz
Hirschhornsalz, or ammonium carbonate, is an old-fashioned leavening agent for cookies and crackers. Used in modern times mostly for Christmas baking, you can substitute baking powder. Read on for more details about ammonium carbonate.
Hirschhornsalz, or ammonium carbonate, is an old-fashioned leavening agent for cookies and crackers. Used in modern times mostly for Christmas baking, you can substitute baking powder. Read on for more details about ammonium carbonate.
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.
Gruenkohl
Try cooked kale and sausage as a winter comfort food. Germans celebrate winter with a "Gruenkohlfahrt",
Try cooked kale and sausage as a winter comfort food. Germans celebrate winter with a "Gruenkohlfahrt",
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.
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.
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.
Cheese Spread with Paprika
This is not a cheese spread for the faint-hearted. "Obazda" is made out of stinky, white cheeses and
This is not a cheese spread for the faint-hearted. "Obazda" is made out of stinky, white cheeses and
Bread Spreads
These tasty spreads for bread, chips or vegetables can also be used as a sandwich filling. Try them in a sandwich wrap instead of dressing or mayonnaise. Easy recipes for bread spreads that will perk up your brown bag or Abendbrot.
These tasty spreads for bread, chips or vegetables can also be used as a sandwich filling. Try them in a sandwich wrap instead of dressing or mayonnaise. Easy recipes for bread spreads that will perk up your brown bag or Abendbrot.
Apricot Cake
Apricot cake made with fresh apricots can be delightful. Apricot cake is especially delicious when it has a moist. cream and almond filling, as in this recipe. Apricot cake is a very popular home- baked, German treat.
Apricot cake made with fresh apricots can be delightful. Apricot cake is especially delicious when it has a moist. cream and almond filling, as in this recipe. Apricot cake is a very popular home- baked, German treat.
Schupfnudeln - Potato Noodles
Homemade German potato noodles are a specialty from Baden, near the border with France. These homemade noodles are browned in butter and served with all kinds of meat and sausage dishes. Schupfnudeln are a popular side dish along with sauerkraut.
Homemade German potato noodles are a specialty from Baden, near the border with France. These homemade noodles are browned in butter and served with all kinds of meat and sausage dishes. Schupfnudeln are a popular side dish along with sauerkraut.
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
Meat Fondue
Fleischfondue or meat fondue is a popular party meal in Germany, especially for New Year's Eve and sometimes during Advent or Christmas. If you want to use broth, instead of oil, to cook your meat, here is a recipe for meat fondue.
Fleischfondue or meat fondue is a popular party meal in Germany, especially for New Year's Eve and sometimes during Advent or Christmas. If you want to use broth, instead of oil, to cook your meat, here is a recipe for meat fondue.
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
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
Soft German Gingerbread
Nuernberger Lebkuchen is very popular in Germany around Christmas time. Spicy gingerbread that goes well with coffee or tea is easy to make at home.
Nuernberger Lebkuchen is very popular in Germany around Christmas time. Spicy gingerbread that goes well with coffee or tea is easy to make at home.
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.
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.
Asparagus Etiquette
Why is asparagus important? Wimbledon has its strawberries, DC has its cherry blossoms, Germany has its
Why is asparagus important? Wimbledon has its strawberries, DC has its cherry blossoms, Germany has its
Schwarzwaelder Kruste
This is a German bread recipe with 20% light rye and 80% wheat flour. A German bread recipe with a sourdough and overnight sponge and lots of Old-World flavor.
This is a German bread recipe with 20% light rye and 80% wheat flour. A German bread recipe with a sourdough and overnight sponge and lots of Old-World flavor.
Hildegard von Bingen
Hildegard von Bingen had definite ideas about how people should live their lives. Saint Hildegard wrote many volumes about it an although she's known for her volumes on medicine and herbs, in Germany she is well known for her nutritional advice, which many people follow today. Here is a short overview of Hildegard's nutritional rules.
Hildegard von Bingen had definite ideas about how people should live their lives. Saint Hildegard wrote many volumes about it an although she's known for her volumes on medicine and herbs, in Germany she is well known for her nutritional advice, which many people follow today. Here is a short overview of Hildegard's nutritional rules.
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.
Baking Powder
German baking powder is usually single-acting and is not equivalent to American, double acting baking powder. Dr. Oetker developed and marketed German baking powder with a proprietary blend of sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate and cornstarch. How to use baking powder.
German baking powder is usually single-acting and is not equivalent to American, double acting baking powder. Dr. Oetker developed and marketed German baking powder with a proprietary blend of sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate and cornstarch. How to use baking powder.
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.
Rote Gruetze
Learn how to make Rote Gruetze, a typical German dessert from the north. A pudding made with fruit and served with vanilla sauce, it is a popular restaurant item.
Learn how to make Rote Gruetze, a typical German dessert from the north. A pudding made with fruit and served with vanilla sauce, it is a popular restaurant item.
Honey Lebkuchen Hearts
Make German Gingerbread Hearts or Lebkuchenherzen at home and give them to your sweethearts. Large gingerbread hearts hang from ribbons and are decorated with royal icing. Homemade gingerbread hearts are fun and easy to make.
Make German Gingerbread Hearts or Lebkuchenherzen at home and give them to your sweethearts. Large gingerbread hearts hang from ribbons and are decorated with royal icing. Homemade gingerbread hearts are fun and easy to make.
Raps - Rapeseed
Raps is the German word for rapeseed, which is an oil plant. Related to cabbage and mustard, rapeseed has a long and interesting history. Canola oil is a type of rapeseed oil.
Raps is the German word for rapeseed, which is an oil plant. Related to cabbage and mustard, rapeseed has a long and interesting history. Canola oil is a type of rapeseed oil.
Breakfast Braid
Homemade bread for Christmas morning sounds divine but how to time the yeast dough so it's ready in time to open presents? Try this braided bread recipe, made completely from scratch the night before (1 hour) and bake it the next morning (30 minutes). This sweet, homemade bread recipe is a nice alternative to sweet rolls.
Homemade bread for Christmas morning sounds divine but how to time the yeast dough so it's ready in time to open presents? Try this braided bread recipe, made completely from scratch the night before (1 hour) and bake it the next morning (30 minutes). This sweet, homemade bread recipe is a nice alternative to sweet rolls.
Frankfurter Kranz - How To
How to make buttercream frosting the German way.
How to make buttercream frosting the German way.
Oktoberfest Treats
Oktoberfest is not just about beer, it also has its food specialties which you should try. Many of the foods found at Oktoberfest can be found at Jahresmaerkte, Kirmes and Weihnachtsmaerkte too.
Oktoberfest is not just about beer, it also has its food specialties which you should try. Many of the foods found at Oktoberfest can be found at Jahresmaerkte, Kirmes and Weihnachtsmaerkte too.
Apricot Compote
Apricot compote is one of the delights of summer. Cooking apricots in a compote reduces the fuzz on the fruit and makes a delicious syrup which goes well with sweet and savory dishes. Flavor compotes with cinnamon and clove or a piece of vanilla bean for exotic aromas.
Apricot compote is one of the delights of summer. Cooking apricots in a compote reduces the fuzz on the fruit and makes a delicious syrup which goes well with sweet and savory dishes. Flavor compotes with cinnamon and clove or a piece of vanilla bean for exotic aromas.
Himmel und Erde
A popular German winter meal, Himmel und Erde (heaven and earth) is usually eaten with sausage and most often with Blutwurst or blood sausage. Himmel und Erde is made by mixing potato mashers with homemade applesauce and smothering the whole with caramelized onions, the taste relies on the quality of ingredients. Make this side dish to serve with pork or bratwurst.
A popular German winter meal, Himmel und Erde (heaven and earth) is usually eaten with sausage and most often with Blutwurst or blood sausage. Himmel und Erde is made by mixing potato mashers with homemade applesauce and smothering the whole with caramelized onions, the taste relies on the quality of ingredients. Make this side dish to serve with pork or bratwurst.
Soup with Pancakes
A southern German recipe, Flaedlesuppe is a traditional, broth garnished with strips of pancakes. This easy soup recipe calls for broth laced with fresh herbs and vegetables and a noodle-like garnish out of thin strips of crepes. A type of chicken noodle soup that is easy to make and fun to eat.
A southern German recipe, Flaedlesuppe is a traditional, broth garnished with strips of pancakes. This easy soup recipe calls for broth laced with fresh herbs and vegetables and a noodle-like garnish out of thin strips of crepes. A type of chicken noodle soup that is easy to make and fun to eat.
Abendbrot - Evening Bread
If you are tired of cooking dinner, do what the Germans do: serve bread, butter, beer and bologna. Abendbrot is simply bread with cold platters of cheese, sausage and maybe a wurstsalat or some fried potatoes and bacon. German Abendbrot or evening bread is traditionally cold fare because the main hot meal is lunch.
If you are tired of cooking dinner, do what the Germans do: serve bread, butter, beer and bologna. Abendbrot is simply bread with cold platters of cheese, sausage and maybe a wurstsalat or some fried potatoes and bacon. German Abendbrot or evening bread is traditionally cold fare because the main hot meal is lunch.
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.
Tafelspitz
A classic Austrian main dish, Tafelspitz is beef simmered until tender, then served with a variety of condiments, including horseradish sauce and chives.
A classic Austrian main dish, Tafelspitz is beef simmered until tender, then served with a variety of condiments, including horseradish sauce and chives.
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.
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.
Black and White Cookies
Amerikanern are cake-like cookies you find in German bakeries for after school snacks. They are vanilla
Amerikanern are cake-like cookies you find in German bakeries for after school snacks. They are vanilla
German Birthdays
Children's parties are common the world over, and American birthday parties have their roots in European customs. Most often, the German birthday party is at home and the child is allowed to invite as many friends over as he or she is old. Sometimes the birthday parties are themed and they always have really good food.
Children's parties are common the world over, and American birthday parties have their roots in European customs. Most often, the German birthday party is at home and the child is allowed to invite as many friends over as he or she is old. Sometimes the birthday parties are themed and they always have really good food.
Tzatziki
A yogurt cucumber sauce with lots of garlic and olive oil is a traditional Greek tzatziki recipe which is often made and served in Germany. Yogurt cucumber sauce goes well with fried eggplant or zucchini and on falafel and gyros. Yogurt cucumber sauce is spelled Tsatsiki in German.
A yogurt cucumber sauce with lots of garlic and olive oil is a traditional Greek tzatziki recipe which is often made and served in Germany. Yogurt cucumber sauce goes well with fried eggplant or zucchini and on falafel and gyros. Yogurt cucumber sauce is spelled Tsatsiki in German.
Wienerschnitzel
German Main Dish Gallery
German Main Dish Gallery
Potato Bread White Flour
This potato bread can be done in three hours but you will eat it up much faster than that. Springy, moist and crunchy on the outside, potato bread goes well with hearty soups, bratwurst or with butter and jam. If you have never tried potato bread before, you will be amazed at the results.
This potato bread can be done in three hours but you will eat it up much faster than that. Springy, moist and crunchy on the outside, potato bread goes well with hearty soups, bratwurst or with butter and jam. If you have never tried potato bread before, you will be amazed at the results.