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.
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.
German Food - Recipes
An index of recipes for the German Food guide site.
An index of recipes for the German Food guide site.
German Bread
With these recipes you can make bread as if you were back in the Old Country. A variety of styles and tastes are waiting for you. Try rye bread, whole wheat and pumpernickel breads, baked at home in a regular oven.
With these recipes you can make bread as if you were back in the Old Country. A variety of styles and tastes are waiting for you. Try rye bread, whole wheat and pumpernickel breads, baked at home in a regular oven.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Recipe for Laugenbrezeln
Brezel in German, pretzel in English, a tasty snack wherever you go. There are many soft pretzel recipes but only one real "Laugenbrezel" recipe, where the pretzel is dipped in lye before baking. If you choose not to use a lye or NaOH solution, you may dip the pretzels in boiling sodium carbonate.
Brezel in German, pretzel in English, a tasty snack wherever you go. There are many soft pretzel recipes but only one real "Laugenbrezel" recipe, where the pretzel is dipped in lye before baking. If you choose not to use a lye or NaOH solution, you may dip the pretzels in boiling sodium carbonate.
Homemade and Simmered Long
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.
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.
Traditional Austrian Apple Strudel
Apple Strudel. 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.
Apple Strudel. 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.
with Applesauce
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.
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.
With Sourdough and Caraway
A wonderful recipe for "Bauernbrot" or Farmer's Bread which rises well and gives you a real taste of German bread in just a few hours. This recipe for German bread uses sourdough and caraway for a real German taste. A good, transitional bread recipe for beginner bread bakers.
A wonderful recipe for "Bauernbrot" or Farmer's Bread which rises well and gives you a real taste of German bread in just a few hours. This recipe for German bread uses sourdough and caraway for a real German taste. A good, transitional bread recipe for beginner bread bakers.
Cinnamon Star Cookies
A traditional German recipe for Zimtsterne, this macaroon-like cookie is a must for the Christmas cookie platter. Traditional German advent was a time for fasting, so butter and meat were not allowed. That is why so many Christmas cookie recipes lack these ingredients. This recipe makes use of a popular nut, the almond, cinnamon, powdered sugar and egg whites.
A traditional German recipe for Zimtsterne, this macaroon-like cookie is a must for the Christmas cookie platter. Traditional German advent was a time for fasting, so butter and meat were not allowed. That is why so many Christmas cookie recipes lack these ingredients. This recipe makes use of a popular nut, the almond, cinnamon, powdered sugar and egg whites.
Christmas Cookies of Germany
One traditional Christmas cookie recipe from Germany is Checkerboard cookies, or Scharzweiβ Gebaeck. They can also be found in New York delis along with Black and Whites, Spekulatius and other German favorites. Try these German Checkerboard cookies for your next cookie exchange and see them get rave reviews.
One traditional Christmas cookie recipe from Germany is Checkerboard cookies, or Scharzweiβ Gebaeck. They can also be found in New York delis along with Black and Whites, Spekulatius and other German favorites. Try these German Checkerboard cookies for your next cookie exchange and see them get rave reviews.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Almond Lebkuchen Cookies
How to make traditional German almond Lebkuchen cookies from scratch with readily available ingredients. Recipe for German Lebkuchen for Christmas baking.
How to make traditional German almond Lebkuchen cookies from scratch with readily available ingredients. Recipe for German Lebkuchen for Christmas baking.
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.
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.
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.
Zimtsterne - Cinnamon Stars
Make your own German Christmas cookies simply and easily. Cinnamon, eggwhites and almond meal make delicious Christmas cookies called Zimtsterne. Homemade Cinnamon Star Cookies are a traditional German recipe.
Make your own German Christmas cookies simply and easily. Cinnamon, eggwhites and almond meal make delicious Christmas cookies called Zimtsterne. Homemade Cinnamon Star Cookies are a traditional German recipe.
Muesli Variations and Comments
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Build your Own House
This gingerbread house takes on the form of a rustic mountain cabin or Swiss Chalet. You can make a gingerbread house from scratch using these simple, illustrated instructions. Pictures of gingerbread house assembly.
This gingerbread house takes on the form of a rustic mountain cabin or Swiss Chalet. You can make a gingerbread house from scratch using these simple, illustrated instructions. Pictures of gingerbread house assembly.
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.
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.
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.
Kohlrouladen Ganz Einfach
Here is a basic, easy recipe for German Cabbage Rolls like you would have for lunch in a German Cantine or at Mutti's house. The flavors are kept simple, as these cabbage rolls are a real comfort food. This recipe for Kohlrouladen, or German cabbage rolls, loans itself to many variations and you can add spices to make it your own.
Here is a basic, easy recipe for German Cabbage Rolls like you would have for lunch in a German Cantine or at Mutti's house. The flavors are kept simple, as these cabbage rolls are a real comfort food. This recipe for Kohlrouladen, or German cabbage rolls, loans itself to many variations and you can add spices to make it your own.
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.
Roasted Goose
Weihnachtsgans in Germany is a very special German meal. Christmas goose is a specialty that is not difficult to make
Weihnachtsgans in Germany is a very special German meal. Christmas goose is a specialty that is not difficult to make
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.
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.
Roast Goose with Dried Fruit
How to roast a goose for a holiday or special event dinner. Roast goose is all dark meat and very delicious. Slow roasting brings out the best in wild fowl.
How to roast a goose for a holiday or special event dinner. Roast goose is all dark meat and very delicious. Slow roasting brings out the best in wild fowl.
Yeasted Donut Holes
Make little donut holes like they bake in Germany. A recipe for yeasted donut holes covered with powdered sugar and served hot in paper cones. German Schmalzkuchen to fry at home.
Make little donut holes like they bake in Germany. A recipe for yeasted donut holes covered with powdered sugar and served hot in paper cones. German Schmalzkuchen to fry at home.
Make a Gingerbread House
A good and easy recipe for gingerbread dough which is used to make gingerbread houses. This gingerbread dough makes a very hard baked cookie which can be used for the walls and roof of your own gingerbread house. Although this cookie is completely edible, it is very dry and meant to be used in gingerbread house construction.
A good and easy recipe for gingerbread dough which is used to make gingerbread houses. This gingerbread dough makes a very hard baked cookie which can be used for the walls and roof of your own gingerbread house. Although this cookie is completely edible, it is very dry and meant to be used in gingerbread house construction.
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.
Christstollen
German Stollen should be made ahead of time and allowed to age for several weeks. Stollen is served during Advent and the Christmas festivities. Christstollen 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. Stollen is served during Advent and the Christmas festivities. Christstollen is a rich yeast dough full of raisins, nuts, and candied fruit.
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.
Regional Recipes
A list of German, Austrian and Swiss recipes divided into countries and regions. Regional recipes from German-speaking countries. German recipes written in English.
A list of German, Austrian and Swiss recipes divided into countries and regions. Regional recipes from German-speaking countries. German recipes written in English.
Homemade Christmas Ornaments
Meringue Christmas tree ornaments are easy and fun to make. German Christmas trees are often decorated with edible ornaments, but not the same kind as in the US. Spekulatius, springerle, chocolate wreaths, chocolate pine cones and meringue ornaments are all found on the tree, along with beeswax candles.
Meringue Christmas tree ornaments are easy and fun to make. German Christmas trees are often decorated with edible ornaments, but not the same kind as in the US. Spekulatius, springerle, chocolate wreaths, chocolate pine cones and meringue ornaments are all found on the tree, along with beeswax candles.
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.
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.
German Cheese Cake Made With Quark
German Cheese Cake. 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.
German Cheese Cake. 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.
North German Specialty
Cooked kale is called Gruenkohl and is very popular in East Friesia, the Rhine and up north. Everyone has different ways of eating kale, one of the most famous is called "Gruenkohl und Pinkel".
Cooked kale is called Gruenkohl and is very popular in East Friesia, the Rhine and up north. Everyone has different ways of eating kale, one of the most famous is called "Gruenkohl und Pinkel".
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.
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.
Wienerschnitzel
German Main Dish Gallery
German Main Dish Gallery
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.
Cooking Asparagus
Cooking white asparagus is easy. A simple German menu is asparagus, potatoes, ham and butter. You can boil or steam white asparagus.
Cooking white asparagus is easy. A simple German menu is asparagus, potatoes, ham and butter. You can boil or steam white asparagus.
Sweet Yeast Dumplings
Germknoedel, or Sweet Austrian Dumplings are made from a sweet yeast dough wrapped around plum butter and steamed. These Austrian Dumplings are served with butter or vanilla sauce and poppy seeds crushed with sugar for lunch. Also known as "kynuté knedlíky" in Czech, they are found most often in Bavaria, Bohemia (Czech Republic) and Austria. Typical and traditional, Germknoedel are easy to make, but take a little time to rise and steam.
Germknoedel, or Sweet Austrian Dumplings are made from a sweet yeast dough wrapped around plum butter and steamed. These Austrian Dumplings are served with butter or vanilla sauce and poppy seeds crushed with sugar for lunch. Also known as "kynuté knedlíky" in Czech, they are found most often in Bavaria, Bohemia (Czech Republic) and Austria. Typical and traditional, Germknoedel are easy to make, but take a little time to rise and steam.
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.
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.
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.
German and Austrian Dessert
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.
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.
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.
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.
Apricot Cake Baking in the Oven
Fresh Apricot Cake. 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.
Fresh Apricot Cake. 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.
Cheesecake made with Quark
German Cheesecake. 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.
German Cheesecake. 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.
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.
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.
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.
German Mushroom Soup
Make German-style cream of mushroom soup when you are feeling nostalgic. This classic German soup is a great first course for a fancy dinner, but easy to make. Thickened with egg yolks, flour and crème fraîche, the flavor of this mushroom cream soup is an absolute classic.
Make German-style cream of mushroom soup when you are feeling nostalgic. This classic German soup is a great first course for a fancy dinner, but easy to make. Thickened with egg yolks, flour and crème fraîche, the flavor of this mushroom cream soup is an absolute classic.
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
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 (lit. feedbags).
Ravioli from Swabia make for a wonderful meal. Try them in broth, like wonton soup, or browned in butter, German ravioli are delicious and satisfying mealtime treats. This is a basic recipe for German Maultaschen (lit. feedbags).
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.
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.
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.
German Sheet Cake
This is not a cream cheese coffee cake but has a similar layer made from egg custard on top of yeast dough. This coffee cake recipe makes enough for a 11 x 15 inch sheet cake pan. A traditional German coffee cake recipe which is not too sweet and feeds a crowd.
This is not a cream cheese coffee cake but has a similar layer made from egg custard on top of yeast dough. This coffee cake recipe makes enough for a 11 x 15 inch sheet cake pan. A traditional German coffee cake recipe which is not too sweet and feeds a crowd.
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.
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
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.
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 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.
Nuernberger Lebkuchen
Making German specialties such as gingerbread of Lebkuchen is not hard and you can be successful with no special ingredients. Homemade soft Lebkuchen is a great way to welcome the holidays. Lebkuchen recipes and step by step directions make homemade German cookies easy.
Making German specialties such as gingerbread of Lebkuchen is not hard and you can be successful with no special ingredients. Homemade soft Lebkuchen is a great way to welcome the holidays. Lebkuchen recipes and step by step directions make homemade German cookies easy.
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.
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.
Baked Potato Casserole
Make the best potato gratin of your life with this super simple recipe. All it takes is a few potatoes, some cream and a little patience to make Kartoffelgratin. Potato lovers will really enjoy a good, homemade potato gratin with cheese.
Make the best potato gratin of your life with this super simple recipe. All it takes is a few potatoes, some cream and a little patience to make Kartoffelgratin. Potato lovers will really enjoy a good, homemade potato gratin with cheese.
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.
Cheese Spread with Paprika
This spreadable cheese from Bavaria is a popular Biergarten and Oktoberfest treat. A no cook treat, this cheese spread can be made a few hours before a party and refrigerated. Also called "Grupfter" in Frankonia, this spread for bread is very popular.
This spreadable cheese from Bavaria is a popular Biergarten and Oktoberfest treat. A no cook treat, this cheese spread can be made a few hours before a party and refrigerated. Also called "Grupfter" in Frankonia, this spread for bread is very popular.
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.
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”.
Obsttorte - Fresh Fruit Cake
Obsttorte - Fresh Fruit Cake. 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.
Obsttorte - Fresh Fruit Cake. 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.
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!
Gebrannte Mandeln
Burnt sugar almonds look difficult but they are simple to make, with very few ingredients. When cooking "gebrannte Mandeln", your whole house will start to smell like a fair or open air market. Use the best ingredients for the best result when you make "gebrannte Mandeln".
Burnt sugar almonds look difficult but they are simple to make, with very few ingredients. When cooking "gebrannte Mandeln", your whole house will start to smell like a fair or open air market. Use the best ingredients for the best result when you make "gebrannte Mandeln".
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bread for Abendbrot
This 100% whole wheat bread is a simple recipe which tastes better and has a better consistency than many other whole wheat recipes. This bread requires an overnight rest for the biga and soaker. This bread uses regular baker's yeast to rise.
This 100% whole wheat bread is a simple recipe which tastes better and has a better consistency than many other whole wheat recipes. This bread requires an overnight rest for the biga and soaker. This bread uses regular baker's yeast to rise.
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.
Quiche with Onions
A very popular Autumn supper, especially with new wine, "Zwiebelkuchen" or onion pie, comes in many variations. Shown here is a simple pie or quiche which can be dressed up or down. Best when served warm, Zwiebelkuchen is simple to make.
A very popular Autumn supper, especially with new wine, "Zwiebelkuchen" or onion pie, comes in many variations. Shown here is a simple pie or quiche which can be dressed up or down. Best when served warm, Zwiebelkuchen is simple to make.
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.
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.
Topinambur
What kind of vegetable is a Jerusalem Artichoke and what can you use it for in German cooking? Also known as Sunchoke or Topinambur, this sunflower is indigenous to North America and used in many ways. German schnapps, animal feed, ethanol production and German Vollwertkost all use the Topinabur.
What kind of vegetable is a Jerusalem Artichoke and what can you use it for in German cooking? Also known as Sunchoke or Topinambur, this sunflower is indigenous to North America and used in many ways. German schnapps, animal feed, ethanol production and German Vollwertkost all use the Topinabur.
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.
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.
No Refined Sugar
German Apple Strudel recipes have many forms. The most original apple strudel is an envelope of dough which encloses an apple and bread crumb filling and allows the apples to steam gently. This whole wheat apple strudel dough is close to original white dough and is a good compromise to white and the filling has no refined sugar.
German Apple Strudel recipes have many forms. The most original apple strudel is an envelope of dough which encloses an apple and bread crumb filling and allows the apples to steam gently. This whole wheat apple strudel dough is close to original white dough and is a good compromise to white and the filling has no refined sugar.
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.
Hausmannskost
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.
Donauwellen
The Donauwellen Cake gets its name from the swirls in the cake formed by the sunken cherries and the swirls of pudding or butter cream in the middle, layered with chocolate on top. This reminds people of the standing waves formed in the Danube as water flows over large rocks. This typical Austrian cake is too rich for dessert but perfect for afternoon tea and coffee.
The Donauwellen Cake gets its name from the swirls in the cake formed by the sunken cherries and the swirls of pudding or butter cream in the middle, layered with chocolate on top. This reminds people of the standing waves formed in the Danube as water flows over large rocks. This typical Austrian cake is too rich for dessert but perfect for afternoon tea and coffee.
Puff Pastry Strudel
Use frozen puff pastry to make this quick and easy chocolate-flavored strudel. Nutella strudel has bananas and hazelnuts inside for contrast and an egg wash for shine. Puff pastry is found in the freezer section of your grocery store.
Use frozen puff pastry to make this quick and easy chocolate-flavored strudel. Nutella strudel has bananas and hazelnuts inside for contrast and an egg wash for shine. Puff pastry is found in the freezer section of your grocery store.
Recipe for a Marinated Roast
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.
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.
Artisan Bread Baking
This is how I arranged the oven and racks to bake baguettes. Note there is no baking stone because I do not own one.
This is how I arranged the oven and racks to bake baguettes. Note there is no baking stone because I do not own one.
Chocolate Cake with Gelatin Cream Filling and Fruit
Chocolate Cake with Gelatin Cream Filling and Fruit. 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.
Chocolate Cake with Gelatin Cream Filling and Fruit. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
German Vegetarian Dinner
For a vegetarian meal with a German flair try these leeks cooked in cream and lemon, complemented by brown rice patties. This leek dish also makes a nice side to pork or fish, where the lemony sauce complements the protein. This quick German dish is easy and delicious.
For a vegetarian meal with a German flair try these leeks cooked in cream and lemon, complemented by brown rice patties. This leek dish also makes a nice side to pork or fish, where the lemony sauce complements the protein. This quick German dish is easy and delicious.
Buy German
Buy German ingredients online. A list of what German ingredients and prepared foods you can buy online and where. Real German ingredients guarantee great results when you are cooking German food
Buy German ingredients online. A list of what German ingredients and prepared foods you can buy online and where. Real German ingredients guarantee great results when you are cooking German food
Crumb Cake or Streusalkuchen
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.
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.
Fuerst Pueckler Eis
Make an easy Neapolitan ice cream cake by mixing vanilla ice cream with chocolate and strawberries for a fresh, intense flavor. Neapolitan ice cream is known as Fuerst Pueckler Eis in Germany and is a three-layered ice cream dessert. Make Neapolitan ice cream at home for a dinner party or birthday celebration.
Make an easy Neapolitan ice cream cake by mixing vanilla ice cream with chocolate and strawberries for a fresh, intense flavor. Neapolitan ice cream is known as Fuerst Pueckler Eis in Germany and is a three-layered ice cream dessert. Make Neapolitan ice cream at home for a dinner party or birthday celebration.
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.
German Cheesecake
Make a cherry cheesecake the German way. German cherry cheesecake is made with a layer of cherries and a topping of eggs and quark or yogurt cheese. Choose the crust for your cherry cheesecake, this one is made from yeast dough, but you can make a cookie crust or crumb crust.
Make a cherry cheesecake the German way. German cherry cheesecake is made with a layer of cherries and a topping of eggs and quark or yogurt cheese. Choose the crust for your cherry cheesecake, this one is made from yeast dough, but you can make a cookie crust or crumb crust.
Plum Pie - Pflaumenkuchen mit Baiser
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.
Alsace Apple Cake - Elsaessescher Apfelkuchen
German Apple Cake with Vanilla Custard. 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.
German Apple Cake with Vanilla Custard. 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.
Basil and Tomato Cream
A vegetarian schmear, this simple bread spread will brighten your Brotzeit. Cream cheese and dried tomatoes are mixed with fresh basil for this easy German spread. Try this schmear with bagels, too.
A vegetarian schmear, this simple bread spread will brighten your Brotzeit. Cream cheese and dried tomatoes are mixed with fresh basil for this easy German spread. Try this schmear with bagels, too.
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.
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.
Make a Paper Cone
How to Make a German Paper Cone - Papiertuete - Step by Step Instructions
How to Make a German Paper Cone - Papiertuete - Step by Step Instructions
Zigeunersosse
Zigeunersauce is another German "fast-food" item at traditional restaurants or "Gaststaette". Zigeunersauce is made with brightly colored bell peppers, ground Hungarian paprika and tomato paste.
Zigeunersauce is another German "fast-food" item at traditional restaurants or "Gaststaette". Zigeunersauce is made with brightly colored bell peppers, ground Hungarian paprika and tomato paste.
With White Flour Instructions
Try this whole wheat dough for your next fresh fruit cake. Based on a German recipe and Peter Reinhart's recipe for whole wheat cinnamon rolls, it allows many people to enjoy cake with no refined sugar and no white flour. Instructions for German Zwetschgenkuchen with white flour and sugar are also included.
Try this whole wheat dough for your next fresh fruit cake. Based on a German recipe and Peter Reinhart's recipe for whole wheat cinnamon rolls, it allows many people to enjoy cake with no refined sugar and no white flour. Instructions for German Zwetschgenkuchen with white flour and sugar are also included.
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.
Viennese Apple Strudel
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.
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.
Ham Sandwich with Cheese
Toast Hawaii is an open faced sandwich that you can eat in Germany in Imbisse (fast food restaurants) or make easily at home in the oven. Try this ham and cheese sandwich as a snack or serve it as a light dinner. In America, this sandwich would be a good brunch item, too.
Toast Hawaii is an open faced sandwich that you can eat in Germany in Imbisse (fast food restaurants) or make easily at home in the oven. Try this ham and cheese sandwich as a snack or serve it as a light dinner. In America, this sandwich would be a good brunch item, too.
Rohkost mit Kuerbis
If you are looking for a way to vary your diet, try a raw winter squash salad. It can also be served in small portions in a German salad. Raw squash is mild and not as sweet as cooked. Try it together with cucumber salad and radish salad as a trio.
If you are looking for a way to vary your diet, try a raw winter squash salad. It can also be served in small portions in a German salad. Raw squash is mild and not as sweet as cooked. Try it together with cucumber salad and radish salad as a trio.