German Bread Dumplings
German Bread Dumplings are prefect and quick weeknight dinner. Those little bowls go extreamly well not only with meat but also with vegetarian sauces – like mushroom sauce.
Bacon Wrapped Green Beans
Bacon Wrapped Green Beans Bundles is a delicious side dish that you can make ahead of time. This is the side dish that will shine just as the main course. So if
German Red Cabbage – Comfort German Red Cabbage with Apples
Let’s take 1 hour of your precious time to make this delicious German Red Cabbage that will bring your childhood memories back! Red Cabbage with Apples is a traditional side
German Potato Dumplings
Are you looking for a potato dumpling recipe that always works? This is it! Below I will show you step by step how to make the most delicious potato dumplings
Easy Traditional German Beef Rolls
German Beef Rolls are thin beef slices stuffed with salt, pepper, mustard, bacon slices, pickled cucumbers, and chopped onions. The rolls are secured with toothpicks, kitchen twine, or special clips.
Creamy Chestnut Soup
I will be honest – I cannot imagine Christmas without this soup. This is by far my favorite Christmas starter! It is savoury and sweet at the same time, just delicious!
Traditional Allgäuer Zwiebelrostbraten
Zwiebelrostbraten is one of the most delicious meals that you can find in Germany. The variation I will be making today comes from Allgäu and it consists of wonderfully grilled
German Raclette – Ultimate Party Guide with Tips and Recipes
Raclette is a Swiss cheese that is very popular here in Germany in the wintertime. Some Germans like serving German Raclette either for Christmas or New Year’s Eve because it is such a delicious and simple meal.
Elisen Gingerbread Cookies
Here in Germany almost every region has its own traditional Gingerbread Cookie recipe. The recipe down below is a special one though, because it reminds me of all trips to
Jam-Filled Yeast Dumplings
In the past few years right in front of the town hall in Frankfurt there is a vendor who is selling delicious Jam-Filled Yeast Dumplings. Every year at least once
Candied Almonds
There are plenty of different candied almonds that you can find at the German Christmas Market. The recipe below makes those sweet and a bit of crunchy. If that’s what
Marzipan Potatoes
Marzipan just belongs to Christmas celebration! It’s doesn’t matter or as a cake, cookie or potato. At the German Christmas Market, you can always find Marzipan prepared in several different
Chocolate Fruit Skewers
There are some fruits that go extremely well with chocolate, I hope you agree with me on that. In the recipe down below I would love to share with you
German Roasted Chestnuts
I cannot imagine that there is one person in the world who doesn’t like those warm, sweet and potato-like German roasted chestnuts! The only challenge to enjoy those is to
German Flammkuchen – Easy, traditional recipe
Although German Flammkuchen comes from the regions at the French-German border you can find this speciality at restaurants and food markets all over Germany. Traditionally this thin, delicious cake was
German Potato Pancakes – Like at the Christmas Market!
German potato pancakes are one of the staple dishes to try at the German Christmas Market. At the Frankfurt Christmas Market, there are usually 3-4 vendors that serve those delicious
German Christmas Market Drinks
Today I am very excited because I would lobe to share with you 6 of my favourite German Christmas Market Drinks that aren’t a mulled wine. Keep in mind that
Traditional German Meatballs with Capers – Königsberger Klopse Recipe
German meatballs with Capers are one of those staple dishes from the North that everybody in Germany knows. Unlike the traditional German meatballs, those little balls are cooked in the
Traditional and Creamy Swabian Potato Dumplings with Sauerkraut
If you are looking for an easy step-by-step Swabian Potato Dumplings with Sauerkraut and Bacon recipe, you were in the right place. Today I would like to share with you
Traditional and Refreshing Bavarian Sausage Salad
If we hear the word salad, we usually imagine a dish that is made of fresh vegetables and salads. Bavarian Sausage Salad it is the exact opposite but in a
Nord German Potato Salad
Today I would like to share with you the most delicious Nord German potato salad recipe. This particular potato salad from the North of Germany is made with mayo dressing.
Traditional German Turnip with Béchamel Sauce
In this post, I would like to share with you the most delicious German Turnip recipe. I will show you step-by-step how to peel and cook the famous German turnip
Traditional Bavarian Potato Salad
In this recipe, I will show you step-by-step how to make traditional Bavarian potato salad. There are plenty of German potato recipes out there, but the most important thing to
German Strawberry Dumplings – Delicious Germany Strawberry Dessert
Sometimes I crave a sweet dumpling. If you also do, please have a look at the German strawberry dumplings recipe. The recipe I will be sharing today is originally made
Easy Traditional German Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
In this recipe, I will show you how to make traditional German Stuffed Cabbage Rolls. We aim for very well seasoned and fluffy filling as well as extra tasty, braised
Traditional German Creamed Spinach
In this recipe, I will show you how to make traditional German Creamed Spinach. And I will make this promise at the beginning – you will never want to eat
Wild Garlic Pesto Pasta
Wild garlic is one of the most delicious plants. It looks so innocent, but I swear you have never had something so flavourful in your mouth. If you like robust,
German Green Pea Soup
The first time when I had German green pea soup was at the Frankfurt Christmas market. Each year at least one vendor is selling traditional German soups. This is such
Solyanka Soup – Traditional DDR-Style Meat Solyanka
DDR-Style Solyanka Solyanka soup recipe was given to me by one of my best friends, who grow up in DDR – Stefanie. I love everything that is tart and rich,
German Lentil Soup Traditional Recipe
German lentil soup is one of those dishes that I cook regularly, and it’s not only because I love traditional German food! The soup is simple to make, it freezes
German Green Bean Soup Traditional Recipe
When winter is in full swing, the only thing I crave is a good soup. One that is easy-to-make but also satisfying. Traditional German Green Bean Soup is all that
Stuffed Beef Rolls – Festive Rouladen with Apricot Gravy
When I was a child, traditional German roulade was one of those delights that landed on our table almost every Sunday. Trust me; we couldn’t wait for Sunday to come!
German Poor Knights
Everything that I want on autumn Sunday morning is a fluffy toast, layered with freshly made plum mousse that melts in one’s mouth. I love putting this extra afford to
Swabian Potato Salad – Potato Salad with Vinegar
We love our potato dishes in Germany, and we serve them in many different ways. We love our boiled potatoes, jacket potatoes, mash potatoes, potato au gratin. As well as
Mixed Berry Shortcake
Mixed Berry Shortcake is one of my favourite cakes for summer – it is light, has wonderful flavours and it’s seasonal. I grew up in a house with a big
German Currywurst Sauce Recipe with Tomato Purée
According to Spiegel, Germans eat approximately 800 million Currywurst each year. There is no doubt, that this particular sausage is very popular in Germany. The Currywurst Sauce recipe was probably
Fancy White Asparagus and Strawberry Soup
As a home cook, if you are not buying asparagus right now, you are doing something wrong – like Adam Rapoport from Bon Appétit wrote in his recent newsletter, asparagus
Wild Garlic Soup – Traditional German Wild Garlic Soup
Wild garlic soup – the traditional German soup that we enjoy in the springtime! I feel like one of the biggest challenges in our day-to-day life is living in harmony
Schnitzel Gravies – Cream, Hunter’s, Onion & Gypsy Sauce
German Schnitzel Gravies – do you actually know that Schnitzel in Germany is served very often with sauces on the side? When you think about Schnitzel the first thing what
German Potato Salad with Frankfurt Sausage
German Potato Salad and Frankfurt Sausage is one of the staple dishes that you can find at the Frankfurt Christmas Tables. And as every Germany family – we also have
Steak Flambe with Peppercorn Sauce and Spätzle
Steak Flambe with Peppercorn Sauce is another perfect dish for the festive season. It is a trendy meal that is usually served in fine dining restaurants, but why don’t you
Duck Breast with Cherry Sauce
Duck breast with cherry sauce is a very elegant and easy meal to make for dinner. To accompany this dish you can use mashed potato or cooked rice. The breast
Hand Cheese Tatar with Onion and Butter
Hand cheese Tatar is one of my favourite recipes! The recipe comes from a book called “Handkäs’ Kompositionen” and I can recommend it to anyone who speaks German and loves
Hand Cheese Spread with Cranberries and Horseradish
Hand Cheese is cheese that comes from Hesse and typically it is served with “music” – so raw onion sauce, which has very strong taste. The Hand Cheese Spread with Cranberries
Traditional German Creamy White Asparagus Soup Recipe
Traditional German Creamy White Asparagus Soup makes a perfect starter for any meal! The soup is exceptionally delicious and has a very light taste. Along with cream blob and fresh
White Asparagus Salad with Ham and Egg
White asparagus salad is extremely delicious! This white asparagus season I wanted to try new white asparagus dish. Every year I enjoy White Asparagus with Boiled Potatoes, Ham and Sauce Hollandaise
Ultimate Traditional German White Asparagus Recipe
When you want to know which white asparagus dish is the most popular in white asparagus season in Germany, that is the one: White Asparagus with Boiled Potatoes, Ham and
Creamy Chanterelle Soup
I love how German restaurants offer seasonal dishes. As soon as the white asparagus time is over the Germans start eating chanterelle – and that’s in many possible combinations. My
Traditional German Roasted Goose Recipe
Are you looking for an easy German Roasted Goose or Duck Recipe? You can stop searching! Below I would like to share with you how to make this crispy and tender bird with a few simple steps.
Traditional Frankfurt’s Bethmännchen
Bethmännchen is German pastry originated in Frankfurt. Bethmännchen are baked for Christmas, and you can buy them on Frankfurts Christmas Market. The legend says that this cookie was developed for
Traditional German Christmas Vanillekipferl
I am sure I have mentioned this before – I love Christmas time in Germany! The Christmas markets with mulled wine and all this amazing dishes and sweets! As quick
Creamy Pumpkin Soup
This is a classic dish that everybody should try during autumn. It’s getting colder outside and we are keener to eat soups. The pumpkin soup with its nutty flavor became
Traditional Himmel und Ääd from Cologne
I love the fact that Germany has a variety of so many different dishes. When traveling to different parts of this country, we always try the regional food. Cologne is
How do the Germans cook their asparagus?
White asparagus is very famous in Germany and Germans love those few months in a year when they can enjoy in almost every restaurant this tasty food. When it comes
Fluffy German Meatballs with mustard
I think there is no country in the world which doesn’t have its own meatball recipe. There are different ways of serving them (with potatoes, with bread roll or with
Handkäse mit Musik – Hand Cheese with music
Hate it or love it? This is very mysterious dish. When you see it on the menu and then you try to translate it there comes out probably “Hand cheese
Pork loin with Mushroom Sauce and Käsespäzle
Here we would like to introduce you to another very tasty dish – this time from pork. This part of the pork does not have much fat and it
Waffles with icing sugar
Matthias waited really long time before he made me his special breakfast – waffles with icing sugar. And guess what? It became one of my favorite dishes! Here I wanted
3 must try drinks on the German Christmas market
German Christmas markets have a long tradition. Already in the 14th century people were going to the markets to buy toys and sweets for Christmas. Today Christmas markets are place
Delicious Traditional German Cheese Noodles
Traditional German Cheese Noodles are the perfect Mac and Cheese. The noodles are soft and buttery combined with strong-flavor cheeses and cream for the perfect texture. Fried onions on the
German potato pancake with garlic sauce
Potato pancakes are not only traditional in Poland, but also in Germany, Czech, Slovakia, Ukrain, Balarus, Austria and even Luxembourg. Each of those countries has a different variation of this
Traditional German Trout Meunière with potatoes
I ate this dish for the first time in Germany, and I loved it. Apparently, it is very famous here (if this is not true, please let me know).
Frankfurt Green Sauce with Cooked Beef Topside
Doesn’t it look healthy and delicious? The green sauce is one of the most popular dishes from Frankfurt you cannot find in any other state of Germany! Although the recipe
Frankfurt Green Sauce – Frankfurter grüne Soße Recipe
Frankfurt Green Sauce is the most refreshing sauce I know! There is nothing better in the summer than to go to apple wine tavern to eat Green Sauce and to