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GERMANY
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.
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 remember is that we divide them into two main categories: German potato salads with mayo and German potato salad without mayo, so with oil and
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 cabbage leaves. Does this sound like something you would like to make? If yes – keep on reading! Although cabbage rolls are popular in whole
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 with music” which doesn’t make any sense. Not if you don’t know it!:-) Handkäse is a regional sour milk cheese which gets its name from
POLAND
Polish Croquettes with meat – Polish Krokiety recipe
Croquettes are very popular in Poland and you can find them in every restaurant or takeaway shop that serves polish food. Polish Croquettes are thin, large pancakes filled either with meat or cabbage and mushrooms. The pancakes are coated with breadcrumbs and fried. The meat filling is exactly like we make it for another traditional
Traditional Polish Pan-fried Oscypek with Onions
Pan-fried Oscypek is the starter to go for when you are visiting the capital of the Polish mountains – Zakopane. The strong taste of the cheese, fried onions and cranberries taste amazing together! I have known Oscypek since I was a child! Each time we were going for a hike in Tatra mountains with my
Polish dumplings with meat – Pierogi z miesem
Dumplings with meat is one of the most popular Polish meals. Pierogi, because that is how they are called are very delicious and various. If I had to choose one dish that my mother had to cook for me when I am visiting, that would be Pierogi. Those small dumplings have very soft filling and
Polish Bean Soup Recipe – Fasolka po bretońsku
Polish bean soup belongs to my favourite dishes from Poland because it is easy to prepare and very filling. There is not polish housewife that doesn’t know it! My mother made it thick and almost creamy. She has been cooking it since I can remember, so it is comfort food for me. If I had
STARTERS
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 deep-fried cakes. German Potato Pancakes On the internet and in numerous cookbooks you can find delicious traditional German potato pancake recipes. Authentic pancakes that we
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, so I fell in love with it immediately. Stefanie explained that her mother would cook this dish when she didn’t have a lot of time,
Traditional Polish Pan-fried Oscypek with Onions
Pan-fried Oscypek is the starter to go for when you are visiting the capital of the Polish mountains – Zakopane. The strong taste of the cheese, fried onions and cranberries taste amazing together! I have known Oscypek since I was a child! Each time we were going for a hike in Tatra mountains with my
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 with music” which doesn’t make any sense. Not if you don’t know it!:-) Handkäse is a regional sour milk cheese which gets its name from
DINNERS
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 Sauce Hollandaise. I love white asparagus season here in Germany. Every good restaurant always sells a few white asparagus dishes. Very popular are also Creamy
Traditional Austrian Spinatknödel with Parmesan
In this recipe I would like to show you step-by-step how to make traditional Austrian Spinatknödel with Parmesan. Every year we spent our summer holidays in the German Alps in a region called Allgäu, right next to the German-Austrian border. We love to hike so each time we choose to climb one of the mountains
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.
My husbands delicious smoked Beef Topside
Today I will be sharing with you a unique recipe and that makes me very excited! Traditionally beef topside here in Germany is served boiled with potatoes and sauces. My husband and I came to an idea to smoke it and guess what? The meat was delicious! We think that smoked beef is the most underrated piece