Discover the hearty flavors of authentic German cuisine! From savory bratwurst, crispy schnitzel, and tangy sauerkraut to comforting Black Forest cake and pretzels, our collection celebrates Germany’s rich culinary heritage. Share your favorite German recipes, including spaetzle and rouladen, and join our community to enjoy these delicious dishes!
A global favorite, the Vietnamese Banh Mi sandwich, lends itself perfectly to add a German twist. The basic idea: fill a crispy baguette with a mix of cold cut and savory paté, add crunchy, tart pickled vegetables, top with julienne-cut fresh veggies and fresh herb leaves (like cilantro or parsley) and flavor hot chili peppers…
These crispy, crackly Zucchini-Red Lentil Fritters take inspiration from the traditional Bengali onion snacks called Piyaju (red lentil fritters with onions). Soaked and blended red lentils make up the batter, which is then spiked with turmeric and chile powder. Onion, zucchini and parsley add texture. And frying them in ghee (a hard fat that is…
There are so many great uses for stale bread. Panzanellathe rustic Italian bread salad, is a versatile way to use it up. Another great use for stale bread is to make it the base of a savory or a sweet breakfast casserole. The stale bread works well in these recipes because the moisture in the…
Peas with Serrano ham, known as guisantes con jamón, is a delicious and super popular side dish in Spain. It is made with fresh or frozen peas and Serrano ham. Some recipes also include onion, leek, a splash of white wine, or vegetable stock. Every cook and every household has their version, with variations and…
Milkshakes evoke memories of late night diners and sunny days at the beach. When you’re 12, there’s seemingly no cap for how much sweets one can consume, and a milkshake is one of the best ways to get a sugar rush. But to say a milkshake is always a strict combination of ice creammilk, and…
These summery bars have three componentsthe buttery, shortbread-y crustthe fruity filling with homemade apricot jam and apricot slices and the mixed grain-almond crumble. None of the three require the use of an electric mixer, meaning that they can be made entirely by hand. And I would even go so far as to say that when…
Focaccia is a flat oven-baked Italian breadserved as a side or (depending on whether you top it with herbs, veggies and fruits or not) made into a sandwich. Basically, it only requires five ingredientsflour, water, yeast, olive oil and salt. Accordingly, my rustic Herb Focaccia recipe is easy to make and to adapt with whatever…
White chocolate cupcakes – just hearing the name makes my mouth water! Sweet, creamy, elegant, and utterly delicious. If you love white chocolate as much as we do, you definitely need to try this recipe! I originally shared this recipe in 2012 (check out the “not-so-great” old photo 😉), and I’ve been perfecting it ever…
Celery root salad, known as Selleriesalat in German, is a classic and simple German dish. This version is made with a light, creamy dressing and goes well as an appetizer or side dish with many different meals. This salad is an old-style recipe from my Oma’s generation. We really enjoy the taste of celery root…
This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy. A from-scratch homemade ketchup recipe using fresh tomatoes! The fresh and vibrant flavor of homemade is simply unrivaled. And this ketchup is approved for canning so you can enjoy it all year long! Being from Germany and having lived several years in England, I’m partial…
