Mulled Wine Ice Cream – Glühwein Eis
Mulled Wine is supposed to make and keep you warm in the cold winter. But what if you live in […]
Gluten-Free
It’s not all “Bread & Cakes” in Germany. There are actually a lot of good gluten-free dishes to try.
Walnut Soup
If you have a knack for nuts, this Walnut Soup is just right for you! It has a great taste
Hunter’s Sauce – Jaeger Sauce
Jaeger Sauce is best known for the Jaegerschnitzel (hunter’s cutlet) but is also often served with game and beef. There
Hungarian Sauce (formerly Zigeuner Sauce or Gipsy Sauce)
We call this sauce “Hungarian Sauce” now but some of you might know it under the name Zigeuner Soße (translated:
Beet Salad – Beet Root Salad
Beets usually come in a jar like pickles … at least in Germany. They are also a great Fall vegetable
How to Make Homemade Beer Jelly
If you’re a fan of culinary experimentation and enjoy a refreshing glass of beer, then you’re in for a treat.
Potato Cheese / Potato Spread
No, I didn’t write it wrong. It really is called Potato Cheese and not Cheese Potatoes (that would be a
Juicy Rice Salad – Fruchtiger Reis Salat
Some time ago, my friend Christine invited all her friends for her baby outing. She also asked her guests to
Oktoberfest Dessert “Beer Mug”
Look at these sweet beer mugs: I can’t believe it’s not beer! Two Jell-O flavors mixed and then topped with
Loaded Ham Rolls with Mashed Potatoes
Loaded ham rolls with mashed potatoes is my goto recipe when I have little time to cook.
Gravlax – Graved Salmon – Cured Salmon
Gravlax is the Norwegian name for cured salmon, also called graved salmon. Since I lived in the North of Germany
Chocolate Hazelnut Ice Cream
Chocolate Hazelnut Ice Cream is delicious and very typical for Germany. What pecans are for the people in Texas, that’s
Buckwheat Cake with Cranberries (Lingonberries)
This traditional Buckwheat Cake with Cranberries (Lingonberries) comes from the region called “Lüneburger Heide”, which is in the north of
Roasted Veggies in Peanut Sauce with Crispy Tofu
“Roasted Veggies in Peanut Sauce” – that doesn’t sound German! Well, after asking on Facebook whether my followers would be
How To Make Skyr from Scratch
Skyr is a somewhat new addition to the American dairy ails and it is very similar to our German Quark.
Crispy Bavarian Pork Roast with Beer Sauce
Crunchy, crispy pork roast the way it’s done in Bavaria and as the cherry on top: Beer Sauce! Feels like
German Vegetable Soup with Meatballs
There are basically no limits to soup variations but a German Vegetable Soup comes with a basic recipe that then
Baked Apple Mulled Wine – Bratapfel-Glühwein
Glühwein – mulled wine – comes in several different versions and Baked Apple Mulled Wine is my translation for a
Potato Pockets / Stuffed Potato Cakes
Potato Pockets or Stuffed Potato Cakes are often found on the menus of less formal and lower-priced restaurants. Made at
Oktoberfest Crispy Pork Hock
Oktoberfest wouldn’t be the same without a delicious pork hock, crispy and juicy and with some dumplings and sauerkraut on
German Candy “Nippon”
German Candy is delicious and I miss it quite a lot! Care packages from Germany are expensive and often take
Bavarian Wurst Salad & Swiss Wurst Salad
Wurst Salad is very similar to the Fleisch Salad that I posted a while ago. At least, some of the
Onion Pork / Onion Beef – Zwiebelfleisch
This recipe for onion pork might be the big hit at your next potluck. Easy to make and delicious in
German Cabbage Salad – Kraut Salad
Our German Cabbage Salad is probably the equivalent of the American Cole Slaw. It is served as a side dish
North German Potato Salad (with a cool Hack)
The North German Potato Salad contains mayonnaise and differs from the South German Potato Salad which is made with a
White Asparagus With Sauce Hollandaise
White Asparagus with Sauce Hollandaise is the German’s favorite spring dish! Harvested fresh from the fields and sold at farmers
Verpoorten (aka Advocaat) & Verporten Latte
We call it Eierlikör, here it is called Verpoorten or Advoacat and I have talked about this in some previous
How to Make Quark in the Oven
It is not coincident that I am already publishing my third version on how to make Quark. It just shows
Strawberry Yogurt filled Chocolate Bonbons like Yoghurette
Strawberry Yogurt filled chocolate bonbons are the new chocolate-covered strawberries! If you want to show your significant other some love
German Creamed Potatoes
With German creamed potatoes, you get a very delicious comfort food for cold days. There is quite a bit of