Sour Roast – traditional German Pot Roast “Sauerbraten”
Sauerbraten is translated to Sour Roast and is a German pot roast with a slightly sour taste for the meat
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All recipes on this blog are loved by our family, but this selection shows, who loves it in particular. Maybe a good hint who might like it in your family?
German Cheese-Cream Cake – Käsesahnetorte
Käsesahnetorte – in English “Cheese-Cream Cake” is the cake that you will always find in a German bakery! It’s a
9 Grain Porridge – 9 Korn Brei
My mom was totally into healthy food, which didn’t always make us kids happy. An exemption was this delicious breakfast
German Creamed Potatoes
With German creamed potatoes, you get a very delicious comfort food for cold days. There is quite a bit of
German Tree Cake – Baumkuchen
The German Tree Cake is made from layers and layers of caramelized cake batter with a hint of rum and
Spritz Cookies – the Best & Softest Recipe!
These are the softest Spritz Cookies ever! They are so good, I have to bake them weekly because my family
Crisp Baked Camembert
Baked Camembert with a crisp breaded layer around is a wonderful comfort food in winter. My husband and I enjoyed
Bake the Best Speculaas Cookies: Spekulatius Vanilla Oreos
You might know Spekulatius Cookies as Speculaas Cookies or Speculoos Cookies here in the US. They originate in the Netherlands
Whole Wheat Bread with Sunflower Seeds
Whole Wheat bread with sunflower or other seeds is one of the most common loaves of bread in Germany. We
Sausage Goulash – Würstchen Gulasch
I didn’t grow up with sausage goulash but if my mom had known the recipe, she would definitely have made
How to bake Franzbr̦tchen Рbeloved Cinnamon Pastry from Hamburg
Franzbrötchen are a beloved traditional specialty from Hamburg and the original is only available in Hamburg. You will not find
Pretzel Dumplings with Mushroom Cream Sauce
Pretzel dumplings are comfort food and when they come with a delicious mushroom cream sauce, a culinary dream comes true.
Grain Rolls
“Bring me some Grain Rolls!” said my husband, when I left for the bakery. That was last year while we
Nürnberger Bratwurst / Nuremberger Sausage
Nürnberger Bratwurst looks like breakfast links but they are different and taste so much better! The spices – and mostly
Almond Crescents or Horns / Mandelhörnchen
A sweet treat that Germans like to grab at the bakery, is Almond Crescents or Almond Horns. Mandelhörnchen – that’s
Bavarian Cream / Bayrische Creme
Bavarian Cream is on almost every menu in Bavaria. It is a delicious dessert that usually comes in the taste
Pickled Sweet & Sour Mustard Cucumbers
Here is another childhood memory: Pickled Sweet & Sour Mustard Cucumbers! It’s a very traditional North German recipe. My grandmother
German Chocolate Kisses / Foam Kisses (Schoko-Küsse)
There is not kids party without our German Chocolate Kisses! Whether it’s a birthday, Fastnacht, or a summer party: These
Pide Bread with Eggplant Feta Spread
That Turkish stand at the farmers market with pide bread and eggplant feta spread always attracts a large crowd. They
Arugula Feta Crostini
Expecting guests or craving a hearty snack? Arugula Feta Crostini will be exactly what you need! You can make it within
Goulash or Gulasch – Hungarian Stew
As a freezer meal: Let cool completely, then fill into freezer bags or containers. Freeze for up to 6 weeks.
Rye Bread Mixed – German Bakery Version
This Rye Bread is a winner of a German contest of bakeries. It is very easy to make and always
Creamy Farfalle – Easy Pasta Dish
I secretly call this creamy farfalle dish “Ex-Boyfriend Pasta” since it was brought to me by a (then) boyfriend. I
German Meat Salad – Fleischsalat
There is a seemingly endless variety of cold cuts, cheeses, bread spreads and salads that we put on our German
German Kale Stew with Caramelized Potatoes
OK, here is my funny – and sort of embarrassing story about Grünkohl:
Sourdough Rye Bread (with 100% Rye Flour)
Rye bread often contains a certain percentage of wheat flour, that’s why we call it “Mischbrot” which means “Mixed Bread”.
Perfect Cinnamon Stars (Zimtsterne) for Christmas
I can’t describe how delicious Cinnamon Stars are! To make the perfect cinnamon stars, you need to try my recipe
Apple Beignets – Apple Cookies
Apple Beignets are a healthy and yet delicious snack for Fall and Winter. They are apple slices in a pancake
How to Make Croquettes – Kroketten
Potato Croquettes are a side dish that we mostly enjoy at celebrations or holidays like Christmas. These delicious, crispy potato
Poppy Seed Crumble Cake – German Mohnkuchen
This poppy seed cake might look a little weird with the black color but believe me, once you had a