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 a divine lemon cream! Looks like real beer, …
Strawberry Cream Cake
I’ve been baking this strawberry cream cake for the last couple of weeks many times and I thought I should not just share the cake with my friends …
Creamy Leek Soup
The first recipe I was taught in school was this creamy leek soup, aka Cream of Leek. It is very easy to make, delicious, filling, and also very …
Creamed Spinach – German Style
Wonder how to make delicious creamed spinach? Look no further, I have the perfect recipe for it! Even if you hate spinach (I think I know why), try …
Baked Apple Mulled Wine – Bratapfel-Glühwein
Glühwein – mulled wine – comes in several different versions and Baked Apple Mulled Wine is my translation for a Bratapfel-Glühwein. It is a particularly delicious spiced apple …
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 home, this meal is gentle on your budget …
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 the side. Pure bliss!
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 ingredients are similar but it is made with …
Dampfnudeln / Germknödel – Sweet Dumplings
Skiing in the Alpes comes with eating Germknödel aka Dampfnundeln! If you’ve been there up on the mountain for lunch, this food is what gives you all the …
Weisswurst Saussage – Bavarian Specialty
Weisswurst is just one of the many sausages we have in Germany, but this one is very special! The word Weißwurst or Weisswurst can be translated to white …
Oktoberfest Smoothie Bowl
An Oktoberfest Smoothie Bowl has been on my mind for weeks and I finally got to make it. There were some preparations though. What’s in the bowl and …
Liver Cheese (German Meatloaf) – Leberkäse
The name Leberkäse or Leberkäs is used for both: The Fleischkäse which is made without liver and the original Leberkäse = Liver Cheese which is made with liver. …
Plum Jam – German Plum Spread
This is not the plum jam you know in America. It’s also rather a plum spread than a plum jam. This spread has a more intense taste and …
Oktoberfest Pretzel Muffins – Brezel Muffins
We probably all agree that fresh-baked pretzels are one of the most delicious things in the world – but a little difficult to eat with butter or Obatzda …
Milk Slice Recipe for Milchschnitten
In this recipe, I will introduce you to a beloved German snack called Milchschnitten, which means Milk Slice. They are mainly meant to be a kids snack but …
Cucumber Stew – Gurken-Hack-Eintopf
This German Cucumber Stew was a classic in my childhood. We grew a lot of vegetables in our garden and when cucumbers were ripe, we had this stew …
German Cucumber Salad Recipe
On hot summer days, we Germans like to eat our German Cucumber Salad. It just takes a few quick steps and is served cold as a side salad …
South German Potato Salad with Wieners
Germany is divided about potato salad, seriously! There is the “South German Potato Salad” (or Munich Potato Salad) with a vinaigrette and the “Berlin Potato Salad” with mayo …
Strawberry Cake, traditional German
This is probably the most made Strawberry Cake in Germany. Everyone is in love with it because it is easy and fast to make and it just taste …
Liver Dumplings – Leberknödel
At the request of a viewer, I made this video about Liver Dumplings. We call them Leberknödel in Germany and they are a specialty from the South of …
Chicken Pot Pie – Chicken Ragout Fin
I was a little hesitant if I should do this video or not, since Chicken Pot Pie isn’t a totally new idea the Americans and probably also British …
Hearty Spinach Cake / Spinach Pie
When you think of Cake, you probably expect something sweet but in Germany, Spinach Cake is a hearty meal. When I googled “spinach cake” to get an idea …
Wholegrain Bread Multigrain Bread – Schwarzbrot
The German Schwarzbrot is a whole grain bread that is often mixed up with Pumpernickel. They are indeed very similar but the German Schwarzbrot contains a lot of …
Split Pea Soup or Stew – Traditional German
My parents hated split pea soup and any kind of stew. They had it a lot during WWII and didn’t want to be reminded of their childhood in …
Currywurst Sauce Recipe
If there is a meal that unites all Germans, despite where in the country they live, it’s Currywurst. We all agree that it’s the greatest culinary invention ever …
Onion Cake – Zwiebelkuchen
Thinking of cake usually something sweet comes to our mind but onion cake or onion tart is no dessert. Onion cake (Zwiebelkuchen) is a German fall dish that …
Creamed Sauerkraut – German Version
This is the best sauerkraut you will ever eat! It has a soft and smooth texture and a very mild taste. The secret is not only the cream …
Maultaschen – Swabian Filled Pasta (Ravioli)
If I translate the word Maultaschen to English, it would be mouth pockets. Weird! They are basically filled pasta, cooked in a broth. You could compare them with …
Herb Butter & Herb Quark
Herbs have a big part in the German cuisine. Two of the most used herb recipes are Herb Butter and Herb Quark. But let me tell you a little …
Easy Black Forest Cake with Strawberries
The Black Forest Cake is world famous and usually requires quite a bit of work. This easy Blackforest Cake is a variation with less decoration but all the great …