Authentic German Cabbage Soup with Croutons

german cabbage soup

This is a delicious German cabbage soup for all seasons. Soem say it’s a soup for fall and winter but honestly, I think it doesn’t matter.  Nevertheless cabbage is a popular fall/winter vegetable in Germany and can be used for many German recipes such…

Horseradish Pork Rolls – Authentic German Dish

If you don’t know what to cook for  a festive menu, or if you want to cook something special, why don’t you try this recipe? In German we call them “Meerrettich Rouladen”; you probably know the famous beef Rouladen, these ones are made with…

German Pork Rolls

german pork rolls

German Pork Rolls, or called in German “Schnitzelrouladen”, are easy to make. The pork rolls are filled with carrots, lettuce on a layer of creamy horse radish. It sounds like a bit of an “un-german” version but let me assure you, it’s a German…

German Beef Broth – Homemade Authentic

german beef broth

The German beef broth is the base for many other soups and recipes.  It is better than the broths in a package or can because it is all natural without any preservatives or additives. Try this broth one time, and you don’t want to…

German Ground Beef Stew Dinner Idea

The German Ground beef stew recipe is easy to make within 20 minutes. The main ingredient is minced or ground beef. As side dish we recommend rice or pasta. Tip: Make a double portion and freeze the rest, so you just have to defrost…

German Style Waldorf Salad

german waldorf salad

The German Style Waldorf salad is a great salad served as side dish or appetizer. The combination of apples and celery is just nice. It is a famous recipe that originated in the USA from the famous Hotel Waldorf, and it has found many…

Red and White Cabbage Salad – German Salad Specialty

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The Red and white cabbage salad is a very simple and inexpensive German recipe if you like to eat raw vegetable. In German we call it “Rohkost” which means all used vegetables are raw. Normally red and white cabbage will be cooked but added…

German Christmas Cookies Adventsschnitten

german christmas cookies adventsschnitten

The season for German Christmas Cookies starts in the  so called “Adventszeit”, the 4 weeks before Christmas. The recipe “Adventsschnitten” or advent cookies is a delicious recipe for this time of the year. The cookies are spiced with cinnamon and cloves, and they pair…