Tomato Sauce German Style – Like Miracoli

tomato sauce German style

In Germany you can get a classic packaged spaghetti dinner that is called “Miracoli”. (from Italian miracolo = Miracle). You might know it because you lived in Germany, and it’s available in every supermarket. It’s very popular and widely known. But I learned that…

Cherry Cream Dessert – Authentic German Recipe

cherry cream dessert

The Cherry Cream dessert is a delicious combination of sour cherries, heavy cream, and Kirsch Schnaps. In the South of Germany, especially in the Black Forest,  you can get the best Kirsch Schnaps and sour cherries. These cherries can be found in many German…

German Iced Coffee – Eiskaffee

german iced coffee eiskaffee

The German iced coffee – or as we call it “Eiskaffee” – is not just ice cubes in some cup of cold coffee. If it doesn’t contain whipped cream and vanilla ice cream it’s not a Eiskaffee. This beverage is very popular in Germany…

Summer Drink Sangria

sangria

If you were on vacation in Spain you probably know the summer drink Sangria. Because Spain is a super popular vacation spot for Germans, the drink made it into Germany and has become a party beverage. You can get Sangria already made in bottles…

German Butter Cake Recipe – Butterkuchen

german butter cake

This German Butter Cake is a perfect cake for baking beginners. In Germany we love simple cakes because they can be made fast. If you get unexpected guests you would be able to make this cake! This original German cake recipe is popular throughout…

Erdbeer Bowle – Strawberry Punch

strawberry punch

Here’s a recipe for a drink that will go very well at your summer party – The German “Erdbeer Bowle” or Strawberry Punch is a combination of sparkling wine, white wine and strawberries that were soaked in vodka. If you make this drink you…

Super Easy German Fruit Cake – Obstkuchen

Here is a super easy German fruit cake that can be made within minutes. We call the base cake (it’s like a sponge cake) in German a “Tortenboden” and the entire cake would be an “Obstkuchen”. You don’t have to be a master baker…

Herrentoast Franconia Style

For making the Herrentoast you can practically use your favorite bread, the classic recipe would use Farmers Bread. The bread is topped with a nicely spiced mix of ground beef or pork schnitzel with cheese which makes a delicious lunch or dinner. It’s unclear…