Franconian Potato Dumplings – Local Specialty

Franconian Potato Dumplings or as we say in German “Fränkische Kartoffelknödel”  is a regional German recipe from Franconia, the Frankenland. This recipe is very local and comes form the German restaurant “Jagstmuehle”  – Go here to the Jagstmuehle website – To make these Potato…

Pork Roast Franconia Style with Dark Beer Gravy

pork roast franconia style

If you like pork roast you should try the pork roast Franconia style with a dark beer gravy. This recipe is authentic and proven and comes from the German region Frankenland or Franconia. The Franconian region is located  in Bavaria, north and south of…

Authentic German Pork Roast

authentic german pork roast

The authentic German pork roast is a traditional German dish that you can find in any good local German Inn or, as we call it in Germany, a “Gasthof”. Back in the 50s or 60s many families that lived on the German countryside would…

Authentic German Goulash Recipe with Paprika

german goulash recipe

This is an original German Goulash recipe or paprika beef stew with red pepper and mushrooms (in German Gulasch or Rindsgulasch). It is one of the best goulash variations and I got the recipe from my sister-in-law from Germany. It is an authentic German…

German Goulash Beef Stew – Authentic Recipe

german beer goulash

The German Goulash beef stew is actually a traditional dish from Hungary but is became very popular in Germany as well. Many Hungarian recipes came to Germany  when Hungary was under the crown of the Great Austrian/German kingdom.T his is an authentic German recipe….

Authentic German Sauerbraten – Marinated Beef Roast

german sauerbraten recipe

The Authentic German Sauerbraten is a traditional German pot roast using beef. The meat will be marinated for some days, and you serve it usually with potato dumplings, Spaetzle, mashed potatoes and red cabbage. The German ribbon egg noodles is a great side dish…

Sausages in Beer Gravy – Authentic German Recipe

sausages in beer gravy

Sausages in beer gravy  is a authentic and original German dish. Germany is the country of the best sausage making since centuries. The best sausages are made in Germany. You probably know the simple version of a boiled and/or fried sausage that you enjoy…

Weihnachtsgans or Roasted Goose – St Martins Gans

weihnachtsganz or roasted goose

The Weihnachtsgans or roasted goose is a traditional Christmas dinner in Germany. Every year 5 million geese are imported from Poland for this purpose. A legend says that Saint Martin was hiding in a goose stable because they made him a bishop which he…