German Cherry Cake Black Forest Style

cherry cake

The cherry cake from the Black Forest is called “Kirschplotzer” and comes from the region Baden. That’s the region from Freiburg to Karlsruhe. You would use the regular sweet cherries for this cake or alternatively sour cherries from the jar. It is also using…

German Strawberry Ice Cream Dessert

strawberry ice cream dessert

When strawberries are in season you should try this German Strawberry Ice cream Dessert. You need sweet and ripe strawberries and you can give it a little kick with some Vermouth such as Martini. Happy Cooking! Ingredients Strawberry Ice Cream Dessert 200 g  strawberries,…

German Bread Sticks – With Sesame, Caraway Seeds

german bread sticks

Learn today how to make German bread sticks like we make them in Germany. You can sprinkle them with caraway or sesame seeds, salt or poppy seeds, grated cheese or sunflower seeds. There are many variations. These bread sticks taste different than the ones…

Obatzter Authentic Bavarian Cheese Specialty

obatzter cheese

Obatzter, an authentic Bavarian Cheese Specialty, or also called Obatzda or Obazda, which means squeeze or mashed, is a popular Bavarian snack that is enjoyed with a glass of beer and a pretzel. It’s the ultimate beer garden food of Bavaria! Every beer garden…

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…

Sweet Bread Rhineland Style – Authentic German

Sweet Bread Rhineland Style

This Sweet Bread Rhineland Style is very popular in the Rhineland and they call it “Butterstuten”. It is a sweet bread with raisins made out of a yeast dough. Awesome for breakfast with butter and jam. I am sure you will love this sweet…

German Poppy Seed Pastry

german poppy seed pastry

The German Poppy seed pastry is a classic pastry that you can find in every German bakery. But unfortunately not in the USA, only special German influenced bakeries will make such a pastry. The good news is, you can make the poppy seed pastries…

Paprika Chicken – Authentic German Chicken Recipe

paprika chicken

German Dinner Idea:  Paprika Chicken – this is an authentic German recipe if you like chicken. The recipe is using creme fraiche but it can be substituted with heavy cream. As for using the Paprika seasoning, choose the Hungarian spice or the seasoning mix…