German Austrian Specialty Tafelspitz

german tafelspitz

Find out how to make the  German Austrian Specialty Tafelspitz, which means literally the point of the table. It used to be the favorite meal of Austrian Hungarian Emperor Franz Joseph, and this dish was part of every meal. It is therefor a national…

German Style Fried Potatoes

German Style Fried Potatoes

The German style Fried potatoes, or “Bratkartoffeln” in German, are the best indeed. And this dish is so easy to make. These fried potatoes are an ideal side dish for Bratwurst or Wiener Schnitzel, or can be served as a main dish with lettuce…

Authentic German Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

stuffed cabbage rolls

This is a recipe for authentic German stuffed cabbage rolls which we call Krautwickel or Kohlrouladen in Germany. Cabbage is used since a long time because it is rich of Vitamin C. It used to be an important vegetable during the winter months because…

Green Bean Salad – Authentic German Salad

green bean salad

The green bean salad is a German salad that is super easy to make. If you buy green beans choose small ones, they must be fresh. I always buy them on the local Farmer’s Markets or if you are living close by to any…

German Italian Plum Cake – Authentic Recipe

german plum cake

This German Italian plum cake, called “Zwetschegenkuchen” in German is a wonderful cake when the Italian plumes (Zwetschgen) are ripe. These “Zwetschgen” or “Pflaumen” are smaller than the regular plums that you find normally in the USA. You might find  plumes on local Farmers…

German Geschnetzeltes Sliced Pork

German sliced pork

German Geschnetzeltes Sliced Pork or just ” Geschnetzeltes” in German means small cut meat, that is served in a creamy sauce. It is a very common German dish and on the menu of many country inns. It can be made in different meat qualities. …

Egg Cauliflower Recipe – German Meatless Dish

egg cauliflower recipe

If you like egg dishes you will like this Egg Cauliflower recipe. It is a German ragout or stew with eggs and cauliflower served in a creamy cheese sauce. It will take about 45 minutes to make it, and the dish has only 400…

How to make Fruit Cake Glaze for a Perfect Cake

make fruit cake glaze

Find out today “How to Make Fruit Cake Glaze”. When you see all the wonderful German fruit cake recipes you might wonder how to make the shiny glaze that is on top of the fruit. In Germany we always use a glaze for the…