German Linzer Cookies for Christmas & Holidays

german linzer cookies

The German Linzer Cookies are classic German Christmas cookies and are very popular in Germany. The cookie consists of two layers and has jam in the middle. You can be creative and use your favorite jam, the classic version is using raspberry jam. If…

German Filled Roasted Duck – For Festive Dinners

The German filled roasted duck is a especially for festive menus. This is an authentic German recipe that you will love. Happy Cooking! Ingredients German Filled Roasted Duck 1 duck, ready to cook, about 2kg 1 tsp marjoram 1 tsp mugwort (Beifuß), chopped Filling…

Turkey with Bavarian Dumpling Filling

The Turkey with Bavarian dumpling filling is an original German recipe that you will love for the American Thanksgiving dinner. The German recipe is using dried “Steinpilze” (porcini) for this dish. Good side dishes are red cabbage and mashed potatoes. Spätzle and other vegetables…

Bethmaennchen – Christmas Cookies from Frankfurt

Bethmaennchen are German cookies made from Marzipan, almond flour, powdered sugar and rosewater. The name comes from the family Simon Moritz von Bethmann in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. A legend says that the famous Parisian pastry chef Jean Jacques Gautenier developed the recipe at the…

Holiday Dried Fruit Compote Dessert

The Holiday Dried Fruit Compote Dessert is a traditional German dish that is served during the winter season especially around Christmas. The compote is spiced with nice seasonal spices such as cinnamon, anise and cloves. Enjoy it with a spoonful of lightly sweetened whipped…

German Holiday Kinder Punch – Non-Alcoholic Drink

  The German Holiday Kinder punch or “punsch” is for children when adults enjoy a glass of Gluehwein (mulled hot red wine). Or when you prefer a non-alcoholic holiday beverage. The German Kinder punch is great for parties, the holidays, evenings or any occasion…

Merry Christmas – Frohe Weihnachten

Merry Christmas – Frohe Weihnachten From MybestgermanRecipes.com – wishing you a wonderful Christmas wherever you are. Enjoy it with some German goodies or not. May it be the best one ever!