Alpenbrot or Magenbrot – German Christmas Lebkuchen

christmas cookie alpenbrot

The Christmas cookie Alpenbrot or Magenbrot is a small Lebkuchen (gingerbread) that is a very delicious holiday Lebkuchen to make. You can buy the Alpenbrot throughout Germany and if you would translate it  literally, it means “bread of the alps” (originated in Switzerland). The…

German Christmas Cookies – Walnut Cookies

christmas cookies

In Germany we use walnuts for many baking recipes. The German Christmas Walnut Cookies are very easy to make. This is the season for walnuts now and you can get them in almost every super market. Tip: If you cannot get ground walnuts use…

German Hazelnut Macaroons – Christmas Cookies

german hazelnut macaroons

The German Hazelnut Macaroons (in German “Haselnussmakronen”) are traditional and classic German cookies for the Holiday season and Christmas. Germany is known for its unique and delicious Christmas Bakery. If you have not made any German Christmas cookies before, then this recipe is very…

German Halloween Muffin Recipe

german halloween muffin recipe

The German Halloween muffins are very easy to make for Halloween;  you just need some decorating items such as licorice wheels and drops from Haribo, a food decorating pen or melted chocolate that is using with a simple freezing bag. Just cut of a…

German Halloween Soup with Sauerkraut

halloween soup with sauerkraut

The German Halloween Soup with sauerkraut is a great soup for your Halloween party and can be served as a “midnight soup” – in German this soup is called “Lumpensuppe” which means literally “Rag Soup”. The Sauerkraut creates the special “rag effect”. That’s why…

Original Dresdner Stollen – Christmas Bread

original dresdner stollen

Learn today how to make Original Dresdner Stollen which is a traditional Christmas cake in Germany since centuries,  and this is an authentic German recipe. The “Dresdner Stollen” is popular all over the world.  This German cake has its own history. Have you ever…

How to make Sauerkraut from Scratch – All Steps

how to make sauerkraut at home

How to make Sauerkraut from scratch is not as difficult as you may think. When I wrote the last recipe for Sauerkraut I thought it would be good to know how you actually can make Sauerkraut from scratch. Making Sauerkraut is an old traditional…

German Beef Stew with White Beans

german beef stew with white beans

We all love stews! Especially in Germany stews are very popular. The German White Beans Beef Stew is easy to make and great for a family dinner. Normally the fall and winter months are great for stews.  Happy Cooking. Ingredients German Beef Stew 500…