Swabian Potato Dumplings

swabian potato dumplings

The Swabian Potato Dumplings, or as we call them “Knoedel”, are a regional food specialty from the South of Germany with Stuttgart as the main city of Baden-Würtemberg. This region has many delicious food specialties. The dumplings are served with dishes that contain gravy…

German Lentil Stew with Spaetzle – Swabian Specialty

lentil soup with spaetzle

The German Lentil stew with Spaetzle is a popular Swabian dish that is served in almost every Swabian “Gasthaus or Gasthof” (Gasthaus is a Inn with home cooked local specialties such as “Gasthaus Krone” or “Gasthof Bären” ). You can make the Spaetzle or…

Original Swabian Sauerkraut Soup

sauerkraut soup

As you can see on the photo below the Swabian Sauerkraut Soup contains spinach, yes, exactly spinach. If you are skeptical, let me assure you, it is a great combination with Sauerkraut and tastes delicious. This Sauerkraut soup is very popular in the South…

Schupfnudeln – German Swabian Fingernoodles

swabian recipe schupfnudeln

The Swabian recipe “Schupfnudeln” is a regional specialty from the German region Swabia, from the Schwabenland around Stuttgart and Ulm (the region around Stuttgart down to the Lake of Constance, the region where Spaetzle come from). On every local fair they make Schupfnudeln with…

Swabian Pork Fillet Recipe – With Spaetzle in a Pan

Swabian Pork fillets

This Swabian Pork Fillet recipe is a recipe that you will love! In Swabia, the region around Stuttgart, you find in mnay good restaurants the “Filettoepfle”. The meat, together with Spaetzle and a creamy sauce, is served in a pot.  Very delicious especially with…

Swabian Plum Cake – Authentic Recipe

swabian plum cake

The Swabian plum cake is a bit different than the other German plum cakes. You would first make a plum compote which will be used for the cake. It’s a great cake, try it out if you can get the Italian plums – it’s…

German Potato Salad Recipe from Swabia

german potato salad recipe

This is an authentic German potato salad recipe from the South of Germany, Swabia, the region around Stuttgart, Freiburg and Karlsruhe. Every traditional inn or restaurant (Gasthaus) serves this potato salad either in combination with a mixed salad or just plain. We call it…

Pfitzauf – Sweet Swabian Specialty

Pfitzauf  is a traditional sweet German recipe from the Swabian cuisine. The dough consists of eggs, milk, flour, butter and salt or sugar and will be baked either in special fire proof ceramic forms that are only available in Swabian stores, or you can…