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…

How to Make German Quark Cheese

home made quark

It’s all about Quark in this article! Find out today “How to Make German Quark Cheese!” WHAT IS QUARK? Quark is so popular in Germany that it accounts for almost half of that country’s total cheese production. The word quark means “curds” and it…

German Goulash Beef Stew – Authentic Recipe

german beer goulash

The German Goulash beef stew is actually a traditional dish from Hungary but is became very popular in Germany as well. Many Hungarian recipes came to Germany  when Hungary was under the crown of the Great Austrian/German kingdom.T his is an authentic German recipe….

How to make Authentic Apple Strudel

authentic apple strudel

Have you ever asked yourself how to make authentic apple strudel? Maybe you had the “Apfelstrudel” when you were in Germany or Austria, or you were lucky and got a home made piece of this delicious cake that is actually of Hungarian origin.. This…

German Goulash Soup – Authentic Recipe

german goulash soup

The German Goulash soup is a traditional soup especially served on New years Eve, the night where people everywhere are celebrating the last hours of the old year. In Germany this evening is called “Silvesterabend”, and everyone throws a party with firework and a…

Authentic German Sauerbraten – Marinated Beef Roast

german sauerbraten recipe

The Authentic German Sauerbraten is a traditional German pot roast using beef. The meat will be marinated for some days, and you serve it usually with potato dumplings, Spaetzle, mashed potatoes and red cabbage. The German ribbon egg noodles is a great side dish…

German Spaetzle – Swabian Noodle Specialty

german spatzle

German Spaetzle are not only popular in the South of Germany, in Swabia, they are known in Switzerland and the Alsace. I am very happy that I even can purchase dried ones here in the USA!  But do you know how to make them?…

Weihnachtsgans or Roasted Goose – St Martins Gans

weihnachtsganz or roasted goose

The Weihnachtsgans or roasted goose is a traditional Christmas dinner in Germany. Every year 5 million geese are imported from Poland for this purpose. A legend says that Saint Martin was hiding in a goose stable because they made him a bishop which he…