German Food

I’ve said it 1,000 times. I am not a cruise person. Don’t get me wrong. I love being on a boat. In…

This Sauerkraut Speck Stuffed Gouda Potatoes recipe triggers some childhood memories.  As a kid, when my family went out to dinner, I…

It feels like forever since I’ve made anything streusel, cake, or tart. I’m returning to streusel today in a big way, using…

Easy peasy schnitzel without the egg and flour coating mess. Who doesn’t love a schnitzel recipe that does that? It skips the…

If you’re looking for an all-season unusual cookie recipe, I got you. I say all season about these Linzer Cherry Chocolate Chip…

Oh, how I love to play with spätzle flavors. This one is made with fresh carrot juice and covered with a delicious chive…

This colorful spring salad has unusual ingredients and fabulous flavor. The recipe takes full advantage of the last of the white asparagus,…

Mini Vegetable strudel is a perfect for an appetizer, snack or for a light meal. This recipe uses a mixture red onion,…

Savory tarts have become my go-to fridge cleaner. If you have flour and butter in the house, you can assemble a crust.…

In Germany, potato fritters are often found at street fairs with names like reibekuchen or Kartoffelpuffer. For this homemade version, sauerkraut and onion…

This Ramp Sunflower Seed Potato Salad contains the star of the spring season. Ramps or bärlauch, (the German word) are seasonal vegetables…

Ramps have a short season so I like to make the most of it by experimenting with incorporating them into all types…

When white asparagus or “white gold” as it’s called in Germany comes into season in April, many Germans celebrate its arrival with…

This Bratwurst Potato Scallion Casserole is a quick and easy meal that’s hearty and full of great flavor. Furthermore, it is also…

Sometimes recipe inspiration comes from the strangest places. Basically, I’ve turned my favorite bagel order into a schnitzel dish. I grew up…

To the German lady, a German food purist, who once yelled at me online, basically calling me a disgrace, saying and said I…

In Germany, curry flavored sauce is used liberally in french fries and meats. At holiday times, curry sauces are often given an elegant…

I love this Easter/Spring-inspired version of a sauerkraut side dish. This recipe is simple, yet flavorful. The time-consuming part is boiling the…

Is kohlrabi weird? Is it hard to find in your area? It’s so common in Germany during wintertime I assumed it would…

I had no any idea why the world has declared war on the word “moist”.  So many people shudder, squirm and gag…