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Germany Recipes

Krapfen

Posted on December 15th, 2009 by Head Chef
Filed in: Cakes, Germany

Krapfen is a deep fried German doughnut with a marmalade or jam filling and usually icing, powdered sugar or conventional sugar on top. This recipe uses cinnamon and sugar as a coating.

Black Forest Cherry Cake

Posted on December 15th, 2009 by Head Chef
Filed in: Cakes, Desserts, Germany

Layers of chocolate cake soaked in rum with whipped cream and cherries inbetween each layer, topped with additional whipped cream, cherries and chocolate shavings.Traditionally served as a dessert in Germany, Black Forest cake is now more commonly served as a …

Grilled Bratwurst

Posted on December 15th, 2009 by Head Chef
Filed in: Germany, Main Course, Meat Dishes

Bratwurst cooked in a beer, peppercorn, onion and clove broth and grilled till juicy and brown. Bratwurst is traditionally served with hot German mustard in a bread roll or Brötchen.

Pfeffernüsse

Posted on July 1st, 2009 by Head Chef
Filed in: Cakes, Germany, Sweets

Pfeffernüsse are German spice biscuits combining the aromatic flavours of cinnamon, cloves and allspice. These biscuits can be stored for 6-8 weeks in sealed jars or tins.

Apfelpfannkuchen

Posted on July 1st, 2009 by Head Chef
Filed in: Cakes, Desserts, Germany, Sweets

Delicious pancakes with a spicy apple and cinnamon filling. Apfelpfannkuchen are traditionally made on the stove top – a delicate process that involves turning the filled pancake without dislodging the apple filling. Finishing the pancake under the grill is …

Kartoffelsuppe

Posted on June 8th, 2007 by Head Chef
Filed in: Germany, Soups, Starters

Kartoffelsuppe is German Potato Soup that is easy to make and delicious. For a tasty variation, fry some bacon and fry it with the onion. There are many variations of this recipes, some of which we will present over the …

Brötchen

Posted on June 8th, 2007 by Head Chef
Filed in: Bread, Germany

Brötchen are German rolls that are crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. Serve with dinner or as a snack with cheese or jams.

Bauernfrühstück

Posted on June 7th, 2007 by Head Chef
Filed in: Breakfast, Germany

Bauernfrühstück – a traditional German recipe, “Bauernfrühstück” literally translates to Farmer’s Breakfast. This is a substantial breakfast dish of omelette with bacon, onions and potatoes. A satisfying and very tasty start to the day!

Schwarzwälderkirschtorte

Posted on June 6th, 2007 by Head Chef
Filed in: Cakes, Germany

Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte is a traditional German chocolate layer cake which is soaked in Kirsch liqueur, has a cherry filling and is topped with cream. In 1949 Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte took 13th place in the list of best-known German cakes. Since then …

Wienerschnitzel

Posted on May 12th, 2007 by Head Chef
Filed in: Germany, Main Course, Meat Dishes

Lightly breaded boneless veal or pork cutlets which are easy and quick to make (preparation time is less than 10 minutes), served with lemon wedges or slices. Often served with a fried egg on top of the schnitzel.