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Roast Goose (Gänsebraten)

In Germany, roast goose is called Gänsebraten. It is traditionally stuffed with onions, chestnuts, and apples; and it is seasoned with salt, pepper, marjoram, and barely much else. It may be topped with goose or cranberry gravy or red cabbage.Ingredients: 1 large 8 lbs goose1 teaspoon or adjust to taste salt1 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon or as desired … [Read more...]

Spiced Potato Soup (Kartoffelrahmsuppe)

Fragrant with nutmeg and marjoram, this creamy potato soup gets a zesty kick from a grating of fresh horseradish root. After cooking, it's whipped into a smooth, airy froth. Ingredients: 4 tbsp. unsalted butter 3 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 1/2 leek, white and light green parts only, cut into 1" slices 1 … [Read more...]

Schramberg

Schramberg is a town in the district of Rottweil, in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is situated in the eastern Black Forest, 25 km northwest of Rottweil. With all of its districts (Talstadt, Sulgen, Waldmössingen, Heiligenbronn, Schönbronn and Tennenbronn (since 2006)), it has about 22,000 inhabitants. One of the streams flowing … [Read more...]

Brötchen (Crusty German Rolls)

Brötchen is a small crusty roll that is cherished in Germany. It is also perfect for a sandwich or as a roll for a bratwurst. "Kipfen - Wecken - Semmel - Weggli - Schrippe - Feierabend Brötchen - Rundstück". These are all words for the very normal, white, small, round roll that you see in the breakfast bread baskets in Germany or Austria. … [Read more...]

Aschaffenburg

Aschaffenburg is a city in northwest Bavaria, Germany. The town of Aschaffenburg is not considered part of the district of Aschaffenburg, but is the administrative seat. Aschaffenburg belonged to the Archbishopric of Mainz for more than 800 years. The city is located at the westernmost border of Lower Franconia and separated from the central … [Read more...]

Otto Waalkes

Otto Gerhard Waalkes (born 22 July 1948 in Emden, Germany) is a Frisian comedian and actor. Otto Waalkes became famous in the early 70s by drawing little childish elephants he called Ottifants ('Ottiphants'). Later, he went on tour, brandishing a guitar and accompanied by Ottifants. Later still he branched into film, shooting Otto: The Movie and … [Read more...]

Holsteiner Schnitzel

There is nothing quite like the Holsteiner Schnitzel recipe. It’s a 19th century variation on the classic Wiener schnitzel, created for Herr Holstein (Baron Holstein actually), who apparently liked eggs and anchovies on his schnitzel. Ingredients: 1 cup flour 1 cup fresh bread crumbs ½ cup milk 6 eggs 4 (3-oz.), 1/8" thick veal … [Read more...]

Apple Crumb Cake – Apfel-Streuselkuchen

Apfel-Streuselkuchen – Traditional German Apple Crumb Cake

Golden, buttery crumbs over a juicy apple layer on a soft cake base - Apfel-Streuselkuchen, or German Apple Crumb Cake, is the cozy hug of the dessert world. A staple at bakeries, birthdays, and Sunday coffee tables across Germany, this comforting classic is as beautiful to look at as it is satisfying to eat. Whether you're making it from scratch … [Read more...]

Dortmund

Dortmund is an independent city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is in the middle part of the state and is considered to be the administrative, commercial and cultural center of the eastern Ruhr area. Its population of 581,612 (2015) makes it the 8th largest city in Germany. Moreover, Dortmund is the largest city by area and population … [Read more...]

Beef with Green Sauce (Gekochtes Rindfleisch mit Grüner Sosse)

A one-pot meal, boiled beef with vegetables with a creamy green herb and chopped egg sauce. Typical dish from Hesse, Germany. Ingredients: 1 kg top round roast 1 leek, cleaned, trimmed and chopped 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 1 bay leaf 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 turnip, peeled and chopped 2 onions, peeled and quartered 1 teaspoon … [Read more...]

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