A German culture review would not be complete without its cuisine. The peculiarity of German food is in its sustenance, which is the reason for some people to consider it somewhat ‘heavy’. However, this is but a prejudice. Just peep into the cookbook of mouth-watering recipes from Germany and it will win your heart, enrich your daily menu, and get your spirits high!
Baking - A wide variety of cakes and tarts are served throughout Germany, most commonly made with fresh fruit. Apples, plums, strawberries, and cherries are used regularly in cakes. Cheesecake is also very popular, often made with quark. Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte (Black Forest Cake, made with cherries) is probably the most well-known example of a wide variety of […]
Desserts - Desserts in German cuisine are as diverse as the rest of the cuisine. Popular desserts include cakes, pastries, cookies, egg-based dishes, crepes, fruit (including fresh, baked, and cooked), creams, quark-based dishes, chocolate, and candies. Ice cream is also a popular dessert of Germans. This love of ice cream began in the 1920’s when Italian immigrants […]
Easter Recipes - Easter is a fascinating time when you can use your kids’ help and imagination in coloring eggs, creating funny bunny shapes, and finally turning it into delicious food for your festive table! For Christians all over the world, the week before Easter is the most important week in the religious calendar. In Germany, as in […]
German Christmas Recipes - It is that time of the year again! The nature is deep in winter, and December days are passing by inevitably, getting us nearer to Christmas. This holiday is the best time for cooking something special, something delicious and absolutely festive. The traditional German holiday meal consists of duck, goose, rabbit or a roast, accompanied […]
Halloween Recipes - While this celebration of all things ghoulish and creepy isn’t celebrated on such a grand scale as it is in the United States, Halloween has become increasingly popular in Germany over the past decades. German children have discovered the delights of dressing up in funny or spooky costumes to practice the fun tradition of trick-or-treating. […]
Main Dishes - Traditional German cuisine is rich and hearty, but it is also extremely delicious. German cuisine also differs widely during the year. Mushrooms, game, vegetables, they all have their season. It is the secret of many German dishes that they are cooked with local and fresh ingredients. Germany is famous for its variety of bread and […]
Salads - Light salads like lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers often accompany a meat dish in Germany. Some salads are a dish on their own, like famous German Potato Salad. German salad recipes can vary greatly from region to region. Although many of these recipes have a vinegar and oil base, the addition of a few tablespoons of […]
Sauerkraut Recipes - Sauerkraut is probably the most well known German food. Sauerkraut is finely sliced green cabbage that has been fermented by lactic acid bacteria. The fermentation process (also known as pickling) gives the cabbage a distinct sour flavor, which is where it gets the name Sauerkraut (sour cabbage). In Germany, sauerkraut is often flavored with juniper […]
