A savory Maultaschen that is a meat lovers dream. Great hearty meal for the cold winter months, and based on the Swabian version of minced meat Maultaschen. Difficulty: Moderate. Preparation Time: 1 hour. Portions: 4. Ingredients: Dough 2 3/4 cups flour 4 eggs salt to taste Filling 1 tablespoon butter 6 slices bacon, cubed 3 [...]
This is a German staple food, and can be found at most restaurants. The cabbage leaves are carefully parboiled and then stuffed with a seasoned ground meat mixture. Serve with boiled potatoes for a hearty meal. (Adapted from In-Berlin-Brandenburg.com.) Difficulty: Moderate. Preparation Time: 2 hours. Portions: 4. Ingredients: 1 white cabbage 1 stale bread roll [...]
Anyone that has been to a German city, particularly Berlin, will know that you can’t walk a block without finding an Imbiss (food stand or cart) or pub, that serves Currywurst. It is the best fast food, that only requires a plastic toothpick to eat. And it is also super easy to make at home. [...]
I LOVE these! There are a little bit of work, but well worth it. Try them with some sugar sprinkled on top or applesauce (my personal favorite). Yum! Difficulty: normal. Preparation Time: over 1 hour Portions: 4. Ingredients: 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered 1 large onion, quartered 1/2 cup milk 1/2 – 1 cup [...]
I concocted this myself, while attempting to add variety to my list of South Beach Diet (low carb) recipes. This comes out very good, and is very filling. The great thing is, you can easily adjust seasonings to suit your taste. Like spicier food? Jazz it up with a dash of hot sauce and some [...]
A popular dish in Northern Germany, with abundant use in Berlin pubs, particularly. Much simpler than one might think based on the ingredients. Difficulty: Moderate. Preparation time: 50 minutes Servings: 4. Ingredients: 1 stale bread roll (in a pinch, use breadcrumbs, 3/4 cup) 1/2 cup milk 1 pound ground meat, preferably half pork, half beef [...]
This is a tasty way to serve chicken and vegetables. Germans love different variations of gulasch, and this is one of my favorites. This can be served with boiled potatoes or noodles, and a steamed vegetable. Difficulty: moderate Preparation Time: 45 minutes Portions: 4 Ingredients: 1 pound chicken breasts (boneless and skinless), cut into small [...]
This is a fairly simple, yummy dish. It is also forgiving. The picture you see is a version I did with leftover turkey (sloppy looking, but yummy). You can also add mushrooms, or mix peas in the sauce, etc. This is now a staple in Germany, but was adopted from Hungary. Difficulty: easy Preparation Time: [...]
Veal cutlets are a popular way to prepare veal, and usually combined with a sauce, which can vary from region to region. They can also be prepared and eaten on bread, or as an entrée without sauce. Difficulty: simple. Preparation Time: 1 h 30 min. Portions: 4. Ingredients: 4 large veal chops boned 2 eggs, [...]
A pork roast traditionally served with a mild sauce, red cabbage, and potato dumplings (Kartoffelknödel) in the South, or peas and boiled potatoes in the North-East. Difficulty: normal. Preparation Time: over 2.5 h. Portions: 4. Ingredients: 2 – 3 pound pork loin roast 4 slices pork bacon 2 cloves garlic, chopped salt and pepper 1 [...]
