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Main Dishes in Germany are usually served for the midday meal, reserving the evening meal for lighter fare such as breads with various meats and/or cheeses. In other parts of the world, the German main dishes make perfect dinner entrées.

Wiener Schnitzel – Veal Cutlets With Lemon Recipe

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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.

Wiener Schnitzel

Ingredients:

  • 4 large veal chops boned
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup bread crumbs (plain)
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon powdered thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 3 tablespoons butter or olive oil
  • 4 lemon wedges
  • 4 parsley sprigs

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Schweinebraten – German Pork Roast Recipe

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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.

Schweinebraten

Ingredients:

  • 2 – 3 pound pork loin roast
  • 4 slices pork bacon
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 cup carrot slices
  • 2 c. white wine (substitute water, beer or broth if desired)
  • caraway seeds
  • 2 tsp. cornstarch
  • 1 vegetable bouillon cube
  • olive, canola, or almond oil
  • 1 apple (or 1/4 c. apple juice)
  • 1 tbsp. sour cream, optional

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Schinkennudeln – Ham with Noodles Recipe

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This is a very easy dish, particularly popular in Bavaria.  It is a great comfort food, and takes very little work, and few ingredients.

Difficulty: Simple.
Preparation time: 40 min.
Servings: 4.

Schinkennudeln

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb Fresh egg noodles
  • 4 tb Grated Swiss cheese or Emmentaler
  • 1/2 lb Ham, diced
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 tb To 2 tb butter
  • 1 c Sour cream
  • 2 tb Bread crumbs

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Hühnerfrikassee – Chicken Fricassee Recipe

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Chicken Fricassee

A nice, comfort meal that is fairly easy to make.

Difficulty: Simple.
Preparation time: 1h 15min.
Servings: 4.

Ingredients:
  • 1 lb. chicken, boneless
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube
  • water
  • 1 small onion
  • 4 tbs. margarine or butter (unsalted)
  • 1 large can, button mushrooms
  • 1 jar, white asparagus
  • 4 tbs. flour
  • 1/2 c. milk (whole)
  • 1/4 tsp. paprika
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 tsp. spanish capers

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