Ever dreamed of a culinary journey to Germany? Now's your chance! Dive into these 15 mouth-watering dishes that showcase the very best of German cooking. From crispy schnitzel to creamy spätzle, there's a dish for every food lover. Get ready to explore and savor every bite!
1. Spaezle (Spätzle)
You can think of Cheese Spaetzle (Käsespätzle recipe) as German Mac and Cheese. Tender homemade egg noodles are cooked to perfection in a deliciously cheesy cream sauce.
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2. Oma's German Cucumber Salad (Gurkensalat)
This tangy and sweet German Cucumber Salad is a delicious side salad that takes only minutes to make.
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3. German Potato Pancakes (Reibekuchen)
Classic German Potato Pancakes (German: Kartoffelpuffer/Reibekuchen) are made from freshly grated potatoes fried to golden brown perfection. Crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside.
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4. German Hunter-Schnitzel (Jägerschnitzel)
Hunter's Schnitzel (Jägerschnitzel) is a classic German recipe made with perfectly fried golden brown breaded pork cutlets topped with rich mushroom gravy!
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5. Warm German Potato Salad
This authentic warm German Potato Salad recipe showcases perfectly tender sliced potatoes drizzled with a smoky, sweet, and tangy bacon dressing and lots of crispy bacon.
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6. Frikadellen
German Frikadellen are delicious pan-fried meatballs made with a mixture of ground beef, onions, and seasonings that are perfect for a quick and tasty meal.
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7. Bee Sting Cake
Bee Sting Cake is a tried and true German dessert cake recipe. It's a light, airy cake with rich vanilla cream filling and crunchy almond topping.
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8. German Potato Soup (Kartoffelsuppe)
This homemade creamy German Potato Soup (German: Kartoffelsuppe mit Wiener Würstchen) will warm you from the inside out!
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9. Potato Dumplings
Classic German Potato Dumplings are one of Germany's most popular comfort foods. Tender potatoes are combined with egg yolk, butter, and a hint of nutmeg. Simple and delicious!
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10. German Apple Pancakes (Apfelpfannkuchen)
This classic German recipe has all the essentials - eggs, milk, flour, apples, and a dash of cinnamon. So get ready for a fantastic meal!
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11. Fried Bacon Cabbage Noodles - Krautfleckerl
Experience the warmth and comfort of a traditional German dish with this delicious fried cabbage and noodle recipe: crispy bacon, savory ham, caramelized cabbage and onions, tender pasta, and a hint of nutty Parmesan cheese.
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12. German Apple Cake
Our traditional German Apple Cake (Apfelkuchen) with streusel topping is a dessert classic you'll find all over Germany. And you don't even have to travel further than your kitchen because you can make this delicious dessert at home.
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13. German Cheesecake - Käsekuchen
Our traditional German Cheesecake (Käsekuchen) has a crunchy crust, a rich, creamy filling full of sweet and tangy flavors, and a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
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14. Bread and Bacon Dumplings (Knödel)
'Knödel' are German bread and bacon dumplings. They are tender, savory, and incredibly delicious, making a perfect and filling side dish.
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15. German Crumb Cake
A slice of German Crumb Cake (Streuselkuchen) is the perfect afternoon snack. The cake has a light, airy texture with just enough sweetness and crunch coming from the jam, crumble, and almonds!
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16. Cheese Spaetzle (Käsespätzle)
You can think of Cheese Spaetzle (Käsespätzle recipe) as German Mac and Cheese. Tender homemade egg noodles are cooked to perfection in a deliciously cheesy cream sauce.
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17. German Cherry Coffee Cake - Kirschstreusel
This German Cherry Coffee Cake recipe is based on the classic German dessert - Kirschstreusel. It is a moist and tender, easy coffee cake with cherries.
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18. Mulled Wine Cake (Glühweinkuchen)
This old-fashioned German Mulled Wine Cake is a delicious blend of pound cake, chocolate, and spiced wine.
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19. German Butter Cake (Butterkuchen)
Butterkuchen (German butter cake) is a timeless, old-fashioned dessert. This German cake is made with a rich blend of milk, sugar, yeast, eggs, and flour.
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20. Vanillekipferl
Vanillekipferl cookies are traditional German-Austrian cookies with a wonderful vanilla-almond flavor and distinct texture. These sweet and buttery crescent-shaped cookies will quite melt in your mouth.
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21. German Red Cabbage (Rotkohl)
Rotkohl, or Red Cabbage, is one of the most popular German side dishes. Beautiful purple-red cabbage is cooked till perfectly tender. This simple side dish perfectly balances savory, sweet, and sour.
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