Almost every Austrian family has its own Christmas tradition. Christmas Eve differs from family to family; however, many cannot imagine Christmas without the delicious aroma of a succulent roast duck floating in the air. In general, Austrians are always really…
Vanillekipferl are small almond biscuits shaped like a crescent moon. They are particularly popular in Austria and Germany, where they are part of the culinary delights of Christmas biscuits. In most Austrian homes, baking biscuits is an essential part of…
Originally, Buchteln (singular: Buchtel) were a Bohemian sweet dish. However, in the course of time they have become part of the traditional Austrian Cuisine. This dough is yeast-based. In order to get nice, fluffy dough, the right combination of flour,…
Kasnocken are small dumplings combined with melted cheese. In Germany, “Nocken” are called “Spaetzle”. They have their origins in Schwaben, a region in Southern Germany, and are served as a side dish to roasts. People from Austria and from the…
The käsekrainer is an Austrian variation of the kranjska klobasa, which is a Slovenian national dish. Once tried, you will for sure fall in love with this fabulous sausage combination of meat and cheese; and you may start to call…
Zwiebelrostbraten is a typical Austrian entrée and an all-time favorite dish in Austria. The meat used for Zwiebelrostbraten is traditionally a standing rib roast cut, which is called “Rostbraten” in German. There are numerous variations of the dish and an…
Palatschinken or palačinky are flat round cakes, similar to pancakes, but thinner and made with a different dough. They are similar to the French crêpes, though Palatschinken are slightly thicker. Palatschinken are a very versatile dish—they can be filled with…
Scheiterhaufen (literally “funeral pyre” or “stake”) is a type of traditional sweet dish in Austria and Southern Germany. It was mentioned for the first time in a Roman cookbook in the 1st century AD by Marcus Gravius Apicius. In 1691…
Faschierter Braten is a traditional Austrian dish of ground beef and pork, often served with mashed potatoes, caramelized onion rings, and sometimes a salad. Similar versions of the dish exist almost all over Europe. German Frikadelle are formed of the…
Apple strudel is said to be a famous Viennese dish. When the Turks occupied Hungary, they introduced strudel-like pastries to Hungarians. Thanks to the high percentage of gluten in the Hungarian wheat flour, strudel became quite popular in Hungary. From…
Sachertorte (Ger. ˈzɑxər ˈtɔrtə; Eng.ˈsɑkər ˈtɔrt) is a chocolate cake, invented by Franz Sacher in 1832 for Klemens Wenzel von Metternich in Vienna, Austria. It is one of the most famous Viennese culinary specialties. The cake consists of two layers…
Strawberry dumplings (erdbeerknödel) are a typically Austrian dish usually served as a main course, rather than as a dessert. This recipe is a tasteful, quick, and easy dish for, say, an evening with in-laws. Cooking strawberry dumplings is relatively easy,…