This is a German meatball recipe that is easy and utterly delicious. These are known in Germany as Konigsberge Klopse, or sometimes as Konigsberger Klopsies. Ingredients 8 oz (225 g) low-fat minced (ground) beef 8 oz (225 g) minced (ground)…
Grotten hans is a recipe that has been called a big dumpling but is basically a steamed pudding. The recipe was traditional in the German areas of Russia. Ingredients Batter ¼ cup lard or oil 1 tsp salt 1 cup…
German potato salad is a popular variation of potato salad that is generally served warm. It is typically more sour and contains pork or bacon. Ingredients 1 ¾ lbs (790 g) red potatoes 4 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tbsp mayonnaise…
Senf is German for “mustard”. This particular senf, known as ‘Süßer Senf’, has a sweet, yet sharp taste that makes it great on sandwiches and crackers. While this recipe is from a 3rd or 4th generation German American, such recipes…
Feuerzangenbowle is a traditional German alcoholic drink, often part of a Christmas or New Year’s tradition. The name translates literally as “fire-tongs punch”. Pay attention to the preparation and don’t let drunks light the rum—it can cause nasty burns and…
Ingredients Crust 1¼ cups chocolate wafer crumbs ¼ cup white granulated sugar ¼ cup butter, melted Filling ½ cup butter 6 squares (6 ounces / 180 g) semisweet chocolate, chopped 3 eggs ⅔ cup white granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla…
This version of strudel uses filo pastry to create the thin sheets. Serve warm with ice cream. Ingredients 4 fresh apples, preferably red ½ tsp ground cinnamon 2 tbsp white sugar ½ cup melted butter Filo pastry sheets Procedure Preheat…
Spritzgebäck is a type of German cookie. Ingredients 1 cup butter ⅔ cup confectioners’ sugar 1 egg 1 egg yolk 1 tsp almond, vanilla, or lemon extract 2 ¼ cups unbleached unsifted flour ¼ tsp salt ½ tsp baking powder…
Schwarzwälder kirschtorte, or Black Forest gateau in English, is a German dessert. Ingredients Procedure Shortcrust base Mix the flour, cocoa and baking powder in a bowl. Mix the eggs with the sugar and vanilla sugar, then pour into a well…
Black Forest Cake, sometimes called by the French gateau, gateaux or gâteau (meaning “cake”), is a chocolate cake with a strong cherry element. The recipe originates from Germany, where it is called Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte. Ingredients Cake 4 oz (100 g)…
Ingredients 4.5 eggs 1 pound (3.5 cups) powdered sugar, sifted 1 pound (3–4 cups) flour 1 tsp baking powder Anise seeds, crushed Procedure Beat eggs until light-colored and almost dry—this takes a long time, and an electric mixer is recommended.…
Spaetzle (German: Spätzle) means literally translated “little sparrow” and is a Swabian specialty from Germany. It is made from flour, eggs, water, and salt. There are different techniques to make spaetzle, such as using a spaetzle-maker or spaetzle-press. The original…