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35 recipes tagged with german.
About 1 quart There are few ferments as easy or as likely to be successful as sauerkraut. You may be surprised at how quick (and cheap) it is to make…
A classic German mandeltorte—a not-too-sweet almond cake with a hint of citrus and cinnamon. Lightened with beaten egg whites, it can be baked as two…
A classic Black Forest cake featuring layers of chocolate génoise brushed with kirsch syrup, filled with whipped cream and cherries, and frosted with…
About ½ cup Catch-in-the-throat Chinese and German mustards are made by blending dry mustard to a paste with a cold liquid such as water, flat beer, or…
8 servings The specialty of Irma’s grandmother who came from Lübeck, Germany. This is not at all like a standard soufflé, nor is it like a cake. But like…
6 servings This dish is the traditional German treatment for mature wild rabbits and hares. To use farmed rabbit, we recommend finding a mature roaster.
Twelve 5-inch pretzels A chewy pretzel that is easy to make. Baking the baking soda (used in the water bath for the pretzels), a trick from food scientist…
About thirty-six 1 ½-inch stars Deservedly one of the most popular German Christmas cookies. The dough is very fragile and sticky, but the results will…
Homemade bratwurst links made from pork shoulder, belly, and fat, seasoned with nutmeg, mace, and ginger. Perfect for grilling or pan-frying.
About twenty-five 6-ounce servings A German favorite made with any of a variety of fruits. If desired, substitute 2 bottles sparkling white wine for 2 of…
8 servings This sweet-sour pot roast has been in Joy from the beginning. Irma was never “brave enough” to add gingersnaps to the gravy, but we think it…
A versatile German-style egg noodle dough made with flour, eggs, and salt. Can be rolled and cut into fine threads or thick ribbons for use in soups or as…
6 to 8 servings These are light and tender, especially good with a roast and gravy. They are traditional with Sauerbraten. Some cooks like to put a tiny…
4 or 5 side-dish servings These German egg dumplings are often served alongside a goulash or stew and are particularly welcome next to Wienerschnitzel or…
About twenty 2-inch meatballs Sometimes we all need to be coddled by a meal’s warm embrace. Think of it as caloric self-care. Smothered meatballs and…
About sixty 1-inch cookies As with Lebkuchen, these cookies will keep for a very long time in an airtight container. In fact, we think the flavor and…
Homemade bratwurst sausages made from pork and veal or beef, seasoned with traditional spices. Served Sheboygan-style in crusty buns with sauerkraut and…
One 9-inch cake; about 10 servings A German yeasted cake with a caramelized honey and almond topping and a custardy filling.
A warm German potato salad with bacon, onion, celery, and a tangy vinegar dressing, garnished with fresh herbs.
2 long loaves Stollen is traditionally served during the Christmas holidays. The shape and folds of the dough are said to represent the folds of the…
4 servings Our recipe is based on one by Henriette Davidis, nineteenth-century Germany’s greatest cookbook author. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
These are German almond pretzel cookies, buttery and crisp, with a sweet almond topping. They are shaped like pretzels and perfect for holiday baking.
About twenty-five 5-ounce servings Another German drink, dedicated to springtime and featuring fresh sweet woodruff, which, incidentally, may be grown in…
Butterklösse are light, fluffy dumplings made from butter, eggs, and flour. They are simmered in broth or stew and served immediately.
About twenty-eight 2 × 4-inch cookies Spekulatius are rich cookies of German origin, with Christmas symbols pressed into them by special carved wooden…
Thirty-six 2 ¼ × 1 ½-inch bars Lebkuchen recipes are many and diverse—some are flourless, made with almond and hazelnut meal; some are made in bar form…
About 30 assorted 2- to 4-inch cookies These famous German anise cookies are stamped with a wooden mold or roller into quaint designs and figures. If you…
One 8-inch cake; 8 to 10 servings This Joy classic can be baked with or without the almond topping. Either approach produces a beautifully tender cake…
Black Forest cupcakes with dark chocolate, sour cherry, and kirsch liqueur flavors, served with bananas Foster sauce and flambéed tableside.
A simple German street food sandwich featuring three grilled Nürnberger Rostbratwurst in a hamburger bun with spicy mustard.
Roasted bratwurst with sweet apples, bitter radicchio, and creamy white beans in a honey-mustard sauce. A complete one-pan meal that requires minimal prep…
These sourdough pretzels are chewy and golden with a classic salty crust. Made with a bubbly rye starter, they offer a tangy depth of flavor.
A classic Thuringian-style bratwurst grilled and served in a bun with spicy yellow mustard.
A tangy German cucumber salad made with pickled white onions, sour cream, and fresh dill. This refreshing side is perfect for summer gatherings.
Pork tenderloin crusted with caraway seeds, roasted over sauerkraut, apples, and caramelized onions. Finished with fresh parsley and served with mustard.
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