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Germknödel (Austrian filled sweet dumplings)

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Germknödel are a traditional German/Austrian yeast dumpling, filled with plum butter or jam and topped with poppy seeds and sugar. You could think of it as a steamed sweet bread, and it makes a wonderfully comforting, warming treat. While I visited Germany and Austria a lot when I was a child, I didn't have dumplings all...

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Vanillesoβe, German vanilla sauce

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 14:08:09 +0000

Vanillesoβe, German vanilla sauce is a bit like a thin custard with a wonderful, gently sweet vanilla flavor. It's the perfect addition to cakes, dumplings, fruit and more. Plus it's easy to make and great both warm or chilled. Depending on where you are, you'll usually have a couple of choices that are pretty much...

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Rote Grütze (red berry pudding)

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Rote Grütze (rote gruetze) is a wonderfully simple and delicious German dessert that's a bit like a red berry pudding or compote. The mixture is packed with bright, juicy chunks of fruit and it pairs perfectly with vanilla sauce, cream or ice cream. No wonder its a summer favorite. Growing up in Scotland, we didn't...

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White asparagus soup

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000

White asparagus soup is a creamy, delicately flavored soup that you'll find all over Germany during white asparagus season. It is easy to make and a delicious taste of spring. I remember the first time I was in Germany during white asparagus season, I was a little unprepared for quite how ubiquitous it was. Even...

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Zimtsterne - cinnamon star cookies

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Zimtsterne are delicious cinnamon flavored nut cookies, cut and decorated into pretty stars. These cinnamon star cookies are a classic in Germany and easy to make at home with only a handful of ingredients. The Christmas cookie tradition is not one I particularly grew up with, since in the UK cookies (or biscuits as we'd...

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German red cabbage with apples (Rotkohl)

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000

This German red cabbage with apples (Rotkohl or Blaukraut) is a classic side that's a delicious mix of sweet-sour flavors with a mildly aromatic spice. It's easy to make and comfortingly tasty. I know for many, Germanic food is not necessarily the easiest to like, apart from maybe the comfort-factor of things like Wiener schnitzel,...

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Austrian apricot cake (Marillenkuchen)

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Austrian apricot cake is a wonderful combination of a simple cake base, with a touch of lemon, with large pieces of tender apricots nestled on top. It's a popular choice during the fruit's season alongside coffee, and makes a delicious anytime treat. Apricots are a fruit that seems to be slightly overlooked in many places,...

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Vanillekipferl (vanilla crescent cookies)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Vanillekipferl are a classic Austrian/German cookie with a delicate vanilla flavor. These vanilla crescent cookies melt in your mouth and are a perfect addition to a seasonal cookie plate. There are a few countries that have a festive cookie tradition and Germany is most certainly one of them. In fact, I remember when I was...

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Traditional Jaegerschnitzel (schnitzel with mushroom sauce)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Jaegerschnitzel is classic German comfort food, combining a pork schnitzel with a flavorful mushroom sauce. It's a delicious combination that brings back delicious childhood memories for me, and loved by all. Plus it's easier to make at home than you might think. My parents were always hikers and I was brought up being in the...

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Schweinebraten - German pork roast

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Schweinebraten is a traditional German pork roast, and in many cases, as here, it's cooked with beer which helps make a delicious sauce. The seasonings are simple but the result is a deliciously tender, flavorful main. There's no denying that German cooking has a pretty large amount of pork in it. Even side dishes like...

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Traditional German stollen with prunes

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Stollen is Germany's Christmas cake and this authentic version is made with prunes, lemon zest & cardamon. It's wonderfully aromatic, moist & delicious - the perfect seasonal treat. And bonus: it's easy to make. Stollen is for me something that brings back lots of delicious memories. I travelled to Austria and Germany relatively often as...

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Beef Rouladen

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000

German beef Rouladen are beef rolls filled with bacon, onion, pickles and mustard. They are braised until tender and topped with the gravy they create. It's a wonderfully comforting and delicious traditional meal. German foods have a bit of a reputation of being on the heartier side, between sausages, various potato dishes, schnitzels and more....

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Dampfnudel (German sweet dumplings)

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Dampfnudel is a steamed German sweet dumpling that's almost like a sweet bread, served with a luscious vanilla custard and often fruit compote. It's hearty but wonderfully comforting and delicious. Much of the time I have spent over the years in Germany and Austria has been in the more mountainous regions. The Alps and Dolomites...

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German plum cake (Pflaumenkuchen)

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 09:00:37 +0000

This plum cake is a German classic for "kaffee und kuchen" ie coffee time. It's easy to make and really lets the juicy, sweet-tart plum flavor shine. Germany and Austria were countries I visited often as a child. Most of the time we more traveled through Germany to get to Austria, if I'm honest. But...

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Flammkuchen (Flammekueche/tarte flambee from Alsace)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 11:00:04 +0000

Flammkuchen or flammekueche is essentially a bacon onion flatbread/pizza. It may seem like only a few ingredients, but they are transformed into a truly delicious dish you'll instantly love! And it's easy to make, too. I know when you think pizza, you almost certainly think of a traditional Italian pizza with a tomato sauce base....

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Basler brunsli (Swiss chocolate almond cookies)

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 11:08:17 +0000

Basler brunsli are a traditional Swiss Christmas cookie made with almonds, chocolate and a touch of spice. You might need to wait a little, but these cookies are easy, naturally gluten free and deliciously good. I wasn't brought up with the tradition of baking cookies in the run up to Christmas, as in some places....

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Sauerbraten

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 02 Sep 2019 11:00:56 +0000

Sauerbraten is far from your typical pot roast, though it's might be described as one. This traditional German dish takes a bit more prep, but there's such depth of flavor. Comforting deliciousness! When I was a student, I spent a few months in Germany and a few in Russia. While I'm not sure that the...

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German Christmas cookies

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 07 Dec 2018 10:00:45 +0000

German Christmas cookies are more varied than just gingerbread. Yes lots of them use spices, but there is so much variety. Which of these delicious traditional Christmas cookies will you try first?! Many countries have a tradition of baking special cookies as part of their Christmas traditions. The origins are believed to be due to...

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Sourdough Rye Bread

Caroline's Cooking — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 10:00:31 +0000

Rye bread comes in many shapes and sizes, and this sourdough rye bread is based on the German style "Mischbrot" using part rye and part wheat. It's a bit lighter than a full-on rye, but packed with wonderful flavor. If you have ever traveled in Scandinavia, Germany or Eastern Europe, you have probably come across...

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Obatzda (German beer cheese dip)

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 06 Sep 2018 10:47:34 +0000

If you want to get in the spirit of Oktoberfest, or are looking for an easy tasty dip, obatzda is a German beer cheese dip that's perfect for spreading on your pretzels, and more! This recipe was created in partnership with the dairy farm families of New England. This post may contain affiliate links, where we...

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Kaiserschmarrn (Austrian torn pancakes)

Caroline's Cooking — Tue, 28 Aug 2018 10:00:24 +0000

Kaiserschmarrn is a traditional torn-up pancake from Austria. Thick, fluffy, comforting chunks are dusted with sugar and served with fruit compote. Perfect for dessert, brunch or whenever. Pancakes are a big favorite in our family. I don't usually have time to make them during the week, when we are in school at least, but they...

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German ginger cookies (ingwerplätchen)

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 10 Dec 2017 10:00:48 +0000

These ginger cookies aren't gingerbread, nor ginger nut cookies, but instead more a ginger-flavored sugar cookie. A traditional German recipe, they're easy and truly delicious. You may have seen me mention before that I lived in Germany for a while as a student over the winter. Despite the cold, it was a great time of...

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Gluhwein (German mulled wine)

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 26 Nov 2017 10:00:17 +0000

Gluhwein, German mulled wine, is a staple of German Christmas markets and brings back many memories for me. With gentle spices, it's wonderfully warming and perfect for colder weather. Gluhwein is the German term for mulled wine that you'll see in every Christmas market in Germany and Austria during December. It's also a regular on...

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Bacon onion spaetzle

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 09:00:07 +0000

Spaetzle is the German/Austrian answer to pasta and can be served in a few ways. This bacon onion spaetzle is by far my favorite: comforting, packed with flavor and yes a bit indulgent. But so worth it now and then. I know you might think my timing is a bit off in sharing a German...

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Speckbohnen (German green beans)

Caroline's Cooking — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 11:00:48 +0000

You'd be surprised a how much a couple simple additions brighten up plain beans, but that's exactly the case with these speckbohnen, German green beans. They make a tasty side for Oktoberfest or any meal. I mentioned when I shared the braised red cabbage with apples recipe that German cooking isn't exactly known for it's...

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German pancake soup (Flädlesuppe)

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 02 Oct 2016 10:00:08 +0000

German pancake soup (Flädlesuppe) is a simple combination of broth with pancake 'noodles' that's tasty, comforting and perfect for a cold day. While I was brought up going to Austria and Southern Germany quite regularly, it was always in the summer rather than during Oktoberfest. In fairness, it's not as if I would have fully...

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Wiener schnitzel

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 19 Jun 2016 10:00:29 +0000

This Wiener schnitzel recipe takes me back to childhood visits to Austria. It's a classic Austrian dish, loved by children and adults alike. And for good reason: it's simple, comforting and delicious. Plus it's quick and easy to make at home. This time of year, we often head to Europe, in part to visit family...

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German potato pancakes (kartoffelpuffer)

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 12:00:46 +0000

German potato pancakes are really easy to make with a crisp outside and soft inside. They're a traditional snack or side for Oktoberfest, but also great any time. I may not be in the position to enjoy beer all that much at the moment, but I still like to think that I can share in...

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Herb spaetzle

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 12:00:07 +0000

Germany/Austria's answer to pasta, these herb spaetzle are easy to make and tasty both as a side or on their own with butter and herbs & optionally cheese. Comfort food, for sure! I mentioned when I shared my Kaisershmarrn recipe that I spent many a summer as a child in Austria, generally being dragged out...

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German hazelnut Christmas cookies

Caroline's Cooking — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 00:10:05 +0000

These German hazelnut Christmas cookies are easy to make & look and taste great, with a delicious flavoring from the hazelnut. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from qualifying purchases. See more details in the policy page. I mentioned before that I have been lucky enough to live in a few places....

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