German Apple Cake Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This cake is salty, sweet and fruity… a combination I wasn’t sure I would be into for a dessert, but it turns out I’m a huge fan. I hope you are, too! Ingredients 2 cups all purpose flour 4 tsp baking powder 2 tsp fine…
Sweet Potato Pierogies
Sweet Potato Pierogies Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: Serves: In this easy pierogi recipe, wonton wrappers are filled with leftover mashed potatoes, then pan seared with caramelized onions for a delicious meal! Ingredients 1 package square wonton or ravioli wrappers 1 cup leftover mashed potatoes (sweet or traditional) 4 tbsp…
Vegan Obazda (German Style Tempeh Spread)
Vegan Obazda (German Style Tempeh Spread) Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Vegan Obazda is a German style fermented tempeh spread that makes a great snack or appetiser. Serve with fresh pretzels and cold beer! Ingredients 400 g/14 oz tempeh ⅓ – ½ cup of rejuvelac 1 tbsp vegan butter or tahini or cashew…
German Potato Pancakes
German Potato Pancakes Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: German Potato Pancakes are an ultimate comfort food. I served them both with sweet (applesauce) and savory (sour cream) toppings! Ingredients For the pancakes: 8 potatoes (about 3 1/2 lb or 1.6kg) 2 large eggs , separated 1 large onion , finely chopped 2 tablespoons…
Kaiserschmarrn
Kaiserschmarrn Prep time: 7 minutes Cook time: 12 minutes Total time: 20 minutes Serves: 3 Delicious Kaiserschmarrn. Also known as Emperor’s Cake. Because it rules! Ingredients 3 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp butter ¾ cup all purpose flour (¾ cup = 80 g) ½ cup milk (½ cup = 120 ml) 1 tsp baking powder 2…
Dark Beer Mushroom Sauce
Dark Beer Mushroom Sauce Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Vegan dark beer and mushroom sauce with German potato dumplings is a fancy, surprisingly delicious, yet very quick and easy meal. Ingredients 500 g/18 ounce mushroom of your choice (I used porcini and champignons) 1 onion ⅔ cup of dark beer ⅔ cup of…
Braised Red Cabbage
Braised Red Cabbage Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This deliciously sweet-tangy Apple Cider Braised Red Cabbage is less than 115 calories a serving, loaded with nutrition, easy to make, and a price performer. Ingredients olive oil mustard seed red onion red cabbage apple cider vinegar brown sugar salt and freshly ground black pepper…
German Christmas Cookies: Lebkuchen
German Christmas Cookies: Lebkuchen Prep time: Cook time: Total time: 2 hours Serves: 30 cookies German Christmas Cookies: Lebkuchen. Authentic recipe for the most popular German cookies: spicy, soft and incredibly flavorful. Give them as gifts to your family and friends! Spice mix recipe provided. Ingredients For the Lebkuchen Spice Mix: 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon…
Almond and Cinnamon Cookies
Almond and Cinnamon Cookies Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: These 5-ingredient vegan and gluten-free almond and cinnamon cookies are a healthier version of a traditional German Christmas recipe. Ingredients 2 cups of ground almonds ⅔ cup of coconut sugar 2 tbsp chia seeds 2 tbsp cinnamon 3-5 tbsp orange juice Instructions View the…
German Potato Salad
German Potato Salad Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 35 mins Serves: 2-4 This German potato salad is the perfect dish for summer potlucks or easy dinners/lunches outside. It can be served cold or lukewarm. Ingredients small (fingerling) potatoes gherkins vinegar vegetable broth parsley salt and pepper Instructions View the full…
Spätzle Salad
Spätzle Salad Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 30 mins Serves: 2 Spätzle Salad – the lighter option for you favourite German pasta. This salad could be also great for summer potlucks! Ingredients Spätzle lettuce cherry tomatoes cucumber red bell pepper garlic mushrooms parsley white wine vinegar olive oil salt and…
Schupfnudeln
Schupfnudeln Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 30 mis Total time: 35 mins Serves: 2 Schupfnudeln, a southern German speciality, are great with sauerkraut, vegetables or even apple sauce. They are made with potatoes and flour and are somewhere in between hash browns and pasta. Ingredients starchy potatoes flour of choice egg salt nutmeg to…