German Cuisine Recipes


Many people love German cuisine for its simplicity and quick preparation, which you'll learn thanks to our collection of recipes with photos. You'll be able to whip up original sandwiches, prepare schnitzels and sausages, and discover the secrets of cheese sticks and strudels. We'll show you how to prepare these and other popular German dishes according to all the rules. You'll learn that traditional German dishes are prepared quickly, with minimal effort and ingredients. Thanks to their simplicity in taste and preparation, German cuisine will be a regular feature on your table.




Categories: Soups, Thick, stewed dishes, .
Hungarian Beef Goulash with Cheese DumplingsViews: 1,019
Recipe contents:

Hungarian goulash is a hearty Hungarian stew made with beef and vegetables. Molly Yeh makes this traditional dish with bread dumplings, so you can be sure everyone will love it. Serve...

Beef, carrots, pureed tomatoes, gnocchi, Gruyere cheese, milk, bay leaf, cumin, paprika, parsley...
Time: 2 hours 45 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 8 Caloric content: 531
Author: - culinary writer
Black Forest Chocolate Cake for TwoViews: 1,346

A quality homemade chocolate cake is quite a labor-intensive undertaking, but it's simply unmatched by store-bought options. And if you're only looking for a cake for two, this recipe will make things easier. Exquisite...

premium flour, eggs, sour milk, cherries, cocoa, cream, cherry liqueur...
Time: 1 hour 35 minutes (including cooling time) Complexity: easily Servings: 2 Caloric content: 1865
Author: - TV presenter
Hunter's schnitzel and spaetzle with lemon and thymeViews: 805
Recipe contents:

Prepare a German-style dinner. Veal hunter's schnitzel in a crispy breadcrumb coating is served in a rich mushroom gravy with fried spaetzle dumplings. Sunny Anderson adds... to the spaetzle batter.

Veal, sage, oregano, onion powder, paprika, cardamom, gnocchi, mushrooms, red wine, bay leaf, mustard powder, premium flour, eggs, milk...
Time: 2 hours. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Recipes inspired by national dishes

Recipes inspired by national dishes

Go gold with these international chef-inspired recipes; they're sure to be a hit at your special occasion party.

Author:
Orange Hefeweizen CupcakesViews: 416
Recipe contents:

One of the main ingredients in these cupcakes is hefeweizen, a traditional German wheat beer, and ground cloves and orange zest enhance its natural flavor and aroma. Hefeweizen is added...

premium flour, light beer, eggs, oranges, cloves...
Time: 2 hours 45 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 24 Caloric content: 285
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, .
Author:
SpätzleViews: 821

Spaetzle are a cross between noodles and dumplings, a side dish in Eastern European cuisine consisting of small, boiled pieces of dough. If you've ever thought about making homemade noodles,...

premium flour, eggs, milk, gnocchi (dumplings)...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 309
Categories: Bakery, Bread, .
Author: - restaurateur
Amazing Bavarian PretzelsViews: 712

These soft, pretzel-flavored buns are perfect for a wide variety of sandwiches. To make them, you'll need just a few ingredients: flour, yeast, a spoonful of sugar, and salt. But to...

yeast dough...
Time: 1 hour 35 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 1349
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, .
Author: - TV presenter
Spaetzle with green onionsViews: 578
Recipe contents:

If you want to make your own fresh pasta but don't have a special machine or the necessary skills, try making spaetzle! The only special equipment you'll need is a colander, and the dough doesn't even...

premium flour, lemon zest, garlic, gnocchi, eggs, milk, green onions...
Time: 45 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 8 Caloric content: 249
Categories: Main courses, Bakery, Pies, buns, .
Author:
Pretzels with saltViews: 652

These pretzels are fluffy, soft buns with that unique pretzel flavor. To achieve this flavor, the dough is formed into pretzels, then scalded in boiling water with baking soda and...

yeast dough, sea salt flakes...
Time: 1 hour. Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Categories: Salads, Warm, Vegetables, .
Author:
Slow Cooker German Potato SaladViews: 596

Make a delicious potato salad without mayonnaise. The potatoes are especially flavorful in a slow cooker, which means the salad itself will be even more delicious. Dress it with the aromatic, hot rendered fat...

Apple cider vinegar, honey, potatoes, bacon, whole grain mustard, green onions...
Time: 4 hours 25 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 8-10 Caloric content: 320
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, .
Author:
Spaetzle with spinachViews: 804

Treat your loved ones to this unusual side dish. Spaetzle is like homemade pasta, only even more delicious and interesting. This recipe suggests making it with spinach. Boil the spaetzle until...

spinach, premium flour, gnocchi, milk, eggs, nutmeg...
Time: 15 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Author:
Soft Salty PretzelsViews: 527

Treat your loved ones to soft German pretzels, perfect for on-the-go snacks, served in place of bread with meals, or as an appetizer with mustard for dipping. The pretzel dough is quite simple, but...

yeast dough...
Time: 3 hours. Complexity: easily Quantity: 12 pretzels Caloric content: 211
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, Meat, .
Author:
Sauerbraten in a slow cookerViews: 1,004

Prepare a delicious German-style dinner. Sauerbraten literally means "sour roast" in German, and this dish lives up to its name, but it's incredibly delicious...

Beef, egg noodles, celery, carrots, onions, tomato paste, wine vinegar, shortbread cookies, bouquet garni, pickling seasoning...
Time: 8 hours 30 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 680
Author:
Bratwurst sausage with sauerkraut and fried potatoes with applesViews: 1,225

Grilled bratwurst sausages with sauerkraut are perfect for a German-style dinner. Serve with fried potatoes with apples, green onions, and sage in a light honey glaze.

Potatoes, apples, sausages, sauerkraut, apple cider vinegar, whole-grain mustard, sour cream, green onions, sage, honey...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 750
Categories: Grill, Meat, Appetizers, Sandwiches, Meat, .
Author:
Bratwurst sausages stewed in beerViews: 2,698

If you're planning to grill real sausages at a picnic, instead of just throwing them on the grill, simmer them in beer and onions. The flavor is much richer and more interesting, and everything you need for...

kupaty (fried sausages), light beer, onions, bay leaves, garlic...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Apple strudel with pecans and raisinsViews: 2,530

This fragrant, warm strudel with a crisp, flaky exterior and a juicy, spicy apple filling is a delicious dessert perfect for any occasion, whether it's a family tea party or...

apples, phyllo dough, apple juice, pecans, raisins, cinnamon, cornstarch...
Time: 1 hour. Complexity: easily Servings: 7
Author:
Strudel with rhubarb and tarragonViews: 1,817
Recipe contents:

A layered strudel with a crispy crust and a delicious filling of creamy cream cheese and sweet-and-tart rhubarb, enhanced with the aroma of tarragon. This magnificent dessert captivates with its texture and...

filo dough, rhubarb, cream cheese, vanilla bean, tarragon...
Time: 2 hours 15 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6 - 8
Categories: Grill, Meat, .
Author:
Maple-Glazed Meat Skewers with PepperViews: 1,410

These kebabs make a fun alternative or addition to a holiday meat platter. Instead of traditional cuts, thread pieces of ham, sausage, and bacon onto wooden skewers and grill in...

sausage...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 8
Author:
Classic jam donutsViews: 10,334

Fluffy and airy homemade donuts, covered in a golden, crispy crust, will captivate everyone with their aroma and flavor. Below is a recipe for classic Berlin donuts, rolled in...

Milk, yeast, sugar, premium flour, eggs, vanilla extract, butter, jam...
Time: 1 hour. Complexity: average Quantity: 12-14 donuts
Categories: Desserts, Cookie, .
Author:
Linz Macadamia Cookies with Tropical FillingViews: 16,669

Linskoye cookies are nut sandwich cookies dusted with powdered sugar and featuring windows through which a bright, glossy jam glistens. They look very elegant and are baked for special occasions,...

Macadamia nuts, premium flour, brown sugar, eggs, coconut extract, dried pineapple, passion fruit...
Time: 4 hours. Complexity: easily Quantity: 24 cookies
Categories: Bakery, Pies, .
Author: - culinary writer
Chicken strudels with mushroomsViews: 1,780

Everyone loves strudels for their airy, flaky crust. Savory meat strudels make a wonderful appetizer for any holiday table, and they're incredibly easy to make. Sheets of filo pastry are folded...

kupaty (fried sausages), champignon mushrooms, fennel seeds, mascarpone cheese, filo pastry...
Time: 2 hours. Complexity: easily Servings: 8 - 10
Author:
SauerbratenViews: 3,096

The name of this German dish literally means "sour roast," and for good reason: before being baked in the oven, the meat is marinated for several days in a sour marinade made from wine and wine...

Beef, carrots, celery, red wine, wine vinegar, garlic, thyme, bay leaf, black pepper, juniper berries, cloves...
Time: 3 hours 15 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Categories: Appetizers, Fish, Salads, Fish, .
Author:
Potato salad with smoked troutViews: 3,068

To make this German-style holiday salad, boiled potatoes and cucumbers are dressed with a sour cream sauce with mustard and white wine vinegar and served on a bed of water...

Red potatoes, smoked salmon, beets, sour cream, wine vinegar, whole grain mustard, cucumbers, watercress, dill...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 344
Author: - chef
Roast pork loin with mustard sauce and chanterellesViews: 2,065

A whole pork loin is rubbed with a spice mixture of mustard, rosemary, and garlic and baked in the oven until golden brown and juicy inside. The meat is then sliced ​​thinly crosswise...

Pork loin, pork, chanterelle mushrooms, shallots, capers, red potatoes, bacon, red cabbage, apples, orange juice, wine vinegar, brandy, cognac, thyme, rosemary...
Time: 1 hour 40 min. Complexity: average Servings: 6
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, .
Author:
Spaetzle with herbsViews: 2,422

If you've ever thought about making pasta at home, you might want to start with German spaetzle. They're similar to macaroni, very appetizing, delicious, and quite fun to make. To make them, you'll...

Gnocchi (dumplings), sparkling water, whole grain mustard, nutmeg, eggs, sour cream, flour, dill...
Time: 45 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 8
Categories: Main courses, Meat, .
Author:
Bratwurst sausages with potato cutletsViews: 1,877

Fried bratwurst sausages with potatoes and sauerkraut are a delicious German-style lunch that can easily be turned into a delicious beer snack by combining potatoes with sauerkraut and...

kupaty (fried sausages), potatoes, sauerkraut, whole grain mustard, dill...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 637
Author: - co-owner of the restaurant
A festive sandwich with sauerkraut and bratwurst sausages in a cheese-beer sauce.Views: 1,690

This German-style sub sandwich will appeal to beer lovers and beyond. It pairs perfectly with a glass of beer and features a beer-based sauce itself. The sandwich is served on a long baguette, which...

kupaty (fried sausages), sauerkraut, baguette, jalapeño peppers, light beer, apples...
Time: 45 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 8
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, Bird, .
Author:
Chicken sausages with spaetzleViews: 1,451

German spaetzle, a cross between pasta and dumplings, is a delicious side dish that both adults and children will love, not only for its taste and texture, but also for its interesting preparation method: soft...

Carrots, sausage, flour, eggs, milk, butter, Dijon mustard, nutmeg, dill...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 610
Coffee Cake: Preparation Options

Coffee Cake: Preparation Options

Create your own cupcake recipe: there are so many options!

German burgers with beer aioli and corn relishViews: 5 132

Prepare a hearty, juicy burger that combines the flavors of various German appetizers and dishes: bratwurst, pickles, beer, and all finished with its own unique flavor notes...

Ground beef, hamburger buns, poblano pepper, ancho pepper, corn, tomatoes, dried cherries, cranberries, dark beer, aioli sauce, mustard seed, cilantro, vegetable relish...
Time: 1 hour. Complexity: average Quantity: 4 hamburgers
Categories: Main courses, Salads, Vegetables, .
Author:
Warm potato saladViews: 2,029

Unlike most potato salads, this version is made without mayonnaise. It's best to use firm potato varieties so the slices don't lose their shape when mixed and look...

yellow potatoes, shallots, bacon, wine vinegar, chives, dill...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 8
Categories: Main courses, Salads, Vegetables, .
Author:
German potato salad with baconViews: 4 239

This hearty German potato salad is bursting with the rich flavors of fried bacon and tart gherkins. The potatoes are boiled with the skins on (they contain many beneficial micronutrients,...

Red potatoes, bacon, pickles, pickled cucumber, Dijon mustard, wine vinegar...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Salads, Vegetables, .
Author: - TV presenter
Warm potato salad with baconViews: 2,512

This warm potato salad with a smoky aroma and flavor, crispy bacon, and roasted peppers makes a wonderful holiday side dish for any meat dish. To prepare it, use finely chopped red...

Potatoes, bell peppers, liquid smoke, apple cider vinegar, whole grain mustard, green onions, paprika, bacon...
Time: 50 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 - 8
Author: - TV presenter
Honey-glazed carrotsViews: 14,704

This recipe for a simple and delicious carrot side dish is perfect for serving even on a holiday table. Choose small carrots so that all the carrots are neat and roughly the same size, for...

carrots, lemon juice, honey, parsley...
Time: 15 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 139
Categories: Bakery, Bread, Pies, buns, .
Author:
Soft pretzelsViews: 7 195
Recipe contents:

Delicious soft pretzels are a German pastry loved by both children and adults. They are made from soft, elastic yeast dough that can be easily pulled into long ropes and shaped into...

Milk, brown sugar, premium flour, butter, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar...
Time: 1 hour. Complexity: average Quantity: 6 pcs.
Categories: Bakery, Pies, .
Tarte Flambée with sour cream, bacon, and onion toppingViews: 4,627

A flatbread from Alsatian cuisine that's very similar to Italian pizza. However, unlike pizza, tarte flambée, according to the original recipe, is baked with a topping of sour cream, bacon, and onions. Very simple,...

premium flour, onions, sour cream, bacon...
Time: 50 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 12
Turnover with pumpkin – German pâcinteViews: 2,891
Recipe contents:

German placinta are pastries with a sweet pumpkin filling and aromatic spices, popular among the "Russian Germans" who inhabit the state of North Dakota in the United States. Like all turnovers...

Pumpkin puree, ground ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, flour, eggs, milk, cream...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 1 Caloric content: 3192
Bierox (German stuffed pastries)Views: 9 803
Recipe contents:

Bieroks pirozhki are very popular among German immigrants living in the United States. They are baked from yeast dough and filled with fried minced meat and cabbage. But unlike Russian bieroks...

Yeast dough, ground beef, white cabbage, black pepper, milk...
Time: 2 hours 50 minutes Complexity: easily Quantity: 8 pies
Bethmänchen – German Christmas cookiesViews: 5,826

It's impossible to imagine Christmas baking in Western Europe without the captivating aroma of almonds. During these festive times, marzipan becomes a staple ingredient in many confectioneries...

almond paste, eggs, flour...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 30 pcs.
Corn casserole with pumpkin and beef in a slow cookerViews: 2,631

This Sunday dinner dish can be as traditional as classic meat and gravy. However, these ingredients are made from the leftovers of the German dish Sauerbraten—marinated meat,...

Beef, corn, cheddar cheese, leeks, pickling spice, bouquet garni, wine vinegar, red wine, thyme, butternut squash, celery, carrots...
Time: 8 hours 40 minutes Complexity: average Servings: 4 Caloric content: 587
Berlin donutsViews: 3,995

Berliner doughnuts, or simply Berliners, are made from a sweet yeast dough with the addition of sour milk, eggs, and butter. The dough is cut into circles and fried in a generous amount of oil...

Premium flour, sour milk, eggs, sugar, butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, raspberry jam, strawberry jam, blueberry jam...
Time: 2 hours 20 minutes Complexity: average Servings: 12
Categories: Desserts, Cakes, .
Author: - famous chef
German Chocolate Cake with Coconut Hazelnut GlazeViews: 8,019
Recipe contents:

This recipe is chocolate-based. The cake is delicious. The top is garnished with coconut and pecans.

Premium flour, brown sugar, eggs, kefir, milk, coconut milk, cream, vanilla extract, coconut flakes, dark chocolate, pecans, corn syrup, cocoa, coffee, rum...
Time: 3 hours 25 minutes Complexity: average Servings: 10 - 12
Categories: Desserts, Cakes, .
Author:
Black Forest CakeViews: 8,497

Some historians find references to this famous chocolate-cherry cake (called Black Forest Cake in Germany) as early as the 16th century. But it's more likely that the cake got its name and popularity...

Confectionery flour, almond flour, cherry brandy, vanilla extract, almond extract, eggs, powdered sugar, cream, cocoa, cherries...
Time: 3 hours 10 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 8 – 10
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, .
Author:
Homemade spaetzleViews: 11,591

Spätzle is a pasta with a Swabian flavor. In this region of Germany, it's traditionally served as a side dish with meat and vegetables, as well as with various sauces and toppings. Besides straining the pasta through a sieve,...

unleavened dough, premium flour, eggs, parsley...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Bakery, Bread, Pies, buns, .
Author: - chef
Homemade pretzelsViews: 2,878
Recipe contents:

"If you're feeling festive, you can bake these pretzels into hot dog buns and stuff them with German sausage," says Duff.

sugar, butter, eggs, flour, bread flour...
Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Complexity: average Quantity: 12-16 pretzels
Categories: Salads, Warm, Vegetables, .
Author: - chef
Potato salad is a traditional German dish.Views: 5,559

This potato salad is packed with flavor: crispy bacon, onions cooked in bacon grease, and tart apple cider vinegar. The potatoes are added to the salad warm, so they're perfect...

potatoes, apple cider vinegar, bacon...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4

Back Forward
Recipes in alphabetical order

We recommend reading

Units of food weight