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How to make Cucumber Stew

This Cucumber Stew is a family classic from my childhood which I still love and cook to this day and my husband and kids love it just as much. Give it a try, you won’t regret it! Ingredients 500 g Ground Beef (preferred grass-fed) about 1 lbs 1 Onion, medium size, diced 2-3 Tbsp. Tomatoe Paste …

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Mole Cake | Maulwurfkuchen – German Recipe

Mole Cake or known as Maulwurfkuchen in Germany is a simple chocolate cake base filled with fresh bananas and topped with cream. Ingredients: CAKE: 4 egg whites a pinch of salt 125 g sugar 125 g unsalted butter (room temperature) 4 egg yolks 1 Tbsp vanilla sugar / 1 tsp …

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Deep-fried dough bites | Tasty German Dessert | Quick Bite

Also called Mutzen in German, these little sweet bites are must-haves during Christmas and New Year season in Northern Germany. Now, you can also enjoy them hot at home! Ingredients (50 pieces): 2¾ cups flour ½ cup sugar 1 tbsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt 1 stick butter 2 eggs …

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Spiessbraten

Spiessbraten is a specialty dish from the small German town of Idar-Oberstein. I was lucky enough to visit the town and try it once. To this day, I crave it regularly. Two flavor punches make Spiessbraten different from any other type of rotisserie pork: onions and beech wood. INGREDIENTS 1 pork …

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How to make Vanilla Crescents / Almond Crescent Cookies / Vanillekipferl

The best Vanilla Crescent Cookie recipe for Christmas! Traditionally baked in December in Germany and loved by (almost) all. Almond flour and Vanilla give these cookies their specific and heavenly taste. And like always: Fresh tastes best! Ingredients 250 g Flour 120 g Almond Flour or Meal 125 g Sugar 1 tbsp Vanilla Sugar ¼ tsp Baking Powder 3 Egg Yolks …

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How to make German Jägerschnitzel

Our recipes for delicious Jägerschnitzel and sides! Mushroom Gravy: Beef Base: 2 cups water 4 tablespoons beef base 1 tsp steak seasoning 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Gravy: 4 tablespoons butter (separated) 1 tablespoon garlic 16 oz sliced mushrooms 1 diced yellow onion 1 teaspoon garlic powder …

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Pressure Cooked Rouladen made in an Instant Pot

German Beef Rouladen made in an Instant Pot pressure cooker are absolutely the best way to make fork-tender and delicious beef rolls every time. This Rouladen recipe, aka Rinderrouladen, is similar to the traditional Rouladen (beef rollups) made throughout Germany, however it uses a pressure cooker. In my case, it’s an …

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German Donauwelle Cake | Classic Cake Recipe

This German classic (literally ‘Donau wave’) is named after its beautiful wave-like pattern formed by chocolate. It’s also filled with cherries and tastes even better when served with custard cream. Ingredients (15 servings): 1 lb Morello cherries 4 sticks butter (divided) 1½ cups sugar (divided) 2 tsp vanilla paste (divided) …

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