Strawberry Cake is a very German tradition during Summer. When we have friends coming over in the afternoon, this cake is often on the table to welcome them. Germans have the tradition to invite friends for “Kaffee und Kuchen” – “Coffee and Cake” where one is sitting together, chatting and …

One classic German pastry that you will find on German coffee tables are Windbeutel or cream puffs called in English. Perhaps you already know this fluffy pastry filled with cream. But in this recipe, I will show you the XXL version with an additional delicious fruit layer which makes this …

Currywurst ist one of the most popular German street foods. The birth of the currywurst took place only a few years after the second World War. According to the “Welt der Wunder”, the snack stand owner Herta Heuwer reported that it was a rainy day when she mixed the first …

This pork pot roast recipe is a traditional recipe from Bavaria Germany. It stems from the region of Franconia. The two secret ingredients to this roast are beer and rye bread. The addition of beer gives the gravy a rich flavor and the bread serves as a natural thickener.  

Poppyseed Crumble Cake is a must-try! It is impossible to describe this cake just believe me that it is so good that every bakery has it on display daily because everyone loves it. The black color of the cake might be a little odd – but I think it looks …

Almond Horns / Almond Crescents – I could describe them as Chocolate-Dipped Marzipan Almond Horns. They are pure bliss and even happen to be gluten-free! They are a macaroon variation, a little chewy, and very sweet.

This boozy German dessert called “Herrencreme” looks beautiful and tastes divine. This dessert is a great hit at any dessert buffet. Originating from the Münsterland (Westphalia), it is a traditional dessert often seen at weddings or other festivities. Every established housewife has her own recipe with variation in the amount …

These delicious homemade soft pretzels are so easy to make at home that you’ll never buy them at the store again. Ingredients for this recipe: • 2 cups of warm water between 110° and 115° • 1 ½ tablespoons light brown sugar • 1 packet active yeast • 1 ½ …

Rouladen- German Beef Roulades This is our recipe for Rouladen. Although it may not be 100% authentic, we have used as many authentic ingredients as we could source. Our Rouladen is made with a Top Round beef roast that we asked the butcher to slice thin for Rouladen. We sourced …

How to make Sauerbraten, a German pot roast recipe! Ingredients: 5-lbs rump roast or eye bottom round beef eye of round Kosher salt, to taste 2 cups red wine 1 cup red wine vinegar 1 cup cider vinegar 3 large onions (1 thinly sliced, 2 minced) 1 large carrot, thinly …