German Peach Quark Pastry

german peach pastry

This Original German peach quark pastry is not that difficult to make, and if you don’t have a European bakery nearby, you probably will have no other chance than baking them. The puff pastry dough can be purchased from Pillsbury and Pepperidge (Target), Costco…

German Fasnacht Krapfen – Historic Recipe

fasnacht krapfen

The German Fasnacht Krapfen recipe is a traditional German dish for the Fasnacht, Karneval or Fasching time – in Germany also called “the wild days!” It is like the recipe “Berliner” or “Mutzen” which are deep fried specialties. For making the Krapfen you can…

German Liver with Apples and Onions

german liver with apples and onions

German liver with apples and onions is a German specialty, and very popular. Some add instead of sliced apples, sliced pine apples. Either apples or pine apples, it’s a tasty combination. This recipe does not contain soaking the liver in milk before cooking. If…

German Rotweinbraten – Braised Beef in Red Wine

rotweinbraten

German Rotweinbraten or Braised Beef in Red Wine is a German dish that is wonderful for the festive/holiday menu. The beef will be marinated for almost one day in a red wine marinade that makes the meat tender, and adds a subtle red wine…

Authentic German Brussels Sprout Soup

brussels sprout soup

The Authentic German Brussels Sprout Soup is  a great winter or fall soup; you will find this  seasonal vegetable now in every super market and farmers market. The green cabbage alike vegetable makes a very tasty soup. This soup can be the starter for…

German Potato Carrot Soup – Authentic Recipe

The German potato carrot soup is one of these soups that are very easy to make. And not only that, it is a healthy soup as well! You don’t need any special ingredients at all. Of course you can buy packaged soup but all…

German Beef Broth – Homemade Authentic

german beef broth

The German beef broth is the base for many other soups and recipes.  It is better than the broths in a package or can because it is all natural without any preservatives or additives. Try this broth one time, and you don’t want to…

Grog – German Alcoholic Hot Drink for Cold Winter Days

german grog

Grog is a German alcoholic drink that us very common in the North of Germany. It used to be a a drink that the men at sea would enjoy. Grog is served mainly during the cold winter season, and became a very popular drink…