Semmelknödel German Bread Dumplings One of the most famous German side dishes are bread dumplings. They are easy to make and are a wonderful opportunity to make use out of rolls that are not soft enough anymore. Bread dumplings are the perfect side dish to...
Rotkrautsalat German Red Cabbage Salad One of the traditional sides to all kind of German dishes are cabbage salads. German Red Cabbage Salad 1 small head of red cabbage1/3 cup red wine vinegar1/3 cup vegetable oil1/3 cup sugar2 tsp. salt1 tsp. pepper Remove outer...
Speckbohnen German Green Beans The German cuisine is known for the love of meat dishes. But what is not very known, that every dish comes traditionally with at least one vegetables side or a salad. One of these traditional vegetable sides are Speckbohnen, which are...
Klassisches Rotkraut ohne Speck Traditional German Red Cabbage Without Bacon Braised red cabbage is the perfect side to the famous Rouladen, Sauerbraten or other German meat dishes. German Red Cabbage without Bacon 1 medium head red cabbage2 apples or 1 1/2 cups apple...
Spätzle Rezept mit Milch German Spaetzle Noodles This Recipe features another variation of a Spätzle recipe. This recipe contains milk, which makes the Spätzle light and fluffy. This German noodle variation can be used in all Spätzle recipes and is especially well...
Bratkartoffeln German Fried Potatoes Germans are known for their love of potatoes. One of the very popular potato dishes are fried potatoes. In this video I will show you the basic recipe for fried potatoes, called "Bratkartoffeln" in German. Fried Potatoes 2 pounds...
Salzkartoffeln German Potato Side Dish To make Salzkartoffeln, I generally use Yukon Gold. It is the closest kind of potato that I know in the US that reminds me of German potatoes. It is a wonderful all-purpose potato with the perfect level of starch to hold its...
Panierter Blumenkohl Breaded Cauliflower We are often asked "what kind of vegetables do Germans serve with their main dishes?” One of the favorite vegetables that Germans serve is cauliflower. Most of the time, it is just steamed and topped with a sauce, but sometimes...
Spinatspätzle Spinach Spaetzle This spaetzle recipe is enhanced with spinach. These dressed up spaetzle are a healthy and delicious variation. You can use spinach spaetzle like the original spaetzle as a side or can make tasty spaetzle casseroles or spaetzle salads....
Leberspätzle Liver Spaetzle Liver spaetzle are used as a side or in a soup. This dish is especially popular in the South of Germany and you will find it every year at the famous Oktoberfest in Munich. Liver Spaetzle 1 pound calf or beef liver4 eggs1 small onion1 tbsp....
Schwäbische Spätzle Spaetzle Swabian Style This Spaetzle recipe is probably the most traditional one in Germany. It is an authentic Swabian Spaetzle recipe. Usually made by hand, but in this recipe, I will show you how to use a stand mixer to make the spaetzle easy...
Sauerkraut mit Speck German Sauerkraut with Bacon This sauerkraut recipe is a traditional side to German meat dishes. Serve it as a side with boiled potatoes to Rouladen or with bread dumplings to a crispy pork shank. German Sauerkraut with Bacon 32 oz. sauerkraut3...
Spätzle Rezept ohne Milch oder Wasser German Spaetzle Recipe Without Milk or Water This recipe features a spaetzle variation without any additional liquid like water or milk. Try this if you like a firmer consistency with your noodles. This recipe is perfect for...
Serviettenknödel Bread Dumpling Logs The German name for these bread dumpling logs is "Serviettenknödel", which means napkin dumpling, as they were cooked in the old days in a napkin or kitchen towel. In this recipe we choose a less messy way and used aluminum foil,...
Rotkohl mit Cranberries und Mandeln German Red Cabbage with Cranberries and Almonds This modern twist on a traditional German recipe is absolutely delicious and makes a perfect side dish to Rouladen or a roast. German Red Cabbage with Cranberries and Almonds This...