What is Zwiebelkuchen? Zwiebelkuchen is a quiche like onion cake.ZwiebelkuchenOnion CakeZwiebelkuchen is a German speciality from the South of Germany - Swabia. The cake is usually served in autumn with a glass of the new wine that just barely started to ferment....
What is it? Geflügelsalat is a German chicken salad with mandarins, pineapple and mushrooms. Geflügelsalat Chicken SaladThis chicken salad is a very popular in Germany. People love it as a light snack as well as a addition for every festive buffet. The salad got very...
What is it? German style pork steak. How is it called in German? "Schweinesteak" or "Schweinenackensteak" Germans use the English word for "Steak". Schweinesteaksemmel Pork Steak Sandwich Pork steaks are very popular among Germans and pretty much always present in...
What is a Currywurst? A German sausage with a flavorful curry-tomato sauce.How is it called in German? "Currywurst""Wurst" is the German word for "Sausage".Cultural Background StoryBerlin Brandenburger TorThe birth of the currywurst took place only a few years after...
How are "Deviled Eggs" are called in German? Gefüllte EierWhat are Obazda Deviled Eggs? Angela Schofield created a contemporary twist on the traditional German deviled eggs recipe. The cold egg white halves are filled with a mixture of Bavarian Obazda, spices and egg...
What is it? A German rice pudding.How is it called in German? "Milchreis" "Milch" is the German word for "Milk" and "Reis" means "rice" in English. Cultural Background Story The history of the breaded schnitzel can be traced back to the 9th century and the court of...
What is it? Contemporary Bavarian party food.How is it called in German? "Weißwursthäppchen" "Häppchen" is the German word for a "Nibble". Weißwursthäppchen White Sausage Bites This hearty finger food is a great idea for your Oktoberfest buffet. This German finger...
Yield: 1 portion Prep: 5-10 min. Tomatenbrot mit Zwiebeln Tomato Sandwich with Onions These small sandwich bites are a perfect easy starter with a mug of wheat beer. Recipe Video Recipe Tomato Sandwich 1 slice farmer`s bread2 tsp. butter1 large tomato1 tbsp. finely...
Yield: 1 portion Prep: 5-10 min. Schnittlauchbrot Chives Quark Sandwich Bites These sandwich bites are a great appetizer for a long Oktoberfest night. Recipe Video Recipe Chives Sandwich 1 slice farmer`s bread2 tbsp. quark (alternative whipped cream cheese)2 tbsp....
Yield: 1 portion Prep: 5-10 min. Radieschen Brot Radish Cream Cheese Sandwich Bites These delicious radish bites are the perfect finger food starter with a mug of beer for your Oktoberfest garden party. Recipe Video Recipe Radish Sandwich 1 slice of farmer`s bread2...
Yield: 2-4 portions Prep: 10 min. Wait: 30 min. Bier Radi Oktoberfest Radish "Radi" is the Bavarian name for "Rettich", which is the german word for a Daikon radish. Beer Radish is named not because of beer, but because it is a traditional starter with a mug of beer....
What is it? Savory Bavarian cheese spread. How is it called in German? "Obatzter" or "Obatzda" or "Obazda" "Obazda" is the Bavarian dialect word for "Mashed Up". Cultural Background Story Traditionally Obazda is mashed with the hands. That´s where it name stems from...
What is it? Bavarian white sausages. How is it called in German? "Weißwurst" singular or "Weißwürste" plural. "Weißwurst" literally translated means "White Sausage". Cultural Background Story The Munich "Weißwurst" or Weisswurst, (White sausage) is a real Bavarian...
Yield: 8 portions Prep: 15 min. Cook: 10 min. Vegane Fleischpflanzerl Vegan Bavarian Burger Patties These patties look just like the Bavarian meat originals and are a great alternative for vegans and vegetarians. Recipe Video Recipe Vegan Bavarian Patties 6 oz. kidney...
Yield: 4 portions Prep: 10 min. Cook: 15-20 min. Currywurst Curry Sausage Currywurst is one of the most popular German fast food snacks. The sauce has an amazing flavor and is great for other bbq recipes too. Recipe Video Recipe German Curry Sausage 4 links Bavarian...
What is it? This German specialty is a kind of sausage loaf.How is it called in German? "Leberkäse" or "Fleischkäse""Fleisch" is the German word for "meat".Cultural Background Story Karl Theodor, Elector of Bavaria He reigned as Prince-elector and Count Palatine from...
Kasbrettl Bavarian Cheese Board Some popular German cheeses: Allgäuer Bergkäse Butterkäse Bergader Limburger Harzer Tilsiter For more information visit this List of German Cheeses on Wikipedia: Click Here Recipe German Cheese Platter Sample Assortment:Brie or...
Bayerisches Brotzeit Brettl Bavarian Snack Platter Bavarian cold Platters are called Brotzeit, which is a traditional Bavarian savory snack platter. Directly translated, “Brotzeit” means "bread time". Recipe Bavarian Snack Platter Sample...
Yield: 2 Sandwiches Prep: 5 min. Wait: 10 min. Heringsbrötchen Herring Sandwich Pickled Matjes herring is something of an acquired taste, but the flavorful snack is very popular in Germany. Recipe Video Recipe Herring Sandwich 2 rolls ((i.e. Kaiser rolls))2 tbsp....
What is it? A tart sausage and cheese salad. How is it called in German? "Allgäuer Wurstsalat" "Wurst" is the German word for "Sausage". Cultural Background Story A German "Biergarten" (beer garden) is an outdoor restaurant where beer and food are served. This...
Yield: 4 Prep: 15 min. Marinate: 30 min. Bayerischer Wurstsalat Bavarian Sausage Salad Bavarian sausage salad is one of the most favorite dishes in German beer gardens and is a staple at the famous Oktoberfest in Munich. Recipe Bavarian Sausage Salad 1 pound smoked...
Schnitzelbrötchen German Schnitzel Sandwich Learn how easy it is to make a great German Schnitzel Sandwich. Our Kaiser rolls make the perfect host for this sandwich. You will find the recipe in the description below the video. Schnitzel Sandwich 4 pork...
Flammkuchen German Pizza Learn how to make a fast and easy version of a popular German snack, named Flammkuchen or often called German pizza. This snack is especially popular in the South of Germany and the Alsace region of France. If you love thin crust pizza you...
Fleischsalat German Meat Salad Learn how to make this German favorite snack named “Fleischsalat”. It only takes 10 minutes to throw together. “Fleischsalat” is a kind of sandwich spread that consists of bologna, mayonnaise, onions and pickles. You can find it in any...
Kartoffelpuffer/Reibekuchen mit Räucherlachs German Potato Pancakes with Smoked Salmon Learn how to make German potato pancakes. These pancakes, made of shredded potatoes, are most loved in the Rhineland area of Germany, but are very popular in other regions. You can...
Frikadellen German Hamburger Learn how to make German Hamburger patties. They are very popular in Germany and you will find them in rolls, with potato salad and mashed potatoes. Depending on the region they are called different names. In the south they are called...
Pizza Fleischkäse aka Pizza Leberkäse Pizza Leberkase German Style Meatloaf Learn how to make a special and very flavorful German Meatloaf named Pizza-Fleischkäse. This variation of Leberkaese gets this name because it has pizza toppings in the meatloaf mixture. In...
Käse-Bratwurst-Dip German Beer Cheese Dip with Brats This German favorite is a great appetizer, or the perfect dish for a game night. This recipe is an absolute crowd pleaser, especially if you serve it with homemade pretzel bites. German Beer Cheese Dip 4 oz. bacon...