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Kochzauber Recipes for Every Day
Modern recipes with clear methods, useful categories and ideas for quick dinners, relaxed meals and special occasions.
Categories
Recipes for every cooking moment
Whether you are planning a quick dinner, a weekly menu, seasonal ingredients or food for guests, these main categories lead you to the right recipe.
Dinner
Easy dinner recipes for busy weeknights, relaxed weekends, family meals and evenings with guests.
Meals
Everyday recipes organised by breakfast, lunch and dinner, from quick meals to make-ahead family favourites.
Ingredients
Find recipes by main ingredient, including vegetables, pasta, rice, potatoes, meat, fish, pulses, fruit and cheese.
Occasions
Seasonal and festive recipes for spring, Easter, summer, autumn, Halloween, Christmas, New Year's Eve and winter.
Cuisines
Explore recipes from Mediterranean, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Indian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Thai and Turkish cooking.
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Discover new recipes
Explore our latest recipe ideas, from quick dinners and seasonal dishes to international favourites.
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About Kochzauber
What is Kochzauber?
Kochzauber is a recipe collection for simple dishes that work in everyday life. Clear ingredient lists, easy-to-follow methods and recipes that do not require complicated equipment are at its heart.
You will find quick dinners, breakfast ideas, lunches, seasonal recipes, international classics and dishes organised by ingredient. Search for a particular recipe or start with what you already have at home.
Find a recipe
How to find the right recipe
When time is short, start with Dinner or Meals. You will find ideas for breakfast, lunch and dinner. If you want to use a particular food from your kitchen, the Ingredients section is the most useful route.
For special days, explore Occasions. It brings together recipes for summer, Christmas, Easter, autumn, winter, New Year’s Eve and relaxed weekends.
Quality
What we look for in every recipe
A good recipe should be clear, reliable and suitable for everyday cooking. We therefore look for precise quantities, logical steps, realistic timings and practical advice on preparation, storage and variations.
Many recipes include extra notes on alternatives, suitable side dishes or common mistakes. You get more than an ingredient list: you also get useful guidance while you cook.
Seasonal cooking
Cook with the seasons
Seasonal recipes add variety to the kitchen. Spring suits asparagus, fresh herbs and lighter dishes. Summer brings salads, barbecue recipes, strawberry desserts and meals that need little cooking. In autumn and winter, soups, stews, oven dishes and warming classics come into their own.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Kochzauber
What kinds of recipes can I find on Kochzauber?
You will find simple everyday recipes, quick dinners, breakfast ideas, seasonal dishes, international cuisine, desserts, soups, salads and recipes organised by ingredient.
Can I search by ingredient?
Yes. The ingredient section helps you find recipes for foods such as pasta, rice, potatoes, vegetables, meat, fish or cheese.
Are there quick recipes?
Yes. Many recipes are designed for everyday cooking and take little time to prepare. The Dinner and Meals sections are useful places to start.