55 min
German
Quark semolina dumplings with apple compote
Unfilled quark semolina dumplings gently poach in water and are served with buttered breadcrumbs and warm apple compote.
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Prune plum and poppy seed semolina bake
Creamy milk semolina with poppy seeds, egg and juicy prune plums bakes into a golden autumn dessert.
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Air Fryer Candied Almonds
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Air Fryer Quark Balls
Baked-powder dough quark balls are loose and golden brown in the air fryer, then coated with butter and turned into cinnamon sugar.
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Air Fryer Meatloaf
A compact meatloaf cooks juicyly in an air fryer in a small baking pan and finally gets a spicy tomato-mustard glaze.
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Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin
Pork fillet remains juicy in the air fryer when the evenly thick middle piece is cooked hot and removed at appropriate internal temperature.
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Air Fryer Potato Pancakes
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Air Fryer Bratwurst
Brat sausages brown evenly in the air fryer and remain juicy when cooked by far and not punctured.
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Air Fryer Fried Potatoes
pan-fried potatoes from raw potatoes become golden brown in the air fryer all around when thin slices are watered, well dried and turned several times.
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Air Fryer Schnitzel
Crispy-panned pork chips are browned in the air fryer with a thin oil film without swimming in fat or sticking to the basket.
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Air Fryer Meatballs
Juicy meatballs with browned surface succeed in the air fryer without a pan when the meat mass is easily mixed and cooked at internal temperature.
1 hr 55 min
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Frankfurt green sauce with potatoes and egg
Frankfurt's green sauce combines seven fresh herbs with savoury, yoghurt, vinegar and oil and is served classically cold with potatoes and eggs.
1 hr
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Heaven and Earth with blood sausage
Heaven and earth combine potato puree from the earth with apple compote from the sky and serve fried blood sausage and roasted onions.
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Thuringian dumplings
Thüringer dumplings combine two parts of raw, pressed potatoes with a portion of boiled potato mixture and a core of buttercrutons.
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Bavarian pork knuckle with dark beer gravy
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2 hr 25 min
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Rhenish Döppekooche
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2 hr 20 min
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Pfefferpotthast beef stew
Pepper Potthast is a Westphalian beef and pork stew with beef, pork, many onions, generous black pepper, capers and a fresh lemon finish.
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Mecklenburg fish skillet
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Leipziger Allerlei with crayfish
Classic Leipziger Allerlei combines spring vegetables, morchels, crayfish tails and small bread dumplings with melted butter.
2 hr 8 min
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Hamburg Franzbrötchen
Hamburger Franzbrötchen consist of soft yeast dough, plenty of butter and cinnamon sugar; the typical pressure in the middle widens the layers.
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Jam-filled Berliners
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Bread dumplings with creamy mushroom sauce
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1 hr 55 min
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Goulash soup with peppers
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Bean stew with bacon
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Guide
More about German recipes
The German cuisine In the south, dumplings, Maultaschen, Spätzle, roasts, herb dishes and pastry dishes are particularly popular. In the north, you can find more Fish dishes, herring salad, stews and down-to-earth potato recipes. Many classics have developed over generations and are still cooked in family kitchens.
On Kochzauber you will find German recipes that are suitable for everyday use and that do not take unnecessarily complicated steps. Good basic ingredients, an understandable preparation and small kitchen tips are important, which make the difference. For example, with bread dumplings it depends on day-old rolls and gentle cooking. With stews, slow cooking ensures more taste. For cakes, rest time, baking temperature and the correct consistency of the dough decide on the result.
This category is suitable for all, the classic German Dishes rediscover or simple recipes for Lunch, Dinner Many dishes can be prepared in advance, warm up or enjoy again the next day.
What is part of German cuisine?
German cuisine includes not only roasts and hearty meat dishes. Vegetarian classics, potato dishes, soups, salads, sweets and cakes also play a major role. Particularly typical are ingredients such as potatoes, cabbage, onions, eggs, flour, dairy products, apples, berries, mushrooms, legumes and various regional sausages and meats.
Many recipes have come from the simple everyday kitchen. They should be filling, easy to prepare in advance and usefully used leftovers. Therefore, in German cuisine you will find many dishes with day-old bread, boiled potatoes, seasonal vegetables or simple doughs.
Popular German Classics
The most popular German recipes include bread dumplings with creamy mushroom sauce, goulash soup, Maultaschen, bean stew, asparagus with Hollandaise sauce, cucumber salad with dill, potato gratin, cheesecake, marble cake and Bienenstich cake.
Especially quick dishes such as Leberkäse with fried eggs, Senfeier with potatoes, pancakes with apple sauce or farmer's breakfast are suitable for everyday life. For the weekend more elaborate classics like goulash soup, steam noodles, Donauwelle cake or Black Forest cherry cake fit.
Tips for German Recipes
For many German dishes, it is worthwhile not to cook too hastily. Potatoes and stew dishes develop more taste when they cook slowly. dumplings, doughs and yeast recipes need rest to ensure consistency. Potato dishes are better if you use the right potato type: waxy potatoes for salads and fried potatoes, floury potatoes for puree, dumplings or soups.
Seasonings should also be used thoughtfully. Salt, pepper, nutmeg, caraway, marjoram, bay leaf, parsley, chives and mustard are often sufficient to taste classic German dishes.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about German Recipes recipes
Especially popular are bread dumplings, Maultaschen, goulash soup, potato gratin, bean stew, asparagus with Hollandaise sauce, cucumber salad, cheesecake, marble cake and Bienenstich cake. Many of these dishes are part of the classic home cooking and are prepared in different regions. Many recipes have been created from the simple everyday kitchen. They should be filling, easy to prepare in advance and usefully used leftovers. Therefore, in German cuisine you will find many dishes with day-old bread, cooked potatoes, seasonal vegetables or simple doughs.
Typical for German home cooking are simple, filling dishes with potatoes, vegetables, meat, eggs, legumes, pasta or bread. Many recipes are down-to-earth, easy to prepare in advance and suitable for family meals.
Yes, many German classics are vegetarian or can be prepared as a vegetarian dish. These include bread dumplings with creamy mushroom sauce, Kässpätzle, potato gratin, Senfeier, pancakes, cucumber salad, herb salad, rice pudding, steam noodles and various cakes. Also spices should be used consciously. Salt, pepper, nutmeg, cumin, marjoram, bay leaf, parsley, chives and mustard are often sufficient to taste classic German dishes round.
For everyday use fast and simple dishes such as Senfeier with potatoes, farmer's breakfast, pancakes, cucumber salad, potato gratin, Maultaschen or stews are suitable. Many of them can be prepared in advance or warm up the next day.
For the weekend, dishes that need a little more time, such as goulash soup, bread dumplings, Bienenstich cake, Donauwelle cake, steam noodles, cheesecake or Black Forest cherry cake, are suitable for family dinners or cosy Sunday kitchens.