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German red cabbage with apples (Rotkohl)

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000

This German red cabbage with apples (Rotkohl or Blaukraut) is a classic side that's a delicious mix of sweet-sour flavors with a mildly aromatic spice. It's easy to make and comfortingly tasty. I know for many, Germanic food is not necessarily the easiest to like, apart from maybe the comfort-factor of things like Wiener schnitzel,...

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Traditional Jaegerschnitzel (schnitzel with mushroom sauce)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Jaegerschnitzel is classic German comfort food, combining a pork schnitzel with a flavorful mushroom sauce. It's a delicious combination that brings back delicious childhood memories for me, and loved by all. Plus it's easier to make at home than you might think. My parents were always hikers and I was brought up being in the...

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Schweinebraten - German pork roast

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Schweinebraten is a traditional German pork roast, and in many cases, as here, it's cooked with beer which helps make a delicious sauce. The seasonings are simple but the result is a deliciously tender, flavorful main. There's no denying that German cooking has a pretty large amount of pork in it. Even side dishes like...

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Dampfnudel (German sweet dumplings)

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Dampfnudel is a steamed German sweet dumpling that's almost like a sweet bread, served with a luscious vanilla custard and often fruit compote. It's hearty but wonderfully comforting and delicious. Much of the time I have spent over the years in Germany and Austria has been in the more mountainous regions. The Alps and Dolomites...

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Obatzda (German beer cheese dip)

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 06 Sep 2018 10:47:34 +0000

If you want to get in the spirit of Oktoberfest, or are looking for an easy tasty dip, obatzda is a German beer cheese dip that's perfect for spreading on your pretzels, and more! This recipe was created in partnership with the dairy farm families of New England. This post may contain affiliate links, where we...

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Bacon onion spaetzle

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 15 Oct 2017 09:00:07 +0000

Spaetzle is the German/Austrian answer to pasta and can be served in a few ways. This bacon onion spaetzle is by far my favorite: comforting, packed with flavor and yes a bit indulgent. But so worth it now and then. I know you might think my timing is a bit off in sharing a German...

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Speckbohnen (German green beans)

Caroline's Cooking — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 11:00:48 +0000

You'd be surprised a how much a couple simple additions brighten up plain beans, but that's exactly the case with these speckbohnen, German green beans. They make a tasty side for Oktoberfest or any meal. I mentioned when I shared the braised red cabbage with apples recipe that German cooking isn't exactly known for it's...

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German pancake soup (Flädlesuppe)

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 02 Oct 2016 10:00:08 +0000

German pancake soup (Flädlesuppe) is a simple combination of broth with pancake 'noodles' that's tasty, comforting and perfect for a cold day. While I was brought up going to Austria and Southern Germany quite regularly, it was always in the summer rather than during Oktoberfest. In fairness, it's not as if I would have fully...

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German potato pancakes (kartoffelpuffer)

Caroline's Cooking — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 12:00:46 +0000

German potato pancakes are really easy to make with a crisp outside and soft inside. They're a traditional snack or side for Oktoberfest, but also great any time. I may not be in the position to enjoy beer all that much at the moment, but I still like to think that I can share in...

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Herb spaetzle

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 28 Aug 2015 12:00:07 +0000

Germany/Austria's answer to pasta, these herb spaetzle are easy to make and tasty both as a side or on their own with butter and herbs & optionally cheese. Comfort food, for sure! I mentioned when I shared my Kaisershmarrn recipe that I spent many a summer as a child in Austria, generally being dragged out...

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