German Dark Beer – Traditional Bock Beer In Germany the dark beer is called “Bock Beer” which is sweet, relatively strong (6.3%–7.2% by volume); a lightly hopped lager. Originally it was known to be a dark, malty, lightly hopped ale that was first brewed in the 14th century by German brewers in the Northern German … read more …
This German egg dish – Poached eggs in Mustard Sauce – is coming from the good old times when meat was rare or too expensive. It’s a recipe from grandmothers cooking book and what do you know, it’s still popular. It’s called “Verlorene Eier” because the eggs have lost their shell. It used to be … read more …
Here is a super easy German fruit cake that can be made within minutes. We call the base cake (it’s like a sponge cake) in German a “Tortenboden” and the entire cake would be an “Obstkuchen”. You don’t have to be a master baker or chef to create this cake – it is really very … read more …
If you ever wanted to make a German salad for your party, we have the right recipe for you: The Authentic German Pasta Salad. This salad is super easy to make and tastes so much better than the ones you can buy in the super markets. Does not contain any sugar and is the best … read more …
The Cherry Cream dessert is a delicious combination of sour cherries, heavy cream, and Kirsch Schnaps. In the South of Germany, especially in the Black Forest, you can get the best Kirsch Schnaps and sour cherries. These cherries can be found in many German baking recipes such as cakes and pastries. They are very juicy … read more …
What about a Quark Streusel Cake with Fruit to combine with a cup of coffee or tea? This is an authentic and proven German recipe, you just have to make the quark which is not so difficult. There is one quark available int he USA which is the one from Vermont. You can find it … read more …
German Spaetzle are not only popular in the South of Germany, in Swabia, they are known in Switzerland and the Alsace. I am very happy that I even can purchase dried ones here in the USA! But do you know how to make them? If not, then you will love the following recipe. Spätzle are … read more …
German Egg Liqueur Recipe – What is it? The German Egg liqueur or “Eierlikoer” in German is a traditional German liquor that you can buy from Verpoorten, the most popular Dutch brand for egg liqueur. You can enjoy the egg liqueur pure in small liqueur glasses or use it as an ingredient for cakes and … read more …