If you'd like to find some typical German recipes, see our ideas for Christmas punch and Christmas Stollen below.
In Germany meals tend to be quite hearty and meat-based, though today there are many international influences itheir cooking. Let me assure you that Germanic cooking is not just a pretty basic meat and potatoes cuisine, but often is prepared in an exceptionally careful and flavorful way.
Authentic German food, includes a variety of schnitzels and wursts andis served in a cozy family atmosphere. Feasting on authentic food tends to be hearty and filling, with many regional variations and specialties.
If you're a vegetarian, avoid Germanic food unless you can't get you're fill of potatoes and pickled cabbage!
I love the food from Germany because it is not salty, very tasty, -love the cream- and the cake is not too sweet.
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These are the most sought after recipes from Germany:-
saurbraten
potato salad
goulash recipe
pancakes
dessert & puddings
christmas cookies
christmas stollen bread
christmas foods
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TRADITIONAL GERMAN CHRISTMAS RECIPE
In the early 1990’s, my family and I had the opportunity to live in Germany. During that time, we enjoyed a world of new sights, sounds and most memorable - foods! We loved to wander the quaint little village were we lived, taking in all of the wonderful smells coming from the shops and bakeries near our home. The local brass band would walk along the sidewalks, playing Christmas songs while everyone waved and cheered them on. A wonderful Christmas punch was sold in the market that literally warmed our hearts!
My son, then 8 years old, became fast friends with the neighborhood baker, even though neither one of them spoke each other’s language. It was a time that we’ll never forget, and during holiday time especially, we miss the lifestyle that only life in a small German village offers.
There are a couple of favorite German Christmas Recipes that I make sure to add to our celebrations every year, and I’ve included variations of them here for you and your family to enjoy this holiday season.
Traditional German Christmas Punch
1 cup water 2/3 cup sugar or Splenda Couple pinches of ground cloves 1 cinnamon stick 3 cups apple juice 1 lemon, sliced
In a 3 quart saucepan, bring water, sugar, cloves and cinnamon to boil. Stir in juice and heat through. Do not boil. Take spices out and pour over lemon slices in serving bowl. Serve warm. Makes 1-1/2 quarts.
German Christmas Stollen
1-1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup sugar or Splenda 3/4 cup butter 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 2 egg yolks 5-2/3 cups flour 1 ounce active dry yeast 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup candied citrus peel 1/2 cup candied cherries
Scald milk. Add sugar, butter, and salt, and cool to lukewarm. Add 2 whole eggs, and 2 yolks. Mix and Add to 3 cups flour and yeast in food processor. Process and let double. Add raisins, citron, and cherries, and rest of flour. Process and put on floured board and knead. Let rise in greased bowl. Once raised, cut into 3-4 pieces. Roll each into an oval, butter, and fold in half lengthwise. Put on greased baking sheet, cover, and double. Bake at 375 for 25 minutes. Cool and frost with white butter frosting and decorate with candied cherry halves and sprinkle with colored sugar.
