german and historical/traditional

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Recipes

A Grape Picker's Lunch! Sausages and Lentils With Thyme and Wine

Posted by French Tart  

I am lucky enough to live in the Cognac and Pineau grape growing area of South Weats France - we also grow grapes for the excellent local (Charente-Maritime) wine in this area too. Our woodman, Monsieur Jacquot, has a small chateau with several... MORE»

Recipe #393717

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Tangy, Zesty Oil and Vinegar Potato Salad

Posted by College Girl  

The best potato salad you've never had. For when your craving that certain ZING from vinegar...I don't like regular potato salad. I don't like sweet relish, eggs, or miracle whip in my potato salad. The sharp onion with the vinegar balances the... MORE»

Recipe #392310

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German Toffee (Sahne-Bonbon)

Posted by BecR  

This recipe makes just a small amount of creamy, delicious toffee. A great back-to-school treat. I used to make this super simple toffee with my mother and grandmother when I was a child, and it was my favorite candy! I've translated the recipe... MORE»

Recipe #389336

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Grandmother's Strawberry Jam

Posted by BecR  

Old fashioned strawberry goodness! This delicious jam with its rich, fruity Strawberry flavor is lovely served on warm buttered scones with Devon or Cornish cream for a traditional English Strawberry Cream Tea. An updated old family recipe. Enjoy! MORE»

Recipe #388115

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Gouloster

Posted by SC David Cooks  

This is one of our Christmas traditions. My Grandmother used to make this. There was no recipe, grandma would mix the ingredients and take a piece and cook it in a skillet and then taste it, adjusting as she went. — So one Thanksgiving my... MORE»

Recipe #374864

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Cool Cucumber Salad With Sour Cream and Chives (Gurkensalat)

Posted by BecR  

A cool and refreshing accompaniment to fish or meat dishes. Simple and good! From my mother and grandmother. MORE»

Recipe #372790

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Apfelschorle (Apple Spritzer)

(1 reviews) Posted by BecR  

This simple and refreshing beverage is made of equal parts apple juice and carbonated mineral water. You may mix equal parts Apfelschorle with white wine for a "Weinschorle", or with beer for a "Apfel Berliner Weisse". Very... MORE»

Recipe #367587

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Super Awesome Pretzels

(1 reviews) Posted by Mr. Beetty  

These pretzels are delicious! They remind me of the pretzels sold at the ballpark. I used my regular bread recipe as a base and added the poaching step to give them that lovely, unique pretzel-y flavor. I like to make them with half wheat and half... MORE»

Recipe #366601

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Hot Mulled Cider - German Glühmost

(1 reviews) Posted by BecR  

Traditional hot mulled cider with white wine 'Glühmost', and the more common red wine version 'Glühwein' are served throughout the cold weather season, and are sold by-the-mug at outdoor Christmas Markets in Germany. Delicious! MORE»

Recipe #347777

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Nonni's Old Fashioned German Troco Nut Cookies

Posted by Pamela J  

This is my grandma Nonni's German family recipe handed down and the "very special Christmas cookie" baked in our family every holiday season. Friends and family always look forward to these crispy, nutty treats. They go great with... MORE»

Recipe #337206

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Bayrischer Gulasch: German Goulash Stew - Crock Pot or Oven

(8 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

A firm favourite of mine when I lived in Herford in West Germany. This recipe comes from a German friend of mine who lives in Bavaria, and is delicious served with sour cream, dumplings or noodles - oh yes, don't forget the crusty sourdough bread... MORE»

Recipe #305889

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Jutta's Traditional German Spaetzle With Sauerkraut.

Posted by Um Safia  

What could be more delicious than speatzle or sauerkraut? I'll tell you — Spaetzle with Sauerkraut of course!!! This is the traditional version & is so tasty! Posted for ZWT 4. MORE»

Recipe #305606

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Brotchen -Traditional German Bread Rolls

(2 reviews) Posted by Um Safia  

When I was living & working in Germany, I would go out every morning for breakfast, & every morning I would eat these little babies! This is a traditional recipe for Brotchen. If you like light, fluffy bread rolls DON'T try these! Brotchen... MORE»

Recipe #305587

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Kirschsosse (Cherry Sauce)

Posted by Celticevergreen  

The wine-like flavor of cherry in a spicy sauce. Traditionally served with Dampfnudeln or Steamed Sweet Dumplings. Could go over any bread like dessert or cooled down as a jam. Recipe dates from the mid 1960's and comes from my grandmother's... MORE»

Recipe #296398

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Mandelkränzchen (Almond Wreaths)

Posted by Celticevergreen  

This old recipe is from my grandmother's recipe box. I'm not sure where she got it. I do remember eating them at her house during christmas past. My sister and I would use one finger each in the center hole and try and tear the cookie apart kind... MORE»

Recipe #296377

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Haselnuss Bällchen (Hazelnut Balls)

(1 reviews) Posted by Celticevergreen  

These light and airy balls of hazelnuts are just like the Ferrero Rocher chocolates but without the chocolate. I know that will offend some people - no chocolate, huh! These are good neverless. MORE»

Recipe #296369

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Choucroute Garnie a L'alsacienne (Alsatian Pork W/Sauerkraut)

Posted by Celticevergreen  

Was served this recipe by friends. Favorite of the family! MORE»

Recipe #286746

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Easy!!! Yum!! Mrs.west's German Potato Salad

(2 reviews) Posted by barberbabe  

Let me tell you this kicks butt!!! My girlfriend's momma makes this and it is to die for!!! MORE»

Recipe #286678

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Weckmann

Posted by Mom2Rose  

These "Man-shaped" breads are made especially for St. Martin's Day in Germany on November 11. MORE»

Recipe #276320

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Spiced Christmas Gingerbread Coffee With Cognac Chantilly Cream

(3 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

As soon as I discovered how to make ginger syrup, this gingerbread coffee was on the menu last Christmas! I tasted my first Gingerbread coffee, or actually, Gingerbread Latte, in a branch of Starbucks in Manchester, England in 2006 - and it was... MORE»

Recipe #271513

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