german and historical/traditional

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Recipes

Gewürzte Schweinsrippchen (Braised Spicy Spareribs)

(2 reviews) Posted by Celticevergreen  

Traditional recipe from Bavaria, Germany and Salzburg, Austria region. From an old newspaper clipping in my grandmother's recipe box. MORE»

Recipe #296436

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Vanillesosse (Vanilla Sauce)

Posted by Celticevergreen  

Traditionally served with Dampfnudln or Steamed Sweet Dumplings along side Kirschsosse. Works over any kind of doughy dessert. Recipe from my grandmother's recipe box. MORE»

Recipe #296411

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Dampfnudln (Steamed Sweet Dumplings)

Posted by Celticevergreen  

This traditional recipe is normally served with Kirschsosse or Vanillesosse. This is from my grandmother's recipe box. MORE»

Recipe #296402

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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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Hexenschnee (Witches' Snow)

Posted by Celticevergreen  

This simple recipe turns out a delicious dessert or salad fit for company. We serve it when the family gets together as a simple dessert along with berries that are in season. This recipe requires a jello or salad mold. Mixture timing does not... MORE»

Recipe #296389

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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)

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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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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Spiced Christmas Gingerbread Coffee With Cognac Chantilly Cream

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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Vanillekipferl (Vanilla Cookies)

Posted by Thorsten  

Vanillekipferl are very traditional German and Austrian Christmas Cookies. There is no Advent or Christmas without these typical cookies in the shape of a horseshoe or half moon. Use the best vanilla bean you can get, because it makes these... MORE»

Recipe #271111

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German Dumplings (Spaetzle or Kniffles) for Soup or Saute

Posted by Debber  

When our church decided to host a "German Reformation Night" dinner, I went hunting for authentic German recipes. Here is one that fits the bill. There are two ways to make the dumplings (explained below). Serving ideas suggested... MORE»

Recipe #261361

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Cinnamon Tart

Posted by Randy Goldberg  

From the 1553 German Cookbook of Sabina Welserin - Nim ain halb pfúnd mandel, mer oder minder, gestosen, darnach man sý will grosß machen, nim púterschmaltz, siben air, das weisß darúon, solchs... MORE»

Recipe #244023

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Spaetzle Dumplings

Posted by FloridaGrl  

These are SO yummy! I love them with cheese and butter. MORE»

Recipe #220361

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Mouth Watering Pot Roast

(2 reviews) Posted by Food of the Gods!  

This is the most delicious pot roast I've ever had, and I've had many. The moist meat falls apart. Also, it doesn't give you that heavy feeling after you eat it. My whole family loves this and I would definitely serve it to special guests.... MORE»

Recipe #216444

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Dutch Apple Pancakes

(1 reviews) Posted by Chef #244897  

These are not your normal pancakes. Let them puff up as big as you want it just adds to the flavor and fun for young kids. This was a family favorite found in a vegetarian cookbook my mother had but we have our own variations. You'll probably... MORE»

Recipe #212151

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German Cabbage Rolls

Posted by MuddyBoy  

My grandmother's recipe if memory my serves. MORE»

Recipe #210463

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Crock Pot Baked Spiced Red Cabbage With Apples or Pears

(13 reviews) Posted by French Tart  

A delicious recipe using red cabbage, fragrant spices & apples or pears; whilst this is happily cooking away, the spicy smell pervades the kitchen & indeed the rest of the house and heralds the start of my festive baking & freezing... MORE»

Recipe #191313

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Black Forest Cake

(4 reviews) Posted by SweetySJD  

From what I hear this is a pretty authentic German recipe. You can replace the alcohol with cherry juice if it's not your thing. MORE»

Recipe #189942

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Dominosteine (Layered Gingerbreads)

Posted by Inge 1505  

From an old German cookbook. Layers of gingerbread, black currant jelly, optional marchpane (almond paste) and gingerbread, all cut into small squares and glazed with dark chocolate. Have not tried it so far because I usually buy them (with... MORE»

Recipe #186197

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Christmas Stollen, Maria's Way

(1 reviews) Posted by NurseJaney  

Back in the 60's, we had a newly emigrated neighbor from Germany, who taught my DH how to make yeast bread--with THIS recipe. It has graced our Christmas morning table every year since--and 2 loaves hardly last for the next day. He usually makes... MORE»

Recipe #185307

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