Recipes from Bavaria

For many folks around the world, Bavarian meals and manners represent German cuisine altogether, thanks to the popularity of beer gardens, Oktoberfest, sausages and beer. Although this does not give credit to Germany’s diverse culinary culture, the popularity of the Weisswurst, Pretzel, Nürnberger and pig knuckle (Eisbein) even within Germany is undeniable. Bavaria’s recipes are full of history and reflective of the fun-loving rustic Bavarians. Here are some typical and not so typical recipes you may be served at Bavarian beer gardens, homes or restaurants:

BLT Bavarian Style

Cambozola Fettucine a la Bavaria

Bavaria Blue Cheese Mousse with Gooseberry Chutney

Bavarian Pretzels

Dark Beer Onion Soup (Zwiebelsuppe mit dunklem Bier)

Sweet Yeast Dumplings (Dampfnudeln, Germknödel)

Rum Lemon Isobar

Bavarian Bratwurst and Bacon Burger

Apple Strudel (Apfelstrudel)

Bavarian Zwieback Dumplings (Bayerische Zwiebackknödel)

Sauerkraut Jalapeño Poppers with Bavarian Mustard Dip

Bourbon Orange Olenji

Sweet and Sour Bockwurst (Süß-Saure Bockwurst)

Pichelsteiner Stew (Pichelsteiner Topf)

Bavarian Egg Dumplings

Vodka Sweet Blue Elder

Sweet and Savory Bologna Salad

Camembert Spread

Sloe Gin Holler

Bavarian Bread Dumplings in Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Red Cabbage Stuffed Pork Loin with Bavarian Mustard Sauce

Nürnberger Radish Bratwurst Salad

Bavarian Pork Knuckle with Sauerkraut (Eisbein mit Sauerkraut)

Pork Knuckle in Beer Sauce

Bayerische Brezen (Bavarian Pretzels)

Bavarian Radish Salad in Vinaigrette

Bavarian Zwieback Dumplings

Dark Beer Onion Soup

Pichelsteiner Stew

Sweet and Sour Bockwurst

Red Cabbage Stuffed Pork Loin with Bavarian Mustard Sauce

Bavarian Egg Dumplings

BLT Bavarian Style

Sauerkraut Jalapeño Poppers & Bavarian Mustard Dip

Bavaria Blue Cheese Mousse with Gooseberry Chutney

Cambozola Fettucine a la Bavaria

Leberkäse (thick-cut,bologna-style meat) with white radish and potato salad

Apple Strudel

Nürnberger Bratwurst