Recipes by Type of Dish

Over the years, we’ve gathered recipes from German chefs, cookbooks, food producers and more, as part of our mission to share the joy of authentic German food. You’ll find traditional regional recipes, café favorites, and recipes from Germany’s nouvelle cuisine — all representing the modern cuisine of German-speaking countries. Guten Appetit!

Appetizer

Appetizers

…finger food and small bites to welcome your guests featuring Germany’s signature flavors…

Beverage

Beverages

…hot and cold drinks made from fruit juice, herbs, mineral water, beer, wine…

Bread

Breads

…whole grain loafs, pretzels, and specialty breads…

Cocktail

Cocktails

…a distinctly German take on aperitifs, mixed drink cocktails and punches…

Misc

Condiments, Pickles, Sauces and more

…pickled vegetables, sauces, marinades and dressings…

Cookies

Cookies

…all the classic Christmas cookies, and year-round favorites, too…

Dessert

Desserts

…marinated fruit, whipped cream cakes, dark chocolate gingerbreads, and other sweets for every season…

Ice Cream

Ice Cream

…homemade granitas, slushies, and ice cream delights featuring seasonal fruits and herbs…

Entree

Main Dishes

…schnitzels, roasts, wursts, rouladens and other ideas for the center of the plate…

Salad

Salads

…cold dishes of raw or cooked vegetables, such as beets, asparagus, spaetzle, cucumbers, radishes, ramps, more…

Side Dish

Side Dishes

…small dishes to accompany the entree with complementary or contrasting flavors…

Snacks

Snacks

…small portions that are just the thing to taste between regular meals…

Soups

Soups

…liquid concoctions both hot and cold, to consume as a lighter meal or starter…

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