German · Iconic
Cheese spaetzle
Cheese spaetzle (Käsespätzle), a Swabia plate from Germany.
40 min452 kcalIndulgentVegetarian
Western Europe
Germany
House cooking from Germany, in Western Europe. The recipes are original weeknight readings, not copies of a published book.
60 recipes · German
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Plates critics, chefs, and home cooks ask for by name. Marked Iconic. No crowd-sourced star count.
Signature dishes
The plates a local table, or a hungry visitor, would expect from Germany.
German
Currywurst
Currywurst (Currywurst), a Street dish from Germany.
33 min208 kcalModerate22 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
German · Holiday
Stollen
Stollen (Stollen), a Christmas dish from Germany.
55 min517 kcalIndulgentVegetarian
German · Holiday
Lebkuchen
Lebkuchen (Lebkuchen), a Christmas dish from Germany.
55 min325 kcalIndulgentUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
German
Pork schnitzel
Pork schnitzel (Schnitzel), a Home dish from Germany.
33 min263 kcalModerate25 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
German
Black Forest cake
Black Forest cake (Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte), a Black Forest dish from Germany.
55 min494 kcalIndulgentVegetarian
German
Maultaschen
Maultaschen (Maultaschen), a Swabia dish from Germany.
1 hr 5 min303 kcalModerate20 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
German
Konigsberger klopse
Konigsberger klopse (Königsberger Klopse), a Konigsberg dish from Germany.
1 hr 5 min310 kcalModerate26 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
German
Labskaus
Labskaus (Labskaus), a North dish from Germany.
1 hr 5 min304 kcalHealthy26 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
German
Flammkuchen
Flammkuchen (Flammkuchen), a Alsace table dish from Germany.
55 min308 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcal
German
Potato soup
Potato soup (Kartoffelsuppe), a Home dish from Germany.
1 hr 5 min142 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcal
German
Soft pretzels
Soft pretzels (Brezel), a Bakery dish from Germany.
55 min302 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
German
Himmel und Erde
Himmel und Erde (Himmel und Erde), a Rhineland dish from Germany.
1 hr 5 min191 kcalHealthyUnder 400 kcal
German
Sauerbraten
Sauerbraten, a dish from Germany.
1 hr 38 min253 kcalModerate26 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
German
Spaetzle with cheese
Spaetzle with cheese, a dish from Germany (Käsespätzle).
32 min538 kcalIndulgent23 g proteinVegetarian
German
Rouladen
Rouladen, a dish from Germany.
1 hr 18 min804 kcalIndulgent64 g protein
German
Warm potato salad
Warm potato salad, a dish from Germany (Kartoffelsalat).
32 min679 kcalIndulgent40 g protein
German
Rote Grütze
Rote Grütze, a dish from Germany.
24 min108 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
German
Rye bread
Rye bread, a dish from Germany (Schwarzbrot).
58 min292 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegan
Festive
Holiday cooking. Each of these is tagged Holiday.
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German Beef Sauerbraten
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Bavarian Pork Schnitzel
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Bavarian Pork Schnitzel, the Bavaria plate. Pat the food dry and sauté Bavarian Pork Schnitzel in a wide pan until it takes color and the center is cooked. Do not crowd the pan.
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Berlin Potato Soup
Pork tenderloin · Potato · Yellow onion
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Berlin Potato Soup, the Berlin plate. In Berlin, sweat the onion, then simmer Berlin Potato Soup at a quiet bubble until the thickest piece yields and the liquid looks glossy.
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Rhineland Beef Rouladen
Beef sirloin · Zucchini · Yellow onion
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Rhineland Beef Rouladen, the Rhineland plate. Brown the main piece for Rhineland Beef Rouladen, then braise it half-covered until a fork slides in and the sauce coats the spoon.
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Cologne Potato and Apple
Potato · Apple · Yellow onion
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Cologne Potato and Apple, the Cologne plate. In Cologne, sweat the onion, then simmer Cologne Potato and Apple at a quiet bubble until the thickest piece yields and the liquid...
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Hamburg Labskaus
Pork tenderloin · Zucchini · Yellow onion
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Hamburg Labskaus
Hamburg Labskaus, the Hamburg plate. In Hamburg, sweat the onion, then simmer Hamburg Labskaus at a quiet bubble until the thickest piece yields and the liquid looks glossy.
53 min186 kcalModerate24 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
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Bremen Kale and Pork
Pork tenderloin · Kale · Yellow onion
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Bremen Kale and Pork
Bremen Kale and Pork, the Bremen plate. In Bremen, sweat the onion, then simmer Bremen Kale and Pork at a quiet bubble until the thickest piece yields and the liquid looks glossy.
56 min190 kcalHealthy25 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
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Swabian Lentil Soup
Pork tenderloin · Dry brown lentils · Yellow onion
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Swabian Lentil Soup
Swabian Lentil Soup, the Swabia plate. In Swabia, sweat the onion, then simmer Swabian Lentil Soup at a quiet bubble until the thickest piece yields and the liquid looks glossy.
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Black Forest Ham and Potato
Pork tenderloin · Potato · Cooked ham
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Black Forest Ham and Potato
Black Forest Ham and Potato, the Black Forest plate. Heat the oven fully, then cook Black Forest Ham and Potato until the center is done and the top has color. Rest it before...
1 hr 3 min251 kcalModerate27 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
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Pichelsteiner Beef Stew
Beef sirloin · Zucchini · Yellow onion
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Pichelsteiner Beef Stew
Pichelsteiner Beef Stew, the Bavaria plate. In Bavaria, sweat the onion, then simmer Pichelsteiner Beef Stew at a quiet bubble until the thickest piece yields and the liquid...
1 hr 5 min252 kcalHealthy31 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
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Pear Bean and Bacon Pot
Pork tenderloin · Cooked bacon · Canned white beans, drained
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Pear Bean and Bacon Pot
Pear Bean and Bacon Pot, the Westphalia plate. In Westphalia, sweat the onion, then simmer Pear Bean and Bacon Pot at a quiet bubble until the thickest piece yields and the...
50 min318 kcalModerate33 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
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Mustard Eggs and Potato
Pork tenderloin · Potato · Yellow onion
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Mustard Eggs and Potato
Mustard Eggs and Potato, the Westphalia plate. In Westphalia, sweat the onion, then simmer Mustard Eggs and Potato at a quiet bubble until the thickest piece yields and the...
53 min246 kcalHealthy26 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
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Bavarian Ham and Cabbage
Pork tenderloin · Green cabbage · Cooked ham
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Bavarian Ham and Cabbage
Bavarian Ham and Cabbage, the Bavaria plate. Brown the main piece for Bavarian Ham and Cabbage, then braise it half-covered until a fork slides in and the sauce coats the spoon.
1 hr 30 min203 kcalModerate26 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
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Potato Cakes with Apple
Pork tenderloin · Potato · Apple
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Potato Cakes with Apple
Potato Cakes with Apple, the Bavaria plate. Pat the food dry and sauté Potato Cakes with Apple in a wide pan until it takes color and the center is cooked. Do not crowd the pan.
39 min255 kcalHealthy25 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
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Bavarian Cheese Spread
Zucchini · Yellow onion · Garlic
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Bavarian Cheese Spread
Bavarian Cheese Spread, the Bavaria plate. Chill Bavarian Cheese Spread after any cooking the ingredients need, dress it in the Bavaria way, and serve it cold.
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White Asparagus and Ham
Pork tenderloin · Asparagus · Cooked ham
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White Asparagus and Ham, the Baden plate. In Baden, sweat the onion, then simmer White Asparagus and Ham at a quiet bubble until the thickest piece yields and the liquid looks...
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Beef sirloin · Zucchini · Yellow onion
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German Beef Frikadellen, the Berlin plate. Pat the food dry and sauté German Beef Frikadellen in a wide pan until it takes color and the center is cooked. Do not crowd the pan.
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Green cabbage · Beef sirloin · Yellow onion
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Cabbage Rolls with Beef, the Saxony plate. Heat the oven fully, then cook Cabbage Rolls with Beef until the center is done and the top has color. Rest it before you serve it in...
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German Potato Salad
Potato · Zucchini · Yellow onion
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German Potato Salad, the Swabia plate. Chill German Potato Salad after any cooking the ingredients need, dress it in the Swabia way, and serve it cold.
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Harz Trout and Almond
Almonds · Trout · Yellow onion
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Harz Trout and Almond, the Harz plate. Pat the food dry and sauté Harz Trout and Almond in a wide pan until it takes color and the center is cooked. Do not crowd the pan.
40 min223 kcalHealthy21 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
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Frankfurt Green Bean Stew
Pork tenderloin · Green beans · Canned white beans, drained
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Frankfurt Green Bean Stew, the Frankfurt plate. In Frankfurt, sweat the onion, then simmer Frankfurt Green Bean Stew at a quiet bubble until the thickest piece yields and the...
1 hr 2 min322 kcalHealthy35 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
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Cremini mushroom · Beef sirloin · Yellow onion
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