Tag: Main course Pork

Swabian Krautkrapfen
European Cuisine, Germany, Recipes, Western Europe

Swabian Krautkrapfen, a stable on the table

Some of my favorite recipes come not from cookbooks, but from the quiet joy of watching Lecker aufs Land or Landfrauenküche—those heartwarming German cooking shows where six women from rural regions cook for one another, sharing meals, stories, and beautifully decorated tables. Their dishes are rooted in tradition, made with love, and often spark my own culinary curiosity. One evening, inspired by a Swabian episode, … Continue reading Swabian Krautkrapfen, a stable on the table

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German Goulash (Gulasch) Sticky post
Germany, Main Course, Recipes, Western Europe

German Gulasch (Goulash), a Pot of Comfort

Some dishes are more than just food—they’re a gathering, a memory, a warm embrace in the middle of winter. Every Christmas Eve, I make a big pot of German Gulasch at my daughter’s house, and it’s become a tradition that brings together not just our family, but our neighbors too. There’s something magical about cooking in a large Dutch oven. The aromas fill the house. … Continue reading German Gulasch (Goulash), a Pot of Comfort

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Leberkaese, Fleischkaese
European Cuisine, Germany, Main Course, Recipes, Western Europe, Wurst Deli meats

Leberkäse Recipe: Bavarian Comfort Food Simplified

There’s something deeply satisfying about crafting a dish that’s both humble and iconic. Leberkäse—often translated as “Bavarian meatloaf”—is a staple in German butcher shops and beer gardens, known for its smooth texture, savory flavor, and golden crust. This week, I decided to make it myself, and what a journey it was! I have fond memories of eating Leberkäse, sometimes called Fleischkäse, which I could happily … Continue reading Leberkäse Recipe: Bavarian Comfort Food Simplified

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Bavarian pork roast, Krustenbraten. Schweinebraten
European Cuisine, Germany, Main Course, Recipes, Western Europe

Bavarian Pork Roast from my Childhood

Growing up in Bavaria, Sundays had a rhythm of their own. The clatter of pans, the warm scent of caraway and mustard, and the slow transformation of a humble Bavarian Pork Roast into something glorious—it was more than a meal, it was a ritual. Cooking Schweinebraten (Bavarian pork roast) was one of the first dishes I learned, and it still holds a special place in … Continue reading Bavarian Pork Roast from my Childhood

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Schaufele, Franconia dish, Wuerzburg, meal
European Cuisine, Germany, Main Course, Recipes

Authentic Schäufele: A Franconian Culinary Tradition

Schäufele (Schaufele translates to small shovel) is a traditional dish that is mainly served in my hometown Würzburg and the Franconia region of Germany. Every year, at my class reunion, I treat myself to this meal when meeting at a restaurant with my former classmates With Schäufele and Bratwurst, beer, wine and a wide variety of regional specialties, Franconia is richly blessed. There are almost … Continue reading Authentic Schäufele: A Franconian Culinary Tradition

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