Germany, Main Course, Recipes, Western Europe

The Perfect Wiener Schnitzel: Tips and Tricks

The well-known tale of the Wiener Schnitzel is said to originate with Field Marshal Radetzky from Vienna. Legend has it that after being captivated by the Italian dish Cotoletta alla Milanese, he returned to Vienna in the mid-19th century with the recipe in tow. Field Marshal Radetzky is said to have introduced this fried Schnitzel to the Kaiser’s court kitchen, aiming to satisfy his cravings … Continue reading The Perfect Wiener Schnitzel: Tips and Tricks

AngiesWebApril 4, 2019February 8, 2026

European Cuisine, General, Germany, Northern Europe, Wurst Deli meats

Bratwurst “Drei im Weggla” or “Zwa im Halbn”

Anyone who talks about Franconia cannot ignore the Franconian bratwurst, it is unique in Germany. Just like there are different dialects in. this region, there are variances of recipes for the Bratwurst. Continue reading Bratwurst “Drei im Weggla” or “Zwa im Halbn”

AngiesWebMarch 23, 2019April 3, 2023

Germany, Main Course, Recipes, Western Europe

Frikadelle, a German Meat Patty

Everyone likes to eat German meat patties or Frikadellen! You can get them at most take-out, like a butcher. But I still believe my mother’s tasted the best! Pretty much everyone has a “family recipe” and this is exactly what I want to share with you today, because these German meat patties are an absolute dream! Continue reading Frikadelle, a German Meat Patty

AngiesWebMarch 20, 2019January 30, 2026

Stuffed Cabbage, Krautwickel with potatoes

European Cuisine, Germany, Main Course, Recipes, Western Europe

Krautwickel or Stuffed Cabbage, a German comfort food

The other weekend I took advantage of the “man-is-not-at-home hour” and made my mother’s Stuffed Cabbage or Kohlrouladen and really celebrated it! Winter vegetables arouse little enthusiasm in men. And that’s expressed nicely. A Krautwickel or Cabbage Roll is a traditional German home cooked meal. You can add rice, but I like mine with potatoes. It’s a true German comfort meal There are days when … Continue reading Krautwickel or Stuffed Cabbage, a German comfort food

AngiesWebMarch 12, 2019February 13, 2026

European Cuisine, General, Germany, Main Course, Northern Europe, Recipes, Wurst Deli meats

Who invented the Currywurst?

A German cult fast food for sure, but when and where did it begin? And who invented the sauce? Both Berlin and Hamburg claim to have invented the Currywurst. However, Herta Heuwer from Berlin, who is said to have invented the Currywurst in 1949, has registered a patent Continue reading Who invented the Currywurst?

AngiesWebJanuary 16, 2019January 24, 2023

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

AngiesWebOctober 30, 2018January 29, 2026

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

AngiesWebOctober 24, 2018February 4, 2026