![]() With the bratwürst, I might have to go with a good German beer! I'd drink a Pinot Noir with just about any of these famous German dishes. ![]() It really can bring out the flavors of the food! Go with your taste buds. Germany's dessert wines are heavenly, so for something at the end of the meal with dessert (or even as dessert) you can't go wrong with a Riesling. You could even begin with white and switch to red for the main course. These authentic German dishes are easy to prepare and very family-friendly, which means the kids will like them, too! You might just fall in love with German cooking!Įven vegans will find a couple of recipes here, and scroll to the bottom for a couple of German desserts!Īs for wine pairings, you could go with a white wine like a German Pinot Blanc (German word: Weissburgunder) for any of these German dishes.įor the heartier meat dishes, you might prefer a red wine like Spätburgunder, Germany's Pinot Noir. Sometimes, one of these recipes for hearty traditional German cuisine is just what you need at the end of the day. We do not know how to make sauerkraut here in the United States! I was actually intimidated about even trying it in Germany, and now I can't imagine not having it with Bratwurst. My grandmother made sauerkraut to put on hot dogs and I hated it. I do think you should try the traditional German recipe for sauerkraut. Though I didn't see that many traditional veggies when I was in Germany, I did fall hard for their potato salad, applesauce, and that popular dish, German spaetzle dumplings! I think I could live on spaetzle! Most of the time the meat is braised, though there are also 1,500 different varieties of sausages, usually fully cooked in a water bath and finished on some type of griddle or grill.Īnd then there are the delicious German recipes for side dishes. You'll find different styles of food depending on the region of Germany. German cuisine is pure comfort food, in a stick to your ribs kind of way. We could all use a cheery holiday meal! Comfort Food at its Best These recipes are scrumptious any time of year, but especially popular when Oktoberfest rolls around! Have an Oktoberfest night at your house for something festive. There is a very serious German food culture, and those who told me not to expect amazing food just hadn't tasted truly authentic recipes from Germany. I loved the food in Germany, but feel like so many people told me not to get excited about eating there. ![]() After that trip, I knew I wanted to share some traditional German food with you. Until you get there, try this roasted bratwurst skillet meal.Ī few years later I spent some time exploring the Romantic Road in Germany. You really can't go to this part of the world and not have this experience. When I was in Regensburg with Viking River Cruises a few years ago, the first thing we did was head to the Historic Sausage Kitchen of Regensburg for a brat. ![]() I try to share my favorites from my trips, like this Italian bean soup or one of these traditional Italian desserts, many of which I tasted when I was in Italy on the Costa Smeralda Mediterranean cruise. Travel is my passion, and my favorite way to explore is through the food. You are going to love all these popular German dishes! Each recipe comes with full instructions so you can make it at home. ![]()
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