German recipes

German cuisine is something of a hidden gem when it comes to popular food. That’s all about to change as we uncover the likes of lebkuchen, stunning strudels, brilliant bratwurst recipes and a cheeky chicken schnitzel.

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Ottolenghi’s potato salad

Potatoes

Ottolenghi’s potato salad

Try this German potato salad from the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen. Waxy potatoes are cooked until tender before soaking up a delicious broth.

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Schnitzel à la holstein

30-minute meals

Schnitzel à la holstein

Schnitzel à la holstein is traditionally made with veal, but tastes just as good with pork. Serve with a fried egg and lemony caper sauce.

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Almond antlers biscuits (mandelhörnchen)

Almond

Almond antlers biscuits (mandelhörnchen)

Mandelhörnchen are gluten-free almond biscuits from Germany. The perfect biscuit for a Christmas baking session in the kitchen.

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Sprout ’kraut

Brussels sprouts

Sprout ’kraut

Enjoy sprouts year-round with this funky sprout sauerkraut with pink peppercorns. It's great with pork or in a grilled cheese sandwich.

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Turkey schnitzel with cranberry ketchup

Turkey

Turkey schnitzel with cranberry ketchup

Dish up golden turkey schnitzels with old-school Russian salad and a tangy cranberry ketchup for an easy midweek dinner with a festive spin. 

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Sauerkraut-stuffed duck with roast apples and mulled wine gravy

Duck

Sauerkraut-stuffed duck with roast apples and mulled wine gravy

This festive roast duck sings with mulled wine flavours. A rub spices the duck's skin while a mulled wine gravy adds richness.

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Smoky kale and carrot sauerkraut

Cabbages

Smoky kale and carrot sauerkraut

Kale and carrots give cabbage sauerkraut extra vibrancy and flavour. If you’re new to fermenting, this recipe is a great place to start.

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Sauerkraut hot dogs with spiced shallots

Bonfire Night

Sauerkraut hot dogs with spiced shallots

Perfect for chilly evenings and bonfires, these hot dogs are topped with tangy sauerkraut, crispy shallots and toasted whole spices.

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Traditional pretzels

Savoury bread

Traditional pretzels

Learn to make classic twisted pretzels with this authentic recipe from food writer Regula Ysewijn. They're easier to make than you'd think!

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Currywurst with sticky-onion oven fries

Fakeaways

Currywurst with sticky-onion oven fries

Recreate Berlin's favourite street food - currywurst - at home. Serve with loaded fries topped with sticky onions. Just add a cold beer.

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Stollen muffins

Christmas gifts

Stollen muffins

This stollen muffins recipe is an easy twist on a Christmas classic. The festive bakes are packed with citrus peel, fruit and marzipan chunks.

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Pork chops with caraway seed rub

Barbecue

Pork chops with caraway seed rub

Grill juicy pork chops with a caraway seed rub. Serve with easy pull-apart bread rolls crammed with mozzarella for a simple BBQ dinner.

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Golden sauerkraut

Cabbages

Golden sauerkraut

This golden sauerkraut recipe is good for your gut, full of flavour and the turmeric in the recipe gives the sauerkraut an impressive glow.

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Green pea soup with frankfurters

Soups

Green pea soup with frankfurters

This recipe by David Pitchford combines Frankfurter sausages, peas and cream to make a hearty soup that's perfect for colder evenings.

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Whisky mac marzipan stollen

Christmas baking

Whisky mac marzipan stollen

This stunning stollen centrepiece has a cocktail-inspired whisky mac marzipan centre. Just the kind of Christmas surprise we love!

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Swiss cherry conserve

Cherries

Swiss cherry conserve

Make the most of July's cherries and make a jar of cherry conserve. Spread on buttered toast, drizzle over pancakes or give as a gift.

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