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    German Plum Cake
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    This cake is actually known as Zwetschgendatschi in Bavaria, where it is most popular. Roughly translated from Bavarian to German, it would be called...

    German Plum Cake

    Recipe #41721

    German Plum Cake

    By Sackville on October 1, 2002

    Recipe #41721

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    "This cake is actually known as Zwetschgendatschi in Bavaria, where it is most popular. Roughly translated from Bavarian to German, it would be called Pflaumenkuchen or plum cake in English. BUT Zwetschgen aren't ordinary plums, a Datschi isn't really a Kuchen, and a Kuchen is most definitely not a cake! Or at least not a tall, spongy cake -- it's flatter...."

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    Ingredients: cinnamon, eggs, plums...

    34 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins

    Crusty Sourdough Rye Bread
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    Rye bread is a hearty staple in German homes. This recipe makes a delicious rustic loaf with a thick, crunchy crust and soft, flavorsome interior. I've...

    Crusty Sourdough Rye Bread

    Recipe #170558

    Crusty Sourdough Rye Bread

    By Deb's Recipes on May 30, 2006

    Recipe #170558

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    "Rye bread is a hearty staple in German homes. This recipe makes a delicious rustic loaf with a thick, crunchy crust and soft, flavorsome interior. I've given easy directions for making it using a KitchenAid stand mixer. Adapted from a recipe by Sunset Breads (1995)"

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    Ingredients: warm water, rye flour, salt...

    20 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 2 hrs 55 mins

    Pork Schnitzel
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    This is an old family recipe that's simple but so delicious.

    Pork Schnitzel

    Recipe #83286

    Pork Schnitzel

    By Kree on February 8, 2004

    Recipe #83286

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    "This is an old family recipe that's simple but so delicious."

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    Ingredients: pepper, eggs, margarine...

    30 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 45 mins

    Recipe #72160

    Gulaschsuppe (Goulash Soup)
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    I found this recipe on EthnicGrocer.com and fixed for a holiday meal with other German favorites. It was wonderful and hearty on a cold December day,...

    Gulaschsuppe (Goulash Soup)

    By LizardMC on October 1, 2003

    Recipe #72160

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    "I found this recipe on EthnicGrocer.com and fixed for a holiday meal with other German favorites. It was wonderful and hearty on a cold December day, and it was even better the second day. Tastes great with a warm rye bread."

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    Ingredients: pepper, garlic, lemon juice...

    4 Reviews

    Prep Time:45 mins

    Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins

    Beef Rouladen
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    This recipe, from the Dec/Jan 1996 issue of Taste of Home has been a family favorite since the first time i made it. It does require a little effort,...

    Beef Rouladen

    Recipe #22507

    Beef Rouladen

    By **Tinkerbell** on March 14, 2002

    Recipe #22507

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    "This recipe, from the Dec/Jan 1996 issue of Taste of Home has been a family favorite since the first time i made it. It does require a little effort, but it's worth every minute. I make this on a regular basis, as well as when we have company over. I always serve homemade dinner rolls with it but traditionally it may have been served with potato dumplings...."

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    Ingredients: cooking oil, Dijon mustard...

    31 Reviews

    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

    German Dark Rye Bread
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    This is one of 2 rye bread recipes I posted in answer to a request for a "marbled rye" bread. My suggestion for making the "marbled rye"...

    German Dark Rye Bread

    Recipe #43285

    German Dark Rye Bread

    By Dee514 on October 16, 2002

    Recipe #43285

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    "This is one of 2 rye bread recipes I posted in answer to a request for a "marbled rye" bread. My suggestion for making the "marbled rye" is to knead the dark rye dough together with a "light" rye dough (Recipe # 43286), before shaping the loaves. (Of course that will make 4 loaves, since each recipe makes 2 loaves).This..."

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    Ingredients: cooking oil, molasses...

    17 Reviews

    Prep Time:1 hrs 30 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 55 mins

    Recipe #151058

    Gluehwein / Gluhwein
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    This is a traditional German/Austrian holiday drink that is often enjoyed after a chilly day of skiing. I got this recipe from Else on Allrecipes.com...

    Gluehwein / Gluhwein

    By Kree on January 9, 2006

    Recipe #151058

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    "This is a traditional German/Austrian holiday drink that is often enjoyed after a chilly day of skiing. I got this recipe from Else on Allrecipes.com and can't wait to try it. I modified it slightly based on its reviews."

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    Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, cloves...

    4 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 45 mins

    Pan-Fried Potatoes (Bratkartoffeln)
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    A quick German favorite from leftover potatoes. The tricks to sucess are cold potatoes, a good non-stick pan and PATIENCE. - Make it a main dish by using...

    Pan-Fried Potatoes (Bratkartoffeln)

    Recipe #184767

    Pan-Fried Potatoes (Bratkartoffeln)

    By Inge 1505 on September 6, 2006

    Recipe #184767

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    "A quick German favorite from leftover potatoes. The tricks to sucess are cold potatoes, a good non-stick pan and PATIENCE. - Make it a main dish by using onion and bacon or a side with potatoes only. Good with fried meat. Best use firm potatoes, others might cook to mush."

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    Ingredients: oil, onions, parsley...

    4 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 25 mins

    German Sauerkraut and Potato Balls
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    Who said they didn't like sauerkraut? C'mere! I got something for ya'! (I'll make you a believer yet!) The dipping sauce I used in the...

    German Sauerkraut and Potato Balls

    Recipe #35385

    German Sauerkraut and Potato Balls

    By Sue Lau on July 27, 2002

    Recipe #35385

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    "Who said they didn't like sauerkraut? C'mere! I got something for ya'! (I'll make you a believer yet!) The dipping sauce I used in the pic is honey mustard, but you could use whatever you like."

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    Ingredients: eggs, onions, potatoes...

    32 Reviews

    Prep Time:25 mins

    Total Time: 28 mins

    Wienerschnitzel (Breaded Veal Cutlets)
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    This recipe is almost identical to what I had at an authentic German restaraunt. The recipe comes from "The German Cookbook" by Mimi Sheraton,...

    Wienerschnitzel (Breaded Veal Cutlets)

    Recipe #184554

    Wienerschnitzel (Breaded Veal Cutlets)

    By Kim D. on September 3, 2006

    Recipe #184554

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    "This recipe is almost identical to what I had at an authentic German restaraunt. The recipe comes from "The German Cookbook" by Mimi Sheraton, which I altered slightly. I like to serve it with fried German potatoes and a melody of peas, carrots and corn."

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    Ingredients: eggs, fine dry breadcrumbs...

    4 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 35 mins

    Creamy Coleslaw
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    Creamy, full of flavor. Try this with your next cook-out.

    Creamy Coleslaw

    Recipe #26143

    Creamy Coleslaw

    By MizzNezz on April 23, 2002

    Recipe #26143

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    "Creamy, full of flavor. Try this with your next cook-out."

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    Ingredients: ground mustard, mayonnaise...

    46 Reviews

    Prep Time:12 mins

    Total Time: 12 mins

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