Austrian, German and Swiss Food Recipes

Food Recipes from Austria, Germany, Switzerland or influenced by those German-speaking countries. Homemade Austrian, German, Swiss dishes, meals, and DIY. All dishes here are either traditional or inspired meals and recipes.

Obatzda Recipe – Bavarian Cheese Dip

Last updated on February 5, 2019 By Helene Dsouza 2 Comments

Obatzda is a strongly flavored cheese dip or spread. The dip is a common sight in Munich in the Beergardens, the Alms in the alps and of course at the Oktoberfest in autumn and resembles the Liptauer spread. What is Obatzda? Obatzda is a dip or bread spread prepared with aged cheese such as Camembert, Romadur, Limburger or […]

Easy German Apple Cake Recipe – Apfelkuchen

Last updated on March 23, 2019 By Helene Dsouza 10 Comments

Easy German Apple Cake, also known as Apfelkuchen in German, prepared with raw harvest time apples. This is a traditional recipe is authentic and from my region Tyrol Austria and Bavaria Germany. What is the German Apple Cake? To prepare the German apple cake, a dough is mixed together and the apples are cut and […]

Authentic German Potato Salad Recipe [Bavarian]

Last updated on February 5, 2019 By Helene Dsouza 3 Comments

The Authentic German Potato Salad Recipe is a warm potato salad which is super common in Bavaria and across our border in Austria. This German potato salad is prepared easily but it’s different than others. The serving options are endless as well! What’s the German Potato Salad? When people say German potato salad they mostly […]

Cheese Eggs and Potatoes Skillet Recipe

Last updated on February 10, 2019 By Helene Dsouza 1 Comment

Cheese Eggs and Potatoes Skillet is a meal in itself which we commonly prepare in the Austrian Alps. Slices of potatoes are fried in the skillet with eggs and sprinkled with cheese to create a comforting and easy to prepare meal. This is the right lunch or dinner for you if you are looking for […]

Fresh Strawberry Infused Water [DIY]

Last updated on February 17, 2019 By Helene Dsouza 2 Comments

Strawberry infused water is a refreshing and brilliant way to enjoy the upcoming strawberry season! You can make this strawberry flavored water easily and enjoy it at home or you can take it along with you to work or to school. I am a huge fan of fruit infused water and I think it’ s […]

Cheese Spaetzle Recipe – Austrian Käsespätzle

Last updated on February 19, 2019 By Helene Dsouza 8 Comments

Cheese Spaetzle are noodles prepared and cooked from scratch and fried crispy with caramelized onions and topped with a strong melting cheese. This standalone dish in a frying pan is a common sight in Austria and other German-speaking countries. However, Cheese Spaetzle, aka Käsespätzle in German or Kasspatzl in dialect, makes a bigger appearance in […]

Daikon Radish Salad Recipe

Last updated on February 26, 2019 By Helene Dsouza 6 Comments

Daikon Radish Salad is a little salad loaded with strong flavors and character! This daikon salad recipe is for you if you are looking to add more raw vegetables in form of a salad to your daily meal planning. Also, the Daikon Radish Recipe is surprisingly versatile and makes a great must have during the […]

Baked Ham and Cheese Crescent Rolls Recipe

Last updated on February 26, 2019 By Helene Dsouza 36 Comments

Perfect Ham and Cheese Crescent Rolls, prepared with a soft dough and from scratch! Everyone loves to snack on those stuffed crescent rolls and you can make them at home now. Learn how to make ham and cheese crescent rolls, step by step with the instructions further below. You will be in for a treat! […]

Semolina Pudding with Orange Recipe

Last updated on March 5, 2019 By Helene Dsouza 23 Comments

Semolina Pudding is a quick and easy dessert which makes a common appearance in our home because this orange flavored cream of wheat porridge tastes amazing with it’s comforting familiar flavors. This is a very classic Austrian/German semolina pudding recipe and you can find the how to further below. I also explain the difference between Semolina […]

Easy Spaetzle Recipe

Last updated on April 3, 2019 By Helene Dsouza 17 Comments

Best Spaetzle recipe, delicious and so easy to make! It’s easy to make if you use a spaetzle maker or spaetzle press. Learn how I make my DIY Spaetzle recipe further below with the video and step by step instructions. I am also sharing how to serve Spaetzle and more about spaetzle dishes! I love to make […]

5+ German Christmas Cookies you need to try!

Last updated on April 3, 2019 By Helene Dsouza 25 Comments

German Christmas Cookies are counted as some of the best in the world and there is a choice of cookies out there, but of course there are German Christmas cookies that you must try before any other! Want to know which ones? Find out further below which are the most popular cookies in Germany right […]

Easy Checkerboard Cookies – German Recipe step by step [+Video]

Last updated on March 23, 2019 By Helene Dsouza 27 Comments

Checkerboard cookies are noticeable and your guests are going to be amazed by your baking skills! You can make these pretty black and white checkerboard cookies easily at home in less then an hour. How you ask? Watch, read and learn further below how to make perfect looking checkerboard cookies easily at home with my […]