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	Francine McKenna BellaOnline's German Culture Editor

A Beef Rollups Recipe - Rinderrouladen
Rinderrouladen, "Beef Rollups", slices of beef rolled up around a seasoned onion and bacon filling, served in a wine sauce. A delicious, and classic, "cold weather meal" in Germany, once considered so special they were saved for celebrations or Sundays, now a very traditional dinner choice.

Asparagus Recipes, Specialties for 'Spargelzeit'
Asparagus with Orange and Lime Hollandaise Sauce and Schwabian Asparagus Soup with Pancake. Two delicious German recipes for Spargelzeit, Germany's White Asparagus Season.

Cheese Hedgehog, a Party Snack Recipe
Kaeseigel, the Cheese Hedgehog, a "Retro" party snack from Germany. Now enjoying a popular and widespread renaissance, it was the ultimate cold buffet food during the 1960's and 1970's.

Chestnut Soup, German Recipe
Chestnuts are amongst many things that the Romans introduced to "Germania", and during the fall and winter they are a favorite for "Food Foraging". Used as a base for many traditional German dishes one of the most popular is Chestnut Soup, with variations ranging from simple to exotic.

Currywurst, Germany's Sausage and Sauce, a Recipe
For many Germans life without Currywurst, their iconic fast food snack, is unthinkable. Grilled sausage with curry sauce, it's enjoyed everywhere from tourist spots to city streets and is a favorite photo opportunity for Presidents and Prime Ministers. With recipe for the special sauce.

Flammkuchen a German Specialty, Recipe
Flammkuchen is literally "Flaming Cake", a wafer thin pizza type crust topped by a delicious combination of classic ingredients. A German favorite it originated in Alsace, an area of Europe which has spent much of the last centuries belonging to either France or Germany.

German Farmer's Breakfast Recipe
A German "Bauernfruehstueck", Farmer's Breakfast, has many variations but is basically a large hash of potatoes, ham or bacon and onions, which, especially in the colder months, not only makes a delicious and popular addition to a breakfast table but at any time of the day.

German Hot Potato Salad Recipe
Potato salads have become a favorite throughout Europe but "Warm Potato Salads" originated in Germany, where they have been a popular staple of the country’s cuisine for centuries.

German Potato Pancakes Recipes
Pumpkin left over and no idea what to do with it, Pumpkin Potato Pancakes, traditional "Rieberkuchen" with pumpkin added, is a recipe which will use up extra pumpkin, but also become a family favorite without it. Or simply want a different potato recipe? Then how about Apple Potato Pancakes?

German Spaetzle Recipes
Spaetzle. What are they and how are they served. Documented back as far as the 11th Century, this traditional German pasta dish played an important role in the every day diet until potatoes were finally accepted in Germany. Try some popular regional Spaetzle favorites.

Grilled Fish on a Stick Recipe
Beer Gardens and Oktoberfest in Germany would not be the same without 'Steckerlfisch' for those who like fish and have hunger pangs. A Bavarian specialty, it is a well seasoned grilled fish complete with head, tail and a stick running through it.

Lent, Monks and a Maultaschen Recipe
That the excess of Carnival take place before Lent is no coincidence. Enjoying life as much as possible during the days leading to a ´Fast´ has been a tradition at any time of the year, but Germany´s monks made sure the 40 days of fasting leading to Easter were never all about deprivation.

Monk's Chicken, a 13th Century Recipe
In Medieval times German Monks cleverly bent the 'Food Allowed' rules during Lent or any other Fast, and this 13th century recipe, using chicken breasts rather than the original Beaver Tails of the Middle Ages, is a delicious example.

Obatzda, Beer Garden Favorite, Recipes
Originating in Bavaria "Obatzda" is a mixture of different cheeses, always flavored with paprika whatever additional ingredients are included, and a favorite Bavarian Beer Garden specialty which is really worth trying.

Ostalgie and Nostalgic East German Recipes
In the days of a communist East Germany meals were planned around what was available that day, the queues were long and legendary, and a banana was to be seen on television but not in a shop. Appetizing and healthy food was served nevertheless, and here are some favorite recipes from the time.

Roast Goose, Red Cabbage and Dumpling Recipes
Koelner Martinsgans is a delicious St. Martin’s Goose speciality from Cologne, Germany and a meal to be enjoyed at any time, not only on St. Martin’s Day, November 11th. A winter favourite, and often made for Christmas or New Year celebrations, its traditional accompaniments are Red Cabbage and Dumplings and here are the recipes.

Roasted Pumpkin Soup Recipe
A delicious spicy Roasted Pumpkin Soup recipe which is often served for St. Martin´s Day and Halloween. Ideal for a chilly late autumn night. Especially as it is also colourful, vitamin packed and nutritious.

Schnitzel, a Breaded Cutlets Recipe
Their original inspiration was an Emperor's love of meat covered with gold leaf. Germany’s Schnitzel are thin breaded cutlets, delicious, simple to make, and in all their variations, different meats, vegetarian alternatives, sauces, are one of Germany’s favorite meals.

Schnitzels and Their Sauces Recipes
Breaded meat cutlets in Germany are 'Schnitzels', and traditional German Schnitzels are not only easy to make, they have sauces or variations named after everything from 'Barons' and 'Gypsies' to 'Hunters' and 'Blue Ribbons'.

Southern German Potato Salad Recipes
Look no further than these traditional, and delicious, recipes from Southern Germany for something a little different to enjoy on a warm summer evening. ´Kartoffel´ Salad specialities from two neighbouring states, Baden Wurttemberg and Bavaria, and a refreshing sparkling wine based Fruit ´Bowle´.

Spaetzle, German Noodles Recipe
German Spaetzle, little egg rich pasta noodles or dumplings, have been one of Southern Germany's "Comfort Foods" for centuries, now popular all over the country, they have spread across the world as a treasured memory from home for German emigrants. Short history and authentic recipe.

Strammer Max, Germany's 'Anytime' Sandwich
Strammer Max has been one of Germany's most popular 'anytime' meals for generations. Delicious and simple to put together it's an open faced sandwich combination with regional variations, but always including an egg. Here are the recipes and all of them are worth trying.

White Asparagus Soup Recipe
White Asparagus Soup, Deutsche Spargel Suppe, is a 'must' during Germany's Spargelzeit. Two months beginning in April, when the white asparagus season is in full flow with Fruehlingswonne, "Springtime Delight", and entire menu's are dedicated to a "Royal Vegetable's" white stalks.