Leipzig

Gose is a German beer style that is usually brewed with the addition of salt, and it is traditionally spiced with coriander. It is characterized by medium sourness, malt and yeast aromas, as well as fruity and salty nuances. It is not known when the style was created, but evidence sugges... Read more

As the name suggests, this German specialty hails from Leipzig, and it is typically based on a mix of vegetables. The dish usually consists of a combination of young vegetables, crayfish tails, morel mushrooms, and bread dumplings which are doused in a creamy, buttery sauce. Typical vegetables us... Read more

Rouladen are traditional German meat rolls stuffed with a variety of ingredients. They are always served accompanied by a creamy sauce. The rolls are usually made with long and thin beef steaks, which are pounded, generously seasoned, and usually covered with a layer of sharp German mustard, whic... Read more

The traditional German pot roast is one of the best ways to transform more tougher cuts of beef into a tender, succulent meal. Chuck and bottom round are most favored cuts for this German classic, while the key to a perfect sauerbraten is in its lengthy marinade of red wine, tart vinegar, and spi... Read more

The term Schweinshaxe is typically used in the southern parts of Germany, predominantly in Bavaria, and it usually refers to a whole pork knuckle that is roasted for hours until it is thoroughly cooked and the skin becomes golden brown and crispy. ... Read more

Stollen is one of German Christmas classics. This rich fruit bread is prepared with a buttery and sweet yeast dough that is usually spiced, lemon-flavored, and enriched with various dried fruits and marzipan. Though it may appear in different forms, it is usually oblong and covered with generous ... Read more

Dresdner stollen is an aromatic German fruit bread that has been closely associated with Christmas. It consists of buttery yeast dough that is spiced and usually studded with candied orange, lemon peel, sultanas, sweet and bitter almonds, and lemon zest. It is formed in large loafs, and when bake... Read more

This specialty dessert from Saxony is a sheet cake consisting of three individual layers. Yeast dough is commonly used for the base layer, but a thin sponge cake or a pie crust can be used instead. The middle layer consists of a type of custard which contains quark in addition to butter, milk, eg... Read more

Originating in Saxony, quarkkeulchen is made by combining quark, mashed potatoes, eggs, flour, and milk or water, and then shaping the mixture into flat cakes which are fried in hot oil or butter until nicely browned on both sides. This sweet specialty is usually flavored with lemon juice or lemo... Read more

Schlesisches Himmelreich or Silesian heaven is a traditional dish originating from Silesia. It consists of smoked pork that is gently simmered with dried fruits such as pears, apples, and prunes. It's traditionally accompanied by kartoffelklöße potato dumplings that a... Read more

Legend has it that, in the 18th century, a messenger of the Electorate of Saxony regularly frequented Dresden and Meissen. The courier was a bit too fond of the famous Meissen wine, and he would drink so much that he would be unable to carry out his duties. The Elector then ordered the b... Read more

As the name suggests, Lausitz linseed oil hails from Oberlausitz, a region stretching from the Spreewald on the Polish border to the Zittau Mountains on the Czech border. Lausitz linseed oil is pressed from fresh linseed, and it has a distinctive nutty flavor and a high content of polyunsaturated... Read more

Carp from the Oberlausitz region are among the most environmentally-friendly farmed freshwater fish. The natural ponds of Oberlausitz, on Germany's border with Poland and the Czech Republic, have been used for fish farming since the Middle Ages. Particular emphasis is placed on the conservation o... Read more