Learn about German food!!

Is there anything better than a meal that feels like a warm hug? German cooking is all about Gemütlichkeit (Cozy Comfort)—that special feeling of coziness and belonging. Today I’m diving into some of the most beloved staples of German home cooking and street culture. Get ready to get hungry!

Schnitzel: A thin, breaded, and fried cutlet of pork or veal.

Bratwurst: A popular sausage, usually pork-based, often grilled and served with mustard and bread.

Sauerbraten: A marinated, pot-roasted beef, considered a national dish, with a sweet-sour gravy.

Currywurst: Fried pork sausage chopped and seasoned with curry ketchup, popular street food.

Spätzle/Käsespätzle: Soft egg noodles, frequently covered in cheese (Käsespätzle) and fried onions.

Brezel pretzel): Soft, salty, knotted bread, widely popular as a snack or side.

Schweinshaxe: Roasted pork knuckle with crispy skin, a specialty often found in Bavaria.

Maultaschen: Large pasta pockets filled with meat, spinach, and spices.

Rouladen: Thin slices of beef, rolled with bacon, onions, and pickles, then simmered.

Apfelstrudel: (apple strudel) A popular pastry filled with spiced apples, raisins, and nuts.

Writing this out has me craving a plate of Käsespätzle (Cheese Spaetzel)! If you were sitting in a traditional German Gasthof (inn) right now, which one of these would you order first? I’d love to hear your favorites!