I moved from Germany to the United States in 2009 and soon started to terribly miss the German food (okay, my family, too)! I still miss a nice weekend brunch with crusty Brötchen (rolls) and Teilchen (pastries), Döner Kebab and German cake and coffee time at 15 oclock! So I decided to educate my fellow Germany-missing friends by writing about German food and traditions. I do so in a fun way with easy-to-follow recipes! I hope you stay a while and bookmark some recipes, so we can cook and bake together.
The authentic German appetizers are easy to prepare. Use as an appetizers cheese, spreads, fruit, vegetables and Dips for the creation of a buffet. Have for a sit- down dinner a light Soup as an appetizer. Oma shows you step-by-step how to prepare them. Pictures within the recipes make it easy to understand. Add some crackers, chips or Homemade Soft Pretzel to the snacks and soups, and your appetizers are complete. Wherever you receive your visitors, outdoor or indoor, the starters are a great way of welcoming your guests.
Surprise your friends and family with tasty Butter Spreads or a Cheese Spread when they arrive. Improve the taste of lard with apples and onions. A shrimp dip brings some elegance to the table, while stuffed black and green olives and the egg mushrooms add some color. Have you ever tried Emmenthaler Cheese Cubes arranged with grapes on a toothpick stuck in a grapefruit? Serve it with a mixture of salt and pepper. Oma’s simple recipes show as well pictures for better understanding. She explains the kitchen gadgets used in the recipes and lets you know, where to get them. It is not difficult to follow these simple, authentic traditional recipes for German appetizers as much as mix and match them.
9 Traditional German Appetizers For The Ultimate Party!
What are German appetizers?
German Appetizers are also called snacks, finger food, or starters. It all means little pieces of food served before the main course or a bowl of soup. The authentic German appetizers are easy to prepare. Use as an appetizers cheese, spreads, fruit, vegetables and Dips for the creation of a buffet.
What to eat in Germany?
Rollmops is an interesting German appetizer and drinking food. It is made by wrapping pickled herring fillets around various ingredients like gherkins or onion rings and secured with a small skewer. Unlike Gefilte fish and other hot appetizers, Rollmops is an appetizer usually served cold, sometimes with a side of bread.
What to eat at a German Party?
Lastly, let’s talk about Sauerkraut Balls – little bites of tangy goodness that embody the true essence of German appetizers. These balls are not just snacks; they’re a flavorful addition to your party food spread, ensuring a taste of Germany at every gathering. Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.
What to eat on a German Cheese Board?
Bavarian Cheese Board Brie, Camembert, blue, Gruyere, and Swiss cheeses with grapes, butter, radishes, pretzels, rolls, and bread – this board is a smorgasbord of appetizers! Each element in this German cheese board is guaranteed to satisfy your taste buds. They’re great either on their own or eaten together. 3. Limburger Cheese Salad