Some recipes don't live in cookbooks. They live in memory — in your grandmother's kitchen, in the smell of something simmering on a Sunday morning. Every week we bring those recipes back. Authentic German food from traditional family tables, DDR kitchens, and regional village recipes you won't find anywhere else.
In 2013 Marta and Matthias met at ballroom dancing classes and discovered that they both have a bigger hobby than dancing – food. One year later they created a cooking blog where they have been publishing their favourite traditional recipes. Marta has learned cooking from her grandma and mom.
Matthias has also been enjoying his time in the kitchen with his grandma since childhood. In high school, he had chosen cooking as a subject, where he learnt the basics. By the age of 16, he was already preparing festive meals for his family on holidays, and this tradition has been continued!
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🥘 New video!
If you grew up in East Germany, there's a good chance you remember sausage goulash (Wurstgulasch) from school cafeterias and workplace canteens. Simple, affordable, and surprisingly comforting, it became one of the GDR's most iconic everyday meals—and even many kids loved it.
In my latest video, I dive into the history behind this nostalgic dish and show you how to recreate it at home.
Have you ever tried East German sausage goulash? I'd love to hear your memories—or whether this is your first time discovering it!
📺 Watch now!
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🍽️ New on the blog: GDR Sausage Goulash (Wurstgulasch)!
This was one of the classic everyday meals in East Germany.
Jagdtwurst in a rich tomato sauce, made with simple ingredients that turned into pure comfort food.
The full recipe is now on the blog, and if you'd like to cook it with me step by step, the video will be on YouTube this Sunday. 😊
Written Recipe: cooking-the-world.com/wurstgulasch-recipe-german-s…
And my question is: what was the one dish your family made when money was tight, but everyone loved it anyway?
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In Germany, many dishes we call salads, whether it's herring salad or sausage salad, are often served as a main meal with crispy pan-fried potatoes.
And I completely understand why.
The potatoes are golden and crispy, while the salads are creamy and refreshing. The contrast is simply unbeatable!
If you want to learn how to make authentic German pan-fried potatoes, this recipe is a must-have in your kitchen. 🇩🇪
Check out my recipe here: cooking-the-world.com/german-pan-fried-potatoes-br…
Which German salad would you pair them with? Herring or sausage?
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🇩🇪 Another German classic for hot weather!
German Sausage Salad is fresh, hearty, and so easy to make. The crunchy cucumbers and tangy dressing make it wonderfully refreshing on warm days.
Many Germans enjoy it with bread, but I love serving it with crispy pan-fried potatoes to make it a complete meal.
Written Recipe: cooking-the-world.com/german-sausage-salad-with-ma…
Would you choose bread 🥖 or potatoes 🥔 with your sausage salad?
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🥘 Quick kitchen poll! When you cook everyday meals at home, which meat do you use the most? Only one answer is possible! I'm always curious what ends up on your dinner table because it often inspires my next German recipe! 😊
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Yesterday I posted a video about one of my favourite examples of how recipes can travel... and completely change along the way. 😄
German Chicken Curry was created at a time when many Germans had never tasted authentic curry. So they came up with their own version: creamy sauce, curry powder and canned fruits like pineapple and peaches. Is it Indian curry? Absolutely not. Is it delicious? Also absolutely yes! 🍍🍗
And it made me wonder...
What dishes from your country were cooked so differently abroad that they became completely new dishes?
The USA gave us Chicken Parmigiana, while Italians would say that's not how the traditional dish looks at all. What other examples do you know?
I have a feeling this comment section is going to be fun. 👇🌍
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Yesterday's video is now waiting for you! 🍍🍗
German Chicken Curry is one of those retro dishes that surprises almost everyone. Chicken in a creamy curry sauce with pineapple, peaches and a touch of sweetness sounds unusual at first, but somehow it all comes together perfectly.
This old-school recipe has been cooked in German homes and served in restaurants for decades. It is comforting, easy to make and brings back memories for many Germans who grew up in the 70s, 80s and 90s.
And no, it is not a sweet dessert disguised as dinner. The curry keeps everything beautifully balanced.
If you are curious about this nostalgic German classic, come watch the video and tell me: Have you ever tried curry with fruit? 👇
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One of my favourite German Sunday traditions is not Kaffe und Kuchen.
It's sitting down with my boys and browsing through the weekly *Angebote* from the supermarkets. Germans have been doing this for decades. You check what's on sale, compare a few stores, and suddenly next week's meals start planning themselves.
It's the perfect way to get organised for the week ahead, save a bit of money, and maybe even discover a few ingredients you haven't cooked with in a while.
Tell me: do you plan your meals around supermarket specials, or do you decide first what you want to cook and shop afterwards?
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German Chicken Curry with Fruits is probably not what you think it is.
No, it's not overly sweet. The fruit adds a gentle balance to the creamy curry sauce, creating a dish that is surprisingly savoury, comforting, and incredibly moreish.
This curry has a long tradition in Germany. For decades, it has been cooked in family kitchens and served in restaurants across the country. Today, I'm sharing my take on this old-school classic so you can see why generations of Germans have loved it.
Check out the recipe now and watch the video on Sunday to discover a forgotten German curry that deserves a comeback!
Written Recipe: cooking-the-world.com/german-chicken-curry-with-fr…
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When the weather turns crazy hot, sometimes only cold dishes will do.
That's exactly when I reach for herring in cream sauce. It's cool, refreshing, packed with flavour, and requires no standing over a hot stove while the summer sun does its best to melt everyone :)
Served with boiled potatoes, this old-fashioned German favourite makes a surprisingly satisfying meal. Tangy herring, creamy sauce, crisp apples, onions, and pickles come together in a dish that's been rescuing Germans from hot summer days for generations.
If you're looking for a traditional cold meal that's both comforting and refreshing, give this recipe a try!
Traditional German Matjas Herring in a Cream Sauce: cooking-the-world.com/traditional-german-herring-i…
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