
Germany
Fire Tongs Punch
Feuerzangenbowle
Mulled wine with a rum-soaked sugar cone flambéed over it, a dramatic traditional Christmas drink.
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Germany
Feuerzangenbowle
Mulled wine with a rum-soaked sugar cone flambéed over it, a dramatic traditional Christmas drink.

Bavaria, Germany
Steckerlfisch
Whole fish threaded on a stick and grilled over hot embers, a staple at beer gardens and folk festivals in Bavaria.

Germany
Fischbrötchen
Northern German sandwich with fish (herring, sprat, salmon, mackerel) and pickles, remoulade, and onions in a bun.

Germany
Fine cooked sausage similar to bologna, with smooth texture and mild flavor.

Nuremberg, Germany
Fränkische Bratwurst
Coarse bratwurst from Franconia, longer and thicker than the Nuremberg version, with a robust texture.

Bavaria, Germany
Schäufele
Traditional Franconian pork shoulder roast, cured and roasted until crispy, served with potato salad or dumplings.

Frankfurt, Germany
Frankfurter Kranz
Classic German cake from Frankfurt with crown shape, sponge layers filled with buttercream and red jam, topped with almond brittle.

Frankfurt, Germany
Frankfurter Grüne Soße
Cold green herb sauce from Frankfurt made with seven specific herbs, traditionally served with boiled eggs and potatoes.

Frankfurt, Germany
Frankfurter Brenten is a dessert from Frankfurt am Main, a sweet finish to the local table. Distinct from food-virsli.

Frankfurt, Germany
Frankfurter linsensuppe simmers lentils with root vegetables and herbs, often served with vinegar and sausage.

Frankfurt, Germany
Frankfurter Pudding is a dessert from Frankfurt am Main, a sweet finish to the local table. Distinct from food-virsli.

Frankfurt, Germany
Frankfurter Rindswurst is a finely emulsified all-beef sausage with a gently smoked casing and firm, juicy bite.

Frankfurt, Germany
Frankfurter Rippchen are cured pork loin slices warmed and served with sauerkraut, mustard and sometimes mashed potato.

Frankfurt, Germany
Frankfurter Würstchen
Lightly seasoned slim sausage made entirely with pork in natural sheep casing, boiled and lightly smoked.

Frankfurt, Germany
Frankfurter Schneegestöber is a rustic spread of ripe Camembert, butter, onion and paprika mashed into a soft orange paste.

Frankfurt, Germany
Frankfurter Schnitzel is a breaded cutlet served with green sauce made from herbs such as parsley, sorrel and chives.

Austria
Obstler
Obstler is a clear Alpine fruit brandy distilled from apples, pears, plums, or mixed orchard fruit, especially associated with Austria and southern Germany.

Bavaria, Germany
Fränkisches Kirschwasser is a clear Franconian cherry brandy distilled from ripe sour cherries without added sugar.

Stuttgart, Germany
Gaisburger Marsch is a Stuttgart beef stew with root vegetables, potatoes and hand-cut Spätzle in a clear rich broth.

Germany
Gedadschde are rough potato dumplings made from grated potato and flour, boiled until tender and served with butter or sauce.

Israel
געפילטע פיש
Ground freshwater fish bound with egg and matzo meal, poached in fish stock and served cold in slices with its jelly and grated horseradish.

Germany
Gebrannte Mandeln
Almonds roasted and coated in a crisp sugar shell in a copper kettle, a fixture of German Christmas markets and fairgrounds.

Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Kirschwasser
Clear distilled fruit spirit from sour cherries, produced in the Black Forest region as a geographically defined product.

Germany
Kalter Hund
Kalter Hund is a no-bake German chocolate biscuit cake made from alternating cocoa-butter and crisp biscuit layers; Switzerland calls the form Chalte Hund.

Germany
Windbeutel
A large German choux pastry puff filled generously with whipped cream, its hollow shell light and crisp rather than cake-like.

Germany
Frikadellen
German meatballs or pan-fried patties, made with mixed ground meat, onions, and breadcrumbs.

Germany
Pilsner
Pale lager with prominent hop character, the most popular German beer style, crisp and refreshing.

Trentino-Alto Adige, Germany
Spätzle Tirolesi
Spätzle are irregular hand-cut or pressed egg noodles made from flour and eggs, served soft as a Swabian German staple and as Spätzli in Switzerland.

Saxony, Germany
Sour wheat beer with salt and coriander from Leipzig, tart and refreshing with a distinctive salinity.

Germany
Grobe Krautwurst is a coarse pork sausage mixed with cabbage or cabbage seasoning and robust peppery spices.

Cologne, Germany
Halve Hahn is Cologne rye bread topped with a thick slice of Gouda, raw onion, butter and mustard; despite its name it contains no chicken.

Hamburg, Germany
Franzbrötchen
Hamburg sweet pastry with cinnamon-sugar filling, dough folded multiple times and glazed with butter.

Hamburg, Germany
Hamburger Aalsuppe is a North German soup of eel, root vegetables, herbs and dried fruit in a savoury-sweet broth.

Hamburg, Germany
Hamburger Kümmel is a clear caraway spirit distilled and served as a dry digestif in northern Germany.

Hesse, Germany
Handkäse
Sour milk cheese from Hesse, served with 'Musik' (onion marinade), with a strong pungent aroma.

Germany
Harzer Käse
Sour milk cheese, low in fat, with a strong flavor and distinctive aroma, traditional from the Harz mountains.