A collection of more than 100 of the best most emblematic recipes of German and Austrian home
cooks from the author of Classic German Baking . To many German food is humble comfort food
the kind of food that may not win a beauty award but more than makes up for it with its power
to soothe nourish and cheer. In Classic German Cooking Luisa Weiss—who was born in Berlin to
an Italian mother and American father and married into a family with roots in Saxony—has
collected and mastered the essential everyday recipes of Germany and Austria. Classic German
Cooking features traditional and time-honored recipes that are beloved in homes across the
region such as Rinderrouladen (Braised Beef Rolls) Quarkauflauf (Fresh Cheese Soufflé)
Hühnerfrikassee (Chicken Fricassee) and authentic Viennese Gulasch or Alpine Germknödel (Plum
Butter-Stuffed Steamed Dumplings) . Cozy Apfelküchle (Apple Fritters) bring warmth to an
afternoon snack while tangy Spargelsalat (White Asparagus Salad) signals the sweet start of
Spring. Luisa gives history and context to the cooking of Germany and its influences
worldwide. Sprinkled with both personal stories and historical insights Classic German Cooking
will leave you with a well-rounded understanding of the cuisine and its lasting influence.
