Tag: Comfort food
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Austrian Coffee Orders Explained: How to Order Coffee in Austria
If you’ve ever sat down in an Austrian café and looked at the coffee menu, you might have wondered what on earth you were supposed to order. A Melange? A Verlängerter? A Kleiner Schwarzer? Austrian coffee orders have their own vocabulary, and if you’re not familiar with it, the menu can seem a little confusing.…
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Faschierte Laibchen – Austrian Meat Patties
Faschierte Laibchen are one of those Austrian dishes that I always assumed everyone called by the same name. It wasn’t until I was older that I realised just how many different names there are for what is essentially the same thing. Growing up in Vienna, they were Faschierte Laibchen to me. So when my aunt…
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Eiernockerl – Austria’s Comfort Food at Its Best
Whenever I make Eiernockerl, I’m instantly reminded of my school days in Vienna. During my first years at Dirmhirngasse Mittelschule, we stayed at school during our lunch break. Then, when we were around 12 or 13, we were finally allowed to leave the school grounds to buy lunch elsewhere. There was a small café just…
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Paprikahendl – Creamy Austrian Paprika Chicken
Paprikahendl has been a family favourite in our house for years. It is one of those comforting dishes that feels simple, hearty and full of flavour at the same time. Tender chicken, sweet peppers and a creamy paprika sauce make it perfect for a cosy dinner with Spätzle, rice or potatoes. For my children I…
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Gemüsestrudel – Austrian Vegetable Strudel
When the crisp autumn mornings start to make their presence felt, there’s nothing more comforting than a freshly baked Gemüsestrudel. Wrapped in golden, flaky pastry and filled with colourful vegetables and a creamy Béchamel, it’s an all-rounder that works as a light lunch, main course, or even for brunch. I remember, when I made this…
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Käsespätzle – Austrian Mac and Cheese
Käsespätzle are a true Alpine icon. They are soft, tender egg noodles layered with melting cheese and topped with crispy fried onions. Beloved across Austria, southern Germany, and the mountain regions of Switzerland, they’re often enjoyed as a hearty, warming meal after a day in the Alps. Different Alpine regions have their own quirks: in…
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Austrian Palatschinken – Sweet and Savoury Crêpes
If there is one dish that every Austrian child knows, it’s Palatschinken. Thin, golden crêpes, rolled up with jam, sugar, or chocolate spread, and always disappearing far too quickly from the plate. In my family, Palatschinken were more than just dessert – they were a Sunday ritual. My dad makes the best Palatschinken, and whenever…
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Wiener Schnitzel mit Erdäpfelsalat – Austria’s Golden Classic
There’s just something utterly joyful about a golden, crispy schnitzel—it’s a bit of Austria’s soul on a plate, and it happens to be absurdly comforting. Back in Vienna, few things beat the classic Wiener Schnitzel, pounded thin, lovingly breaded, and crisp-fried until it’s whisper-light and lacy. Paired with Erdäpfelsalat—the Austrian-style potato salad with a delicate…
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Toast Hawaii – the German answer to Welsh Rarebit
If you’ve ever argued with friends about whether pineapple belongs on pizza, you’ll love this one: long before Pizza Hawaii divided opinions around the world, Germany had already embraced its sweet-and-savoury cousin — Toast Hawaii. This retro gem first appeared on German TV in the 1950s, made famous by entertainer Heinz Erhardt. It was the…