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The image above shows the entire continent of Europe with Central Europe picked out in red. Though the definition of Central Europe is a bit of a moving feast, it's usually taken to include the countries: Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Lichtenstein, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland.

Welcome to the Celtnet Recipes section for recipes from Central Europe. Here you will find all the recipes for each and every Central European country gathered into one place. All the countries of the region of Central Europe are represented here with a (growing) number of recipes representing each. There are many hundreds of recipes in this collection, whish represents the largest collection of native and traditional Central European recipes gathered in one place on the internet. On this page you will find links to a selection of Austrain Recipes, Czech Recipes, German Recipes, Hungarian Recipes, Lichtenstein Recipes, Polish Recipes, Slovakian Recipes, Slovenian Recipes and Swiss Recipes.

Here each country in Central Europe is listed with a collection of recipes from that country. However, only a brief descripton of the country is given here and for a more detailed overview please use the links below to navigate to the full listing page for that country (links are blow). Also, please note that only a maximum of 50 recipes is given for each country in this list. For the full recipes listing you need to navigate to the country's main page. However, this page also gives recipes that are common to all countries in Central Europe.

Below are the links to each specific country in Central Europe:

Central Europe: Austria; Czech Republic; Germany; Hungary; Lichtenstein; Poland; Slovakia; Slovenia; Montenegro and Switzerland.


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The Alphabetical lists of recipes from the countries of Central Europe follows:

Central Europe

Typically the term 'Central Europe' (also known as Mitteleurope is an historical term applied to those countries of Central Europe that represented the last vestiges on the Holy Roman empire in the late 18th Century. They have a partially shared culture and cuisine and though no longer a political entity it does make some sense, in culinary terms at least, to treat these countries together as a bloc.

    Basic White Bread
     Origin: European
    European Gumbo
     Origin: European
    Romano Cheese Easter Bread
     Origin: European
    Braided Easter Bread
     Origin: European
    Fruit-Nut Bread
     Origin: European
    Salmon Coulibiac
     Origin: European
    Dried Sea-buckthorn Berries
     Origin: European
    King Cake
     Origin: European
    Sea Bass a la Grecque
     Origin: European
    Easter Crown Bread
     Origin: European
    Raisin Sauce For Ham
     Origin: European

Austrian Recipes

Austria, officially: Republik Österreich (The Austrian Republic) is a Federal Parlimentary Republic on the southern border of Western Europe (and the historical region of Central Europe). Austria's capital (and largest city) is Vienna, situated on the Danube. Austria is one of six European countries that have declared permanent neutrality and one of the few countries that includes the concept of everlasting neutrality in its constitution. Austria has been a member of the United Nations since 1955 and joined the European Union in 1995. Austria's history is complex.

Today, Austria is one of the 10 richest countries in the world in terms of GDP per capita, has a well-developed social market economy, and a very high standard of living. Since its accession to the European Union the Austrian economy has become much more open and the country has benefited from considerable inward investment.

In the main, Austrian cuisine is derived from that of the Austro-Hungarian Empire overlaid on native traditions. There are also strong influences from Hungarian, Czech, Jewish, Italian and Bavarian cuisines. As such it can be argued that Austrian cuisin is one of the most natively trans-cultural in Europe.

    Österreichisches Gugelhopf
     (Austrian Kugelhopf)
     Origin: Austria
    Plum Strudel
     Origin: Austria
    Venison with Chanterelles in a Cream Sauce
     Origin: Austria
    Österreichisches Kaffee Kuchen
     (Austrian Coffee Cake)
     Origin: Austria
    Sachertorte
     Origin: Austrian
    Viennese Braised Red Cabbage
     Origin: Austria
    Ausgezogenes Mehlmus
     Origin: Austrian
    Salzburg Spoon Sweets
     Origin: Austria
    Viennese Game Sauce
     Origin: Austria
    Austrian Tomato Soup
     Origin: Austria
    Speckknoedel
     (Austrian Bacon Dumplings)
     Origin: Austria
    Viennese Game Seasoning
     Origin: Austria
    Chocolate Icing
     Origin: Austria
    Strudel Dough
     Origin: Austrian
    Weiner Saft Gulasch
     (Viennese Beef Goulash)
     Origin: Austria
    Essig Krautersauce
     (Viennese Salad Dressing)
     Origin: Austria
    Topfen
     (Austrian Curd Cheese)
     Origin: Austria
    Wiener Hörnchen
     (Viennese Croissants)
     Origin: Austria
    Marillenknoedel
     (Austrian Apricot Balls)
     Origin: Austrian
    Traditional Sachertorte
     Origin: Austria
    Wiener Zollen
     (Viennese Cookies)
     Origin: Austria

Czech Republic Recipes

The Czech Republic, offilicially: Česká republika (the Czech Republic) is a landlocked country in modern Eastern Europe (and the historical entity of Central Europe). The capital and largest city is Prague (Czech: Praha) and the official language is Czech. The country has been settled from Neolithic times, with the Celtic tribe of the Boii settling there in the 3rd century BCE, subsequently followed by the Germanic tribes of Marcomanni and Quadi during the first century BCE and Slavic populations arriving in the 5th century CE.

From 1991 the Czech Republic (originally as part of Czechoslovakia, and now in its own right) has been a member of the Visegrad Group and from 1995 of the OECD. The Czech Republic joined NATO on March 12, 1999 and the European Union on May 1, 2004.

Czech cuisine is very heavily meat-based, with pork being the prime meat. Czech cuisine has also both influenced and been influenced by the cuisines of surrounding countries. Indeed, many of the fine cakes and pastries that are popular in Central Europe originated in the Czech lands. Fish is rare, with the occasional exception of fresh trout, and carp, which is served at Christmas. Beer culture is also a large part of Czech life and many popular Czech dishes and cheeses are usually eaten as pub fare.

    Apricot Kolaches
     Origin: Czech
    Czech Potato Dumplings
     Origin: Czech
    Pork Goulash with Sauerkraut
     Origin: Czech
    Bean Ghoulash with Beef
     Origin: Czech
    Fruit Sponge Cake
     Origin: Czech
    Prune Kolaches
     Origin: Czech
    Chepacy
     Origin: Czech
    Houska
     (Bohemian Sweet Bread)
     Origin: Czech
    Raspberry Cake
     Origin: Czech
    Chicken, Bacska Style
     Origin: Czech
    Houska
     (Bohemian Easter and Christmas Cake)
     Origin: Czech Republic
    Rice and Mushrooms
     Origin: Czech
    Czech Beef and Cabbage Soup
     Origin: Czech
    Hunters' Mushroom Soup
     Origin: Czech
    Sour Cream Soup from the Giant Mountains
     Origin: Czech
    Czech Biscuits
     Origin: Czech
    Kuba
     (Mushroom and Barley Casserole)
     Origin: Czech
    Sour Potatoes
     Origin: Czech
    Czech Chocolate Truffles
     Origin: Czech
    Letcho with Mushrooms
     Origin: Czech
    South Bohemian Potato Soup
     Origin: Czech
    Czech Goulash
     Origin: Czech
    Onion Soup with Cheese
     Origin: Czech
    Sweet Yeast Crust
     Origin: Czech
    Czech Kolachke
     Origin: Czech Republic
    Onions Stuffed with Meat and Mushrooms
     Origin: Czech
    Tvarahovy Kolác Treny
     (Czech Cheesecake)
     Origin: Czech
    Czech Liver Dumplings
     Origin: Czech
    Poppy Seed Buns
     Origin: Czech
    Winter Parsnip Stew
     Origin: Czech
    Czech Pastry Bars
     Origin: Czech
    Poppyseed Kolaches
     Origin: Czech

German Recipes

Germany, offilicially Bundesrepublik Deutschland (The Federal Republic of Germany) is a country in west-central Europe (Germany is part of Western Europe) but is also part of the historical entity of Central Europe. Germany is officially a Parlimentary Federal Republic with its main ideals expressed in the 1949 Grundgesetz (Basic Law). The German capital is Berlin, where the parliament resides in the Reichstag. German is the official laguage though Danish, Low German, Sorbian, Romani and Frisian are recognized as regional languages. Germany is Europe's most populour country, with an estimated population (2006) of 82,314,90.

Germany is the world's third largest economy, as measured by GDP and Germany is considered as a modern 'Great Power' and is a member state of the United Nations, NATO, the G8 and the G4 nations. Despite, or maybe, due, to its econiomic porsperity Germany has Europe and the World's lowest fertility rates at 1.39 childred per mother. As such Germany's working population is shrinking.

    Alkovendressing
     Origin: German
    Esterhazy Rostbraten
     (Beef Sirloin à La Esterhazy)
     Origin: Germany
    Mohren
     (Carrots)
     Origin: Germany
    Bavarian Sausage Salad
     Origin: German
    Feines Buttergebaeck
     (Fancy Butter Cookies)
     Origin: Germany
    Poschierte Fleischklöschen mit Zitrone-Soße
     (Poached Meatballs with Lemon Sauce)
     Origin: Germany
    Bayerische Schweinekotletts
     (Bavarian Pork Chops)
     Origin: German
    Frankfurter Bohnensuppe
     (Bean Soup With Frankfurters)
     Origin: Germany
    Rahm-Fleckle
     (Sweet or Sour Cream Dumplings)
     Origin: Germany
    Bayerisches Kalbfleisch mit Spargel
     (Barvarian Veal With Asparagus)
     Origin: German
    Gedünsteter Rotkohl
     (Braised Red Cabbage II)
     Origin: German
    Rindergulasch
     (German Beef Goulash)
     Origin: Germany
    Biersuppe
     (Beer Soup)
     Origin: German
    Gefuellte Pfannkuchen
     (Filled Sweet Pancakes)
     Origin: Germany
    Salatmarinade
     (Salad Dressing)
     Origin: Germany
    Black Bread
     Origin: German
    Gewurzplatzchen
     (Spice Biscuits)
     Origin: Germany
    Salbey Zu Backen
     (Batter-fried Sage Leaves)
     Origin: German
    Braised Pork Loin with Cream and Caraway
     Origin: Germany
    Grune Bohnen Mit Birner
     (Runner Beans with Pears)
     Origin: Germany
    Sauerfleisch
     (Boeuf a la Mode)
     Origin: Germany
    Brotknoedel
     (Bread Dumplings)
     Origin: German
    Himbeere-Mandel Linzer Biskuite
     (Raspberry-Almond Linzer Biscuits)
     Origin: Germany
    Sauerkraut-Suppe
     (Sauerkraut Soup)
     Origin: Germany
    Chocolate Soufflés with Cocoa Nib Cream
     Origin: Germany
    Kalbfleisch-Koteletts mit Kirschsoße
     (Veal Cutlets With Cherry Sauce)
     Origin: Germany
    Sniertjebraa
     Origin: Germany
    Clear Tomato Soup
     Origin: German
    Kalbsschnitzel mit Feinen Gemusen
     (Veal Fillets with Vegetables)
     Origin: Germany
    Spritzgeback
     (Spritz Cookies)
     Origin: Germany
    Cream Schnitzel
     Origin: Germany
    Kirsche Kiechle
     (Cherry Crêpes)
     Origin: Germany
    Sultana (Golden Raisin) Filling
     Origin: Germany
    Crispy Pork Roast with Basil Sauce
     Origin: Germany
    Knoepfle Oder Spaetzleteig
     (Basic Spaetzle Dough)
     Origin: Germany
    Uberbackener Spinat mit Kase
     (Baked Spinach with Cheese)
     Origin: Germany
    Daetscher
     Origin: Germany
    Koenigsberger Klops
     (Basic Spaetzle Dough)
     Origin: Germany
    Warmer Kartoffelsalat
     (German Marble Cake)
     Origin: German
    Deutscher Pizza-Teig
     (German Pizza Dough)
     Origin: Germany
    Lammeintopf
     (Lamb Stew)
     Origin: Germany
    Weinkuechle
     (Wine Fritters)
     Origin: Germany
    Deutsches Beefsteak
     (German Beef Patties)
     Origin: Germany
    Linzer Quadrate
     (Linzer Squares and Thumbprints)
     Origin: Germany
    Wilder Eber auf Sauerkraut
     (Wild Boar on Sauerkraut)
     Origin: Germany
    Eierlikör
     (German Egg Flip)
     Origin: Germany
    Mandelplaettchen
     (Almond Pretzels)
     Origin: Germany
    Zwetschgendatsche
     (Damson Plum Tart)
     Origin: Germany
    Erbsenpuree
     (Yellow Split-Pea Puree)
     Origin: Germany
    Mehlratzet
     (Re-fried Pancakes with Honey)
     Origin: Germany

This recipes above are only a selection (limited to 50) of the recipes available. For all the German recipes on this site please visit the Main German Recipes page.

Hungarian Recipes

Hungary, offilicially: Magyar Köztársaság (the Republic of Hungary) is a Parlimentary Republic located on the western border of Eastern Europe and on the eastern border of the historical Celtral Europe, lying in the Carpathian basin. The capital (and largest city) is Budapest and Magyar (Hungarian) is the official language.

Hungary is a member of OECD, NATO, EU and a Schengen state. The official language is Hungarian (also known as Magyar), which forms part of the Finno-Ugric family.

Hungarian cuisine is a notable part of the country's culture, with dishes such as goulash (gulyás or gulyásleves) being a mainstay. Healthy brown bread is made from four to six different grains and is sprinkled with sesame seeds, sunflower seeds and rolled oats. Kifli is a wildly popular crescent roll made from reform dough. Beer and wine are also minastays and the Tokaj white wine is a Hungarian classic.

    Bableves
     (Bean Soup)
     Origin: Hungary
    Hungarian Strudel Dough
     Origin: Hungary
    Sertesporkolt
     (Pork Porkolt)
     Origin: Hungary
    Bableves Csülökkel
     (Bean Soup with Knuckle of Pork)
     Origin: Hungary
    Lamb Paprikash
     Origin: Hungary
    Székely Gulyas
     (Székely Goulash)
     Origin: Hungary
    Chicken Paprikash
     Origin: Hungary
    Majoranas Tokany
     (Beef with Marjoram)
     Origin: Hungary
    Szagoleves
     (Sage Soup)
     Origin: Hungary
    Csusztatott Palacsinta
     (Chocolate Pancakes)
     Origin: Hungary
    Nockerl
     (Hungarian Noodles)
     Origin: Hungary
    Szureti Birkaporkolt
     (Mutton Porkolt)
     Origin: Hungary
    Dobos Torte
     (Drum Cake)
     Origin: Hungary
    Pork Paprikash
     Origin: Hungary
    Tarhonyaleves
     (Pastina Pasta Soup)
     Origin: Hungary
    Dobos Torte II
     (Drum Cake II)
     Origin: Hungary
    Porkolt Csirke
     (Chicken Porkolt)
     Origin: Hungary
    Tejfolos Vadmalaclves
     (Wild Boar Soup with Sour Cream)
     Origin: Hungary
    Gombapaprikás
     (Mushroom Paprikash)
     Origin: Hungary
    Rakott Krumpli
     (Layered Potatoes)
     Origin: Hungary
    Tejleves
     (Milk Soup)
     Origin: Hungary
    Goulash
     Origin: Hungary
    Rakott Krumpli
     (Hungarian Scalloped Potatoes)
     Origin: Hungary
    Tyukhusleves
     (Chicken Soup)
     Origin: Hungary
    Halászlé
     (Fieherman's Soup)
     Origin: Hungary
    Red Bell Pepper Letcho
     Origin: Hungary
    Zoldbableves
     (French Bean Soup)
     Origin: Hungary
    Hortobagyi Urgulyas
     (Mutton Goulash)
     Origin: Hungary
    Sargaborso Leves
     (Yellow Split Pea Soup)
     Origin: Hungary

Lichtenstein Recipes

Lichtenstein, officially: Fürstentum Liechtenstein (The Principality of Lichtenstein)

Polish Recipes

Poland, offilicially: Rzeczpospolita Polska (the Republic of Poland) is a Parlimentary Republic located on the western border of Eastern Europe and on the eastern border of the historical Celtral Europe.

Labour turmoil in 1980 led to the formation of the independent trade union "Solidarity" ("Solidarność"), which over time became a political force. Despite persecution and imposition of martial law in 1981, it eroded the dominance of the Communist Party and by 1989 had triumphed in parliamentary elections. Lech Wałęsa, a Solidarity candidate, eventually won the presidency in 1990. The Solidarity movement heralded the collapse of communism across Eastern Europe.

Polish cuisine represents an almost archetypical mix of Slavic traditions. The traditional Polish form of cookery rich in meat, especially chicken and pork, and winter vegetables (cabbage in the dish bigos), and spices, as well as different kinds of noodles the most notable of which are the pierogi. It is related to other Slavic cuisines in usage of kasza and other cereals. Generally speaking, Polish cuisine is substantial. The traditional cuisine generally is demanding and Poles allow themselves a generous amount of time to prepare and enjoy their festive meals, with some meals (like Christmas eve or Easter Breakfast) taking a number of days to prepare in their entirety.

    Grzyby w śmietanie
     (Mushrooms with Sour Cream)
     Origin: Poland
    Polish Easter Soup
     Origin: Poland
    Zupa Szczaiona
     (Sorrel Soup with Sour Cream)
     Origin: Poland
    Kapusniak
     (Sauerkraut Soup)
     Origin: Poland
    Polish Tomato Soup
     Origin: Poland
    Kolacky
     Origin: Polish
    Wieprozowina w Smietanie
     (Baked Pork Chops in Sour Cream)
     Origin: Poland

Slovakian Recipes

Slovakia, officially: Slovenská republika; (The Slovak Republic) is a landlocked Eastern European country in Eastern Europe (and also the historical region of Central Europe). The capital and largest city is Bratislava and the official language is Slovakian.

Slovakia became a member of NATO on March 29, 2004 and of the European Union on May 1, 2004. On January 1st, 2009, Slovakia adopted the Euro as its national currency.

Slovakian cuisine shares many similarities with that of its neighbours. Meat is poular with peork, beef and poultry predominating. Game meats, especially boar, rabbit, and venison, are also widely available around the year. A traditional Christmas dish is a fish and potato salad served with mayonnaise and vegetables. Slovakia is also an important wine-producing region with Tokaj wine being one of the best-known varieties.

    Halupki
     (Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)
     Origin: Slovakia
    Paradise Soup
     Origin: Slovakia
    Halupki Stuffed with Buckwheat Groats
     Origin: Slovakia
    Paska Slovak
     (Slovakian Easter Bread)
     Origin: Slovakia

Slovenian Recipes

Slovenia, officially: Republika Slovenija (the Republic of Slovenia) is a country bordering the Adriatic Sea that lies in Southern Europe and forms part of the historic Central Europe. It separates Italy from Croatia and forms the border of the Balkan region. The capital, and largest city is Ljubljana and the official language is Slovene.

Slovenia joined NATO on 29 March 2004 and the European Union on 1 May 2004. Slovenia was the first post-Communist country to hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, for the first six months of 2008. Currently, Slovenia is a member of the European Union, the Eurozone, the Schengen area, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, the Council of Europe and NATO.

Slovenian cuisine is an admixture of Mediterranean and Slavic influences along with Austrian influences (particularly in terms of cakes and desserts). Other dishes originate in the Ottoman Empire and come to Slovenia by way of its Yugoslav heritage. The country has a diverse culinary heritage, which is demonstrated in the range of dishes available.

    Bled Cream Slices
     Origin: Slovenia
    Slovenian Apple Strudel
     Origin: Slovenia
    Solnogražki Žližniki
     (Salzburg Spoon Sweets)
     Origin: Slovenia
    Brodet
     (Slovenian Fish Soup)
     Origin: Slovenia
    Slovenian Dandelion Flower Wine
     Origin: Slovenia
    Sour Kidneys
     Origin: Slovenia
    Cephalonian Meat Pie
     Origin: Slovenia
    Slovenian Egg and Chocolate Icing
     Origin: Slovenia
    Torta Plava Laguna
     (Blue Lagoon Cake)
     Origin: Slovenia
    Govnač
     (Cabbage and Potato Mash)
     Origin: Slovenia
    Slovenian Pierogi Casserole
     Origin: Slovenia
    Velvety Chicken Liver
     Origin: Slovenia
    Miške
     (Mice)
     Origin: Slovenia
    Slovenian Potato Wine
     Origin: Slovenia
    Walnut Potica
     Origin: Slovenia
    Slovene Mamaliga
     Origin: Slovenia
    Slovenski Meatloaf
     Origin: Slovenia

Swiss Recipes

Switzerland, officially: Confoederatio Helvetica (Latin); Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft (German); Confédération suisse (French); Confederazione Svizzera (Italian) and Confederaziun svizra (Romansh) (The Swiss Confederation) is a Direct Democracy and a Federal Parliamentary Republic. It's capital is Berne and the largest city (and financial centre) is Zürich. The country has four official languages: German; French; Italian and Romansh which reflect Switzerland's position as a land-locked country in the heart of Europe. Switerland lies at the southern border of Western Europe and the historical entity of Central Europe.

Today, Switzerland is one of the world's richest countries and Switzerland ranks 15th in the world (when GDP is adjusted for purchasing power parity).

Swiss cuisine has strong influences from German, French and Italian cookery and much of Swiss cooking is related to the cuisines of the countries neighbouring the cantons.

    Bricher Muesli
     Origin: Switzerland
    Morel Rösti
     Origin: Switzerland
    Veal Schnitzel with Spaghetti Milanese
     Origin: Switzerland
    Chocolate Pudding with Sea-buckthorn Cream
     Origin: Switzerland
    Pumpkin Rösti
     Origin: Switzerland
    Jägerschnitzel
     (Hunter's Schnitzel)
     Origin: Switzerland
    Rösti
     Origin: Switzerland


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