Oct 29, 2022 | Zürcher Geschnetzeltes is the classic king of Zurich cuisine, though it's a dish with a relatively short history. It was only in a 1947 Swiss cookbook that the terms 'Zürich' and 'Geschnetzeltes' (or 'sliced') paired up for the first time – at the time without the mushrooms that are these days a must. These days, the dish can be found on the menu of almost every home-style Swiss restaurant.
Zürcher Geschnetzeltes is typically made with veal fillet, mushrooms, butter, shallots, white wine, bouillon, cream, sauce stock, and a little cognac. Veal kidneys are an optional addition. The meat is seared briefly, and then kept warm while a sauce is prepared from the other ingredients, which is finally pureed. This is then poured over the meat, and the whole dish is then typically served with rösti – potato pancakes.
Report: Jens von Larcher
Camera: Dirk Frenkel
Edit: Eva Luenig
Mar 18, 2023 | Say Switzerland and one of the things that'll probably spring to mind, as well as mountains, Alpine pastures and chocolate, is cheese. Aside from fondue, another popular dish in the country is raclette, a dish made mainly of cheese and potatoes. Find out how an authentic Swiss raclette is prepared and why there's no tabletop grill involved!
Oct 26, 2024 | Is Ukrainian borscht under threat from Russia? There is probably no dish that means as much to Ukrainians as borscht. The stew, which is popular in many Eastern European countries, stands for the country's identity and can be enjoyed in countless variations. In the course of its attack on Ukraine, Russia is also trying to appropriate Ukrainian cultural assets. Chefs like Yevhen Klopotenko want to prevent this. We went to Ukraine to find out why borscht is so important to Ukrainians and what different interpretations of borscht there are.
Oct 19, 2024 | Italian cuisine is renowned for its quality and is loved around the world - but what if its supposedly centuries-old tradition is just an invention of the past 50 years? At least that's what the economic historian Alberto Grandi claims. We got to the bottom of his outrageous theories.
Oct 12, 2024 | Round, square or twisted into a snail, filled with minced meat, cheese or - quite unusually - with nettles - börek is a popular snack in the Balkan region. In Serbia, the inhabitants of the city of Niš are so crazy about their yufka pastries that they have launched their own börek festival. Our reporters took a look around three countries and asked them about the typical börek.
Aug 10, 2024 | Cevapcici, cevapi, mici - they may have different names, but one thing is clear: these minced meat rolls are a cult dish in many countries in Eastern and Southern Europe! Whether small or large, quick on the hand or comfortably seated - we asked three different countries, Bosnia and Herzegovina , Serbia, and Romania, what makes cevapcici so popular.
Jul 29, 2022 | If you've ever been to Greece, you've likely sampled the most Greek of all dishes – moussaka! It’s traditionally made with eggplant, potatoes, ground beef, and béchamel sauce. A cornerstone of Greek cuisine, it’s as popular with visitors as it is with the locals.
May 13, 2023 | When you hear the word "soup", you probably think of a hot, or at least warm, dish. Well, in southern Spain and Portugal, people like to eat a cold soup called "gazpacho" in the summer. There are many different recipes and some debates about how to make gazpacho. In this video we will show you how to prepare a traditional version of gazpacho and give it a modern twist.
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Report: Diana Piñeros
Camera: Janusz Szczerek
Edit: Manuela Reuss
Apr 28, 2021 | Viennese apple strudel is probably the most popular dessert among the many great pastries Austria has to offer. It takes special skills and ingredients to make an original apple strudel by hand. We went to Vienna, Austria to see how an original apple strudel is made.
May 22, 2021 | Camembert, the famous white mold cheese is only a real Camembert if it was produced in Normandy, Northern France. There’s even a village called Camembert in the region – and it’s said that the cheese finds its origins nearby. During the French Revolution in 1791, farmer Marie Harel is said to have hidden a priest on her farm. In return, he revealed the secrets of cheese-making to her. That’s just the legend, though – here comes the true secret of French Camembert!
Jan 23, 2021 Germans are crazy about bread. There are more than 3000 different types of bread in Germany. Unlike France or Italy, which are famous for baguette or ciabatta respectively, Germans are known for their dark bread variations made from rye, spelt and wheat flour. In many recipes, sourdough plays an important role - but it's just one factor among many that characterize German bread.
Feb 17, 2024 | How about Dutch Gouda, French Camembert or Italian Parmesan? Or perhaps you're more partial to cheddar from the UK or feta from Greece? European cheese is popular all over the world. Nowhere is as much cheese produced as in Europe: more than 10 million tons in 2023. And nowhere is as much cheese eaten as in Europe: statistically speaking, every European consumes more than 20 kilograms of cheese every year (based on the 27 EU member states in 2022). European cheeses are as varied and diverse as the continent itself! Find out here how some classic European cheese are made.
Jan 27, 2024 | Croissants are a staple in French pastry. A fresh coffee and a croissant create the perfect breakfast combination. So, how are perfect French croissants made? How did they become so popular in France, and how were they invented in the first place? Legend has it that the croissant wasn't even invented in France. To answer these questions, we went to Paris, France, and visited a classic boulangerie – a French bakery – to find out.
Jan 13, 2024 | Whether for dessert, as a snack in between, or for getting together over coffee and cake - sweets have a firm place in most culinary culture. As they do in Europe. We picked 5 classic and popular sweet treats from France, Belgium, Austria, Italy and Germany to show you what makes them special and how they are prepared.
Oct 28, 2023 | Saltimbocca alla Romana is so good, that it literally “jumps into your mouth” - that’s what it means in Italian. The veal cutlet with prosciutto and sage is one of Rome’s most popular main dishes and an absolute classic in Italy’s capital.
This traditional Roman dish is a true culinary gem, known for its elegant simplicity and bold flavors. In this video, we dive into the history and origins of Saltimbocca alla Romana, uncovering the ingredients and techniques that make it a favorite in Italian households.
Nov 11, 2023 | Italy is famous for various pasta dishes and one of the most popular is: Ragù alla Bolognese. This meaty tomato sauce is known far beyond Italy's borders and is an absolute classic of Italian cuisine. But how is it prepared correctly? Why is the original recipe kept in the Bologna Chamber of Commerce? And why shouldn't you use spaghetti for this dish - as many people do? Let's find out!
Sep 9, 2023 | Irish stew is Ireland's hearty national dish and a symbol of Irish comfort food, cherished for its simplicity and wholesome flavors. In this video, we'll show you how this slow-cooked dish is made, how to choose the right ingredients and which kind of meat you should use. Dave Power, head Chef at The Boxty House, will show you his tricks.
Jan 9, 2021 | Did you know that a single leg of ham can cost up to $13,000? That’s the world record for the highest price ever paid for one Jamón Ibérico. Iberian ham is one of the most expensive meats in the world. On average, one ham of the highest quality costs around $500,00. It takes three to 14 years for the ham to mature perfectly. But the taste is worth the effort put into it: It’s said that one leg alone of the Spanish delicacy has seven different flavors.
Aug 26, 2023 | IKEA may have made them famous all over the world, but köttbullar existed before the furniture store was founded. Swedish meatballs are usually served with a special sauce, mashed potatoes, cucumber salad and lingonberries. We travelled to Gothenburg to learn more about the recipe of Sweden's national dish. But do they really come from Sweden? Let's find out.
May 6, 2020 | People in Germany love asparagus, especially white asparagus! This vegetarian asparagus recipe is the classic way in which Germans prepare their asparagus, or “Spargel” as they call it – without meat though. As white asparagus is not as easy to source as its green relative, DW Food reporter Max Merrill also explains how to make a delicious salad with green asparagus, rocket and strawberries. Here’s the recipe.
