German Food Under Microscope

All you need to know about traditional German cuisine.

German Potato Salad and Magnifying Glass

Ultimate Guides

One portion of white asparagus on the plate with sauce hollondaise, potatoes and ham

White Asparagus

Get to know how to buy, prepare and cook white asparagus.

Potato Pancakes

Learn how to choose and grate potatoes for the best potato pancakes.

German Cheese Spätzle Ultimate Guide

Cheese Spätzle

Learn how to make cheese spätzle along with my favorite cheese mixtures.

How are Ultimate Guides Different?

Buying tips

Learn how to choose fresh ingredients for your German Meals.

Different Methods of Preparation

Learn how to cook German food with old-fashioned and modern techniques.

Recipe Images

Follow simple instructions with images.

Recipe Video

Watch how to buy, prepare and cook German food.

Learn German Cooking Techniques

You can just browse through 261 videos to find out more about Traditional German Dishes. 

About Your Guide

Marta started her blogging adventure in 2014, sharing her favourite family recipes from Germany and Poland on her food blog Cooking the World. In 2018, she began posting videos about German cuisine that featured its regional diversity. The videos inspired over 5.6 million people worldwide to cook or try traditional German dishes. In 2025, she published the Ultimate Guides to help people understand the beauty of traditional German food. Let’s celebrate the cuisine that has been cherished here for centuries.