Alsatian Recipes

The bretzel is one of Alsace's most recognisable emblems - and in its version gratinated with lardons, melted cheese and beer, it becomes a truly convivial dish. The complete home recipe with the step-by-step shaping diagram.

Golden pan-fried duck drumsticks, nectarines caramelised in armagnac, a velvety violet grape must mustard and raspberry balsamic sauce - a generous, fruity and surprisingly elegant dish. The perfect meeting of duck and the sweet-tangy softness of violet mustard.

The Obernai Mulled White Wine with Citrus and Spices is an authentic Alsatian recipe that warms the heart at the Christmas Markets. This Glühwein made with Pinot Gris, fragrant with orange, lemon and gentle spices, is the very soul of an Alsatian winter.

The Grand Sapin de Strasbourg is THE festive aperitif of Alsatian Christmas - a twisted puff pastry Christmas tree filled with homemade green olive tapenade, melting emmental and mustard, golden from the oven. Spectacular to present, delicious to eat and surprisingly simple to make. The recipe that always impresses.

Grilled prawns brushed with basil olive oil and garlic, served with a creamy Espelette pepper mustard and fresh basil sauce - a quick, elegant and characterful recipe. Ready in 25 minutes, perfect as a starter or light dish.

The Lammele - the Alsatian Easter lamb - is the Easter biscuit par excellence. Baked in its Soufflenheim pottery mould, soft and vanilla-scented, dusted with icing sugar and decorated with a small red and white Alsatian pennant, it graces every Easter morning table. A simple and moving recipe, steeped in tradition.

A guinea fowl browned in a cast-iron casserole, soft sweet potatoes and potatoes, a creamy sauce deglazed with three-pepper mustard - a generous, fragrant and characterful recipe. Perfect for a celebratory meal or a family Sunday lunch.

Salmon fillets coated in a creamy walnut mustard sauce, surrounded by mushrooms and shallots, baked in 20 minutes - an elegant and flavourful recipe that impresses effortlessly. Also delicious with riesling mustard or absinthe mustard for a change.

Baeckeoffe is THE iconic slow-cooked dish of Alsace: three meats, vegetables and white wine simmered for hours in a sealed stoneware terrine. An authentic recipe passed down through generations.

Recipe for Pork Chop with Riesling, Tomato and Sweet Horseradish for 4 people including 4 pork loin, 2 shallots, 10 cl of Riesling, 50 cl of tomato coulis, 3 tablespoons of ready-to-use sweet horseradish, sprigs of parsley, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Salt and Pepper

Recipe for Breaded Dab with Sweet Horseradish for 4 people including 4 fillets of dab (from 150g to 180g each), 1 tablespoon of ready-to-use sweet horseradish, 1 lemon juice, 75g of butter, 1 egg, 20cl of fresh cream, 6 tablespoons of flour, 6 tablespoons of breadcrumbs, salt and pepper

Soft aperitif muffins with beer mustard, diced ham, green olives and rosemary - a quick and original recipe, ready in 30 minutes for 12 pieces. The Alsatian aperitif that beats crisps and toast every time - and always disappears first.

The Kougelhopf is a traditional Alsatian pastry that can be eaten for breakfast, as an aperitif or as a dessert, sweet or savoury. It contains 25g of baker's yeast, 40cl of milk, 1kg of flour, 3 eggs, 300g of butter (room temperature)...

Fleischkiechle - minced beef, pork and bacon patties flavoured with mustard, garlic and parsley - are one of Alsace's most popular bistro dishes. Crispy outside, juicy inside, they are served with roasted potatoes and green salad. A simple, generous and deeply Alsatian recipe.

A fine tart on a sweet mustard base, topped with alternating tomato and courgette slices, grated gruyère, olive oil and thyme - fresh, colourful and ready in 25 minutes. The perfect recipe for a light lunch, a starter or a dinner aperitif.

Bibeleskaes is one of the most iconic dishes of Alsatian cuisine. This creamy fresh cheese with fresh herbs, served with golden sautéed potatoes and cured ham, embodies the generous simplicity of Alsatian home cooking. Discover the traditional recipe, easy to make at home.

Raw foie gras slices coated in gingerbread crumbs, seared in goose fat and deglazed with balsamic vinegar - a remarkably elegant Alsatian festive starter, ready in 15 minutes. The perfect marriage of meltingly rich foie gras and the spiced fragrance of Gertwiller gingerbread.

Flammekueche - or tarte flambée - is THE ultimate Alsatian sharing dish. Thin bread dough, crème fraîche, smoked lardons and sliced onions, baked at high temperature for a crispy and flavourful result. The real traditional recipe, simple and quick to make at home.