Far from being a nation of sausage-eaters, Germany has more vegans than any other country on earth by ratio, and Berlin is the world’s most vegan-friendly city, with supermarkets and even vegan shopping malls! It’s also a country with a rich heritage in natural medicine, naturopaths have the same status as GPs. Try this recipe for Vegan Schnitzel (Vegan on Board).
Use vegan butters with no palm oil. Use a reusable baking liner or unbleached parchment paper. Keep recipes away from pets, due to toxic ingredients.
Simple Bircher Muesli (Good Eatings) is a nourishing recipe, of a popular German breakfast. You make it the night before then just add plant milk and toppings, the next day.
Apple Strudel (Lazy Cat Kitchen) is a popular dessert across Europe. This version is made with wholesome ingredients.
Plant-Based Black Forest Recipes
Black forest gateaux is a popular cake the world over, the red and black colours believed to be derived from the area’s national dress. Vegan Black Forest Cake (Addicted to Dates) combines layers of chocolate cake with plant cream and sweet cherries. The combination of chocolate and cherry is often made with Kirsch liqueur (if you want to be more artisan, try Friar Drinks Cherry Brandy (handcrafted in the West Country, this infuses fermented ripe cherries in oak-matured French brandy – you can also use it to make a Cherry Bakewell cocktail (mix 25ml each with apple juice and Amaretto, and serve with a wedge of lime and a cherry).
Black Forest Ice Cream Cake (Addicted to Dates) is made with fresh cherries and chocolate, covered in a boozy cherry compote.
Vegan Black Forest Tart (Rainbow Nourishments) only has 7 ingredients. Very simple to make for your next dinner party. Also try Anthea’s recipe for Vegan Black Forest Trifle (a chocolate cake and custard, with macerated cherries and vegan whipped cream).
