Pretzel Bread Bowls
These soft, chewy and irresistibly salty pretzel bread bowls are the perfect vessels for serving soup all season long.
Upside-Down Apple Bread
The only thing more exciting than inverting our upside-down apple bread is savoring every cozy and warming cinnamon-apple bite.
Einspanner Coffee
Einspanner coffee is a decadent and indulgent way to get your morning caffeine fix.
Frikadellen
Frikadellen, the savory German meat patties, are packed with flavor and will change the way you think about hamburgers.
Streusel
Buttery, crumbly streusel adds a lovely texture to desserts, and it’s so easy to whip up. Here’s how to make...
Blaukraut
Blaukraut is an authentic German dish and it's super simple to make. My mother used to make this blaukraut recipe...
Potluck German Potato Salad
This is a big hit at church potlucks. One man says he comes only so that he can eat my...
Apple & Spice Pork Tenderloin
My family loves pork tenderloin, so I created this hearty meal. The slightly sweet dish is one of our favorites....
Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing
After having a salad like this at a restaurant years ago, I came up with this recipe. It is especially...
Gingerbread Cookie Cutouts
Add a little snow hat (complete with a pompom) to a classic gingerbread shape to create adorable gingerbread Santas. —Christy...
Hot German Potato Salad for Two
This hot German potato salad is a deliciously downsized version of a favorite picnic salad. —Jennie Voigt, Marathon, Wisconsin
Plum Streusel Kuchen
This recipe is actually called "platz" in German (meaning "flat") and has been in my family since before I was...
Hungarian Chicken Paprikash
My mom learned to make this Hungarian chicken paprikash when she volunteered to help prepare the dinners served at her...
Beef Stroganoff
You'd never guess this creamy, full-flavored Stroganoff is actually light! It is very meaty and features a thick tomato sauce...
Gingerbread Snowflakes
Cutting my favorite gingerbread cookie dough into snowflake shapes and decorating them with white icing was ideal for my theme...
Sweet-Sour Red Cabbage
The first time I bought a red cabbage, I didn’t quite know what to do with it. After some experimenting,...
Old-Fashioned Stollen
Stollen is a Christmas tradition in Germany. The fruit-filled yeast bread is topped with icing, candied fruit and almonds. Its...
German Apple Cake
During the long, cold winters we have here, this recipe has warmed many a kitchen. The cake is perfect for...
Oktoberfest Red Cabbage
Four generations of our family have made this dish of red cabbage and apples, known as rotkohl ("red cabbage"). We...
Easy German Potato Salad
This tangy potato salad stirs memories of my grandma, who made it for us. Now my mom makes it with...
Bourbon Brat Skewers
When the executive decision was made to marinate veggies in a tasty bourbon sauce and serve with grilled bratwurst, this...
Pork Tenderloin with Cran-Apple Sauerkraut
I love all the ingredients in this recipe because together they're perfect for Oktoberfest, a fun festival during my favorite...
Spiced German Cookies
These buttery spice cookies are a cross between sugar cookies and gingerbread, creating the best of both worlds. —April Drasin,...
Citrus Gingerbread Cookies
Orange and lemon zest give gingerbread cutouts a refreshing twist. Brushing a honey glaze over the top adds a subtle...
Gingerbread Country Church
This gingerbread house is a fun and tasty Christmas craft the whole family will enjoy putting together! —Taste of Home...
German Noodle Bake
This is a recipe I serve each year for my holiday open house because everyone looks for it. Store-bought noodles...
Pronto Potato Pancakes
Pancake lovers know these fluffy delights are not just for breakfast. Try serving these savory ones as a side dish...
Beef Tenderloin with Roasted Vegetables
I appreciate this recipe because it includes a side dish of roasted potatoes, brussels sprouts and carrots, giving me one...
Slow-Cooked Sauerkraut Soup
We live in Lancaster County, which has a rich heritage of German culture. Our dishes often include sauerkraut, potatoes and...
Gingerbread Cookies with Buttercream Icing
When it’s time to start the cookie-baking season, this recipe always kicks off the festivities. My mother-in-law first shared it...
