Cider Pork Roast
Apple cider, dried cherries and fresh rosemary put the pizzazz in this pleasing pork roast. It's even more flavorful when...
Sausage and Sauerkraut
Sausage and sauerkraut is an easy 30-minute recipe that the whole family will love. We make this meat and potatoes...
Santa Pancakes
These holly jolly Santa pancakes with cherry pie filling, bananas and chocolate chips will make your children's Christmas morning merry...
Stuffed Iowa Chops
Here's a hearty dish for big appetites. The corn and apples make a tasty stuffing for the chops. —Judith Smith,...
Berry-Almond Sandwich Cookies
Almond shortbread cookies cradle a delightful berry filling for this Christmas cookie favorite. The recipe is undeniably good. —Helga Schlape,...
Black Forest Cheesecake
This no-bake black forest cheesecake combines creamy layers of vanilla and chocolate with a luscious cherry pie topping for a...
German Chocolate Pie
This German chocolate pie is decadent, just like the original cake version. It boasts a creamy filling, buttery crust and...
Authentic German Potato Salad
The most popular salad at the table? Hot German potato salad with smoky bacon and a sweet-tangy dressing.
Herbed Brussels Sprouts
Topped with a tangy sauce and mixed with mushrooms, these Brussels sprouts are so tasty that even children enjoy them....
Grilled Seasoned Bratwurst
Whether you're hosting a picnic at home or at a park, cook these bratwurst on the stovetop first. Then you...
Apple Dutch Baby
This dish has been a longtime family favorite for Christmas morning. It is light, airy, and filled with eggs and...
Gingerbread Chalet
The A-frame design on this pretty country chalet is easy enough for even first-timers to make. So gather the kids...
Black Forest Tart
Cherry pie filling and a melted chocolate drizzle top a rich, fudgy cake made from chocolate cookie crumbs. —Taste of...
Grandma’s Spinach Salad
This hearty spinach salad with mushrooms is packed with protein and draped in an aromatic celery seed vinaigrette. You can...
Red Cabbage with Apple
This delicious combination has a sweet and tart flavor with a hint of bacon and apple that marries well together.
Peanut Butter Pudding Dessert
This peanut butter pudding dessert is the perfect layered treat for peanut butter and chocolate fans. It features a homemade...
Reuben Rolls
This recipe came about one night when I was trying to think of a new and different snack to serve...
Lebkuchen
Dense, chewy lebkuchen is a great addition to your Christmas-cookie routine, but you can make it any time of year....
Glazed Pfeffernuesse
Our version of the classic German cookie is nice to have on hand throughout the holiday season. They stay fresh—and...
Chocolate Chip Cherry Cheesecake
I fell in love with cooking when I was 11 years old, and have enjoyed creating and modifying recipes since...
German-Style Cabbage and Beans
This is one of my greatest hits for a potluck dish at church suppers. If you use some red cabbage,...
Black Forest Cream Cheese Cake
This decadent dessert puts a delicious spin on the classic Black Forest cake. Top each serving with canned cherry pie...
Beer ‘n’ Gouda Pretzels
Homemade pretzels are a wonderful treat to have in the fall especially with the flavor of beer added to it....
Potato Dumplings
Traditionally served with meat and gravy, German potato dumplings can also be served with a simple brown butter sauce or...
German Meatballs and Gravy
These meatballs are a celebration of my heritage. I love making them for my family especially because they are a...
Wiener Schnitzel
You may chill the veal for 30 minutes after coating it if desired, making the recipe more convenient while preparing...
German Potato Salad with Sausage
Hearty and saucy, this potato salad is an old family recipe that was updated using cream of potato soup to...
Chocolate Lebkuchen
Having lived in Germany, I try to keep my German cooking as authentic as possible. This lovely lebkuchen recipe is...
Slow-Cooker Sauerbraten
My family is of German Lutheran descent, and although we enjoy this traditional beef roast, I never liked the amount...