“Home Sweet Home” Gingerbread Cottage
I love to see the end of a project, like this Christmas cottage—but my favorite part is the process. It's...
Cranberry Glogg
Winter’s a perfect time to cozy up with a hot drink—and this glogg is our family favorite. It’s heady with...
Pork Chops and Applesauce
If you love the lean, tender texture of pork chops but wish they had more flavor to offer, this recipe...
German-Style Beef Roast
My grandmother used to make this, and I adapted it for my slow cooker. You’ll love its convenience and great...
Inside-Out Stuffed Cabbage
Preparing stuffed cabbage rolls can be time-consuming, but this version with butternut squash has the classic flavors —and it’s table...
Homemade Croutons
With its bold seasoning mix, this basic homemade croutons recipe makes croutons light years better than any you'd buy from...
Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies
My mother Esther created this recipe, and I've been making the cookies in her honor every Christmas since then. People...
Grandma Schwartz’s Rouladen
This was one of my Grandma Schwartz's recipes. Grandpa Schwartz was a German butcher and this was one of his...
Black Forest Cake
Make a homemade Black Forest cake with chocolate cake, cherry filling and whipped cream. Its impressive, colorful layers make it...
Oktoberfest Pork Roast
This recipe was adapted from one my mom used to make when I was growing up. It has all of...
German Beer Cheese Spread
We love recipes inspired by our German heritage. This tangy spread is fantastic served alongside everything, including pretzels and pumpernickel...
Beer & Cheddar Fondue
This great-tasting beer cheese fondue is my mom's favorite, so I make it for her birthday every year. I like...
Black Forest Cannoli Parfaits
My family loves cannoli, but I don't love making the shells. This parfait is an easy way to enjoy the...
Slow-Cooked Reuben Brats
Sauerkraut gives these beer-simmered brats a big flavor boost, but it’s the special chili sauce and melted cheese that put...
Bavarian Apple Torte
Inspired by German dessert traditions, this Bavarian apple torte features a sweet cookie crust, a tangy cream cheese and apple...
Make-Ahead Cabbage Rolls
I've relied on this recipe for years, and my cabbage rolls never fail to impress. As the host of a...
Slow-Cooker Pork and Sauerkraut
When cold wind blows outside, this slow-cooker pork and sauerkraut recipe will warm you on the inside. Load the slow...
Grilled Beer Brats with Kraut
I made this for my son’s 21st birthday bonfire, which included a dozen buddies. The kraut topping flavors are fabulous....
Slow-Cooker Ground Beef Stroganoff
An easy update to a cozy classic, this slow-cooker ground beef Stroganoff is a weeknight lifesaver that's family-approved and nearly...
Nebraska’s Stuffed Beef Sandwiches
When I moved to Nebraska, I discovered many ethnic foods that I had never heard of before. A friend introduced...
Grandma’s Potato Dumplings
Don't be surprised if you make too many mashed potatoes on purpose. Day-old rolls and leftover spuds are scrumptious the...
Pfeffernuesse Cookies
A German holiday tradition, these fragrant pfeffernuesse cookies pack a warm rush of spices in every bite. Also called peppernuts,...
Black Forest Sandwich Cookies
Speed up prep time for these sandwich cookies by using chocolate wafers from the cookie aisle. You can even make...
Spicy Bavarian Beer Mustard
Here's a gift that has bite! This spicy beer mustard is great with pretzels or as a condiment for bratwurst....
Kielbasa Hot Potato Slaw
I like the challenge of cooking lighter meals that pack big flavor. This one, which came from a dear friend,...
Apple Strudel
The ideal fall recipe has arrived: the apple strudel. Filled with a gooey inside and wrapped in a golden, flaky...
Hearty Beef & Cabbage Pockets
I found a similar recipe many years ago and experimented with my own version until I had it just right....
Oktoberfest Strudels
My husband, being born and raised in Wisconsin, loves bratwurst sausages. So I tweaked this strudel recipe to include some...
Brat & Bacon Appetizer Pizza
Chopped bratwurst and maple bacon are a fabulous way to start a pizza. I jazz up this treat even more...