This authentic German potato salad recipe comes from the Swabia region of southern Germany where it remains one of the most popular and most delicious of all potato salads! I'm a huge potato salad fan and I enjoy it in all its varieties. But my all-time favorite is … Continue reading →
Heidesand (German Shortbread Cookies)
A thoroughly authentic Heidesand recipe, these classic German shortbread cookies are made with browned butter that gives them their distinguishing flavor. Delicately crumbly with a melt-in-your-mouth texture, they have remained a favorite throughout Germany during the … Continue reading →
Sauerkraut Salad
Cool, crisp, tangy and sweet, this quick and easy German Sauerkraut Salad recipe is not only wonderfully healthy, it's superbly delicious! Low calorie, low carb and low fat. My Bavarian mom frequently made this Sauerkraut Salad while we were growing up and it's a … Continue reading →
Rote Grütze (Red Berry Pudding)
The classic and beloved red berry pudding from Northern Germany, this traditional Rote Grütze recipe comes together in just minutes and is the perfect way to enjoy the fresh, sweet taste of summer! You can use fresh or frozen berries and any combination of varieties you … Continue reading →
Pichelsteiner (Bavarian Stew)
A thoroughly authentic Pichelsteiner recipe, this famous stew originating in Bavaria, Germany, has been enjoyed for nearly two centuries and even has an annual festival all to its own! Rich in flavor and deliciously filling, this meat and vegetable stew will satisfy both … Continue reading →
German Red Cabbage (Rotkohl)
A quintessential and popular German side dish, this braised German Red Cabbage is the perfect accompaniment to your Sunday roast, beef rouladen, brats and more! This thoroughly authentic German Red Cabbage recipe (Rotkohl) is easy to prepare, can be made in advance, and can … Continue reading →
German Potato Soup (Kartoffelsuppe)
This German potato soup recipe is loaded with healthy veggies, savory bacon, and is absolutely JAM-PACKED with FLAVOR! And that flavor is ever better the next day so be sure to double recipe for leftovers! One of my all-time favorite brothy soups is a classic German … Continue reading →
Obatzda (Bavarian Cheese Spread)
The ever popular biergarten staple and Oktoberfest favorite, this traditional Obatzda recipe is the perfect party food for your next gathering! This creamy Bavarian cheese spread is delicious served with pretzels, rustic bread, crackers or veggies! For more German … Continue reading →
Bohnensalat (German Green Bean Salad)
A delicious Bohnensalat recipe celebrating the glory of fresh green beans! Simple to make and a great accompaniment to virtually anything, this German Green Bean Salad is a wonderful addition to your side dish repertoire! Whether your garden is bursting with beans or … Continue reading →
Apfelschorle (German Apple Spritzer)
The classic German soft drink known as Apfelschorle, or apple spritzer! Served in every German restaurant, this has been a popular drink for decades and couldn't be simpler to make! Fruity, refreshing, and simply delightful! Growing up in Stuttgart Germany, … Continue reading →
Authentic Gaisburger Marsch
The famous stew from the Gaisburg suburb of Stuttgart, Germany, Gaisburger Marsch is a traditional stew that encapsulates everything that is delicious about Swabian cuisine. Tender beef, Spätzle, and potatoes in a luxuriously rich broth and topped with onions caramelized in … Continue reading →
Flädlesuppe (German Pancake Soup)
Featuring thinly sliced crepes in a rich beef broth sprinkled with chopped chives, this traditional Flaedlesuppe recipe brings together simple ingredients to create a truly soul-satisfying soup! This soup comes from my home region of Swabia in southern Germany though … Continue reading →
German Rum Balls (Rumkugeln)
A favorite treat in Germany during the holiday season, this Rumkugeln recipe (German rum balls) will show you how to make them from scratch! Super easy and so much better than store-bought, they come together in a jiffy and make terrific gifts to hand out to your friends … Continue reading →
Pistachio Marzipan
Get ready to fall utterly in love with this incredible Pistachio Marzipan! A beautiful green and positively bursting with flavor, this pistachio marzipan recipe takes all of 5 minutes to make! That's FIVE minutes away from pure heaven! There are essentially two ways … Continue reading →
German Nougat (Nuss-Nougat Rohmasse)
Nuss-Nougat Rohmasse is a popular German ingredient used as a filling for baking and confections. Featuring hazelnuts, chocolate and sugar, this German nougat recipe is easy to make and within minutes of prep time you'll have a phenomenal homemade version of that … Continue reading →
Magenbrot (German Gingerbread Bites)
A German Christmas is incomplete without Magenbrot, the ever popular gingerbread treats found at every German Christmas market. Flavored with a variety of warming spices, honey, hazelnuts, orange, and chocolate, these gingerbread cookies are absolutely delicious! What … Continue reading →
Marzipan Truffles
These Marzipan Truffles are super easy to make and are the perfect gifts for your family and friends! And you can get even more creative with your dipping and decorating skills! Chocolate covered marzipan is practically a staple confection in Germany, especially … Continue reading →
Creamy German Cucumber Salad
A thoroughly authentic Creamy German Cucumber Salad recipe. This simple, refreshing and irresistibly delicious salad makes the perfect accompaniment to your summer dinners, BBQ's, potlucks and picnics - or any time of year! A thoroughly authentic German Cucumber Salad … Continue reading →
Pineapple Cake with Marzipan
Pineapple pairs with marzipan in this chocolate glazed cake for a truly delicious flavor combination! And don't worry about where to find marzipan because we've got you covered with a recipe for super easy and phenomenal homemade marzipan! This Pineapple Cake recipe is … Continue reading →
How To Make Quark Cheese
Quark is a wonderfully creamy, spreadable soft cheese that's deliciously versatile in both sweet and savory dishes. Now you can make it yourself for a fraction of the cost and it tastes better than store-bought! Learn how to make homemade quark cheese the right way for the … Continue reading →
Authentic Aachener Printen
This authentic Aachener Printen recipe yields those world famous German Lebkuchen (gingerbread) cookies that are richly spiced with deep caramel-like flavor notes! The city of Aachen, Germany is famous for at least a couple of reasons. It was the seat of … Continue reading →
Traditional Speculoos Cookies
Whether you know them as speculoos, speculaas, spekulatius or Biscoff, few things are as irresistible as these positively delicious, buttery gingerbread shortcrust cookies! Wonderfully crispy, crunchy and deeply caramelized, they're sure to become part of your annual … Continue reading →
Authentic German Springerle
Springerle are German anise-flavored cookies that go back at least 700 years in their rich tradition as special gifts during the holidays and other celebrations. Delicately crispy-crunchy and a slightly chewy center, they're made with simple ingredients and are easy to make … Continue reading →
German Red Herring Salad (Roter Heringssalat)
Pickled herring, apples, onions, pickles and red beets are covered in a luscious creamy sauce with a beautiful pinkish-red hue. Herring fans will love this traditional German Red Herring Salad recipe! Red Herring Salad Recipe I'm originally from Stuttgart Germany but … Continue reading →
Authentic German Rouladen Recipe
One of Germany's most famous and delicious dishes, Rouladen are beef roulades filled with bacon, onions, mustard and pickles, then browned and simmered in the richest gravy imaginable. Mouthwateringly delicious, this authentic Rouladen recipe is the only one you'll ever … Continue reading →
Authentic Frikadellen (German Meatballs)
An authentic Frikadellen recipe, these beloved seasoned German meat patties are also popular in Denmark where they're known as Frikadeller.  They are extremely popular for both mealtimes and picnics because they're equally delicious either hot or cold! They've been a … Continue reading →
Authentic German Maultaschen
An Authentic Homemade Maultaschen recipe just the way you know and love them from Germany! Save time by making and freezing the meat filling in advance, following our tips about the pasta dough, and make a double batch while you're at it and freeze the Maultaschen so you … Continue reading →
Homemade German Bratwurst
Experience the delicious taste of Germany through this thoroughly authentic homemade bratwurst recipe! Make a double batch, freeze them, and you can conveniently grab and grill a bratwurst any time the craving hits you! This is a special day because today is the day I'm … Continue reading →
German Rhubarb Streusel Cake
This delicious German rhubarb streusel cake recipe features a wonderful moist and tender crumb with the sweet and tangy flavor of fresh rhubarb. Delicious on its own, with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or vanilla sauce! I grew up in Germany eating rhubarb every … Continue reading →
German Sauerkraut Soup (Sauerkrautsuppe)
Celebrating one of Germany's most famous "superfoods", Sauerkraut, this wonderful soup is satisfying to both tummy and soul. The combination of tangy sauerkraut, caramelized onions, smoky paprika, savory bacon and earthy caraway is deliciously irresistible! Each year … Continue reading →
Semmelknödel (German Bread Dumplings)
A specialty of the Bavaria region of southern Germany, drenched in gravy these famous SemmelKnödel (German Bread Dumplings) are pure heaven! Learn how to make these traditional Knoedel from scratch! These Semmelknödel (Bavarian bread dumplings) have always been a … Continue reading →
Rum Raisin Nut Chocolate Bars
Replicate your favorite rum raisin nut chocolate bars, it's super easy and SO delicious! Growing up in Stuttgart, Germany I lived close to the headquarters of Ritter Sport, one of the best chocolate manufacturers in the world. The other day I was craving one of … Continue reading →
Gebrannte Mandeln (German Candied Almonds)
A Gebrannte Mandeln recipe (German candied almonds) the way you know and love them from the German Volkfests and fairs! Growing up in Germany, I went to the Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas market) with my family every year. Home was Stuttgart which proudly boasts one of … Continue reading →
German Cucumber Salad (Gurkensalat)
A classic German Cucumber Salad recipe, like the kind you'll find in every German restaurant. Easy to make, healthy, delicious, and wonderfully refreshing! Eating this cool and crunchy cucumber salad always reminds me of Germany.  It's commonly included as part of … Continue reading →
Mandelhörnchen (German Almond Horns)
Popular throughout Germany, these German Almond Horns feature the delicious flavor of almonds and marzipan and a wonderfully chewy texture. This traditional Mandelhörnchen recipe is sure to become a favorite! What are Mandelhörnchen? Mandelhörnchen, German for almond … Continue reading →
Kinderpunsch (German Christmas Punch)
The flavorful and heavenly smelling mulled Christmas punch (non-alcoholic) you know and love from the German Christmas markets! Kinderpunsch incorporates fruit tea, fruit juices, citrus, and a variety of spices for an unforgettable fragrance and flavor! There is … Continue reading →
Bavarian Sweet Mustard (Bayerischer Süßer Senf)
A thoroughly authentic sweet German mustard recipe, this Bavarian sweet mustard is the kind served at the Munich Oktoberfest! Delicious and easy to make! My mom is from Bavaria from a small town south of Munich on the Austrian border, and though I grew up in … Continue reading →
Plum Butter
This Plum Butter recipe is made in the slow cooker for an incredibly deep, rich, caramelized flavor. It's easy to make and if canned properly will keep for up to a year. It's delicious on bread, muffins, scones, waffles, pancakes, added to cakes and pastries, and even … Continue reading →
Käsespätzle (German Cheese Spaetzle)
One of the most beloved of all Swabian dishes, Kasespatzle (German Cheese Spaetzle) is everything great comfort food should be! Chewy homemade Spätzle baked with gooey Swiss cheese and topped with caramelized onions, it's on my most favorite dishes! What is … Continue reading →
German Tomato Salad (Tomatensalat)
This is a fresh and vibrantly flavorful Summer tomato salad that is typical of the ones I know and love from Germany. Â Simple, quick and as easy as 1, 2, 3, all you have to do is cut up the tomatoes, onions, and herbs, prepare the vinaigrette, and pour the vinaigrette over … Continue reading →