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Vanillesoße (German Vanilla Sauce)

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Germany's favorite dessert sauce, this Vanillesoße recipe is super quick and easy to make and beats anything store-bought!  A silky smooth and luxuriously flavorful vanilla sauce, it's delicious drizzled over your favorite German classics and a whole host of other … Continue reading →

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Bratwurst with Mushroom Gravy

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My German twist on British Bangers and Mash!  Bratwursts are fried or roasted, sliced, and served with a fabulous homemade mushroom gravy along with your choice of fries, mashed potatoes, Bratkartoffeln, or Spätzle!  This Bratwurst with Mushroom Gravy recipe is the ultimate … Continue reading →

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Kokosmakronen (German Coconut Macaroons)

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A traditional Kokosmakronen recipe, the beloved coconut cookies enjoyed all year round but especially at Christmas time.  These German coconut macaroons are delightfully chewy on the inside, slightly crispy and golden on the outside, and bursting with the delicious flavor of … Continue reading →

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Fig and Hazelnut Tea Cake with Orange Glaze

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Combining culinary influences from England, Germany and Italy, this tea cake features figs, hazelnuts, orange, and anise for a beautiful Old World flavor.  Wonderfully fragrant and a pure delight for the taste buds, this Fig and Hazelnut Tea Cake with Orange Glaze is unique … Continue reading →

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Zimtsterne (German Cinnamon Stars)

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Among the most popular and beloved traditional German Christmas cookies, the holidays simply aren't the same without  Zimtsterne!  Wonderfully fragrant and flavorful with a fabulous texture, this authentic Zimtsterne recipe will guide you through step-by-step to ensure your … Continue reading →

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Vanillekipferl (Austrian Vanilla Crescent Cookies)

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Buttery, vanilla-infused and delicately crumbly with an almost melt-in-your-mouth texture, these Austrian vanilla crescent cookies will thoroughly win you over!  A traditional Vanillekipferl recipe, the way my Oma and Mutti made them! What Are … Continue reading →

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BEST Slow Cooker Pot Roast

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Consistently rated the BEST slow cooker pot roast recipe EVER!  The depth of flavor is simply phenomenal and is guaranteed to get rave reviews from around the whole dinner table!   Make it in your slow cooker or on the stove top - either way you'll be sitting down to a truly … Continue reading →

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BEST Marzipan and Almond Paste Recipe

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If you're looking for an authentic marzipan recipe that's easy to make, is much cheaper than store-bought, and tastes absolutely phenomenal, you've come to the right place!  Naturally gluten-free and can easily be made vegan. Growing up in Germany, home to the world's … Continue reading →

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Marzipankartoffeln (Marzipan Potatoes)

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Marzipan potatoes, known as Marzipankartoffeln, are a favorite treat in Germany, especially during the Christmas season.  Make your own with this Marzipankartoffeln recipe - they're super easy, super delicious, and make the cutest gifts! What Are … Continue reading →

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Kartoffelklöße (German Potato Dumplings)

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An authentic German Potato Dumplings recipe (Kartoffelklöße Rezept), just the way my Mutti and Oma always made them!  Pillowy soft and tender, they are the perfect accompaniment to your sauce-based dishes and do a magnificent job of mopping up all that delicious … Continue reading →

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German Bread (Authentic Vollkornbrot)

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A thoroughly authentic German Bread Recipe (Vollkornbrot)!   This delicious traditional German whole grain seed bread is nutrient dense with a fabulous texture and positively packed with flavor.  This makes a large loaf that freezes well so you can conveniently grab some … Continue reading →

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Traditional Gugelhupf (Kugelhopf)

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Combining the delicious flavors of lemon, rum, raisins, almonds and butter in a wonderfully fragrant yeasted cake, look no further for a thoroughly traditional Gugelhupf recipe!  Also known as Kugelhopf, this special cake has been known and loved for literally centuries … Continue reading →

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Haselnussmakronen (German Hazelnut Macaroons)

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Light, airy, and wonderfully chewy, these German hazelnut macaroons use just base ingredients: nuts, eggs and sugar.  They're naturally gluten free and are super easy to make.  A traditional Haselnussmakronen recipe for a beloved German Christmas cookie! What are … Continue reading →

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Austrian Apple Strudel (Apfelstrudel)

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One of the national dishes of Austria, Apfelstrudel (Apple Strudel) is a quintessential Austrian dessert featuring flaky pastry filled with apples and raisins and served with vanilla sauce or ice cream.  Here is a traditional apple strudel recipe you can make in your own … Continue reading →

Jägerschnitzel (Schnitzel with Mushroom Gravy)

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Crispy breaded pork cutlets served with rich mushroom gravy - that's Jägerschnitzel.  And it's one of Germany's most popular and delicious foods.  This authentic Jagerschnitzel recipe will absolutely delight your taste buds! There are four basic kinds of Schnitzel in … Continue reading →

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Kaiserschmarrn (Austrian Torn Pancakes)

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The famous torn pancakes originating in Austria and enjoyed throughout Bavaria, this traditional Kaiserschmarrn recipe features pillowy soft torn pieces of pancakes studded with rum-soaked raisins (optional) and served with powdered sugar and your choice of fruit preserves, … Continue reading →

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BEST Authentic Pfeffernüsse

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One of Germany's most popular and beloved Christmas treats, these spiced and iced cookies are simply delightful!  A thoroughly authentic and incredibly delicious Pfeffernusse recipe that will bring back fond memories or help create new Christmas traditions! What Are … Continue reading →

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Currywurst and Curry Ketchup Recipe

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There's a reason over 800 million Currywursts are consumed each year in Germany - they're deeeelicious and have been a German institution since 1949!  Learn how to make the BEST authentic curry ketchup and traditional German Currywurst! In the words of Berlin's … Continue reading →

Wurstsalat (Swiss/German Sausage Salad)

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Popular throughout Switzerland, Germany, eastern France and Austria, this Swiss Wurstsalat (Sausage Salad) is low carb, high protein and PACKED with flavor.  It's satisfying and delicious! Growing up in southern Germany, I used to love going to the Gasthaus and … Continue reading →

Kartoffelpuffer (German Potato Pancakes)

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Delightfully crispy and flavorful, these authentic German potato pancakes, Kartoffelpuffer, are fun to make and even more delicious to eat!  They can be sweet or savory depending on the toppings you choose or what you serve them with. A quintessential German treat … Continue reading →

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Senfbraten (German Roast Pork with Mustard Gravy)

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An authentic recipe for Senfbraten, German roast pork with mustard gravy.  This is made the traditional way with an irresistibly rich and delicious mustard gravy! Another quintessential German dish, Senfbraten is a traditional and popular pork roast served throughout … Continue reading →

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Authentic German Lebkuchen

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Dating back to the 14th century in Nuremberg, Germany, Elisenlebkuchen have stood the test of time as one of Germany's most popular and beloved of all Christmas treats!  You'll fall in love with this authentic German Lebkuchen recipe! Having grown up in Germany it's … Continue reading →

German Plum Cake (Zwetschgenkuchen)

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This authentic German Plum Cake recipe, known as Zwetschgenkuchen, is made just the way you know and love it from Germany!  A yeast-based cake with juicy plums and sweet streusel on top, this extraordinarily delicious cake is a true feast for the senses! While plums … Continue reading →

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BEST Authentic Stollen (German Christmas Bread)

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German Stollen have been around for nearly 700 years and are prized throughout the world as one of the most famous and beloved of all Christmas pastries.   Your search for the BEST authentic German Stollen recipe has ended:  Flaky, moist, and divinely flavorful, these … Continue reading →

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German Toast Hawaii

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The famous open-faced sandwich made popular in Germany in the 1950's, Toast Hawaii features ham, pineapple and Swiss cheese and is topped with a cherry or fruit preserves for a delightful sweet and savory flavor combo! What is Toast Hawaii? Toast Hawaii, also known as … Continue reading →

Goetta (Cincinnati Sausage Grain Patties)

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These famous German-influenced sausage grain patties known as Goetta from the Greater Cincinnati area have a fantastic flavor and are an absolutely delicious addition to your breakfast!  This authentic Goetta recipe captures the flavor and texture that you know and love.  … Continue reading →

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Cherry Marzipan Streusel Cake

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With a super tender, moist crumb filled with sweet, plump cherries and generously dotted with heavenly marzipan, this Cherry Marzipan Streusel Cake will win you over after the first bite! Don't skip over this recipe if you're thinking, "Dang it, I don't have marzipan … Continue reading →

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Traditional German Spaetzle

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One of Germany's most popular and beloved foods, here is a fool-proof and authentic German Spaetzle recipe!  Perfect texture and perfect flavor, these are just like you know and love them from the Swabia region of Southern Germany where they originated! One of the … Continue reading →

Authentic German Sauerbraten

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One of Germany's national dishes, this authentic German Sauerbraten is marinated, cooked until tender, and served with a wonderfully rich and flavorful sweet-tangy gravy!  Serve it with homemade Rotkohl and potatoes, Knödel or Spätzle and you're all set for a memorable … Continue reading →

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Lebkuchengewürz (German Gingerbread Spice)

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THE essential ingredient to authentic tasting Lebkuchen, Pfeffernüsse and more, absolutely NOTHING compares to the bold and vibrant flavors of homemade Lebkuchengewürz!  This fragrance and flavor of this German gingerbread spice will make you think you're walking the streets … Continue reading →

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Authentic German Potato Salad (Swabian Style)

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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 →

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Heidesand (German Shortbread Cookies)

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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

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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 →

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Rote Grütze (Red Berry Pudding)

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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 →

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Pichelsteiner (Bavarian Stew)

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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 →

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German Red Cabbage (Rotkohl)

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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)

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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 →

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Obatzda (Bavarian Cheese Spread)

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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! Today we are … Continue reading →

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Bohnensalat (German Green Bean Salad)

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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 →

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German Apple Cake (Apfelkuchen)

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There is nothing more classic German than homemade Apfelkuchen.   This old-fashioned German apple cake recipe combines simple but quality ingredients to produce a deliciously moist apple cake that will take you down memory lane! vanill This German apple cake recipe … Continue reading →

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Welcome!  I’m Kimberly and I share delicious originals, revitalized classics and authentic dishes from around the world.  Come travel the world through your taste buds!

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