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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! This German apple cake recipe takes me … Continue reading →

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Apfelschorle (German Apple Spritzer)

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The classic German soft drink known as Apfelschorle, or apple spritzer!  Served in every German restaurant, Apfelschorle has been a popular drink for decades and is quick and easy to make. Growing up in Stuttgart Germany, Apfelschorle was a staple every time we ate … Continue reading →

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Authentic Gaisburger Marsch

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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 →

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Flädlesuppe (German Pancake Soup)

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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 →

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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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German Rum Balls (Rumkugeln)

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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 →

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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 traditional Gugelhupf recipe captures the heart and spirit of this popular cake that has been known and loved for centuries throughout … Continue reading →

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Pistachio Marzipan

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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 →

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German Nougat (Nuss-Nougat Rohmasse)

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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 →

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Magenbrot (German Gingerbread Bites)

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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 →

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How To Make Sauerkraut

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How to Make Sauerkraut   A comprehensive, step-by-step pictured tutorial on making homemade sauerkraut that is  incredibly healthy and delicious!  Making your own fermented sauerkraut is super easy, requires minimal prep work, and the rest is just a waiting … Continue reading →

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Marzipan Truffles

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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 →

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BEST Slow Cooker Pot Roast

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Consistently rated THE best slow cooker pot roast recipe, we'll show you everything you need to create the most flavorful and mouthwateringly delicious pot roast EVER!  I can't think of anything better than coming home to the smell of a roast wafting through the house, … Continue reading →

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Creamy German Cucumber Salad

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German Cucumber Salad.  A simple, refreshing and irresistibly delicious salad that makes the perfect accompaniment to your summer dinners, BBQ's, potlucks and picnics - or any time of year!  A thoroughly authentic German Cucumber Salad recipe like the way my Oma and Mutti … 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! Toast Hawaii, also known as Hawaiian Toast, is a … Continue reading →

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Pineapple Cake with Marzipan

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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 →

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How To Make Quark Cheese

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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 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 for making the BEST homemade Spaetzle!  Perfect texture and perfect flavor, these are just like you know and love them from the Swabia region of Southern … Continue reading →

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German Bread (Authentic Vollkornbrot)

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Authentic German Bread Recipe (Vollkornbrot)  A thoroughly authentic German bread that's 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 whenever you're in the … Continue reading →

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Authentic Aachener Printen

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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 →

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Traditional Speculoos Cookies

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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

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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 →

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German Red Herring Salad (Roter Heringssalat)

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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

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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 German Frikadellen / Danish Frikadeller

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These seasoned German meat patties (also known as Frikadeller in Denmark) are extremely popular for both mealtimes and picnics because they're equally delicious either hot or cold! They've been a household staple for centuries and their popularity has spread across multiple … Continue reading →

Authentic Swabian Maultaschen

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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 →

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Homemade German Bratwurst

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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 →

Rhubarb Streusel Cake

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This delicious rhubarb streusel cake is sweet and tangy, super moist, tender, and flavorful and will have you coming back for seconds! My husband has always claimed he doesn't care much for cake or rhubarb but he really enjoys diving into this Rhubarb Streusel Cake.  … Continue reading →

Sauerkraut Salad

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Cool, crisp, tangy and sweet, this quick and easy German Sauerkraut Salad 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 salad our … Continue reading →

Swiss Wurstsalat (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 →

Authentic Hutzelbrot (German Fruit and Nut Bread)

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An very traditional and rustic recipe, this old-fashioned German fruit and nut bread is deliciously dense, chewy, moist and flavorful.  A labor of love worth every effort! This is a very old-fashioned, very rustic bread from where I grew up in the Swabia region of … Continue reading →

BEST German Christmas Stollen (Christstollen)

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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 →

Membrillo (Sweet Quince Paste)

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Popular throughout many countries, membrillo (aka, quince paste or quince cheese) is incredibly versatile and one of the most delicious confections you've ever tasted! The quince fruit has been prized since ancient times and up until around the early 19th century was … Continue reading →

German Sauerkraut Soup (Sauerkrautsuppe)

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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! I've … Continue reading →

Authentic Semmelknödel (German Bread Dumplings)

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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 Knoedel from scratch! These Semmelknödel (Bavarian bread dumplings) have always been a favorite mine.  … Continue reading →

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Traditional 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 →

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 →

Rum Raisin Nut Chocolate Bars

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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 →

Goetta (Cincinnati Sausage Grain Patties)

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These famous German-influenced sausage grain patties from the Greater Cincinnati area have a fantastic flavor and are an absolutely delicious addition to your breakfast! You may not have heard of goetta, but it's famous.  At least it is in Cincinnati where it's … Continue reading →

Authentic German Jägerschnitzel (Hunter Schnitzel with Mushroom Gravy)

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

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