The 24-hour marinade in this classic German dish, Sauerbraten, ensures succulent short ribs have that signature tanginess. Gingersnaps give the sauce a beautiful texture and add a sweet spiciness.
Duck is one of the traditional meals for Christmas or other special occasions in Germany. I often make it in the fall or winter when I have guests over. The duck needs to marinate for at least 12 hours...
My husband and any one I have served this soup to love it. I was looking in a cook book for Knepfla soup and I found one. But we don' t like celery and I didn't have some of the stuff it called,for so...
After reviewing several other bratwurst and sauerkraut recipes, I found that none of them fit what I wanted, so I made this up, and it was delicious. Perhaps someone else looking for that good, simply...
In Germany, the filling for this classic cake (called Käsesahnetorte) is make with quark but quark is not easy to find in the US and quite pricey. I use Greek yogurt instead, and it tastes just the like...
My son's favorite cookie in the world. He has me bake a massive batch of these cookies for him once a year so he can wrap them in foil and freeze them so he can eat them year round! In place of chocolate...
I adopted this recipe and this is the original description, "This is my families version of Fleischsalat. It is not like what you can buy in German shops under the same name (they just contain bologna,...
This is a creamy, elegant soup. I first had Red Wine Soup several years ago in Wurzberg at the Ratskeller. I found this recipe in a German cookbook and it is the closest I could come to imitating their...
These German coconut cookies (Kokosmakronen) are one of the most popular German Christmas cookies and use three ingredients. They are gluten free, lactose free, and very easy to make. Store in airtight...
Long ago, when I was a young soldier stationed in Germany, I took my equally young wife to dinner at a little restaurant called Wienerwald, in Frankfurt am Main. I remember ordering a plate of sauerbraten,...
This is an authentic German cheesecake recipe from my friend Isolde, a dear friend and coworker, gave to me many years ago. Quark is found in Germany and parts of Europe. If you cannot find quark you may...
This is a very simple and oh-so-yummy German rhubarb cake (Rhabarberkuchen) with a meringue topping. The meringue topping goes on for the last 15 minutes so it won't get too dark.
German pastry sandwiches filled with meat, cabbage and onions. If preferred, use any plain roll dough of your choice. Pastries can be frozen and reheated.
This dish provides a very tender roast with a German flavor appeal. Great served with mashed potatoes or spaetzle. Parslied carrots and red cabbage will make this dish very authentic.
Curry Sausage (Curry wurst) is a very popular German snack/fast food on the go. Its easy to make, kids love and its cheap! I'm using hotdogs in this recipe but any type of brats, breakfast sausages and...
DH and I served Williams-Sonoma's Braised Short Ribs atop of this herbed spaetzle (also from Williams-Sonoma), with a side of broccoli rabe with pancetta and garlic. It was really tasty. DH and my colander...
This side is served with duck, roast pork or Cornish game hens. This is so tasty, easy and very quick! I do have a Spaetzle maker but if you don't use a grater or a slotted spoon.
Spaetzle is an irregular-shaped German noodle made from a dough of flour, eggs, milk and seasonings. It is formed by rubbing the dough through a colander or a special sieve into boiling water. Rinsed with...
A delicious beverage to keep adults warm and festive for the winter holiday months. Serve warm and keep warm in a slow cooker for a party. This recipe serves 4 but can easily be multiplied. Add more spices...
This is a recipe that has been handed down through many generations in my family. I have had people who hate cucumbers tell me that this salad is excellent.
This is a traditional German recipe from the Bavarian region. You may substitute the beef liver with lamb or pork liver since the recipe I found says those have milder flavors.
From tastygermanrecipe.com. Fresh parsley, dill or chives can replace borage if it is unavailable. I wasn't sure what type of onion to use in the salad as it wasn't specified but for color I chose red....
This is my recipe for Rhineland Sauerbraten which is different from Westphalian Sauerbraten. It's more on the mild side, rather sweet and sour than tart. Prep time doesn't include marinating time!
Hearty and delicious Sunday Dinner. Beef Roll-Ups, Rouladen as they are called in Germany make a great dish, especially when served with red cabbage and potato dumplings. They are easily frozen and reheated!...
An easy recipe that I got from a real German! LOL! This is a simple and traditional German dish and every family has their own recipe. It can be prepared for the next day's picnic or barbecue. Its perfect...
My husband is a Chef and his father before him and they're from Germany and that's where this recipe came from. I hope it is to your husband's satisfaction. Great Baking!
Since my mother's parents came from Nuremberg and Munich, Germany, lebkuchen has been a holiday tradition in my family ever since I was little. We don't like the usual candied citrus peel, however, so...
This was my mother-in-law's recipe. She was German and a fantastic cook. Everyone that tried it loves it! Prepare veggies and salad of your choice; your family will drool from the smell AND your neighbors...
Love this recipe! Simple, but delicious! I learned to make it in school originally, but have tweaked the recipe to add more flavor and make it more authentic.
I brought this recipe over from Germany almost 20 years ago. It has molasses, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, honey and brown sugar in it. This is one of my favorite memories of Germany at Christmastime.
This is a recipe that was in my Grandmother's personal recipe collection. It translates from German to Cold Dog. It is very delicious layered cake that is kept in the refrigerator. Try it with chocolate...
Only in the German state of Swabia is this dish called 'Fleischkuechle.' In Bavaria, they are called 'Fleischpflanzerl.' In Berlin, they say 'Buletten,' while throughout all of Germany they are known as...