

Oxtail Soup
This wonderfully rich slow-cooker oxtail soup will warm your soul and your taste buds. Oxtail stew is a favorite family heirloom recipe. Don’t let the name of this dish turn you off. Oxtail describes the meaty part of the tail of an ox (now commonly cow). The meat is delicious but requires long and slow cooking. —Bobbie Keefer, Byers, Colorado

Air-Fryer Latkes
Hot, crispy potato latkes are such a treat, but who wants to deal with all the oil and grease? I...

Bavarian Apple-Sausage Hash
This awesome recipe reflects my German roots. In the cooler months, nothing is as comforting as a hearty hash. Serve...


Pressure-Cooker Sauerbraten
One of my all-time favorite German dishes is sauerbraten, but I don't love that it normally takes five to 10...

Beer-Braised Beef
I modified the ingredients in this main dish to suit my family's tastes. It’s quick to put together in the...

Sweet-Sour Red Cabbage
The first time I bought a red cabbage, I didn’t quite know what to do with it. After some experimenting,...

Brussels Sprouts Salad
My husband and I like Brussels sprouts, so I'm always looking for new ways to use them. I most often...

Sunday Pot Roast
With the help of a slow cooker, you can prepare a down-home dinner any day of the week, not just...

Mama’s Warm German Potato Salad
My grandmother, Mama, made this potato salad for every family gathering at her home. The relatives would arrive with their...

Spice-Brined Pork Roast
This brined and barbecued pork roast is unbelievable moist. Adding seasonings to the coals produces an awesome aroma that draws...


German Red Cabbage
Sunday afternoons were a time for family gatherings when I was a kid. While the uncles played cards, the aunts...

Herb-Stuffed Pork Loin
I serve this pork roast often when I'm entertaining company. It's especially good with garden-fresh herbs, but dried work nicely...

Microwave Brussels Sprouts
When your conventional oven is filled with the turkey and side dishes, these dressed-up Brussels sprouts can be prepared in...

Shrimp with Warm German-Style Coleslaw
We love anything that is tangy or has bacon. With fennel and tarragon, this is a super savory dish. I...

Down-Home Pork Chops
Zippy sauce adds personality to these otherwise straightforward brown sugar pork chops. —Denise Hruz, Germantown, Wisconsin

Spiced Apple Pork Roast
"I THINK what I enjoy most about Ukrainian cooking is the smells it creates. This pork roast reminds me of...

Wilted Endive Salad
The blend of seasonings, greens and warm bacon dressing makes this endive salad a sure hit. My guess is that...