Cran-Apple Kraut
A gussied up fresh sauerkraut for a healthy side dish! Make sure you look for a refrigerated variety that has probiotics for the healthiest take on this flavorful recipe. —Shelly Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon
Oxtail Soup
This wonderfully rich slow-cooker oxtail soup will warm your soul and your taste buds. Oxtail stew is a favorite family...
Air-Fryer Brats with Beer Gravy
These air-fryer brats are a nod to my German heritage. I serve them with a green vegetable and some french...
Slow-Cooker Sauerkraut
This slow-cooker sauerkraut recipe was made by a special someone in my life. I was never a fan of sauerkraut...
Beer and Smoked Sausage Stew
Cold weather means it's time for hearty, comforting meals. This slow-cooker stew is perfect for keeping warm on even the...
12 German Drinks (Besides Beer) Worthy of a Prost
Think Oktoberfest is just about beer? No way! There are plenty of other delicious German drinks you can enjoy during...
Blaukraut
Blaukraut is an authentic German dish and it's super simple to make. My mother used to make this blaukraut recipe...
40 Oktoberfest Dinner Recipes
Raise a stein to meaty Oktoberfest dinner recipes! From Rouladen to German meatballs, here are delicious ways to bring Gemütlichkeit...
German Buttercream
This German buttercream frosting is super silky and buttery. It's pleasantly sweet, but not overly sweet like some American buttercreams...
Oktoberfest Casserole
In northeastern Ohio, we love German flavors. This delicious casserole is a trifecta mashup of my favorite dishes. It combines...
Obatzda (German Cheese Dip)
Obatzda, otherwise known as German beer cheese dip, is so delicious and creamy. It's the perfect dip to make the...
Homemade Sauerkraut
You only need two ingredients (and a little patience) to make fresh, zippy homemade sauerkraut at home. Put down that...
What Is Kugel? Meet the Jewish Casserole Everyone Needs to Know
This traditional recipe is a must-have on Jewish holidays. But what is kugel—and what makes this dish so special?
Slow-Cooker German Bratwurst
I created this old-world favorite based on a dish I had during my travels. The flavorful entree is perfect for...
Martin’s Rhubarb Strudel
Although I have always loved strudel, apple strudel was the only kind I ate for many years. But when my...
Oma’s Marzipan Stollen
My German grandma made this stollen for us when we were young. I love its homey taste and how it...
Hungarian Treasure (Szekely Gulyas)
This combination of pork, sauerkraut, sour cream and paprika is heavenly served on buttery egg noodles with or without poppy...
Grampa’s German-Style Pot Roast
Grampa was of German heritage and loved the old-world recipes his mother gave him. I made a few changes so...
45 Old-World German Recipes Worth Trying Today
It doesn't have to be Oktoberfest to celebrate German cooking. Here are our best German recipes passed down by generations...
11 Recipes for German Christmas Cookies
Bring a taste of the Old World to your kitchen! This collection of recipes contains traditional German Christmas cookies, as...
Chocolate Lebkuchen Cherry Balls
Here’s my twist on the traditional German holiday lebkuchen—with a surprise inside. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois
Bavarian Apple-Sausage Hash
This awesome recipe reflects my German roots. In the cooler months, nothing is as comforting as a hearty hash. Serve...
Stollen Butter Rolls
My family members enjoy my stollen so much and say it’s just too good to be served only on holidays....
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...
Ugly Sweater Cookies
Perhaps the most amazing thing about Ugly Sweater Cookies is how cute they are. Try these classic gingerbreads on for...
Soft Beer Pretzel Nuggets
What goes together better than beer and pretzels? Not much that I can think of. That’s why I put them...
Fruit-Filled Spritz Cookies
From the first time I baked these cookies, they've been a big success. Old-fashioned and attractive, they make a perfect...
Meatballs Sausage Dinner
One day I was having trouble deciding what to make for dinner, so I combined whatever was in the refrigerator...
Kielbasa and Kidney Beans
"This hearty meal-in-one is one of my family's favorites," notes Doreen Kelly of Roslyn, Pennsylvania. "It keeps well in a...
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...
Easy German Potato Salad
This tangy potato salad stirs memories of my grandma, who made it for us. Now my mom makes it with...
