Cran-Apple Kraut
A gussied up fresh sauerkraut for a healthy side dish! Make sure you look for a refrigerated variety that has...
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...
Air-Fryer Latkes
Hot, crispy potato latkes are such a treat, but who wants to deal with all the oil and grease? I...
Air-Fryer Beef Turnovers
My mom's recipe for these flavorful pockets called for dough made from scratch, but I streamlined it by using refrigerated...
A 7-Day German Meal Plan
Grab the sauerkraut (or make your own), because it's German week! Hearty German fare and flavors make it the ideal...
Slow-Cooker Sauerkraut
This slow-cooker sauerkraut recipe was made by a special someone in my life. I was never a fan of sauerkraut...
Prost! Toast to Our Favorite Oktoberfest Recipes
Looking for Oktoberfest food ideas? Celebrate with these German recipes, including sauerbraten and spaetzle, that will fill out your Oktoberfest...
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...
38 of Oma’s Best German Recipes
These German-inspired recipes will take you back to Oma's kitchen.
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...
32 German Dessert Recipes from Oma’s Kitchen
These German desserts taste just like Grandma used to make. From spritz cookies to strudels, you won't be able to...
Currywurst
When I lived in Berlin, Germany, one of my favorite things to eat was currywurst and pommes frites. After I...
Oktoberfest Casserole
In northeastern Ohio, we love German flavors. This delicious casserole is a trifecta mashup of my favorite dishes. It combines...
Weeknight Goulash
With this recipe, you can put in a full day’s work, run some errands and still get dinner on the...
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...
Open-Faced Bratwurst Sandwiches with Beer Gravy
A nod to both my German heritage and classic diner fare, this bratwurst sandwich recipe comes together in a snap...
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...
Polish Kraut with Apples
The combination of apples, sauerkraut and smoked sausage gives this hearty dinner an old-world flavor. I enjoy this, and it's...
Air-Fryer Pork Schnitzel
This recipe is one of my husband's favorites because it reminds him of his German roots. Cooking pork schnitzel in...
Pressure Cooker German Goulash
Goulash always reminds me of living in Germany when my father was in the Army there. We had a German...
30 of Oma’s Traditional Recipes for a German Christmas
This holiday season, reach for these German Christmas food favorites pulled straight from Oma's recipe box. Enjoy stollen, potato dumplings,...
Bee Sting Cake
The bee sting cake, or bienenstich, may look daunting, but it's well worth the effort. Take the steps one at...
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...
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...
Hungarian Treasure (Szekely Gulyas)
This combination of pork, sauerkraut, sour cream and paprika is heavenly served on buttery egg noodles with or without poppy...
