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...
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...
Stuffed Iowa Chops
Here's a hearty dish for big appetites. The corn and apples make a tasty stuffing for the chops. —Judith Smith,...
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...
German Oktoberfest Pizza
There’s a little bit of Deutschland in every slice of this quick, creative pizza. If you like sausage and ‘kraut,...
Bishop’s Bread
This bread is packed with cherries, chocolate and nuts. I give away many loaves at Christmas. —Yvonne Wheeler, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Brussels Sprouts Salad
My husband and I like Brussels sprouts, so I'm always looking for new ways to use them. I most often...
Wild Rice-Stuffed Pork Loin
This recipe features wild rice and apricot stuffing tucked inside a tender pork roast. —Kim Rubner, Worthington, Iowa
Kielbasa Hot Potato Slaw
I like the challenge of cooking lighter meals that pack big flavor. This one, which came from a dear friend,...
Cider Pork Roast
Apple cider, dried cherries and fresh rosemary put the pizzazz in this pleasing pork roast. It's even more flavorful when...
Hot Water Gingerbread
This is a moist, old-fashioned dessert which your family will love!—Marjorie Green, South Haven, Michigan
Cranberry Glogg
Winter’s a perfect time to cozy up with a hot drink—and this glogg is our family favorite. It’s heady with...
Holiday Spritz Cookies
These crisp buttery cookies make a welcome gift or sweet party treat. Color the dough in Christmasy hues and use...
“Home Sweet Home” Gingerbread Cottage
I love to see the end of a project, like this Christmas cottage—but my favorite part is the process. It's...
Gingerbread Pancakes
Christmas breakfast is extra festive when these fragrant spiced pancakes are on the menu. We've even made them in the...
Squash and Potatoes
My German grandmother taught me to cook, and she used bacon drippings in almost every recipe, even cookies! I happened...
Holiday Hideaways
People eagerly anticipate these tasty cookies as part of our "season's eatings" each year. The surprise cherry center surrounded by...
Austrian Apple Twists
This recipe has been one of my favorites for years. I like to make these sweet treats for special occasions...
Sauerkraut Stuffing
When my husband and I were married, I didn't know how to boil water. Now, many years later, there are...
Cornmeal Scrapple
I grew up in a German-Dutch community and this dish was a favorite there. I like to eat scrapple in...
White Chocolate Mousse Cherry Pie
A cookie crust is topped with a cherry-almond filling and light-as-air mousse in this delectable dessert. This pie makes any...
Aunt Fran’s Goulash
When I was a young girl, Aunt Fran always made this when we went to visit...my brother and I would...
Schaum Torte
Before the days of automatic mixers, this recipe involved long and tiresome beating. Many times, husbands were drafted to help...
Chicken Fricassee With Dumplings
If your family is craving old-fashioned comfort food, give this recipe a try. With plenty of chicken, veggies and dumplings...
Black Forest Torte
Looking for a surefire way to impress guests? Present this eye-catching torte! It features a moist chocolate cake and both...
Bohemian Pot Roast
I love this pot roast recipe because it's so easy to prepare and serve. You can put this "meal in...
Blueberry Buckle with Streussel Topping
This recipe has been passed around among the women of my church for years. Everyone loves the abundance of blueberries...
German Pork Roast
This tender roast is my husband's favorite meal. He even asks for it on his birthday!—Camie S. Hewitt, Redmond, Oregon
Sauerkraut Sausage Soup
“My husband and I make our own sauerkraut and grow many of the vegetables in this easy slow cooker soup,”...