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    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 of home cooks.

    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

    2 reviews

    Here’s my twist on the traditional German holiday lebkuchen—with a surprise inside. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois


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    Pressure-Cooker Easy Corned Beef and Cabbage

    4 reviews

    I first tried this fuss-free way to cook the traditional dish for St. Patrick's Day a few years ago. Now...


    Bavarian Apple-Sausage Hash

    13 reviews

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

    Stollen Butter Rolls

    5 reviews

    My family members enjoy my stollen so much and say it’s just too good to be served only on holidays....


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    Pressure-Cooker Sauerbraten

    9 reviews

    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...


    Sauerbraten Soup

    5 reviews

    Sauerbraten and soup are both family favorites. This combines the two, without the long marinating time the traditional beef dish...


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    Soft Beer Pretzel Nuggets

    7 reviews

    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

    6 reviews

    From the first time I baked these cookies, they've been a big success. Old-fashioned and attractive, they make a perfect...


    Kielbasa and Kidney Beans

    17 reviews

    "This hearty meal-in-one is one of my family's favorites," notes Doreen Kelly of Roslyn, Pennsylvania. "It keeps well in a...


    Spicy Brussels Sprouts and Carrots

    3 reviews

    A teacher friend, who knew I liked to try different dishes, shared this recipe with me. Guests always rave about...

    Citrus Gingerbread Cookies

    1 review

    Orange and lemon zest give gingerbread cutouts a refreshing twist. Brushing a honey glaze over the top adds a subtle...


    Make-Ahead Cabbage Rolls

    2 reviews

    I've relied on this recipe for years, and my cabbage rolls never fail to impress. As the host of a...


    Radish Dip

    Relish radishes? Then you'll like Eileen Frederickson's dip—it gets its zesty taste right form that root crop. To really show...


    Surprise Sausage Bundles

    7 reviews

    Kielbasa and sauerkraut star in a tasty filling for these scrumptious stuffed rolls, which make a great dinner with soup...


    Beer-Braised Beef

    12 reviews

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


    Stroganoff Sandwiches

    4 reviews

    This recipe is perfect for a game day, either at a tailgate party or at home. I often make the...


    Savory Pork Turnovers

    2 reviews

    Apples, potatoes, ground pork and seasonings tucked inside flaky golden pastry never fail to win praise from my family at...


    German Meatballs

    23 reviews

    This is one of our favorite main dishes. Because we raise our own pork and beef, the meat we use...


    Pronto Potato Pancakes

    7 reviews

    Pancake lovers know these fluffy delights are not just for breakfast. Try serving these savory ones as a side dish...

    Reuben Spread

    5 reviews

    You'll need only five ingredients to stir up this hearty dip that tastes like a Reuben sandwich. It's requested at...


    Sauerkraut Beef Buns

    6 reviews

    Our three boys always seemed to be hungry when they were growing up. These golden filled buns were sure to...


    Homemade Croutons

    6 reviews

    You can change up these basic homemade croutons recipe by substituting your favorite herbs and spices. —Taste of Home Test...


    German Pork Roast

    3 reviews

    This tender roast is my husband's favorite meal. He even asks for it on his birthday!—Camie S. Hewitt, Redmond, Oregon


    German Chocolate Upside Down Cake

    This recipe is my mother's—she's an excellent baker and cook. There was always some new food for my three brothers...


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    Dijon Sirloin Tips

    9 reviews

    I received this recipe years ago and have put it to excellent use ever since. This beef and mushroom dish...