New World Stuffed Cabbage
European immigrants brought their favorite stuffed cabbage recipes to the New World in the late 19th century. Here's my take...
Grandma’s Spinach Salad
With all its fresh ingredients, this pretty spinach salad was my grandma’s favorite. Even my little ones like it (but...
German Beer Cheese Spread
We love recipes inspired by our German heritage. This tangy spread is fantastic served alongside everything, including pretzels and pumpernickel...
Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing
After having a salad like this at a restaurant years ago, I came up with this recipe. It is especially...
Brussels Sprouts Soup
"I've always liked brussels sprouts but had few ways to prepare them until I discovered this simple and sensational soup,...
German Pancake
Piping hot and puffy from the oven, this golden pancake made a pretty presentation for a skier's theme breakfast I...
Beef Tenderloin with Roasted Vegetables
I appreciate this recipe because it includes a side dish of roasted potatoes, brussels sprouts and carrots, giving me one...
Peach Kuchen
"KUCHEN IS a filling dessert for this German meal. It's not too sweet, and you can use virtually any of...
Slow-Cooker Sauerbraten
My family is of German Lutheran descent, and although we enjoy this traditional beef roast, I never liked the amount...
Ham and Spaetzle Bake
Tired of the same old ham and scalloped potatoes? Try this yummy and comforting change of pace from our Test...
Hamburger Stroganoff with Poppy Seed Noodles
I just love cooking with ground beef, especially when the result is a rib-sticking and economical dish like this. I...
Pfeffernuesse Cookies
A German holiday tradition, these fragrant pfeffernuesse cookies pack a warm rush of spices in every bite. Also called peppernuts,...
Oma’s Apfelkuchen (Grandma’s Apple Cake)
My husband’s German family calls this Oma’s apfelkuchen, which translates to "Grandma’s apple cake." They’ve been sharing the recipe for...
Butterscotch Gingerbread Cookies
Every time I make these wonderful cookies, the spicy aroma takes me back to my childhood. I helped Mom make...
Broccoli Ham Stroganoff
This tasty main dish is a snap to prepare in the microwave and takes just minutes to make. It's a...
Raspberry Custard Kuchen
Back where I grew up in Wisconsin, people have been baking this German treat for generations. We love it for...
Upside-Down Apple Gingerbread
Don't expect any leftovers when you take this moist cake to a potluck. People love it because it's a little...
Apple-Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots
Carrots seem so simple, but this recipe is something special. Sweet and buttery, it was a favorite my mother always...
Down-Home Pork Chops
Zippy sauce adds personality to these otherwise straightforward brown sugar pork chops. —Denise Hruz, Germantown, Wisconsin
Old-Fashioned Molasses Cake
This old-time spice cake is lower in fat but big on flavor. Serve it warm for breakfast on a frosty...
German Apple Pancake
If you're looking for a pretty dish to make when having guests for brunch, try this. Everyone I've served it...
Sausage Sauerkraut Soup
I've taken this satisfying soup to church gatherings and family reunions, and it always receives wonderful compliments. Everyone loves it!...
Deluxe German Potato Salad
I make this for all occasions because it goes well with any kind of meat. When I take the warm...
German Coleslaw
This recipe has been handed down through generations of German families in northern Idaho. Everyone around here makes it. It's...
Gingerbread Cutout Cookies
Our two boys linger around the kitchen when these homemade gingerbread cookies are baking. I make this gingerbread cookie recipe...
Reuben Rolls
This recipe came about one night when I was trying to think of a new and different snack to serve...
Graham Cracker Banana Cream Dessert
"I entertain often, so this crowd-pleasing dessert is frequently on the menu," relates Evelyn Schmidt of Toms River, New Jersey....
Pressure-Cooker Cranberry Apple Red Cabbage
When I was looking for something new, I started playing with flavors and came up with this very tasty dish....
Classic German Hamburgers
The bit of nutmeg in the meat mixture adds a subtle Old World flavor to these patties. Serve them with...