I grew up on good, hearty German food.
In this section, I am sharing all my favorite authentic German recipes.
You will love that they are all very easy to make and barely use any special ingredients.
Find everything from German appetizers, mains, and side dishes to desserts and drinks.
In Germany, you can find Bienenstich in almost every bakery, but nothing beats making it in your own home. If you’ve already mastered my basic yeast dough, you are halfway there! Bienenstich (which translates to “Bee Sting Cake”) takes that simple base and levels it up with a crunchy, honey-caramelized almond topping and a rich…
If I close my eyes, I’m back on my grandmother’s couch in Germany. She would always serve afternoon Kaffee und Kuchen, and her Butterkuchen was a regular occurrence. While it’s surprisingly simple, just flour, sugar, butter, milk, and yeast, it is equally delicious. This is exactly the kind of everyday cake I grew up with….
If you’ve never made a German Wurstsalat at home, you’re in for a treat. Some recipes don’t look like much at first. A handful of simple ingredients, nothing fancy. And then you taste them, and you wonder where they’ve been all your life. That’s this traditional German Wurstsalat for me. This is my mom’s recipe,…
This German egg salad – or Eiersalat – is absolutely perfect for your Easter brunch, a quick lunch, or whenever you’re wondering what to do with those leftover dyed eggs. With its signature creamy dressing, it is one of those time-tested recipes that isn’t “fancy,” but somehow everyone loves it. Just like my Wurstsalat, original…
If there is one smell and taste that instantly transports me back to my childhood in Germany, it’s a freshly baked Marmorkuchen. I have been baking this cake a lot lately, and every time, I just love the scent of warm vanilla and rich cocoa wafting from the oven. Unfortunately, marble cake has a bit…
If you have ever lived in or traveled through Germany, you know there is one bread that Germans particularly love. It has many names – Bauernbrot, Mischbrot, or even Graubrot – but essentially, they all point to the same popular loaf.This German Mixed Rye Bread sits in the “sweet spot” of baking: it isn’t quite…
Schupfnudeln are traditional German finger potatoes that seem humble, but are unforgettable when made properly and are endlessly versatile. I’ve made Schupfnudeln many times over the years, and getting them truly authentic always comes down to a few key techniques and tips that I am sharing below. My recipe shows you the classic German method…
These Linzer cookies (Linzer Kekse) are traditional Austrian and German jam-filled sandwich cookies. I make them every year, and they always look so bright and festive on a Christmas cookie plate next to Vanillekipferl, Zimtsterne, and Spekulatius. If you’re looking for a classic Christmas cookie that looks impressive but is surprisingly easy to make, these Linzer cookies…
No Christmas season would be complete without German spice cookies, Spekulatius Kekse. They are delicately carved, spice-forward cookies that make your home smell like the holidays. Spekulatius Kekse are cozy, aromatic shortcrust-style cookies made with a deeply fragrant spice mix, and this homemade version gives you all that nostalgic winter flavor with a beautifully crisp bite…
This Oxtail Soup (Ochsenschwanzsuppe) is a true taste of German comfort food – rich, hearty, and deeply satisfying. Traditionally made with meaty oxtails and simple vegetables, it’s a timeless classic that deserves a spot on every family table. Growing up in Germany, we often had Ochsenschwanzsuppe on cold winter days, and I’m lucky to have my mom’s…