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.
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…
There is nothing better than taking bites out of a crisp on the outside, soft on the inside German potato cakes or Kartoffelpuffer! Because they are simple to make from just a few everyday ingredients, my mom made them often. In fact, growing up in Germany, we would have them for lunch. My younger brother…
If you’ve been craving real Leberkäse – just like I have – you’re in for a treat!Today I’m going to show you how easy it is to make this German classic right in your own kitchen. Growing up in Stuttgart, Leberkäse often showed up on our family table. Even decades later, I still get those…
Butternut squash pasta is one of those cozy fall favorites that’s earthy, sweet, and simply delicious. The sauce turns silky and rich, coating every noodle in that sweet creaminess we love this time of year. You’ll love how ridiculously easy it is to make – everything comes together in one pot, with just a few…
Traditional Austrian Kaiserschmarrn is one of those recipes that’s as simple as it is delicious. You’ll find it on nearly every menu in Bavaria and Austria because it’s loved by both children and adults alike. I remember watching my mom make this often when I was growing up in Germany, and in this blog post, I’m…
Even after living in the U.S. for many years, I love holding on to my German roots through food and traditions. One of my favorites is the cozy and simple evening meal called Abendbrot (literally “evening bread”). Almost half of all Germans still enjoy this kind of supper today – and for me, it brings back so…
This German cucumber salad, or Gurkensalat, is such a refreshing dish. Creamy and tangy but also light with just a little sweetness, this is the kind of salad that you’ll want to make all the time. We love making Gurkensalat, with its cool, crisp taste, as a nice side dish to hearty mains, summer BBQs, or…
There’s something magical about biting into a warm German apple fritter or Apfelküchle – crisp on the outside, tender apple inside, with a delicious cinnamon-sugar dusting that makes you instantly slow down and savor the moment. These little fritters are the perfect invitation to gather around the table, enjoy a cup of coffee or tea,…
A bowl of warm semolina pudding is so simple and soothing, especially this classic German version known as Grießbrei. Creamy, gently sweetened, and quick to make, it’s the kind of dish that feels like a warm hug from childhood. Growing up, Grießbrei was often a quick dessert, but just like Milchreis, it sometimes made an appearance…