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My favorite authentic but easy German recipes for all occasions.
You will love this easy rye sourdough bread recipe. You can either make a 100% rye bread or add some wheat flour to make it a bit lighter. Having been baking breads for decades, I have always wanted to make a 100% rye sourdough bread. Growing up in Germany, rye breads are actually fairly common….
You will love this delicious and hearty braised kale recipe that is a staple in Germany in the winter months. Whether you have had this dish in Germany before or not, you will love this delicious braised kale recipe. It is a staple in Northern Germany in the cold winter months for good reason. But…
You will love this sweet-sour German red cabbage. Braised for a long time it is the classic pairing for your Sunday roast. Germans certainly love their cabbage and you will find plenty on any restaurant’s menu. I am very excited to share with you my family’s braised red cabbage recipe. In German, we simply call…
These classic German cinnamon star cookies only need four ingredients and are a must-try for any cookie plate. I absolutely love baking for the holiday season! One of the recipes I never miss is these German cinnamon star cookies. I love this time of year! It’s full of flavors, scents, beautiful sounds, and candlelight. Even though…
Whether for your Oktoberfest party or any time in between, you will love this authentic and delicious German beer cheese dip. If you have never had a fresh pretzel with a good helping of this German beer cheese dip, you are in for a treat! There is a reason this might be one of the…
This classic German poppy seed cake has a rich filling, tender dough, and crunchy streusel topping with lemon glaze. This classic poppy seed strudel cake is such an iconic German cake. We call it “Mohnkuchen mit Streuseln”, as “Mohn” is the German word for poppy seeds. This cake is actually one of my kids’ absolute…
Find out how easy it is to make a classic German apple strudel (Apfelstrudel) at home with this step-by-step recipe. Whether you have a big harvest of apples or are looking for an authentic German dessert, this traditional apple strudel recipe is both easy and delicious! While the finished classic dessert might look complicated, it…
These crusty bread rolls are a staple on German breakfast tables. With this recipe, yours will be just like the ones from the bakery. One of my fondest childhood memories is when I would go to the bakery with my dad on Saturday mornings and get a bag of freshly baked crusty German bread rolls,…
German comfort food at its best: This is my mom’s famous noodle casserole recipe that both kids and adults can’t get enough of. This German noodle casserole has it all: al-dente pasta tossed with a creamy sauce, flavorful bits of ham, and a crunchy, cheese crust! My mom used to make this delicious recipe a…
You will love this easy and traditional German plum cake (Pflaumenkuchen) recipe that is perfect with a big dollop of whipped cream. Germans love their Kaffee und Kuchen in the afternoons which simply means coffee and cake. Pflaumenkuchen or plum cake is one of the classic cakes that you will find both in German bakeries…