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.
Rotkohl is a traditional German cabbage dish with a delicious sweet and sour flavor. I am very excited to share my family’s braised red cabbage recipe with you! What is Rotkohl? Depending on the region and how the dish is prepared, Germans know this dish as Rotkohl, Blaukohl or Blaukraut. The red cabbage has a…
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…
With its sweet flavor, beautiful color, and floral aroma, quince jelly is a delicious condiment! In this post, I’ll show you how to make quince jelly or jam, as well as a deliciously sweet quince candy! This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. You can…
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 post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. You can read my full disclosure here. 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…
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…
Brötchen are deliciously crusty bread rolls – a staple on German breakfast tables. By following my recipe and helpful tips, yours will taste just like the ones from a bakery! One of my fondest childhood memories is when I would go to the bakery with my dad on Saturday mornings to buy freshly baked German…
In Germany, we call this Schinkennudeln, but in our family, it’s simply known as “Omi’s Special.” This isn’t just any pasta bake; this is my mom’s signature recipe. It is the #1 requested meal whenever her 9 grandchildren visit. In fact, dinner time usually involves a friendly (but serious) competition over who gets the corner…
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…
You will love this authentic German sauerkraut recipe, even or especially if you’re not a big fan of sour sauerkraut. I think that there is nothing more synonymous with German cooking than sauerkraut. In this post, I am showing you exactly how to make the best sauerkraut ever. During the typically long and dark winters,…