Traditional Sauerbraten
For this sauerbraten, I found two slightly different handwritten versions of my Grandmother's recipe. Born in Nekkar am Rhein in 1904, she naturally learned to cook traditional German meals as a yo...
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German Apple Cake
German apple cake is a moist, dense cake that keeps well. It has been a family favorite for 20 years. Serve with a dusting of confectioners' sugar or topped with a cream cheese frosting.
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Sausage and Sauerkraut
This sauerkraut and sausage recipe is from a sweet old German lady I used to attend church with. Allow for plenty of time to prepare and cook this dish. It is definitely worth the time and effort! ...
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German Beef Rouladen
This beef rouladen recipe is another great German dish that reminds me of my mom's wonderful cooking. Enjoy this unique and delicious dish!
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Spaghetti Ice Cream Sundae (Spaghettieis)
Spaghettieis is a popular German ice cream confection made to look just like a plate of spaghetti, featuring vanilla ice cream "noodles," strawberry sauce, and white chocolate shavings.
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Pfeffernusse Cookies
Pfeffernüsse are German Christmas cookies spiced with black pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, and other spices. I have searched far and wide for a recipe that mimics my favorite, store-bought version of...
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Crispy Roasted Chicken
This roasted half chicken is inspired by Brathähnchen, commonly served in Bavarian biergartens, small shops, and food carts. You can serve this oven-roasted chicken with many side dishes, but favo...
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Wiener Schnitzel
This wiener schnitzel is an easy German recipe and one of our favorites. Boneless pork chops can also be substituted for veal and taste excellent!
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Old German Honey Cookies
I got this recipe for honey cookies from my grandmother who got it from her grandmother. She had to translate it and then figure out the measurements. The original recipe called for "enough flour t...
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Jägerschnitzel
This jägerschnitzel is a delicious dish I ordered again and again when I was stationed in Germany with the Army. It is best served with French fries to clean up the remaining gravy and a nice gard...
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Chef John's Beef Rouladen
For something that looks and tastes as impressive as this beef rouladen, it's actually one of the simplest stuffed meat recipes I know. You can pretty much use any cheap cut of beef; I used round s...
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