Celebrating Oktoberfest is a highlight of early fall. And if you’re looking for Oktoberfest inspiration, we’ve gathered some easy German recipes you will love! Oktoberfest History In case you’re not visiting Munich and want a bit of history on Oktoberfest, The Telegraph explains, “The original Oktoberfest in October 1810 was held in honour of the…
This is the best recipe for Gingerbread Cookies, inspired by German spices, making soft cookies with molasses and brown sugar. These Gingerbread Cookies are Christmas in every bite, and perfect for decorating!
Hungry for street food? German Street Food is some of the most delicious and hearty in the world. In fact, London’s Telegraph identifies 10 German Street Food items you simply must indulge in before leaving Germany. As late September beckons and early October is within sight, Oktoberfest season has arrived. And with it some incredibly delicious…
German Krautstrudel is a delightfully easy savory cabbage roll, perfect for the season. With soft sauteed strands of cabbage, the smoky flavor of bacon, and a savory crunch of caraway seeds; all wrapped in a delicate, flaky crust. It’s a treat friends and family will love. Krautstrudel is simply a cabbage strudel. When one thinks…
German Peach Kuchen, a favorite late season, early September treat. Moist and dense with the warm flavors of spiced cinnamon and peaches, it’s a cake you’ll come back to again and again. Made with fresh or canned peaches; it is the quintessential summer dessert. Especially when you top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream….
These Quark Mini Cheesecakes or German Käsekuchen are delightful and surprisingly easy desserts. Perfect for brunch, afternoon tea, or dinner guests. Topped with fresh seasonal berries, they are incredibly delicious. My niece, who is living and teaching in Germany with her husband, recently asked me if I’d ever tried Quark. She had made and posted…
This German Unstuffed Cabbage Casserole recipe is a savory and delicious casserole filled with your favorite cabbage roll flavors. With perhaps a couple of new additions. But simply prepared, perfect for busy nights. What is Unstuffed Cabbage Casserole? Similar to German Kohlrouladen (stuffed cabbage rolls,) this recipe is simply everything you love in a cabbage…
German Apple Kuchen is one of the easiest cakes you’ll ever make. Absolutely delicious with fresh sliced apples over a buttery, moist cake. A cinnamon-sugar topping is truly the icing on the cake for this classic European bake. Apple Kuchen, which is translated as the German word for cake, is a dessert with a bread…
An authentic Austrian-German Spaetzle with Caramelized Onion is an easy to make at home delicious treat you’ll find yourself making often. I’ll never forget my first taste of this delicious boiled egg noodle. The word “divine” comes to mind. An easy side dish to make by scratch at home, and so infinitely worth it. Yes, you…
December One Pot Dinners meal plan this week is all about easy cleanup and interesting flavors, from comforting but healthy chicken soup to skillet tacos, a Moroccan favorite, a salmon sheet pan meal, and a one-pot pasta that’s super easy to customize! Dinner objectives this week? Keep it healthy, easy, and delicious!
Gingerbread Scones bring instant holiday coziness to your home with these flavorful, delicious scones—tender with cream and molasses and warmly spiced with the season’s best flavors. Pour yourself a warm cup of tea, and enjoy this Christmas treat!
With the festive month in full, busy mode, we’re keeping dinners healthy, easy, and delicious with Family Favorite December Dinners. Filled with comfort food dishes and familiar flavors that family cooks tell me they love. From slow cooker chili to fish tacos, an easy pasta dish, and a popular winter vegetarian soup.
