German recipes

German style Pfeffernusse cookie (Spice Molasses cookie)

Molasses and honey bring together a group of aromatic spices. A generous splash of Brandy adds an…

Bread Pretzels

It looks dificult but it is not. Just give it a try and you will see how delicious it is. And it's fun! Tradition says that monks in southern…

German Style Home Fries

Ham, Green Beans and Potatoes

Another simple and hearty Amish dish. My grandfather made this after we had a big ham dinner using the leftover ham, he called it "slop" but it was…

German Pretzels (Bretzen)

"Bretzen" are a traditional soft pretzel that is often sliced in half and buttered, as a breakfast treat. These bring back my memories of my…

German Spaetzle

Spaetzle (SPETZ-LAY) is a traditional, and very popular German noodle. It's excellent to use in place of egg noodles. In Bavaria, where my family…

German Potato Salad

A delicious warm potato salad that pairs wonderfully breaded pork chops

Bavarian Semmelknoedel (Bread Dumplings)

This is a very traditional bread dumpling that is served in restaurants in Austria and Bavaria. This is a…

Sauerbraten Abkürzung

You already know what sauerbraten is, yes? Well to that I add Abkürzung: German for "short cut" (let's hope my Googled translation is correct.)…

Shoo-Fly Pie

This is probably the most well known amish pie. When we were small children our Grandfather used to take great pleasure in telling us that shoo-fly…

Kassler and Douphinoise Potato Bake

Smoked pork and potatoes cooked any way always taste great served together and in this dish is a classic…

German Beef/Cabbage Soup

German Beef/Cabbage Soup-is a delicious and quick (30) minute stovetop recipe for a hearty, sweet-and-sour soup that combines beef, caraway seeds,…

Beer Brats

Aunt Martha's Gingerbread Cookies

Festive Gingerbread Cookies decorated with Royal Icing are always a hit at Christmas. I love this recipe…

Pork Chop Recipe

This is a great pork chop recipe that I got from my mom. I know that originally she got the idea off of a German cookbook many years ago. Since…