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Dill Pickle Coleslaw (Dillgurken-Krautsalat)

Dill pickle coleslaw served with German pork chops and potato salad

Dill Pickle Coleslaw boasts cabbage, carrots, and pickles, topped with a creamy, Northern-inspired mayonnaise dressing. It's refreshingly perfect for all summer ventures!

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Authentic German Bratwurst and Sauerkraut Recipe

German Bratwurst, Sauerkraut, and Mashed Potatoes

Oma’s German bratwurst and sauerkraut recipe with authentic flavors in this dish of hearty bratwurst, tangy sauerkraut, and apples, that popular throughout Germany.

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Traditional German Red Cabbage Recipe – Oma's Rotkohl Rezept

German red cabbage is such a traditional side dish.

The red cabbage recipe (rotkohl) is sweet, tangy, and easy to make. A German classic with big flavor and little fuss—just how Oma likes it!

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Easy Homemade German Marzipan Recipe in 5 Minutes

Sliced homemade German marzipan ready to eat or use in recipes

Make this easy homemade German marzipan recipe in 5 minutes using almond flour and powdered sugar. Naturally vegan, eggless, and delicious.

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Quick German Refrigerator Pickles (Schüttelgurken)

Quick German refrigerator pickles with red onion, dill, and mustard seeds in a glass jar

Quick German refrigerator pickles, or schüttelgurken, are just the thing when you want plenty of pickle flavor without cooking, canning, or fermenting anything.

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Saure Klopse - Sour Meatballs

I was born in Berlin and came to Canada with my parents at the age of nine. I always looked forward to dinner when mom made Saure Klopse. My older son

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German Meal Ideas and Menus

Family sharing a German dinner with several dishes served at the table

Find German meal ideas and menus for weeknights, Oktoberfest, Christmas, and more, with help choosing dishes that really belong together.

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ERDBEERBOWLE — 1960s BAVARIA 🍓 The Strawberry Punch That Stole Hearts

✧ A MEMORY FROM BAVARIA ✧ At a party in the 1960s, one of our German friends asked why Americans call it “Punch.” Feeling my oats — really feeling them

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Claudine's Version Easiest Stollen

Here's the story behind my stollen recipe. When I was a young US Army wife stationed in Germany in the mid to late 60s, I got my first taste of real German

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How Much Oktoberfest Food per Person? Party Guide

Illustrated Oktoberfest serving for one adult with roasted chicken pieces, potato salad, a pretzel, Obatzda, and apple strudel

Wondering how much Oktoberfest food per person? Use Oma’s practical chart to plan pretzels, meat, sides, and dessert for any size party.

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German Dinner Menu Ideas for Family and Company

German dinner menu ideas with green bean soup, breaded pork chops, rouladen, and flatladen

Find ready-made German dinner menu ideas for quick family meals and company dinners, with practical dish pairings that make planning easier.

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Quick German Meals Ready in 30 Minutes

30-minute German meals with Hoppel Poppel, eggs with mustard sauce, air fryer schnitzel, red lentil soup, and potato pancakes

Discover quick German meals ready in 30 minutes or less, with easy dinner ideas like schnitzel, Hoppel Poppel, potato pancakes, and more.

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Mehl Suppe

When I was a child I didn't dread getting sick with a cold or a flu. I always knew that was the time when my Mutti would give me extra attention and of

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Buttermilk with Blackberries Smoothie – Buttermilch mit Brombeeren.

Buttermilk and blackberry smoothies

This buttermilk with blackberries smoothie drink is so refreshing on a hot summer's day. Refreshing, delicious, and healthy - what a great combination!

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How to Make Iced Coffee: German Eiskaffee – Delicious and Easy.

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Learn how to make authentic Eiskaffee, the delicious iced coffee served in Germany. This traditional recipe combines coffee and ice cream for a quick and easy dessert. Try it now.

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THE Creamy German Potato Salad Recipe with Dill: Oma's Kartoffelsalat.

cold german potato salad 600 2020

Oma's yummiest German potato salad recipe with dill is traditional in northern Germany. Yes, it's with mayonnaise. In the South, it's without mayo. Both authentic and wunderbar!

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Traditional German Meatballs – Oma's Königsberger Klopse mit Sosse.

german meatballs book 600 2020

German meatballs (Königsberger Klopse Mit Sosse) are my easier twist on a family favorite ... perfect for a weeknight meal.

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Obatzda Recipe - Traditional Bavarian Beer Cheese Dip

Bowl of Obatzda cheese spread topped with paprika and chives, served with pretzels.

Authentic Obatzda recipe! This creamy Bavarian beer cheese dip is perfect for Oktoberfest. Serve with pretzels for the best German party snack.

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Whiskey Steak

1 teaspoon. sugar 1/4 cup bourbon 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons water 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon fresh Ginger,

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Homemade Kassler

I remember as a kid Kassler rippchen was a favorite meal and mom always made it w purple cabbage. Her purple cabbage was infused with cinnamon cloves,

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Recent Articles

  1. Dill Pickle Coleslaw (Dillgurken-Krautsalat)

    Sep 14, 26 01:12 AM

    Dill pickle coleslaw served with German pork chops and potato salad
    Dill Pickle Coleslaw boasts cabbage, carrots, and pickles, topped with a creamy, Northern-inspired mayonnaise dressing. It's refreshingly perfect for all summer ventures!

    Read More

  2. Authentic German Bratwurst and Sauerkraut Recipe

    Sep 11, 26 10:24 AM

    German Bratwurst, Sauerkraut, and Mashed Potatoes
    Oma’s German bratwurst and sauerkraut recipe with authentic flavors in this dish of hearty bratwurst, tangy sauerkraut, and apples, that popular throughout Germany.

    Read More

  3. Traditional German Red Cabbage Recipe – Oma's Rotkohl Rezept

    Sep 08, 26 08:53 PM

    German red cabbage is such a traditional side dish.
    The red cabbage recipe (rotkohl) is sweet, tangy, and easy to make. A German classic with big flavor and little fuss—just how Oma likes it!

    Read More

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