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Southern German Cucumber Salad – Oma's Süddeutscher Gurkensalat Rezept
German cucumber salad (gurkensalat) is one of my go-to sides. Light, tangy, and always so refreshing with any meal.
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German Pancake Soup Recipe – Oma's Flädlesuppe Rezept
German pancake soup (flädlesuppe) is SO simple and SO good. I didn’t grow up with it, but once I tried it, I was hooked!
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German Apple Strudel Recipe – Oma's Apfelstrudel Rezept
German apple strudel (Apfelstrudel) is one of my favorite desserts. Flaky pastry, tart apples, and a touch of sweetness.
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Culture and Customs of Germany: The Little Things That Matter
Culture and customs of Germany come to life through everyday habits, traditions, and quirks—explored with insight, humor, and a personal touch.
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Oma's German Streusel Rhubarb Cake (Rhabarberkuchen mit Streusel)
German Streusel Rhubarb Cake (Rhabarberkuchen mit Streusel) was a sweet treat Mutti often made. Now I bake it just like she did, buttery and so lecker!
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Quick Red Cabbage Recipe – Schnelles Rezept für Rotkohl
Quick German Red Cabbage (Rotkohl) is a lifesaver at our house. With jarred cabbage and a few extras, it tastes just like homemade!
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Oma's Sauerbraten Recipe: Slow-Cooked Marinated Beef with Gravy
Sauerbraten was always a Sunday favorite at my Mutti’s house. Now I’m sharing her slow-cooked marinated beef so you can enjoy real it too.
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Authentic German Potato Dumplings Recipe: Oma's Kartoffelknödel
I grew up with German potato dumplings (kartoffelklöße). Now I’m passing down Mutti’s easy way to you!
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Get Your Kraut On: Oma’s Easy Sauerkraut Recipe
Sauerkraut (fermented cabbage) is the tangy, gut-loving German side dish you can whip up fast. Oma says it’s a must with wurst and pork!
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Mutti's Räderkuchen Rezept: German Deep-Fried Pastries.
Quick, deep-fried, and rolled in cinnamon-sugar—Räderkuchen were little bites of heaven at our house. Like homemade doughnuts, only cuter.
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What is Endive? How to Prepare and Enjoy It
What is Endive? Learn about this crisp, slightly bitter leafy green, how to prepare it, and how it's used in traditional German dishes for a flavorful touch!
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Oma’s German Sausage Recipes: A Taste of Tradition
Oma’s easy German sausage recipes — classic German dishes made with bratwurst, smoked sausage & more. Hearty, flavorful, and full of tradition!
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White Asparagus with Easy Hollandaise Sauce: Oma's Spargel mit Sosse.
This white asparagus (Spargel) recipe is a traditional German favorite, served with easy Hollandaise sauce, boiled potatoes, and ham.
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German Pretzel Recipe (without lye) – Omas Soft Bavarian Laugenbrezel
This German Pretzel (Laugenbrezel) recipe skips the lye but still brings that golden crust and soft, chewy bite with a BAKED baking soda trick.
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Traditional Brötchen Rezept – Oma's German Bread Rolls Recipe
This Brötchen (German Bread Rolls) recipe brings the beloved bakery staple to your kitchen. Soft inside, crisp outside, and perfect with any meal!
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German Bee Sting Cake Recipe - Oma's Bienenstich
This Bienenstich (Bee Sting Cake) is a traditional German dessert featuring a sweet, honey-almond topping and creamy filling, made easy without yeast.
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German Fried Potatoes Recipe – Oma's Bratkartoffeln Rezept
This Bratkartoffeln (German Fried Potatoes) recipe is a traditional favorite that's quick, easy, and irresistibly crispy. Perfect for any meal!
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Traditional German Mulled Wine Recipe – Oma's Glühwein Rezept
Make this easy German Mulled Wine recipe to enjoy as a traditional German Christmas drink. It'll make you think you're back in Germany at the wonderful Christmas markets.
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Oma's Kaiserschmarrn: Austrian Pancake Recipe – German Torn Pancakes
Kaiserschmarrn, or “Emperor’s Mess,” is a fluffy, caramelized pancake torn into pieces and dusted with sugar—a royally delicious treat!
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German Herring Salad with Cream: Mutti's Heringssalat Rezept.
My Mutti's Herring Salad is such an easy dish to make for a perfect quick supper. Our kids LOVE this! Really. It's creamy and sweet and sour! Wunderbar.
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How to Make German Pork Schnitzel Recipe: Oma's Schweineschnitzel
German pork schnitzel recipe (Schweineschnitzel) made easy—crispy, golden, and so quick, anyone has time to whip it up on a busy weeknight!
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Oma's Pfefferpotthast: German Peppered Beef Stew.
Pfefferpotthast: A classic German beef stew braised in rich gravy. Enjoy this peppered dish with boiled potatoes, gherkins, and red beets for authentic flavor.
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German Spaghetti Ice Cream Recipe: Oma's Spaghettieis.
Spaghetti Ice Cream Recipe: Vanilla ice cream pressed into spaghetti strands, topped with strawberry sauce, chocolates, and white chocolate shavings—a playful German treat!
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Easy Apple Crisp Recipe with Oatmeal – Oma's German Apfel-Crumble.*
This is easily the best apple crisp recipe with oatmeal that I've found. Juicy, easy, healthy, quick - what more does one want? It's Germanized to be better!
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German Apple Pudding Cake – Heidi's Apfel-Puddingkuchen.
This apple pudding cake tastes like a traditional apple bread pudding cake. It's one of those easy desserts that's delicious warm with ice cream and sprinkled with cinnamon. Wunderbar!
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Homemade Braided Bread Recipe: Oma's Easy Hefezopf.
Braided Bread Recipe: Discover the classic German Hefezopf, a sweet, lemon-scented bread with raisins and almonds, perfect for holidays or any day of the year!
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Oma's Nussecken: German Nut Corners Recipe (Triangles).
Nut corners recipe: Chocolate-dipped Nussecken with a buttery shortbread base, apricot jam layer, and caramelized nut topping—a perfect treat for year-round indulgence
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Easy Sugar Cookie Recipe – Oma's Zuckerkekse Rezept.
Want an easy sugar cookie recipe? One that can be used for Christmas cookies? Learn how to make Oma’s Zuckerkekse that are perfect any time of the year. Lecker!
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German Spritz Cookies Recipe: Oma's Spritzgebäck.
This German spritz cookies recipe is one that I've had for years. Buttery and crisp, with just a hint of almond, these fun little shapes still disappear as fast as I can bake them.
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Traditional German Apple Cake Recipe – Oma's Versunkener Apfelkuchen
This German apple cake always looks amazing and tastes scrumptious! So quick and easy to make, it's just like Oma's versunkener Apfelkuchen served fresh from the oven.
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German Cauliflower Bomb: Oma's Blumenkohl-Bombe Rezept.
This baked cauliflower bomb is a centerpiece dish that gets rave reviews EVERY TIME! Cauliflower, meatloaf and bacon. Together. What's not to like? And, it's so easy to make!
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Traditional German Roasted Lamb Recipe – Oma's Lammbraten Rezept
Traditional German roasted lamb (Lammbraten) marinated in buttermilk, then roasted to tender perfection. Perfect for Easter or any special occasion.
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Frankfurt Green Sauce Recipe – Oma's Frankfurter Grüne Sosse.
Frankfurter Green Sauce (Grüne Soße) is a traditional Easter dish from Frankfurt, made with seven herbs. Can't find them all? This recipe offers easy substitutes!
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Traditional German Red Cabbage Recipe – Oma's Rotkohl Rezept
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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Oma's Authentic Beef Rouladen Recipe – German Beef Rolls
German beef rouladen (Rinderrouladen) was a childhood favorite. Tender beef rolls with savory filling and rich gravy.
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15 Potato Dishes That Will Steal the Show
These top 15 potato dishes will not only showcase the versatility of potatoes but also bring out the rich flavors of German cuisine.
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Mother's Day Dinner Ideas ~ Celebrate Mom with These 15 Favorites
Celebrate Mother's Day with a delightful German-inspired dinner. These springy, colorful dishes come together to make the perfect celebratory meal!
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10 One-Pot Comfort Food Recipes
These one-pot comfort food recipes bring the rich, hearty flavors of German cuisine to your kitchen in a minimal-fuss way.
German Poppy Seed Roll – Oma's Mohnrolle / Mohnstriezel
Oma's poppy seed roll, Mohnrolle, is so easy to make. Use your bread machine to whip up the dough, mix the filling (or use canned), roll it all together, bake, and ENJOY! Yes, that easy!
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20+ Delicious Summer Recipes to Enjoy All Season
Bring the vibrant flavors of summer to your table with these 20+ delicious German-inspired recipes that will have you savoring the sunshine all season long.
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Easy Chicken Rice Soup Recipe – Oma's Hühner-Reissuppe Rezept
My homemade chicken rice soup recipe is one you're sure to make often. Why? 'Cause it's so easy and so good. Make a huge batch that'll feed a crowd. Or, just so you can enjoy leftovers.
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Festive St. Patrick’s Day Recipes: Eat Your Greens!
Here’s a roundup of delicious green St. Patrick’s Day-inspired dishes from our collection, all guaranteed to bring some tasty Irish-inspired magic to your celebration
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How to Bake Bacon – Oma's Gebackener Speck
Here's how to bake bacon - no frying, no splattering, no mess! It's the easiest way to cook lots of bacon!
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German Kohlrabi Casserole with Ham – Oma's Kohlrabi mit Schinken.
This kohlrabi recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham and create a delicious, traditional German meal.
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Easy Potato Soup Recipe: Oma's Kartoffelsuppe.
Easy Potato Soup Recipe! This hearty German-inspired dish is packed with tender potatoes, veggies, and smoked sausage for a comforting meal everyone will love.
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How to Make Egg Salad: Oma's Eiersalat Rezept.
Learn how to make egg salad, quick and easily with this best Egg Salad recipe. Great for sandwiches, buffets, appetizers, or as a late-night snack. This one has a secret ingredient!
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Oma’s Schupfnudeln – German Potato Noodles.
Similar to Italian gnocchi potato dumplings, these German potato noodles, Schupfnudeln, are a traditional side or main dish in southern Germany. So easy to make! Really!
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Easy Cabbage Diet Soup: Oma's Kohlsuppe Rezepte zum abnehmen.
Looking for a cabbage diet soup that works? Here's the one I'm using that's got a bit of a German twist to it. And, hubby loves it! Make a big pot to last the week!
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Oma's Jelly Donut Recipe: Berliner Pfannkuchen or Krapfen Rezept.
This easy and delicious German jelly donut recipe, aka Berliner Pfannkuchen or Krapfen (among many other names!) is made with a simple yeast dough and a simple hack.
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