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Black Forest Dessert – Oma's Schwarzwälder Kirsch Dessert.

This Black Forest Dessert is one the easiest dessert recipes. It uses soda crackers, instant chocolate pudding and Cool Whip. Top it off with Cherry Pie Filling.

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Oma's Pineapple Icebox Cake (Ananas-Kühlschrank Dessert)

This no-bake ice box cake, ananas-kühlschrank dessert is creamy and ratze fatze easy ... a favorite summer treat made right in the serving dish.

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Crispy German fried onions recipe (Röstzwiebeln Rezept).

Open-faced ham sandwich with crispy fried onions and mustard on a cutting board, with coffee, napkins, and bowls in the background.

Crispy homemade Röstzwiebeln add crunch to schnitzel, käsespätzle, and bratwurst. Learn how to make an authentic German fried onions recipe in minutes.

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What To Serve With Schnitzel – Top 12 German Side Dishes for Schnitzel

Collage of the best side dishes to serve with schnitzel

Wondering what goes with schnitzel? Here’s what I grew up eating with it ... easy, hearty sides that make every bite even better.

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Oma's German-Style Creamy Green Beans (Grüne Bohnen)

Creamy green beans just like Mutti made—simple, buttery, and seasoned with summer savory. A comforting German side dish.

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Zwiebelkuchen Recipe: German Caramelized Onion Tart

Savor this caramelized onion tart from Baden-Württemberg. Our Zwiebelkuchen recipe combines caramelized onions, bacon, sour cream, and caraway seeds. Lecker schmecker!

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Southern German Potato Salad (no mayo) – Kartoffelsalat ohne Mayo.

Often thought of as the traditional German potato salad, Kartoffelsalat, this one is popular mainly in southern Germany. It’s without mayo unlike those from northern Germany with mayo.

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Oma's Easy Brownies (Schokoladenschnitten)

My Schokoladenschnitten are fudgy German brownies with almond flair. So fudgy, so lecker, and yes, there’s a vegan recipe too.

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Beer Mustard Sauce Recipe (Bier-Senf-Soße)

Creamy German beer mustard sauce (Bier-Senf-Sauce) in a rustic bowl, served with traditional Bavarian pretzels.

Creamy Beer Mustard Sauce (Bier-Senf-Sauce) made with German beer and mustard. Perfect for schnitzel, sliders, pretzels, or bratwurst.

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Oma's Frankfurter Kranz Recipe – German Crown Cake (Wreath Cake).

Frankfurter Kranz, aka Frankfurt Crown Cake or German Crown Cake, is a ring-shaped, three-layered cake filled with red jam and delicious German buttercream.

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Pfanne hash?

Dear Oma, Your recent email about breakfast and the word “pfanne” made me wonder if you could help me solve the mystery of how

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Scrambled eggs

I always put a pinch (1/8-1/4 tsp) of baking powder in my scrambled eggs. I use a hand mixer to whip the eggs and baking powder together. I pour them

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German Vegetable Frittata Recipe – Oma's Gemüsefrittata Rezept.

Colorful vegetable frittata in a black skillet, filled with broccoli, Brussels sprouts, red peppers, and herbs.

A frittata recipe that’s quick and easy, with a German twist. Try this when you need a special supper!

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Obatzda Recipe - Traditional Bavaria 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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One-Pan Roasted Chicken and Vegetables: Oma's Brathähnchen

This one-pan Brathähnchen is my easy German roast chicken ... crispy, juicy, and perfect for lazy weekends or cozy dinners.

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Mutti's Lamb Stew With Green Beans (Lammeintopf Mit Bohnen)

Here's my recipe for lamb stew with a traditional German twist ... hearty, simple, and full of flavor. A one-pot comfort dish just like my Mutti used to make.

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Oma's German Pork Chops – Düsseldorfer Schweinekotelett Rezept

Fall in love with these German Pork Chops ... Oma Gerhild’s mustard‑coated, creamy‑sauced Düsseldorfer Schweinekotelett made with love.

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Pears, Beans, and Bacon: Birnen, Bohnen, und Speck (from Bremen)

Pears, beans, and bacon: traditional Birnen, Bohnen, und Speck recipe

Pears, beans, and bacon combine to bring the traditional taste of Bremen in Birnen, Bohnen und Speck. Perfect fusion of sweet pears, savory beans & smokey bacon.

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Oma's German Rhubarb Crumb Cake (Rhabarberkuchen mit Streusel)

Slice of rhubarb cake with golden streusel topping, served on a white plate with a dollop of whipped cream and a fork beside it.

This German Rhubarb Cake (Rhabarberkuchen mit Streusel) tastes just like Mutti’s … sweet, tart, buttery, and baked with love.

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Slow Cooker Kasseler-Style Peameal Bacon Roast with Sauerkraut

This German-style peameal bacon roast with sauerkraut is my favorite hands-off slow cooker meal ... simple, hearty, and wunderbar

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