Traditionally baked during 'Sinterklaas', a feast on 5 December (6 December in Belgium and Germany) on which little children receive gifts from the holy St. Nicholas, the partial inspiration for Santa Claus. In Germany, Pfeffernüsse are traditionally made during the Christmas season.
A hearty German style black bread recipe for your bread machine.
Instead of the raisins, this Apple Strudel uses dried cranberries instead. It's also lighter, crispier and easier to make by using phyllo pastry instead of typical thick pastry.
This belly filling one dish meal is perfect for Octoberfest or a cool fall or winter day. It is sure to warm the belly.
Quick and easy, belly warming perfect with a pint of German beer.
Next time make your own sauerkraut instead of store-bought, it's so easy to make, and there is no comparison between this two versions. Homemade one tastes a lot better, I just made my second bunch. I finished the first bunch within 3 days :-)
Traditional German dish called Himmel und Erde which means "Heaven and Earth". Equal parts of apples and potatoes mashed and topped with caramelized onions and bacon.
A nutty and dense loaf. Great with peanut butter, or make a delicious German sandwich.
If you're looking for something new, try this succulent dish that will make you glad you have a crockpot in your kitchen.
German Gingerbread Cookies recipe
This recipe to the Mennonite colony of Ontario. It's often served at picnics and is known as one of the favorite foods at stag parties.
By using most whole wheat flour and olive oil makes this German plum cake much healthier but still tastes super moist and delicious.
A classic German style potato salad that is served warm. Perfect for Octoberfest.
Delicious German plum cake!
This Oktoberfest cabbage salad is another welcomed recipe at Oktoberfest.
In cold season, this warm red cabbage and apple salad is served with some roasted meat, brings you to warm.
Taditional German Oktoberfest recipe.
Had some puff pastry on hand from the holiday baking, and made this apple strudel. It was great, the puff pastry certainly delivered a much richer result than phyllo pastry that I normally use. No leftover, we ate it all!