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 German take on pancakes. Very flexible, toss in some apples or other fruit and your children or hubby will love you.
Molded Christmas Cookies recipe
The classic German recipe.
German Gingerbread Cookies recipe
With this simple and easy recipe, you can enjoy your Octoberfest wonderfully at home.
The Pennsylvania Dutch settlers made these at Thanksgiving and stored them in a stoneware crock until Christmas. The cookies can be made at any time, but allowed to age for 4-6 weeks.
Knoepfle- Oder Spaetzleteig (Basic Spaetzle Dough) recipe
A dutch baby is a german pancake that is baked in a skillet. This version adds summer fruits to make a recipe that serves as a dessert as well as a breakfast treat.
Central Swabia german classic.
Apple Date Strudel recipe
This is a classic German side dish with a great new twist! It's great for Octoberfest, Prost!
A recipe from grandmother's more thrifty times; rarely encountered today.