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.
This belly filling one dish meal is perfect for Octoberfest or a cool fall or winter day. It is sure to warm the belly.
Molded Christmas Cookies recipe
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 :-)
If you're looking for something new, try this succulent dish that will make you glad you have a crockpot in your kitchen.
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!
Another easy and quick Octoberfest recipe. Enjoy.
Hot German Bean Salad recipe
A warm bacon and potato salad that makes an excellent side dish to any meal.
Delicious Rabbit Hasenpfeffer recipe
A scrumptious dish made with succulent sausages, beer and dinner rolls that has a slight European touch to it.