Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
44 recipes
German Frikadellen
Juicy flat patties made from a pork-and-beef mince, soaked bread, onion and mustard, fried to a golden crust.
German-Style Cucumber Salad
Crisp, thinly sliced cucumbers in a delicate sweet-and-sour sour cream dressing with fragrant dill — a classic German cold side dish.
Rote Grütze
A North German berry pudding with cherries, red berries and a delicate vanilla sauce.
Rouladen
Juicy beef rolls stuffed with bacon, pickles and onion, seared to a golden crust and gently braised in a rich sauce — a classic of home-style German cooking.
Fried Potatoes with Eggs
Crispy golden potatoes with crunchy bacon and onion, topped with eggs fried right in the skillet — a beloved German comfort dish for breakfast or a hearty dinner.
German-Style Fried Potatoes with Bacon and Cheese
Golden potato slices fried in bacon fat with onion and topped with melted cheese — a hearty German dish for a homemade dinner.
Lentil Eintopf
A hearty German eintopf with brown lentils, potatoes, root vegetables and sausages, finished with fresh parsley.
Bread Dumplings
Tender Bavarian bread dumplings with milk, eggs, onion and parsley, perfect for soaking up a rich gravy.
Braised Red Cabbage with Apples
Tender, sweet-and-sour red cabbage with apples — a classic German side dish for roasts, sausages and dumplings.
Swabian Maultaschen
Tender Swabian Maultaschen with a meat-and-spinach filling, served in a clear broth or with golden-fried onions.
Schweinebraten
A juicy German pork roast with a crispy caraway crust, roasted with vegetables and dark beer in a rich gravy.
Black Forest Cake
A classic German cake with chocolate sponge, sour cherries, whipped cream and a distinct hint of kirsch.
Schnitzel with Potato Salad
Crispy breaded schnitzel with tender meat inside is served warm alongside potato salad in a mustard-vinegar dressing — a classic German combination.
Spätzle with Mushrooms in Cream Sauce
Tender homemade spätzle paired with sautéed mushrooms and a rich cream sauce — a cozy dish from southern German cuisine.