Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
17 recipes
Bratwurst with Sauerkraut
Golden-brown German sausages served over tender sauerkraut braised with onion, apple, and fragrant caraway.
Wurstsalat
A classic German salad of thinly sliced sausage, crisp pickled cucumbers and onion in a tangy vinegar-mustard dressing.
Split Pea Soup with Smoked Sausage
A hearty German split pea soup with soft, well-cooked peas, potatoes, root vegetables, and flavorful smoked sausage.
Dampfnudeln with Vanilla Sauce
Fluffy Bavarian yeast dumplings, steamed in a milk-and-butter mixture until tender inside with a caramelized crust on the bottom.
Currywurst
German currywurst with pan-fried sausage and a thick sweet-and-sour tomato sauce, generously dusted with curry powder.
Bavarian-Style Potato Salad
A warm potato salad with a rich broth-based dressing, onion, and fresh chives — a classic Bavarian side dish made without mayonnaise.
German-Style Potato Soup with Vienna Sausages
A hearty, warming German soup made with potatoes, root vegetables, and leeks, topped with tender Vienna sausages.
Potato Pancakes with Apple Sauce
Crispy golden German-style potato pancakes served with a delicate homemade apple sauce.
Leberkäse with Egg
A hearty Bavarian dish: browned leberkäse, crispy potatoes and a tender egg with a runny yolk.
Milk Rice
A delicate German Milchreis — creamy milk rice with vanilla, cinnamon and apple sauce.
Heaven and Earth
A classic German Rhineland dish where creamy mashed potatoes, sautéed apples, blood sausage and golden fried onions come together in a hearty, homestyle meal.
German Potato and Cheese Gratin
Thin slices of potato baked in a creamy milk sauce under a golden cheese crust make for a delicate, comforting German dish.
German Pancakes
Thin, golden German pancakes made from a delicate batter of milk, eggs, and sparkling water — perfect for a sweet or savory serving.
Rote Grütze
A North German berry pudding with cherries, red berries and a delicate vanilla sauce.
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.
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.