Authentic German Chocolate Rum Balls

authentic german rum balls

This is another recipe for authentic German chocolate rum balls which are very popular for the holidays. We have several recipes for these little delights on the website. As far as I can remember back when living in Germany there is no Christmas without…

German Baked Apples – Bratapfel Recipe

German baked apples bratapfel

Fall and winter is the time for German baked apples – we call them Bratäpfel. Make sure to use big enough apples and serve them with your favorite items: whipped cream, vanilla ice cream or vanilla sauce. Or maybe all three together! Happy Cooking!…

German Spaetzle – Swabian Noodle Specialty

german spatzle

German Spaetzle are not only popular in the South of Germany, in Swabia, they are known in Switzerland and the Alsace. I am very happy that I even can purchase dried ones here in the USA!  But do you know how to make them?…

Sausages in Beer Gravy – Authentic German Recipe

sausages in beer gravy

Sausages in beer gravy is an authentic and original German dish. Since centuries Germany is the country of the best sausage making. You will find that the best sausages are indeed made in Germany. You probably know the simple version of a boiled and/or…

The Best Christmas Markets in America

german christmas markets usa

Everyone who has ever visited a Christmas Market in Germany knows how romantic and traditional these markets are. All the markets are held in the center of the town or city and often around the church, castle, dome or cathedral. Such a place would…

German Beef Rouladen – Authentic Recipe

german beef rouladen

German Beef Rouladen (or beef rolls) is a very delicious and popular German dish. It is not only popular during the holidays, it is served for Sunday lunches when the whole family and friends get together. They are called in German “Rindsrouladen”. The German…

Classic German Apple Cake

classic german apple cake covered

There must be hundreds of apple cake recipes in Germany. Today I want to feature the Classic German apple Cake that w call in German “Gedeckter Apfelkuchen”. The cake is. made out of base cake (Mürbeteig, short cake), a filling and a top, decorated…

German Walnut Hearts Christmas Cookies

walnut hearts

These German Walnut Hearts Christmas Cookies are a must bake for the holidays and Christmas. They contain walnuts, marzipan and are glazed with chocolate. These cookies are very easy to make and no special ingredients are needed. But it takes a while to make…