German
Jägerschnitzel, spaetzle, and Himmel und Erde offer different starting points in this German collection. The recipes bring together savory dishes and accompaniments, with the details of each preparation explained individually.
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Jägerschnitzel with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Jägerschnitzel is a hearty German pork dish featuring thin, golden schnitzel paired with a savory mushroom cream sauce. The pork is lightly breaded and pan-fried until crisp, while…

Smoked Bacon Himmel und Erde
Rustic Apple-Potato Mash with Bacon, Onions, and Cider Glaze This refined bacon version of Himmel und Erde emphasizes crisp texture and broad appeal. Smoky bacon replaces sausage, while…

German-Inspired Chicken Meatballs
These tender chicken meatballs are built to sit right alongside spaetzle and sauerkraut without getting lost in the mix. Seasoned with Dijon, parsley, garlic, and a hint of…
Königsberger Klopse
Königsberger Klopse is a cornerstone of historic East Prussian cooking, reflecting the ingenuity of German coastal and agrarian kitchens. Traditionally made with finely textured meatballs gently poached rather…

Warm Cauliflower Bacon Salad with Shallot-Mustard Vinaigrette
This robust salad is a savory ode to German-style warm potato salads, swapping spuds for tender cauliflower. The marriage of smoky, crisp bacon and sweetly caramelized shallots is…
Gourmet Warm Potato Salad with Bacon, Mustard Vinaigrette, and Celery Seed
This elevated warm potato salad is a blend of rich, crispy bacon, creamy potatoes, and a tangy mustard dressing with subtle notes of celery seed, balanced by the…
Warm Mustard Potato Salad with Bacon, Green Onions, and Celery Seed
Here’s the updated Warm Potato Salad with Bacon, Onion, Sugar, Mustard, Green Onions, and Celery Seed: Ingredients 2 lbs potatoes (Yukon Gold or red potatoes, cut into bite-sized…
German-Inspired Instant Pot Chicken with Sauerkraut and Spaetzle
This German-Inspired Instant Pot Chicken with Sauerkraut and Spaetzle takes the comfort and heartiness of the slow cooker version and speeds it up, while still delivering the same…
Instant Pot German Creamed Cabbage (Rahmwirsing)
This creamy and flavorful German cabbage dish comes together effortlessly in the Instant Pot, combining tender cabbage with a rich sauce seasoned with nutmeg and bay leaf. Perfect…

German-Inspired Pasta Skillet
This German-style pasta skillet, reminiscent of Käsespätzle, combines bowtie pasta with smoked sausage, sautéed onions, mushrooms, and tomatoes in a creamy, cheesy sauce. A cozy, one-pan meal perfect…
