German Lentil Soup (Linsen Suppe)
German Lentil Soup (Linsen Suppe) makes a hearty one-pot meal. It features smoked kielbasa, onion, carrots, celery and potato. Helga said she often helped her...
Farmers’ Breakfast Skillet (Bauernfruehstueck)
“Serve on a large platter and sprinkle with chopped parsley or chives. Guten Appetit!” – Helga the Kitchen Witch
INGREDIENTS
4 medium potatoes
½ pound thick sliced...
Green Beans, Pears and Bacon (Bohnen, Birnen und Speck)
INGREDIENTS
1½ pounds fresh green beans, or two 9 ounce packages of frozen, cut green beans
¾ pound smoked slab bacon, cut in to cubes
1 tablespoon savory or thyme
3 medium...
German-Style Gulasch with Spaetzle
German-Style Gulasch with Spaetzle
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons Crisco (or shortening of choice)
1 ½ pounds beef chuck roast (boneless)
2 large onions
salt, pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 small bouillon cube
½...
Apple Cake with Streusel Topping (Apfel Kuchen mit Streusel)
Apple Cake with Streusel Topping (Apfel Kuchen mit Streusel) | “Excellent with coffee and even better after the first day.” – Helga the Kitchen...
Stovetop Meatloaf (Hackbraten)
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German Potato Salad (Kartoffel Salat)
Serve at room temperature. “Guten Apetite!” – Helga the Kitchen Witch
INGREDIENTS
6 medium potatoes
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
4-5 slices diced bacon (save bacon fat)
1...
German Meatballs in White Sauce (Koenigsberger Klopse)
German Meatballs in White Sauce (Koenigsberger Klopse)
INGREDIENTS
1 pound regular meatball mix
1 carton chicken stock
¼ cup cider vinegar
½ cup white wine
1 cup sour cream
10 peppercorns
2...
German Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer)
“Serve with applesauce. If you like, use a dollop of sour cream.” – Helga the Kitchen Witch
INGREDIENTS
2 lbs. Yukon Gold potatoes
1 small onion
2...
Walnut-Crusted Chicken Schnitzel
Walnut-Crusted Chicken Schnitzel | This recipe is for chicken, but you can use pork or veal. Modify cooking time to accommodate requirements.
INGREDIENTS
4 chicken breasts...
Frikadellen (German-Style Burgers)
This is a German recipe for a meat patty that you can eat hot or cold. It is traditionally served in German beer gardens...
Jägerschnitzel with Mushroom and Wine Sauce
Jägerschnitzel with Mushroom and Wine Sauce | Traditional German recipes. Recipe prepared by Helga Wengler and Mitch Lynch. Helga: Because mushrooms were typically harvested...
Rumsterne (Rumstars)
INGREDIENTS
4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup sugar
1 cup walnuts (ground)
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4½ tablespoons rum or imitation rum extract
2½ stick butter or...
Spaetzel (German-style dumplings)
INGREDIENTS2 eggs (beaten)1 teaspoon saltdash of nutmeg (optional)1½ cup flour1 cup waterPREPARATIONIn a large bowl, mix all ingredients and beat with wooden spoon until...
Rum Stars (Weihnachts-Plaetzchen)
Submitted and prepared by Helga Wengler
INGREDIENTS
4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup sugar
1 cup walnuts (ground)
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4½ tablespoons rum or imitation...
Beef Rouladen
Beef Rouladen. Prepared by Helga Wengler for Homeplate Homestyle.
INGREDIENTS
4 sirloin tip steaks ¼-inch thick4 slices of smoked bacon (diced)2 dill pickles (optional) cut into...
Emperor’s Pancake (Kaiserschmarrn)
INGREDIENTS
¼ cup raisins
¼ cup rum
3 eggs
1 cup sifted flour
4 tablespoons sugar
Pinch of salt
¾ cup of milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
PREPARATION
Heat on top...
Hawaiian Toast
INGREDIENTS
4 slices sandwich bread (Helga recommends Texas toast)
8 slices Black Forest ham, thinly sliced
4 slices Swiss cheese (thinly sliced)
4 pineapple rings
1 large strawberry sliced...
German-Style Spaetzle Dumplings
German-Style Spaetzle Dumplings: Traditional German Recipes
INGREDIENTS
2 eggs (beaten)
1 teaspoon salt
dash of nutmeg (optional)
1½ cup flour
1 cup water
PREPARATION
In a large bowl, mix all ingredients...
German-Style Apple Pancakes
INGREDIENTS
2 eggs
1 large or 2 small apples (peeled)
1 cup sifted flour
4 tablespoon sugar
pinch of salt
½ cup of milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon baking powder
oil...
