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...
Stovetop Meatloaf (Hackbraten)
Stovetop Meatloaf (Hackbraten) | Visit our Recipes & Food section for Stovetop Meatloaf (Hackbraten) and more great recipes. We also offer additional content on...
Frikadellen (German-Style Burgers)
Frikadellen (German-Style Burgers) | This is a German recipe for a meat patty that you can eat hot or cold. It is traditionally served...
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...
German Potato Salad (Kartoffel Salat)
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...
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...
Farmers’ Breakfast Skillet (Bauernfruehstueck)
Farmers’ Breakfast Skillet (Bauernfruehstueck) | Helga Wengler is a native of Frankfurt, Germany. She learned to cook from her mother and loves to share...
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...
Green Beans, Pears and Bacon (Bohnen, Birnen und Speck)
Green Beans, Pears and Bacon (Bohnen, Birnen und Speck) | A delicious one-pot meal (eintopf) for cold winter days.
INGREDIENTS
1½ pounds fresh green beans, or...
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...
Beef Rouladen
Beef Rouladen | Prepared by Helga Wengler for Homeplate Homestyle. Helga is a native of Frankfurt, Germany. She learned to cook from her mother...
German Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer)
German Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer) | Helga Wengler is a native of Frankfurt, Germany. She learned to cook from her mother and loves to share her...
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 Rotkraut (Red Cabbage)
German Rotkraut (Red Cabbage) | Helga Wengler is a native of Frankfurt, Germany. She learned to cook from her mother and loves to share...
Rumsterne (Rumstars) Cookies
Rumsterne (Rumstars) Cookies | This classic Christmas cookie is flavored with rum and vanilla. Helga likes to use a heart-shaped cookie cutter, but stars...
Emperor’s Pancake (Kaiserschmarrn)
Emperor’s Pancake (Kaiserschmarrn) – Helga Wengler is a native of Frankfurt, Germany. She learned to cook from her mother and loves to share her...
Spaetzel (German-style dumplings)
Spaetzel (German-style dumplings) | Helga Wengler is a native of Frankfurt, Germany. She learned to cook from her mother and loves to share her...
Rum Stars (Weihnachts-Plaetzchen)
Rum Stars (Weihnachts-Plaetzchen) | This classic German cookie recipe was submitted and prepared by Helga Wengler.
INGREDIENTS
4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup sugar
1 cup...
German-Style Spaetzle Dumplings
German-Style Spaetzle Dumplings | Helga Wengler is a native of Frankfurt, Germany. She learned to cook from her mother and loves to share her...
Hawaiian Toast
Hawaiian Toast | This breakfast treat is made with Black Forest ham, Swiss cheese and pineapple rings and served hot.
INGREDIENTS
4 slices sandwich bread (Helga...
