A delicious Oktoberfest stew loaded with rich savory flavors, perfect for celebrating the festive aspects of Oktoberfest, and for warming the belly and comforting the soul anytime!

The German Plum Dumplings is a sweet dish called "Zwetschgenknoedel". Delicious dumplings with melted butter, and cinnamon-sugar mix on top.

German Glühwein is a warming holiday wine, simmered and flavored with spices. Make a big pot for your next holiday gathering!

One of Germany's most famous and delicious dishes, Rouladen are beef roulades filled with bacon, onions, mustard and pickles, then browned and simmered in an incredibly rich and flavorful gravy.

Until I entered kindergarten, we spoke German in our home and kept many old-world customs. We always enjoyed the food of our family's homeland. Mom usually prepared this for my birthday dinner. —Helga Schlape, Florham Park, New Jersey

It is a tradition to drink in the holiday season the hot German Mulled Wine or Glühwein. You can buy a bottle or make it from scratch.

Paprikaschnitzel is a schnitzel served with a spicy sauce of bell peppers and onions. Great for fall or any time you crave something delicious! Ingredients: 2 veal cutlets 1 egg breadcrumbs for coating oil 1/4 green bell pepper, diced 1/4 yellow bell pepper, diced 1/4 white onion, diced 1 tomato, seeded and diced up to

German Brotchen or Broetchen in German are the best rolls worldwide. There is no substitute. Learn how to make them at home. Authentic Recipe

This is a special meal in our house—as soon as I get ribs, I know which dish my family will ask me to make. My husband and I have three children, so I've learned to be a versatile cook! —Joanne ShewChuk, St. Benedict, Saskatchewan

The German Quark Streusel Cake with fruit is quite easy to make. You can vary this cake with different fruit, fresh or frozen.

These 13 German Christmas market foods are an easy and delicious way to turn your house into a Christkindlmarkt this holiday season.

Germany's most famous (and delicious) way of celebrating Autumn!  This version comes from Germany's southern region of Swabia.

Searching for traditional German Christmas Market foods to try? Here's our round-up of classic food & drinks - with recipes to try yourself!

Known everywhere—except in Hungary—as goulash, this stew is made with a generous amount of paprika and cook down until the meat is fork-tender.

Searching for traditional German Christmas Market foods to try? Here's our round-up of classic food & drinks - with recipes to try yourself!

These 13 German Christmas market foods are an easy and delicious way to turn your house into a Christkindlmarkt this holiday season.

This warm, rich Christmas Punch packs a punch! You'll taste hints of chocolate and Marzipan, along with wine, rum, citrus, and spices.

This is an old German farm recipe of mashed potatoes (from earth) and apples (from heaven). 6 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered 4 tart apples, peeled, cored, and quartered Salt, to taste 1 tbsp unsalted butter 1 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp ground pepper 5 rashers bacon, cooked and crumbled In a medium saucepan cook the potatoes and apples in a salted water until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain. Mash until smooth and creamy. Add butter, sugar, pepper, and more salt (if needed). Mix well. Before serving, sprinkle with crumbled bacon. Adapted from ALL ALONG THE RHINE by Kay Shaw Nelson

This ultra-tender German classic is worth the two-day marinating wait.

If you enjoy schnitzel, you must try these 15 scrumptious recipes.I guarantee you'll fall in love with at least some of them.

Looking for tips on what to eat & drink at German Christmas Markets? This list has all the must-trys including classics and more offbeat recommendations.

Growing up, my exposure to German cuisine was fairly limited - the occasional bratwurst at a backyard barbecue or a soft pretzel from the mall's food court. It wasn't until I had the opportunity to travel to Germany during my college years that I truly discovered the incredible depth and heartiness of traditional German cooking.

This Bavarian Beer Cheese Spread is delicious for Brotzeit... or as a dip with pretzel sticks. Serve with Radishes, Sausage, Bread Sticks, Pretzel Sticks... and beer!

You can experience the magic of a German Christmas market at home with the right decor, food & drinks, atmosphere, and more! Here's how...

25 food and drinks you must try at the German Christmas markets. From the delicious roasted nuts, hot Glühwein served in festive cups, and traditional Sausage Wurst. This is the German Xmas market food you must taste! Glühwein, Bratwurst, Frikadella, Pommes Frites, Maroni, Käsespätzle, Kartoffel puffer, Germknödel

This delicious German Rum Balls Recipe is super easy to make, but the rich smooth chocolate tastes like you worked all day.

Searching for traditional German Christmas Market foods to try? Here's our round-up of classic food & drinks - with recipes to try yourself!