Kasnocken (Austrian Spaetzle with Cheese and Onions)

Kasnocken (Austrian Spaetzle with Cheese and Onions) are cheesy pasta dumplings topped with onions, and typically prepared in a cast-iron pan.

Quick One Pot Hungarian Chicken and Noodles With Cabbage

Cabbage and noodles flavored with caraway and parsley is a classic Hungarian dish made all the more comforting with the addition of ground chicken. It's soothing and mild like a good chicken soup, and you only need one pan and 20 minutes to finish it off.

From A Polish Country House Kitchen's Red Cabbage with Cranberries

Braised cabbage is like the nerdy younger brother to the now hip fried brussels sprouts or effortlessly cool kale caesar salad. Grassy and cruciferous like its siblings, cabbage is simply bigger, bulkier, and (often) less flavorful. But if cabbage is prepared as it is in Anne Applebaum and Danielle Crittenden's From A Polish Country House Kitchen, it has a chance at popularity.

Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Bratwurst-stuffed cabbage rolls are bathed in a bacon-and-beer-infused tomato sauce and baked until tender.

Spaetzle with Caramelized Onions and Herbs

German spaetzle are delicious and easy way to bring a taste of Oktoberfest to your table any night of the week.

Kapusniak (Polish Potato, Kielbasa, and Cabbage Soup)

There are hundreds of variations on classic Polish kapusniak (sauerkraut and sausage soup). This version is not authentic, but it is simple, delicious, and deeply nourishing. Sauerkraut and fresh cabbage come together for extra flavor in the broth.

Easy Creamy Potato, Leek, and Sauerkraut Soup

This recipe takes ideas from traditional Polish kapusniak (sauerkraut soup) and combines them with the creamy texture of potato-leek soup for a bowl that's satisfyingly rich and filling, but with a tangy, bright flavor.

Schinkennudeln (German Ham and Cheese Noodle Casserole)

Schinkennudeln is an easy German recipe for ham and noodles. This version includes Swiss cheese and is baked in the oven until bubbly.

Knedlíky (Czech Dumplings)

Knedlíky are traditional Czech dumplings which use a dough similar to bread dough. They're boiled and sliced, and served with a variety of traditional Czech dishes.

Homemade Sauerkraut

Everything you need to know about how to make sauerkraut at home, including the science and process behind it, as well as the equipment required to make it safely (and deliciously!), and the best recipe for homemade batches.