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.

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.

Krautfleckerl (Austrian Cabbage and Noodles)

Krautfleckerl is an easy and flavorful dish of cabbage and noodles. This comforting recipe is popular throughout Central and Eastern Europe.

Zwiebelkuchen (German Onion Pie)

Zwiebelkuchen is a savory German onion pie with a buttery yeasted dough crust and a filling of onions and bacon bound together in rich custard. While it has similarities to a quiche, it’s quite unique and a true German favorite.

Schnitzel

There is nothing quite like a freshly made schnitzel. Extra crunchy and golden, make this with pork, chicken, veal or turkey! Plus a mushroom gravy recipe!

Herb Spätzle with Speck and Peas

Spätzle serves as a great accompaniment to rich stews, but here it gets to stand more on its own. This herb spätzle is tossed with speck, peas and buttered bread crumbs to make a main dish that is hearty, but not heavy.

Sunday Brunch: Palatschinken

These Austrian pancakes are closer to French crêpes than the thick North American pancake. Traditionally palatschinken are served for lunch or dinner, but growing up under the care of an Austrian mother and grandmother, I often had them for breakfast as well. Instead of the folded French crêpes, palatschinken are filled and then rolled (jelly-roll style), and traditionally filled with apricot jam.

Topfenstrudel (Quark Strudel / Cheese Strudel)

Topfenstrudel (Quark Strudel / Cheese Strudel) is a classic Austrian dessert featuring flaky layers of dough wrapped around a filling of farmer cheese.

Beef Rouladen With Dill Spaetzle

Mustard-slathered beef rolls stuffed with veg, briny pickles and smoky bacon don't skimp on flavor. Meanwhile, comforting, lightly crisped spaetzle is a vehicle for sopping up savory pan sauce.

Pork Schnitzel (German-style Schnitzel) - The Woks of Life

Crispy German-style pork schnitzel is surprisingly easy to make, marinated with salt and lemon juice with a crispy coating!