Choose from hundreds of authentic German recipes all home cooked by Oma. Pick from a variety of appetizers, soups, main dishes, side dishes, salads and desserts to create an unforgettable meal. The starter could be one of the soups.
From creamy cucumber-dill salad in the summer to soup in the winter to special desserts year round, her recipes reflect years of tradition and a grandmother's love. These German recipes come from our community's own Omas and include classics like red cabbage, potato salad, Rouladen, Sauerbraten, dumplings, cookies, and cakes.
These German-inspired recipes will take you back to Oma's kitchen. My husband’s German family calls this Oma’s apfelkuchen, which translates to “Grandma’s apple cake.” They’ve been sharing the recipe for more than 150 years. I use Granny Smith apples, but any variety works. —Amy Kirchen, Loveland, Ohio
If you grew up with a German oma, you probably remember grilled sausages with sauerkraut, big pots of hearty stew and buttery strudel fresh from the oven. It’s not exactly spa cuisine, but when it’s made with love, there’s nothing better.