45 Old-World German Recipes Worth Trying Today

Home Recipes Cuisines European GermanLaura DenbyUpdated: Feb. 02, 2024It doesn't have to be Oktoberfest to celebrate German cooking. Here are our best German recipes passed down by generations of home cooks.1/44Country Potato PancakesPotato pancakes, or latkes, are really versatile. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, they can be a side dish for just about any meal or the main course for a light meal. We have them often at our house. —Lydia Robotewskyj, Franklin, WisconsinGet Recipe2/44Oma's Apfelkuchen (Grandma's Apple Cake)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, OhioGo to Recipe3/44German Potato DumplingsPotato dumplings (called Kartoffel Kloesse in Germany) are a delightful addition to any German feast. The browned butter sauce is delectable.—Arline Hofland, Deer Lodge, Montana Go t...