Chicken Schnitzel is a traditional German recipe of crispy, juicy, breaded and pan-fried chicken cutlets. Serve with a squeeze of lemon on top for a truly fantastic dish. Recipe Highlights How To Make Chicken Schnitzel Sometimes recipes that have funny names feel complicated, but this recipe is anything but. It doesn’t take long to prepare…

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This Chicken Paprikash is Hungarian comfort food made with chicken thighs simmered in a tomato and onion sauce seasoned with lots of sweet paprika. It is my variation on the classic Hungarian Paprikash that is simple to make yet comforting. For more Hungarian and German family recipes, try my Chicken Schnitzel, Authentic Hungarian Goulash, and…

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These German Fried Potatoes are soft and fluffy, with crispy edges. Par-boiled, then fried with onions in butter and oil, this classic potato side dish is a family favorite! Bratkartoffeln Recipe Also known as Bratkartoffeln, which literally means to fry potatoes, this pan fried potatoes recipe is a traditional German side dish. There are different…

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This German Pork Schnitzel recipe has a crispy crust, is tender on the inside, and easy to make! Coat pork chops or cutlets in breadcrumbs before frying to golden perfection. Serve with lemon slices and German Fried Potatoes and Cucumber Salad for an authentic German dinner. Why We Love This Recipe Golden Brown and Crispy…

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My Creamy Cucumber Salad (also known as German Cucumber Salad or Gurkensalat) is full of crisp, crunchy cucumbers, tangy vinegar, spicy garlic, and smooth sour cream. It’s a perfectly light and refreshing side dish for any meal. We serve Gurkensalat with all of our favorite German meals, like Chicken Schnitzel, Bratwurst, Pork Roast, and Chicken…

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German Pancakes are an easy-to-make breakfast that’s great for serving the whole family! Mix the batter, pour into a hot buttered dish, and let it bake. That’s it! Serving a hot breakfast on the weekend is one of my favorite things to do. We love all kinds of delicious breakfast foods, but especially love German…

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Matzo Ball Soup is a classic, warm and hearty bowl of chicken soup with tender dumplings made from matzo meal. This is the ultimate comfort food and tastes like a warm hug in a bowl. Some of the best comfort food recipes you’ll find here on the site came from my grandma’s kitchen. Like her…

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This Authentic Hungarian Goulash recipe is packed full of slow-cooked flavor, melt-in-your-mouth tender chunks of beef in a rich, thick broth. Unlike a traditional beef stew, there are very few vegetables in this recipe. So I usually serve it with a simple Spinach Salad or my copycat Olive Garden Salad.  My grandfather lived in Hungary until…

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German Chocolate Cake Brownies combine a rich, dark chocolate brownie with a sweet and thick coconut pecan frosting. Named after the classic layer cake, these frosted brownies are easier to make and taste just as delicious! The Best German Chocolate Cake Brownies I have a confession. I am a brownie snob. It has to be…

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This Authentic German Potato Salad is made with creamy gold potatoes and a tangy oil and vinegar dressing. It is traditionally served in the Swabian region in the southern part of Germany and this recipe has been passed down in our family for generations. Nothing makes for a better side dish in the summer than…

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