German

Crushed gingersnaps, lemon and vinegar give the marinated slow-cooked beef and gravy their appetizing sweet-sour flavor. —Susan Garoutte, Georgetown, Texas

I peel and cut the veggies early, then refrigerate them in a resealable storage bag. Baking up this dish is...

Gingerbread trifle is a festive dessert made with sweet gingerbread cake, instant pudding and mounds of whipped topping. Serve it...

Expect a crowd to gather around the grill when these flavorful kabobs are cooking. The zesty honey-mustard glaze gives a...

I bring this dish to an annual Oktoberfest party. Everyone likes it, which ensures our invitation back year after year....

Anyone who likes sauerkraut will enjoy this salad. I serve it as a side dish with ham, any kind of...

This salad is always a hit. I serve it over assorted salad greens or sometimes fresh spinach, adding different kinds...

This bread is packed with cherries, chocolate and nuts. I give away many loaves at Christmas. —Yvonne Wheeler, Minneapolis, Minnesota

I've been using this recipe ever since I was a little girl. I like it because it's easier than making...

Serve this sweet sauce-covered sausage over hot cooked rice if time allows, or cut it into bite-sized pieces for an...

My husband and I like Brussels sprouts, so I'm always looking for new ways to use them. I most often...

Apples are a sweet and surprising addition to tender potatoes and leftover bratwurst in this stovetop supper. "Having grown up...

If you're a fan of German food, you'll enjoy this traditional combination of sausage, cabbage and potatoes from Margery Bryan....

These cupcakes disappear in a dash when I take them to the school where I teach. Pecans, coconut and brown...

From Rochelle, Illinois, Debi Hetland relates, "This warm appetizer is so simple to make but so tasty," She uses cherry...

For one-dish dinner, Yvette Rothrock of Winslow, Indiana simmers together this hearty combination. "Sometimes I use sauerkraut in place of...

Canned baked beans never tasted so good! Mary Nieburger of Laughlin, Nevada dresses them up in style with sauerkraut, apple...

This succulent roast from field editor Susan Seymour of Valatie, New York has a crisp topping of spiced apples.

"My mom gave me this recipe at Christmas when I wanted to make something different and yummy for gifts," notes...

Our Test Kitchen created this simple side dish that takes advantage of the microwave, so you can focus on the...

One of my best recipes is this pork loin, with its moist and tasty stuffing.—Jim Korzenowski, Fennville, Michigan

These Brussels sprouts are special enough for company—I like to serve them for Thanksgiving dinner. If you can't find fresh...

I serve this pork roast often when I'm entertaining company. It's especially good with garden-fresh herbs, but dried work nicely...

"Spinach is one of my favorite vegetables, so my husband grows it for me every year," says Nancy Zimmerman of...

My husband, Frank, a former Army cook, adapted this nourishing chowder from my mother's homemade potato soup. We've created recipes...

"I always try to do something special with my fair entries. This cookie bouquet was a blue-ribbon winner," says Marlene...

The sliced apple and sweet potatoes that complement these tender pork chops remind me of a crisp fall day, but...

For St. Patrick's Day, I usually prepare this dish instead of the traditional corned beef dinner. This takes less time...

Let leftover sausage help you streamline tonight's dinner with this full-flavored stovetop dish. "This goes really well with a green...