This is Bavaria’s favorite midnight snack, a local tradition in Munich’s crowded beer halls. The flavor improves greatly if this soup is prepared a day or two before serving. Store covered in the ...

I RECOGNIZED THAT goulash was comfort food long before it comforted me. In the mid-1960s, doing research on German food in Munich, I learned that the local version, soupier than Hungary’s ...

The end of September heralds Oktoberfest, a German Festival celebration. Before we go on too far- yes it is called Oktoberfest and it is held at the end of September. This year the dates are September ...

• 1 pound onion, diced fine (about 2 medium onions)• 3 tablespoons olive oil• 2 teaspoons sea salt• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper• 1 1/2 tablespoons paprika• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper• 2 teaspoons ...

Every fall, my Oma’s kitchen filled with the smells of bratwurst sizzling, paprika-rich goulash bubbling, and apples caramelizing in the oven. She didn’t need a festival tent—her table was Oktoberfest ...

The Germans know that one of the best comfort foods for a frosty evening is a steaming bowl of soup. Discover some regional specialties right here. The body and soul long for some comfort, and soup is ...