Easy German American Comfort Food

a forkful of a piece of freshly baked pumpkin bars

Featured Recipe

PUMPKIN BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

This tender and incredibly moist Pumpkin Bar Recipe is gently spiced with the best fall flavors and topped with a cream cheese frosting.

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A plate of homemade spaetzle cooked in butter and drizzled with parsley — **SIDE DISHE**S

A closeup of a slice of no bake strawberry cheesecake — **DESSERTS**

A bowl of old-fashioned, creamy pea salad — **SALAD**

Closeup of a forkful of Kaiserschmarrn — **BREAKFAST**

Welcome to the Cheerful Cook! Get ready to find awesome, classic comfort food ideas from both sides of the pond. Find inspiring ideas for delicious, but easy to make weeknight dinners, traditional side dishes, and satisfying salads. Everything that helps you put a simple and comforting meal on the table.

Tempting desserts that celebrate the best of German and American kitchens round out any great meal. And of course, everything is served with a smile and twinkle, because we believe our kitchens should be the most cheerful place of the home.

New Recipes This Month

Struggling with ideas what to cook this week? Check out what’s cooking in our kitchen and follow along. Each week we share new, tasty, easy to make, comforting dinners, delicious side dishes, and mouthwatering dessert recipes.