Much more than sausage and sauerkraut, German Cooking combines traditional recipes with lighter dishes that reflect the contemporary German lifestyle. From soups and salads to entrees and desserts, this book is packed with more than 200 easy-to-follow recipes—accompanied by intriguing details about the historical and cultural origins of the dishes. You’ll find classic favorites such as Wiener Schnitzel and Black Forest Cherry Cake, as well as modern innovations like Quick Marinated Beef and Chilled Peach & Pear Soup, in this collection of authentic German recipes adapted for the American kitchen. There have been other German cookbooks on the market; but most feature heavy foods and fat-laden dishes which modern cooks may avoid. Heberle's title lightens traditional savory German cuisine to reflect contemporary lifestyles and concerns: many dishes may be made ahead and heated later, while chapters with appealing subjects ("Sausages & Combination Dishes") provide cooks with intriguing dishes. -- Midwest Book Review Marianna Olszewska Heberle, a native of Suwalki, Poland, often cooked at her grandmother's side, learning many traditional family recipes and techniques at an early age. An active participant in many culinary and Polish-sponsored functions, she is the author of A Pierogi Handbook and German Cooking .