The Recipe Library: German

Traditional Apple Cake (Versunkener Apfelkuchen)

Traditional Apple Cake (Versunkener Apfelkuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

This German apple cake (apfelkuchen) is a quick, easy, and elegant dessert. My go-to for unexpected guests and creating family memories.

Apple Dessert German

Traditional Apple Cake (Versunkener Apfelkuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

This German apple cake (apfelkuchen) is a quick, easy, and elegant dessert. My go-to for unexpected guests and creating family memories.

Apple Dessert German
Southern Recipe for German Potato Salad

Southern Potato Salad (Kartoffelsalat)

Gerhild Fulson

This German potato salad without mayo is an easy way to learn how to make potato salad. This one's usually served warm, but it tastes great cold as well.

German Potatoes Salads

Southern Potato Salad (Kartoffelsalat)

Gerhild Fulson

This German potato salad without mayo is an easy way to learn how to make potato salad. This one's usually served warm, but it tastes great cold as well.

German Potatoes Salads
Heidi's Peameal Bacon using slow cooker

Slow Cooker Kasseler-Style Peameal Bacon Roast ...

Gerhild Fulson

This German-style peameal bacon roast with sauerkraut is my favorite hands-off slow cooker meal ... simple and hearty. Wunderbar.

German Meats Pork

Slow Cooker Kasseler-Style Peameal Bacon Roast ...

Gerhild Fulson

This German-style peameal bacon roast with sauerkraut is my favorite hands-off slow cooker meal ... simple and hearty. Wunderbar.

German Meats Pork
Bowl of Obatzda cheese spread topped with paprika and chives, served with pretzels.

Traditional Bavarian Beer Cheese Dip (Obatzda)

Gerhild Fulson

Authentic obatzda recipe! This creamy Bavarian beer cheese dip is perfect for Oktoberfest. Serve with pretzels for the best German party snack.

Dip German Oktoberfest

Traditional Bavarian Beer Cheese Dip (Obatzda)

Gerhild Fulson

Authentic obatzda recipe! This creamy Bavarian beer cheese dip is perfect for Oktoberfest. Serve with pretzels for the best German party snack.

Dip German Oktoberfest
Nussecken: German Nut Corners Recipe

Nut Corners (Nussecken)

Gerhild Fulson

Nut Corners Recipe: Chocolate-dipped nussecken with a buttery shortbread base, apricot jam layer, and caramelized nut topping—a perfect treat for year-round indulgence.

Bars Christmas Desserts

Nut Corners (Nussecken)

Gerhild Fulson

Nut Corners Recipe: Chocolate-dipped nussecken with a buttery shortbread base, apricot jam layer, and caramelized nut topping—a perfect treat for year-round indulgence.

Bars Christmas Desserts
non-alcoholic punch

Non-Alcoholic Punch (Alkoholfrei Punsch)

Gerhild Fulson

This easy non-alcoholic punch recipe, Alkoholfrei Punsch, is one of those simple recipes that you'll use over and over.

Drinks German Holiday

Non-Alcoholic Punch (Alkoholfrei Punsch)

Gerhild Fulson

This easy non-alcoholic punch recipe, Alkoholfrei Punsch, is one of those simple recipes that you'll use over and over.

Drinks German Holiday
Oma's German Sourdough No Knead Bread Recipe

Sourdough No-Knead Bread (Sauerteigbrot)

Gerhild Fulson

Make this hearty German no-knead sourdough bread with whole grains and seeds. Easy, flavorful, and perfect for beginners.

Bread German Sides

Sourdough No-Knead Bread (Sauerteigbrot)

Gerhild Fulson

Make this hearty German no-knead sourdough bread with whole grains and seeds. Easy, flavorful, and perfect for beginners.

Bread German Sides
Oma's German Marble Pound Cake Recipe

Marble Pound Cake (Marmorkuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

This favorite marble cake recipe, aka Marmorkuchen, has been in our family for years. Our boys 'loved' the chocolate part. Because of that, I would often make two-thirds of the...

Cake Chocolate Desserts

Marble Pound Cake (Marmorkuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

This favorite marble cake recipe, aka Marmorkuchen, has been in our family for years. Our boys 'loved' the chocolate part. Because of that, I would often make two-thirds of the...

Cake Chocolate Desserts
Oma's Liver Dumplings Soup

Liver Dumplings Soup (Leberknödel Suppe)

Gerhild Fulson

Soup with liver dumplings, aka Leberknödel Suppe, is such a traditional German soup that brings back so many memories.

Beef German Liver

Liver Dumplings Soup (Leberknödel Suppe)

Gerhild Fulson

Soup with liver dumplings, aka Leberknödel Suppe, is such a traditional German soup that brings back so many memories.

Beef German Liver
Oma's Calves' Liver and Onions Recipe

Calves Liver & Onions with Apples (Leber und Zw...

Gerhild Fulson

This easy liver and onions recipe, aka leber und zwiebeln, has a secret ingredient: apples. A hubby and kid-pleaser, this one is quick to make.

Beef German Liver

Calves Liver & Onions with Apples (Leber und Zw...

Gerhild Fulson

This easy liver and onions recipe, aka leber und zwiebeln, has a secret ingredient: apples. A hubby and kid-pleaser, this one is quick to make.

Beef German Liver
Spoonful of hearty leek and meat soup in a creamy broth with fresh parsley

Leek Soup (Lauchsuppe)

Gerhild Fulson

This leek soup recipe has added cream cheese for that added extra touch for an extra elegant soup. A fantastic starter course for a dinner party.

Beef German Leeks

Leek Soup (Lauchsuppe)

Gerhild Fulson

This leek soup recipe has added cream cheese for that added extra touch for an extra elegant soup. A fantastic starter course for a dinner party.

Beef German Leeks
Oma's German Lebkuchen Recipe

Lebkuchen (Easy Christmas Gingerbread Bars)

Gerhild Fulson

This Lebkuchen recipe is such an easy German Christmas recipe to make. It's made in one bowl, baked, decorated, and then cut. But the results ... the house smells like...

Bars Christmas Desserts

Lebkuchen (Easy Christmas Gingerbread Bars)

Gerhild Fulson

This Lebkuchen recipe is such an easy German Christmas recipe to make. It's made in one bowl, baked, decorated, and then cut. But the results ... the house smells like...

Bars Christmas Desserts
Oma's Kohlrabi with Ham Casserole

Kohlrabi Casserole with Ham (Kohlrabi mit Schin...

Gerhild Fulson

This kohlrabi recipe, aka kohlrabi mit schinken, is a great way to use up leftover ham and create a delicious, traditional German meal.

German Ham Kohlrabi

Kohlrabi Casserole with Ham (Kohlrabi mit Schin...

Gerhild Fulson

This kohlrabi recipe, aka kohlrabi mit schinken, is a great way to use up leftover ham and create a delicious, traditional German meal.

German Ham Kohlrabi
Oma's Königskuchen

German King's Cake (Königskuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

One of the most of the traditional holiday baking recipes made in Germany is königskuchen, aka "King's Cake." It's a non-yeast raisin and currant-filled fruit cake baked in its own...

Cake Desserts German

German King's Cake (Königskuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

One of the most of the traditional holiday baking recipes made in Germany is königskuchen, aka "King's Cake." It's a non-yeast raisin and currant-filled fruit cake baked in its own...

Cake Desserts German
Oma's Kasseler Chops with Sauerkraut

Kasseler Chops with Sauerkraut

Gerhild Fulson

Kasseler chops with sauerkraut, a traditional Oktoberfest recipe, is delicious all year long. Easy to make, these smoked pork chops were one of my Mutti's favorites.

German Meats Pork

Kasseler Chops with Sauerkraut

Gerhild Fulson

Kasseler chops with sauerkraut, a traditional Oktoberfest recipe, is delicious all year long. Easy to make, these smoked pork chops were one of my Mutti's favorites.

German Meats Pork
Kale & Sausage Soup

Kale & Sausage Soup

Gerhild Fulson

The traditional German flavors of kale and sausage in a kale soup, aka Grünkohlsuppe, ... real down-home goodness with extra veggies to make it extra good.

German Kale Sausage

Kale & Sausage Soup

Gerhild Fulson

The traditional German flavors of kale and sausage in a kale soup, aka Grünkohlsuppe, ... real down-home goodness with extra veggies to make it extra good.

German Kale Sausage
Oma's Kale and Sausage Soup ~ Grünkohl und Wurstsuppe

Kale and Sausage Soup (Grünkohl und Wurstsuppe)

Gerhild Fulson

This German kale and sausage soup, Grünkohl und Wurstsuppe, is perfect for when you're wanting down-home goodness. It's the kind Oma made for any meat-and-potato lover!

German Kale Sausage

Kale and Sausage Soup (Grünkohl und Wurstsuppe)

Gerhild Fulson

This German kale and sausage soup, Grünkohl und Wurstsuppe, is perfect for when you're wanting down-home goodness. It's the kind Oma made for any meat-and-potato lover!

German Kale Sausage
Jägerschnitzel with mushroom sauce and spätzle

Schnitzel with Hunter's Mushroom Gravy (Jägersc...

Gerhild Fulson

Jägersoße, or Hunter’s sauce, is a rich, savory mushroom gravy that’s perfect over schnitzel. Some use red wine, others white, or just broth... you decide what’s best!

German Meats Mushrooms

Schnitzel with Hunter's Mushroom Gravy (Jägersc...

Gerhild Fulson

Jägersoße, or Hunter’s sauce, is a rich, savory mushroom gravy that’s perfect over schnitzel. Some use red wine, others white, or just broth... you decide what’s best!

German Meats Mushrooms
Oma's Artisan Bread Recipe

Easy No-Knead Artisan Bread (Krustenbrot)

Gerhild Fulson

This easy no-knead artisan bread is my go-to recipe when I want fresh, crusty bread without the fuss. Just mix, rest, and bake.

Baking Bread German

Easy No-Knead Artisan Bread (Krustenbrot)

Gerhild Fulson

This easy no-knead artisan bread is my go-to recipe when I want fresh, crusty bread without the fuss. Just mix, rest, and bake.

Baking Bread German
Apfelschorle

Apfelschorle – Apple Spritzer

Gerhild Fulson

Apfelschorle, made with apple juice and carbonated water, is one of the most popular fruit juice recipes in Germany. Since the juice is diluted with carbonated (sparkling) water, it is...

Beverages Drinks German

Apfelschorle – Apple Spritzer

Gerhild Fulson

Apfelschorle, made with apple juice and carbonated water, is one of the most popular fruit juice recipes in Germany. Since the juice is diluted with carbonated (sparkling) water, it is...

Beverages Drinks German