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Creamy Spinach Potato Mash (Spinat-Kartoffelstampf)

Creamy Spinach Potato Mash (Spinat-Kartoffelsta...

Gerhild Fulson

This creamy spinach potato mash is a quick side dish that goes well with sausages, fried eggs, or pan-fried onions. That means the whole dinner is done is 15 minutes.

Mains Potatoes Spinach

Creamy Spinach Potato Mash (Spinat-Kartoffelsta...

Gerhild Fulson

This creamy spinach potato mash is a quick side dish that goes well with sausages, fried eggs, or pan-fried onions. That means the whole dinner is done is 15 minutes.

Mains Potatoes Spinach
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Baked Apple Rice Pudding (Apfel-Milchreis-Auflauf)

Baked Apple Rice Pudding (Apfel-Milchreis-Auflauf)

Gerhild Fulson

This German baked rice pudding combines apples, milk, rice, vanilla, and cinnamon in one simple casserole. Serve it warm for dessert or as a sweet main dish.

Apples Desserts Rice

Baked Apple Rice Pudding (Apfel-Milchreis-Auflauf)

Gerhild Fulson

This German baked rice pudding combines apples, milk, rice, vanilla, and cinnamon in one simple casserole. Serve it warm for dessert or as a sweet main dish.

Apples Desserts Rice
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Hawaiian Chicken Schnitzel

Hawaiian Chicken Schnitzel

Gerhild Fulson

Crispy breaded chicken schnitzels are topped with pineapple, cranberry sauce, and melted cheese, then placed under the broiler until golden and bubbling.

Meats Schnitzel

Hawaiian Chicken Schnitzel

Gerhild Fulson

Crispy breaded chicken schnitzels are topped with pineapple, cranberry sauce, and melted cheese, then placed under the broiler until golden and bubbling.

Meats Schnitzel
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Philadelphia Cherry Torte (Frischkäse-Kirschtorte)

Philadelphia Cherry Torte (Frischkäse-Kirschtorte)

Gerhild Fulson

Here’s my tweak of Heidi’s frischkäse-zitronentorte for those who want something just a bit different, sweet and creamy with Black Forest vibes.

Cake Cherry Desserts

Philadelphia Cherry Torte (Frischkäse-Kirschtorte)

Gerhild Fulson

Here’s my tweak of Heidi’s frischkäse-zitronentorte for those who want something just a bit different, sweet and creamy with Black Forest vibes.

Cake Cherry Desserts
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Creamy Chicken Stroganoff (Hühnchen-Stroganoff)

Creamy Chicken Stroganoff (Hühnchen-Stroganoff)

Gerhild Fulson

Creamy chicken stroganoff made just like Oma, with tender chicken, mushrooms, Dijon mustard, and smoked paprika in a quick, rich pan sauce.

Chicken Meats Mushrooms

Creamy Chicken Stroganoff (Hühnchen-Stroganoff)

Gerhild Fulson

Creamy chicken stroganoff made just like Oma, with tender chicken, mushrooms, Dijon mustard, and smoked paprika in a quick, rich pan sauce.

Chicken Meats Mushrooms
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German Marzipan Potatoes (Marzipankartoffeln)

German Marzipan Potatoes (Marzipankartoffeln)

Sylvie Fulson

These traditional German Christmas candies are quick and easy to make. Soft marzipan is shaped into small “potatoes” and coated with cocoa powder for a simple holiday treat. OR, make...

Desserts Vegan Vegetarian

German Marzipan Potatoes (Marzipankartoffeln)

Sylvie Fulson

These traditional German Christmas candies are quick and easy to make. Soft marzipan is shaped into small “potatoes” and coated with cocoa powder for a simple holiday treat. OR, make...

Desserts Vegan Vegetarian
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Chicken Oven Soup (Hähnchen-Ofensuppe)

Chicken Oven Soup (Hähnchen-Ofensuppe)

Gerhild Fulson

German ofensuppe became a favorite party dish in the 1970s and ’80s. Made in one pot with meat, vegetables, cream, and curry, it was an easy way to feed a...

Chicken Soups

Chicken Oven Soup (Hähnchen-Ofensuppe)

Gerhild Fulson

German ofensuppe became a favorite party dish in the 1970s and ’80s. Made in one pot with meat, vegetables, cream, and curry, it was an easy way to feed a...

Chicken Soups
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Creamed Savoy Cabbage (Rahmwirsing)

Creamed Savoy Cabbage (Rahmwirsing)

Gerhild Fulson

This creamed cabbage recipe (rahmwirsing) brings tender Savoy cabbage in a silky cream sauce ... simple and mild. Truly German.

Cabbage Sides Vegetarian

Creamed Savoy Cabbage (Rahmwirsing)

Gerhild Fulson

This creamed cabbage recipe (rahmwirsing) brings tender Savoy cabbage in a silky cream sauce ... simple and mild. Truly German.

Cabbage Sides Vegetarian
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Philadelphia Lemon Torte (Frischkäse-Zitronentorte)

Philadelphia Lemon Torte (Frischkäse-Zitronento...

Gerhild Fulson

From my German friend Heidi, this frischkäse-zitronentorte has a biskuitboden cake base and is filled with a luscious tangy lemon filling.  

Cake Desserts Lemon

Philadelphia Lemon Torte (Frischkäse-Zitronento...

Gerhild Fulson

From my German friend Heidi, this frischkäse-zitronentorte has a biskuitboden cake base and is filled with a luscious tangy lemon filling.  

Cake Desserts Lemon
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Iced Cake Cookies (Amerikaner)

Iced Cake Cookies (Amerikaner)

Gerhild Fulson

Make classic German Amerikaner with a soft, cake-like vanilla base and smooth white icing, or finish them with chocolate icing for a tasty variation.

Cookies Desserts

Iced Cake Cookies (Amerikaner)

Gerhild Fulson

Make classic German Amerikaner with a soft, cake-like vanilla base and smooth white icing, or finish them with chocolate icing for a tasty variation.

Cookies Desserts
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Creamy Chicken Spätzle Casserole (Hähnchen-Spätzle-Auflauf)

Creamy Chicken Spätzle Casserole (Hähnchen-Spät...

Gerhild Fulson

Rotisserie chicken meets spätzle and mushrooms. Oma approves. This German-style casserole will be on repeat. Of course, it’s quick and easy!

Casserole Chicken Meats

Creamy Chicken Spätzle Casserole (Hähnchen-Spät...

Gerhild Fulson

Rotisserie chicken meets spätzle and mushrooms. Oma approves. This German-style casserole will be on repeat. Of course, it’s quick and easy!

Casserole Chicken Meats
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Creamy Pickle Pasta Salad (Dillgurken-Nudelsalat)

Creamy Pickle Pasta Salad (Dillgurken-Nudelsalat)

Lydia Fulson

Dig into this creamy pickle pasta salad with peas and a northern German mayo-based dressing. It's light, tangy, refreshing, and perfect for picnics or quick meals.

Pasta Pickles Salads

Creamy Pickle Pasta Salad (Dillgurken-Nudelsalat)

Lydia Fulson

Dig into this creamy pickle pasta salad with peas and a northern German mayo-based dressing. It's light, tangy, refreshing, and perfect for picnics or quick meals.

Pasta Pickles Salads
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Homemade Marzipan

Homemade Marzipan

Sylvie Fulson

This naturally vegan German marzipan recipe is so quick and easy to put together and so delicious. Plus, it tastes so much better than store-bought and it’s a lot cheaper.

Desserts Marzipan Vegan

Homemade Marzipan

Sylvie Fulson

This naturally vegan German marzipan recipe is so quick and easy to put together and so delicious. Plus, it tastes so much better than store-bought and it’s a lot cheaper.

Desserts Marzipan Vegan
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Baked Rice Pudding (Milchreis aus dem Ofen)

Baked Rice Pudding (Milchreis aus dem Ofen)

Gerhild Fulson

Milchreis with cinnamon or jam is one of those simple German desserts that reminds me of my childhood.

Desserts Rice

Baked Rice Pudding (Milchreis aus dem Ofen)

Gerhild Fulson

Milchreis with cinnamon or jam is one of those simple German desserts that reminds me of my childhood.

Desserts Rice
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Oma's Easy Sugar Cookie Recipe

Egg Drop Soup (Einlaufsuppe)

Gerhild Fulson

Mutti taught me einlaufsuppe (German egg drop soup), and one spoonful still tastes like home.

Eggs Soups

Egg Drop Soup (Einlaufsuppe)

Gerhild Fulson

Mutti taught me einlaufsuppe (German egg drop soup), and one spoonful still tastes like home.

Eggs Soups
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Make-Ahead Ham and Asparagus Crepes

Ham and Asparagus Crepes (Spargel im Pfannkuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

Savory German crepes made from thin pancakes, rolled with asparagus and ham, then baked in creamy sauce. Assemble the day before and bake when company comes. 

Asparagus Ham Meats

Ham and Asparagus Crepes (Spargel im Pfannkuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

Savory German crepes made from thin pancakes, rolled with asparagus and ham, then baked in creamy sauce. Assemble the day before and bake when company comes. 

Asparagus Ham Meats