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Kartoffelpuffer aus dem Ofen (baked German potato pancake casserole) baked in a cast-iron skillet with a crispy golden top and parsley garnish

Baked Potato Pancake Casserole (Kartoffelpuffer...

Gerhild Fulson

Crispy top, creamy middle: my oven-baked kartoffelpuffer casserole (döppekooche-style) made with grated potatoes, butter, and eggs.

Baked Gluten-Free Potatoes

Baked Potato Pancake Casserole (Kartoffelpuffer...

Gerhild Fulson

Crispy top, creamy middle: my oven-baked kartoffelpuffer casserole (döppekooche-style) made with grated potatoes, butter, and eggs.

Baked Gluten-Free Potatoes
Oma's German Peach Cake Recipe

Peach Cake (Pfirsich-Streuselkuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

If warm peaches, buttery streusel, and that fresh-from-Oma’s-oven smell make you smile, this peach cake is exactly what you came for.

Cake Desserts Fruit

Peach Cake (Pfirsich-Streuselkuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

If warm peaches, buttery streusel, and that fresh-from-Oma’s-oven smell make you smile, this peach cake is exactly what you came for.

Cake Desserts Fruit
Oma's German Potato Pancake Recipe

Traditional Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer / ...

Gerhild Fulson

My German potato pancakes (kartoffelpuffer) are crispy, golden, & just like Mutti made ... perfect with applesauce or a sprinkle of sugar.

Eggs Potatoes Sides

Traditional Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer / ...

Gerhild Fulson

My German potato pancakes (kartoffelpuffer) are crispy, golden, & just like Mutti made ... perfect with applesauce or a sprinkle of sugar.

Eggs Potatoes Sides
Mutti's Potato and Herring Salad

Potato & Herring Salad (Kartoffel-Heringsalat)

Gerhild Fulson

This Potato and Herring Salad recipe, aka Kartoffel-Heringsalat, comes from my Mutti's handwritten cookbook.

Fish Herring Potatoes

Potato & Herring Salad (Kartoffel-Heringsalat)

Gerhild Fulson

This Potato and Herring Salad recipe, aka Kartoffel-Heringsalat, comes from my Mutti's handwritten cookbook.

Fish Herring Potatoes
Oma's Potato and Cabbage Soup

Potato & Cabbage Soup (Kohlsuppe mit Kartoffeln)

Gerhild Fulson

This German potato and cabbage soup recipe is so delicious on a cool autumn evening or a cold snowy day. It's traditional for Oktoberfest celebrations as well. In fact, it...

Beef Cabbage Potatoes

Potato & Cabbage Soup (Kohlsuppe mit Kartoffeln)

Gerhild Fulson

This German potato and cabbage soup recipe is so delicious on a cool autumn evening or a cold snowy day. It's traditional for Oktoberfest celebrations as well. In fact, it...

Beef Cabbage Potatoes
German boiled pork ribs

Boiled Pork Ribs (Gekochte Spare Ribs oder Schä...

Gerhild Fulson

Although Mutti used to cook this on the stove, I like using my slow cooker as I find it so easy to get it ready in the morning, set it,...

Meats Pork Slow Cooker

Boiled Pork Ribs (Gekochte Spare Ribs oder Schä...

Gerhild Fulson

Although Mutti used to cook this on the stove, I like using my slow cooker as I find it so easy to get it ready in the morning, set it,...

Meats Pork Slow Cooker
Oma's Pork Noodle Soup

Pork Noodle Soup (Nudelsuppe mit Schweinefleisch)

Gerhild Fulson

Pork noodle soup, either made with thin egg noodles or small pasta shapes, is such an easy and hearty soup to make. Here it makes a HUGE potful.

Noodles Pork Soups

Pork Noodle Soup (Nudelsuppe mit Schweinefleisch)

Gerhild Fulson

Pork noodle soup, either made with thin egg noodles or small pasta shapes, is such an easy and hearty soup to make. Here it makes a HUGE potful.

Noodles Pork Soups
Roasted Pork Hocks

Crispy Roasted Pork Hock (Schweinshaxe)

Gerhild Fulson

German pork hocks recipe made easy! Get crispy, tender schweinshaxe with Oma’s tips, step-by-step help, and classic German side suggestions.

Meats Oktoberfest Pork

Crispy Roasted Pork Hock (Schweinshaxe)

Gerhild Fulson

German pork hocks recipe made easy! Get crispy, tender schweinshaxe with Oma’s tips, step-by-step help, and classic German side suggestions.

Meats Oktoberfest Pork
Pork Hocks and Sauerkraut (Eisbein und Sauerkraut)

Pork Hocks & Sauerkraut (Eisbein und Sauerkraut)

Gerhild Fulson

These pork hocks with sauerkraut (eisbein mit sauerkraut) remind me of Opa's favorite dish ... simple, savory, and so German.

Meats Pork Sauerkraut

Pork Hocks & Sauerkraut (Eisbein und Sauerkraut)

Gerhild Fulson

These pork hocks with sauerkraut (eisbein mit sauerkraut) remind me of Opa's favorite dish ... simple, savory, and so German.

Meats Pork Sauerkraut
2. Potatoes, Smoked Pork, and Sauerkraut (slow cooker meal)

Potatoes, Smoked Pork & Sauerkraut (slow cooker...

Gerhild Fulson

Here, the potatoes, peameal bacon roast and sauerkraut are simmering and will be enjoyed in a couple of hours! What I find amazing is that this almost tastes like Kasseler.

Meats Pork Potatoes

Potatoes, Smoked Pork & Sauerkraut (slow cooker...

Gerhild Fulson

Here, the potatoes, peameal bacon roast and sauerkraut are simmering and will be enjoyed in a couple of hours! What I find amazing is that this almost tastes like Kasseler.

Meats Pork Potatoes
1. Potatoes, Pork Chops and Sauerkraut Recipe (slow cooker meal)

Potatoes, Pork Chops & Sauerkraut (slow cooker ...

Gerhild Fulson

Put potatoes, pork chops, and sauerkraut together into a slow cooker, and what do you get? A super easy and super tasty dinner. That's what!

Meats Pork Potatoes

Potatoes, Pork Chops & Sauerkraut (slow cooker ...

Gerhild Fulson

Put potatoes, pork chops, and sauerkraut together into a slow cooker, and what do you get? A super easy and super tasty dinner. That's what!

Meats Pork Potatoes
Oma's Poppy Seed Roll ~ Mohnrolle

Poppy Seed Roll (Mohnrolle / Mohnstrudel)

Gerhild Fulson

My poppy seed roll, aka Mohnrolle, is so easy to make. Use your bread machine to whip up the dough. Then, prepare the filling (or use canned), roll it all...

Desserts Poppy Seeds Vegetarian

Poppy Seed Roll (Mohnrolle / Mohnstrudel)

Gerhild Fulson

My poppy seed roll, aka Mohnrolle, is so easy to make. Use your bread machine to whip up the dough. Then, prepare the filling (or use canned), roll it all...

Desserts Poppy Seeds Vegetarian
Mutti's Poppy Seed Cake Recipe

Poppy Seed Cake with Streusel (Mohn-Streuselkuc...

Gerhild Fulson

Mutti's Poppy Seed Cake (mohnkuchen) is a rich, nutty delight with a buttery streusel topping. My classic bake for any occasion.

Cake Desserts Poppy Seeds

Poppy Seed Cake with Streusel (Mohn-Streuselkuc...

Gerhild Fulson

Mutti's Poppy Seed Cake (mohnkuchen) is a rich, nutty delight with a buttery streusel topping. My classic bake for any occasion.

Cake Desserts Poppy Seeds
Dorka's Plum Cake Recipe

Plum Cake, Double Crust (Zwetschgenkuchen, Dopp...

Gerhild Fulson

This plum cake with a double crust was sent in by one of my dear Facebook fans, Dorka. She has kindly permitted me to share her Zwetschgenkuchen mit Keks-und Rührteig...

Desserts Plums Vegetarian

Plum Cake, Double Crust (Zwetschgenkuchen, Dopp...

Gerhild Fulson

This plum cake with a double crust was sent in by one of my dear Facebook fans, Dorka. She has kindly permitted me to share her Zwetschgenkuchen mit Keks-und Rührteig...

Desserts Plums Vegetarian
Oma's Plum Cake Recipe ~ Pflaumenkuchen with Streusel

Plum Cake (Streusel Pflaumenkuchen / Zwetschgen...

Gerhild Fulson

Looking for a real German plum cake? This zwetschgenkuchen brings tender plums, buttery crumble, and simple homemade comfort in every bite.

Desserts Plums Vegetarian

Plum Cake (Streusel Pflaumenkuchen / Zwetschgen...

Gerhild Fulson

Looking for a real German plum cake? This zwetschgenkuchen brings tender plums, buttery crumble, and simple homemade comfort in every bite.

Desserts Plums Vegetarian
Oma's German Pineapple Cake

Pineapple Cake (Ananaskuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

My pineapple cake recipe, aka ananaskuchen, is one of those easy German recipes that is so quick to make. Basically, it all goes into one bowl, stir, bake, and enjoy.

Cake Desserts Fruit

Pineapple Cake (Ananaskuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

My pineapple cake recipe, aka ananaskuchen, is one of those easy German recipes that is so quick to make. Basically, it all goes into one bowl, stir, bake, and enjoy.

Cake Desserts Fruit
Pfefferpotthast - German Peppered Beef Stew

Pfefferpotthast (German Peppered Beef Stew)

Gerhild Fulson

Pfefferpotthast: A classic German beef stew braised in rich gravy. Enjoy this peppered dish with boiled potatoes, gherkins, and red beets for authentic flavor.

Beef Soups Stew

Pfefferpotthast (German Peppered Beef Stew)

Gerhild Fulson

Pfefferpotthast: A classic German beef stew braised in rich gravy. Enjoy this peppered dish with boiled potatoes, gherkins, and red beets for authentic flavor.

Beef Soups Stew
Ingrid's Easy Pecan Bar Recipe

Pecan Bars (Pekannuss Schnitten)

Gerhild Fulson

This yummy pecan bar recipe comes from my German cousin, Ingrid. Once she immigrated to Canada, she found this easy method to try to recreate one of her favorite treats,...

Bars Desserts Pecans

Pecan Bars (Pekannuss Schnitten)

Gerhild Fulson

This yummy pecan bar recipe comes from my German cousin, Ingrid. Once she immigrated to Canada, she found this easy method to try to recreate one of her favorite treats,...

Bars Desserts Pecans
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
Oma's Oven Fried Chicken ~ Brathendl

Oven-Fried Chicken (Brathendl / Hähnchen)

Gerhild Fulson

Finger-lickin' good oven fried chicken pieces, aka gebratenes hähnchen or brathendl, easy and economical, perfect for family night dinners, for company, and even Oktoberfest! It’s brathendl, Oma-style!

Chicken Meats Oktoberfest

Oven-Fried Chicken (Brathendl / Hähnchen)

Gerhild Fulson

Finger-lickin' good oven fried chicken pieces, aka gebratenes hähnchen or brathendl, easy and economical, perfect for family night dinners, for company, and even Oktoberfest! It’s brathendl, Oma-style!

Chicken Meats Oktoberfest