The Recipe Library: Sides

Roasted Fennel (Gerösteter Fenchel)

Roasted Fennel (Gerösteter Fenchel)

Gerhild Fulson

Fennel is one of those German vegetables that finds itself being used both raw and cooked. This fennel recipe, aka gerösteter fenchel, is so easy to make, delicious to eat, and so different! 

Fennel Sides

Roasted Fennel (Gerösteter Fenchel)

Gerhild Fulson

Fennel is one of those German vegetables that finds itself being used both raw and cooked. This fennel recipe, aka gerösteter fenchel, is so easy to make, delicious to eat, and so different! 

Fennel Sides
Ham sandwich topped with crispy fried onions and mustard on a wooden board, with condiments in the background.

Crispy Fried Onions (Röstzwiebeln)

Eran Fulson

Make authentic German fried onions in minutes. Crispy homemade Röstzwiebeln adds crunch to Schnitzel, Käsespätzle, and Bratwurst.

Condiment Onions Sides

Crispy Fried Onions (Röstzwiebeln)

Eran Fulson

Make authentic German fried onions in minutes. Crispy homemade Röstzwiebeln adds crunch to Schnitzel, Käsespätzle, and Bratwurst.

Condiment Onions Sides
Close-up of a spoonful of caramelized braised cabbage served from a white bowl, with apples in the background.

Traditional Braised Cabbage (Schmorkohl)

Gerhild Fulson

My northern German braised cabbage (Schmorkohl) is traditional comfort food ... perfect with sausage and potatoes.

Cabbage Sides Vegetables

Traditional Braised Cabbage (Schmorkohl)

Gerhild Fulson

My northern German braised cabbage (Schmorkohl) is traditional comfort food ... perfect with sausage and potatoes.

Cabbage Sides Vegetables
German Bread Dumplings ~ Oma's Semmelknödel

Bread Dumplings (Semmelknödel)

Gerhild Fulson

Oma’s bread dumplings (semmelknödel) are perfect for soaking up gravy! A Bavarian classic, they’re so easy and delicious that they’ve become popular far beyond Bavaria. The perfect side for any...

Bread Dumplings Oktoberfest

Bread Dumplings (Semmelknödel)

Gerhild Fulson

Oma’s bread dumplings (semmelknödel) are perfect for soaking up gravy! A Bavarian classic, they’re so easy and delicious that they’ve become popular far beyond Bavaria. The perfect side for any...

Bread Dumplings Oktoberfest
Oma's Thüringer Klösse, potato dumplings from raw potatoes

Potato Dumplings made with Raw Grated Potatoes ...

Gerhild Fulson

Thüringer klöße (Thuringian potato dumplings) are THE Sunday staple made with grated raw potatoes, a pinch of tradition, and a whole lot of Oma’s love.

Potatoes Sides

Potato Dumplings made with Raw Grated Potatoes ...

Gerhild Fulson

Thüringer klöße (Thuringian potato dumplings) are THE Sunday staple made with grated raw potatoes, a pinch of tradition, and a whole lot of Oma’s love.

Potatoes Sides
Jan's Schmaltz Recipe

Jan's Pork Lard with Cracklings (Schmaltz Grieb...

Jan Neumann

If you've been looking for a Schmaltz recipe, you're not alone! Thankfully, Jan Neumann, one of our Facebook fans, sent in this one. Normally, it's something that's easy to buy...

Pork Sides

Jan's Pork Lard with Cracklings (Schmaltz Grieb...

Jan Neumann

If you've been looking for a Schmaltz recipe, you're not alone! Thankfully, Jan Neumann, one of our Facebook fans, sent in this one. Normally, it's something that's easy to buy...

Pork Sides
Heidi's Marinated Roast Potato Recipe

Marinated Oven-Roasted Potatoes (Marinierte Ofe...

Gerhild Fulson

This recipe (that I learned from my friend Heidi) uses an interesting mustard marinade to give these oven-roasted potatoes an extra special kick! 

Potatoes Sides Vegan

Marinated Oven-Roasted Potatoes (Marinierte Ofe...

Gerhild Fulson

This recipe (that I learned from my friend Heidi) uses an interesting mustard marinade to give these oven-roasted potatoes an extra special kick! 

Potatoes Sides Vegan
Oma's German Red Cabbage

Traditional Red Cabbage (Rotkohl)

Gerhild Fulson

The red cabbage recipe (rotkohl) is sweet, tangy, and easy to make. A German classic with big flavor and little fuss ... just how Oma likes it!

Sides Vegetables Vegetarian

Traditional Red Cabbage (Rotkohl)

Gerhild Fulson

The red cabbage recipe (rotkohl) is sweet, tangy, and easy to make. A German classic with big flavor and little fuss ... just how Oma likes it!

Sides Vegetables Vegetarian
Gerhild's Super Quick Red Cabbage Recipe

Quick Red Cabbage (Schnelles Rezept für Rotkohl)

Gerhild Naggert

Quick red cabbage (rotkohl) is a lifesaver at our house. With jarred cabbage and a few extras, it tastes just like homemade!

Cabbage Gluten-Free Quick

Quick Red Cabbage (Schnelles Rezept für Rotkohl)

Gerhild Naggert

Quick red cabbage (rotkohl) is a lifesaver at our house. With jarred cabbage and a few extras, it tastes just like homemade!

Cabbage Gluten-Free Quick
Recipe for Sauerkraut

Get Your Kraut On: Easy Sauerkraut

Gerhild Fulson

Sauerkraut (fermented cabbage) is the tangy, gut-loving German side dish you can whip up fast. Oma says it’s a must with wurst and pork!

Cabbage Gluten-Free Sides

Get Your Kraut On: Easy Sauerkraut

Gerhild Fulson

Sauerkraut (fermented cabbage) is the tangy, gut-loving German side dish you can whip up fast. Oma says it’s a must with wurst and pork!

Cabbage Gluten-Free Sides
Holly's Recipe for Rye Bread

Easy Rye Bread (Roggenbrot)

Gerhild Fulson

This recipe for rye bread, aka roggenbrot, from Holly is so easy to literally throw together. Just need a bit of time to wait for rising and baking and you'll...

Baked Bread Rye

Easy Rye Bread (Roggenbrot)

Gerhild Fulson

This recipe for rye bread, aka roggenbrot, from Holly is so easy to literally throw together. Just need a bit of time to wait for rising and baking and you'll...

Baked Bread Rye
Classic Red Cabbage With Apples (Rotkohl/Rotkraut)

Classic Red Cabbage With Apples (Rotkohl/Rotkraut)

Gerhild Fulson

My red cabbage (rotkohl) is sweet, tangy, and easy ... just like Mutti’s. A traditional side dish that’s perfect year-round.

Cabbage Gluten-Free Sides

Classic Red Cabbage With Apples (Rotkohl/Rotkraut)

Gerhild Fulson

My red cabbage (rotkohl) is sweet, tangy, and easy ... just like Mutti’s. A traditional side dish that’s perfect year-round.

Cabbage Gluten-Free Sides
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
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 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
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
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
How to Roast Almonds

How to Roast Almonds (geröstete Mandeln)

Gerhild Fulson

When you know how to roast almonds, aka geröstete mandeln, at home, you can make any of your recipes that include nuts better.

How-To Nuts Sides

How to Roast Almonds (geröstete Mandeln)

Gerhild Fulson

When you know how to roast almonds, aka geröstete mandeln, at home, you can make any of your recipes that include nuts better.

How-To Nuts Sides
bowl of Maultaschen soup

Maultaschen (Traditional Pasta)

Gerhild Fulson

Often referred to as German ravioli, maultaschen have a larger rectangle shape and are typically filled with a mixture of ground beef, bratwurstbrät, fresh spinach, onions, soaked bread, fresh parsley,...

Beef Meats Pasta

Maultaschen (Traditional Pasta)

Gerhild Fulson

Often referred to as German ravioli, maultaschen have a larger rectangle shape and are typically filled with a mixture of ground beef, bratwurstbrät, fresh spinach, onions, soaked bread, fresh parsley,...

Beef Meats Pasta
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