The Recipe Library: Sides

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
How to Cook Kale

How to Cook Kale (Grünkohl)

Gerhild Fulson

Kale, aka Grünkohl, is a hearty side dish for many German dinners. It has an earthy taste that goes great with other hearty dishes. It just needs to be cooked...

How-To Kale Sides

How to Cook Kale (Grünkohl)

Gerhild Fulson

Kale, aka Grünkohl, is a hearty side dish for many German dinners. It has an earthy taste that goes great with other hearty dishes. It just needs to be cooked...

How-To Kale Sides
Oma's Kale and Potato Recipe ~ Grünkohl mit Kartoffeln

Kale and Potato (Grünkohl mit Kartoffeln)

Gerhild Fulson

Make this kale and potato recipe on your stovetop, sort of like a stew, that includes smoked sausage. A one pot meal that's comfort food, just like Oma made.

Kale Potatoes Sausage

Kale and Potato (Grünkohl mit Kartoffeln)

Gerhild Fulson

Make this kale and potato recipe on your stovetop, sort of like a stew, that includes smoked sausage. A one pot meal that's comfort food, just like Oma made.

Kale Potatoes Sausage
How to make Noodles: Schupfnudeln

Potato Noodles (Schupfnudeln)

Gerhild Fulson

Similar to Italian gnocchi potato dumplings, these German potato noodles, Schupfnudeln, are a traditional side or main dish in southern Germany. So easy to make! Really!

Potatoes Sides Vegetarian

Potato Noodles (Schupfnudeln)

Gerhild Fulson

Similar to Italian gnocchi potato dumplings, these German potato noodles, Schupfnudeln, are a traditional side or main dish in southern Germany. So easy to make! Really!

Potatoes Sides Vegetarian
Oma's Blumenkohl ~ How to Cook Cauliflower

How to Cook Cauliflower (Blumenkohl mit Butterb...

Gerhild Fulson

This way how to cook cauliflower, aka Blumenkohl, is one of the easiest ways to make one of the traditional German vegetables. Topped with buttered bread crumbs, it's a great...

Cauliflower Sides Vegetables

How to Cook Cauliflower (Blumenkohl mit Butterb...

Gerhild Fulson

This way how to cook cauliflower, aka Blumenkohl, is one of the easiest ways to make one of the traditional German vegetables. Topped with buttered bread crumbs, it's a great...

Cauliflower Sides Vegetables
German Asparagus with "Hollandaise" Sauce

Asparagus With Easy Hollandaise Sauce (Spargel ...

Gerhild Fulson

German asparagus (spargel) with Hollandaise is easier than you think. I’ll show you how I make both, quick and so lecker!

Asparagus Sides Vegetables

Asparagus With Easy Hollandaise Sauce (Spargel ...

Gerhild Fulson

German asparagus (spargel) with Hollandaise is easier than you think. I’ll show you how I make both, quick and so lecker!

Asparagus Sides Vegetables
How to Boil Rice, Oma's Easy Way

How to Boil Rice the Easy Way (Reis auf die ein...

Gerhild Fulson

The trickiest part in making rice, aka Reis, traditional way was the timing to get it just right. However, this method is so fool-proof, combining boiling and steaming. It's the...

Rice Sides Vegetarian

How to Boil Rice the Easy Way (Reis auf die ein...

Gerhild Fulson

The trickiest part in making rice, aka Reis, traditional way was the timing to get it just right. However, this method is so fool-proof, combining boiling and steaming. It's the...

Rice Sides Vegetarian
Salzkartoffeln ~ How to Boil Potatoes

How to Boil Potatoes (Salzkartoffeln)

Gerhild Fulson

Here's how to boil potatoes, one of the most traditional of all German side dishes known as Salzkartoffeln which translates as "salt potato." Peeled and quartered, potatoes are cooked in...

Potatoes Sides Vegetarian

How to Boil Potatoes (Salzkartoffeln)

Gerhild Fulson

Here's how to boil potatoes, one of the most traditional of all German side dishes known as Salzkartoffeln which translates as "salt potato." Peeled and quartered, potatoes are cooked in...

Potatoes Sides Vegetarian
How to Make Homemade Sauerkraut - Oma's Easy German Recipe

Easy Homemade Sauerkraut

Gerhild Fulson

Homemade sauerkraut recipe. There's nothing quite like it. Amazingly delicious and wonderfully healthy. You'll be amazed how easy this is to make with Oma's tips.

Cabbage Sides Vegan

Easy Homemade Sauerkraut

Gerhild Fulson

Homemade sauerkraut recipe. There's nothing quite like it. Amazingly delicious and wonderfully healthy. You'll be amazed how easy this is to make with Oma's tips.

Cabbage Sides Vegan
Andy's Homemade Pretzels

Homemade Pretzels (Laugen Brezen)

Gerhild Fulson

Bakery-style homemade pretzels using lye, aka laugen brezen, sent in from a German baker, Andy, to you! These are the large pretzels that taste so good dunked into German mustard.

Bread Oktoberfest Sides

Homemade Pretzels (Laugen Brezen)

Gerhild Fulson

Bakery-style homemade pretzels using lye, aka laugen brezen, sent in from a German baker, Andy, to you! These are the large pretzels that taste so good dunked into German mustard.

Bread Oktoberfest Sides
Oma's Himmel und Erde: Apples and Potatoes

Heaven and Earth (Himmel und Erde)

Gerhild Fulson

Himmel und Erde (Heaven and Earth) is a mixture of mashed potatoes (from earth) and apples (from heaven).

Potatoes Sides Vegetarian

Heaven and Earth (Himmel und Erde)

Gerhild Fulson

Himmel und Erde (Heaven and Earth) is a mixture of mashed potatoes (from earth) and apples (from heaven).

Potatoes Sides Vegetarian
Oma's Hasselback Potatoes or Sweet Potatoes

Hasselback Potatoes (Fächerkartoffeln)

Gerhild Fulson

Make these Fächerkartoffeln also known as Hasselback Potatoes using either regular or sweet potatoes. Not only do they taste amazing, but they look absolutely stunning.

International Potatoes Sides

Hasselback Potatoes (Fächerkartoffeln)

Gerhild Fulson

Make these Fächerkartoffeln also known as Hasselback Potatoes using either regular or sweet potatoes. Not only do they taste amazing, but they look absolutely stunning.

International Potatoes Sides
Oma's German Spätzle Recipe ~ Homemade Noodles

Easy Homemade Egg Noodles (Spätzle)

Gerhild Fulson

This easy German spätzle is the perfect side for many dishes! Serve with pork chops and red cabbage, or fry in butter with herbs and parsley for extra flavor. Delicious!

Sides Vegetarian

Easy Homemade Egg Noodles (Spätzle)

Gerhild Fulson

This easy German spätzle is the perfect side for many dishes! Serve with pork chops and red cabbage, or fry in butter with herbs and parsley for extra flavor. Delicious!

Sides Vegetarian
German Pretzel Recipe (without lye) ~ Oma's Soft Bavarian Laugenbrezel

Bavarian Pretzels (Laugenbrezel)

Gerhild Fulson

My German pretzels (laugenbrezeln) skip the lye ... just BAKED baking soda for that golden crust and chewy bite I love!

Baking Bread Oktoberfest

Bavarian Pretzels (Laugenbrezel)

Gerhild Fulson

My German pretzels (laugenbrezeln) skip the lye ... just BAKED baking soda for that golden crust and chewy bite I love!

Baking Bread Oktoberfest
Easy & Quick German Potato Pancake Recipe ~ Oma’s Kartoffelpuffer

Easy Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer)

Gerhild Fulson

This German potato pancake recipe, aka kartoffelpuffer, originated in my kitchen after I had scraped my knuckles grating potatoes. Everyone loved the pancakes, but I had to find easier (and...

Eggs Potatoes Sides

Easy Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer)

Gerhild Fulson

This German potato pancake recipe, aka kartoffelpuffer, originated in my kitchen after I had scraped my knuckles grating potatoes. Everyone loved the pancakes, but I had to find easier (and...

Eggs Potatoes Sides
German potato dumplings

Authentic Potato Dumplings (Kartoffelknödel)

Gerhild Fulson

German potato dumplings (kartoffelklöße) are a family favorite, the perfect side to almost any meal. I’ll show you exactly how I make them.

Potatoes Sides Vegetarian

Authentic Potato Dumplings (Kartoffelknödel)

Gerhild Fulson

German potato dumplings (kartoffelklöße) are a family favorite, the perfect side to almost any meal. I’ll show you exactly how I make them.

Potatoes Sides Vegetarian
Oma's German Fried Potatoes ~ Bratkartoffeln

Fried Potatoes (Bratkartoffeln)

Gerhild Fulson

These bratkartoffeln (German fried potatoes) are a traditional favorite that's quick, easy, and irresistibly crispy. Perfect for any meal!

Bacon Potatoes Sides

Fried Potatoes (Bratkartoffeln)

Gerhild Fulson

These bratkartoffeln (German fried potatoes) are a traditional favorite that's quick, easy, and irresistibly crispy. Perfect for any meal!

Bacon Potatoes Sides
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Recipe ~ Luftfritteuse Süßkartoffeln

Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes (Luftfritteuse Süßkart...

Gerhild Fulson

Lydia's air fryer sweet potato recipe is a great side dish for any meat. This is such an easy recipe for new air fryer owners! You'll love these potatoes. They...

Air Fryer Sides Sweet Potatoes

Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes (Luftfritteuse Süßkart...

Gerhild Fulson

Lydia's air fryer sweet potato recipe is a great side dish for any meat. This is such an easy recipe for new air fryer owners! You'll love these potatoes. They...

Air Fryer Sides Sweet Potatoes
Oma's Easy Baked Spaghetti Recipe

Easy Baked Spaghetti (Überbackene Spaghetti)

Gerhild Fulson

This easy baked spaghetti recipe, aka Überbackene Spaghetti, is one of those quick pasta casseroles that's great when you're looking for easy dinner ideas.

Pasta Sides Vegetarian

Easy Baked Spaghetti (Überbackene Spaghetti)

Gerhild Fulson

This easy baked spaghetti recipe, aka Überbackene Spaghetti, is one of those quick pasta casseroles that's great when you're looking for easy dinner ideas.

Pasta Sides Vegetarian
roasted asparagus with noodles, roast pork and gravy

Easy Roasted Asparagus (Gerösteter Spargel)

Gerhild Fulson

This easy asparagus recipe, aka Spargel, is a great company dish that will find its way to your everyday menu as well. Quick to prepare, its delicious flavor is a...

Sides Vegetables Vegetarian

Easy Roasted Asparagus (Gerösteter Spargel)

Gerhild Fulson

This easy asparagus recipe, aka Spargel, is a great company dish that will find its way to your everyday menu as well. Quick to prepare, its delicious flavor is a...

Sides Vegetables Vegetarian