The Recipe Library: Sides

Oma's Stovetop Crispy Roast Potatoes

Crispy Roast Potatoes (Gebratene Kartoffeln)

Gerhild Fulson

This is Oma's easy stovetop method for crispy roast potatoes.

Potatoes Sides Vegetarian

Crispy Roast Potatoes (Gebratene Kartoffeln)

Gerhild Fulson

This is Oma's easy stovetop method for crispy roast potatoes.

Potatoes Sides Vegetarian
Plate of creamed spinach served with mashed potatoes and two fried eggs, showing the creamy texture and vibrant green color of the spinach.

Creamed Spinach (Rahmspinat)

Gerhild Fulson

My creamed spinach recipe, aka Rahmspinat, is one I'm sure your family will love. Usually seasoned with nutmeg, the spinach cooking water and milk are used to make the cream...

Sides Vegetables Vegetarian

Creamed Spinach (Rahmspinat)

Gerhild Fulson

My creamed spinach recipe, aka Rahmspinat, is one I'm sure your family will love. Usually seasoned with nutmeg, the spinach cooking water and milk are used to make the cream...

Sides Vegetables Vegetarian
Oma's Cooking Green Beans - Grüne Bohnen

Creamy Green Beans (Grüne Bohnen)

Gerhild Fulson

German green beans (grüne Bohnen) in creamy sauce ... just like Mutti made, with bohnenkraut for that traditional, comforting flavor.

Sides Vegetables Vegetarian

Creamy Green Beans (Grüne Bohnen)

Gerhild Fulson

German green beans (grüne Bohnen) in creamy sauce ... just like Mutti made, with bohnenkraut for that traditional, comforting flavor.

Sides Vegetables Vegetarian
Green bean casserole main

Lydia's Cheesy Green Bean Casserole

Lydia Fulson

This cheesy green bean casserole recipe is a must have to add to your weeknight dinner menu. It's one of those perfect side dish recipes that's really filling and can...

Sides Vegetables Vegetarian

Lydia's Cheesy Green Bean Casserole

Lydia Fulson

This cheesy green bean casserole recipe is a must have to add to your weeknight dinner menu. It's one of those perfect side dish recipes that's really filling and can...

Sides Vegetables Vegetarian
Oma's Cheese Spätzle Recipe

Cheese Spätzle (Käsespätzle)

Gerhild Fulson

Käsespätzle (Cheese Spätzle) is Germany's version of mac and cheese. Layered with Emmental cheese, topped with caramelized onions, and baked in the oven, this is so delicious as a main...

Pasta Sides Vegetarian

Cheese Spätzle (Käsespätzle)

Gerhild Fulson

Käsespätzle (Cheese Spätzle) is Germany's version of mac and cheese. Layered with Emmental cheese, topped with caramelized onions, and baked in the oven, this is so delicious as a main...

Pasta Sides Vegetarian
showing off my Zwiebelkuchen!

Caramelized Onion Tart (Zwiebelkuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

This is an easy version of the authentic Zwiebelkuchen, which is traditionally made with a yeast dough. Using frozen puff pastry makes quick work of this savory German onion tart.

Bacon Sides

Caramelized Onion Tart (Zwiebelkuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

This is an easy version of the authentic Zwiebelkuchen, which is traditionally made with a yeast dough. Using frozen puff pastry makes quick work of this savory German onion tart.

Bacon Sides
Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe

Roasted Butternut Squash (Butternusskürbis)

Gerhild Fulson

This roasted Butternut Squash Recipe, aka Butternusskürbis, is one of my favorites. It's so easy to make, healthy, and economical.

Sides Vegetables Vegetarian

Roasted Butternut Squash (Butternusskürbis)

Gerhild Fulson

This roasted Butternut Squash Recipe, aka Butternusskürbis, is one of my favorites. It's so easy to make, healthy, and economical.

Sides Vegetables Vegetarian
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Vinegar & Maple Syrup

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Vinegar ...

Sylvie Fulson

These roasted Brussels sprouts with balsamic vinegar and maple syrup (Rosenkohl mit Balsamico-Essig und Ahornsirup) are so quick and easy to prepare, yet so delicious! This may just be your...

Sides Vegan Vegetables

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Vinegar ...

Sylvie Fulson

These roasted Brussels sprouts with balsamic vinegar and maple syrup (Rosenkohl mit Balsamico-Essig und Ahornsirup) are so quick and easy to prepare, yet so delicious! This may just be your...

Sides Vegan Vegetables
Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Roasted Brussels Sprouts (Gerösteter Rosenkohl)

Gerhild Fulson

Oma's Brussels sprouts recipe is so easy to make. Not only that, but Oma (that's me) knows how to make this healthy veggie into extraordinary. WUNDERBAR! And that's by ROASTING!

Sides Vegetables

Roasted Brussels Sprouts (Gerösteter Rosenkohl)

Gerhild Fulson

Oma's Brussels sprouts recipe is so easy to make. Not only that, but Oma (that's me) knows how to make this healthy veggie into extraordinary. WUNDERBAR! And that's by ROASTING!

Sides Vegetables
Oma's Brussel Sprouts Recipe

Creamed Brussels Sprouts (Rosenkohl)

Gerhild Fulson

The Brussel sprouts recipe, aka Rosenkohl, that I grew up with was always a treat. Mutti kept them for special dinners, because they were quite expensive where we lived.

Sides Vegetables

Creamed Brussels Sprouts (Rosenkohl)

Gerhild Fulson

The Brussel sprouts recipe, aka Rosenkohl, that I grew up with was always a treat. Mutti kept them for special dinners, because they were quite expensive where we lived.

Sides Vegetables
German bread rolls recipe

Traditional Bread Rolls (Brötchen)

Gerhild Fulson

This brötchen (German bread rolls) recipe brings the beloved bakery staple to your kitchen. Soft inside, crisp outside, and perfect with any meal!

Bread Sides Vegetarian

Traditional Bread Rolls (Brötchen)

Gerhild Fulson

This brötchen (German bread rolls) recipe brings the beloved bakery staple to your kitchen. Soft inside, crisp outside, and perfect with any meal!

Bread Sides Vegetarian
Best German Braised Cabbage Recipe ~ Oma’s Bayrisches Weisskraut

Bavarian Braised Cabbage (Weisskraut)

Gerhild Fulson

Make this traditional Bavarian braised cabbage, perfect whenever you’re craving a classic, comforting German side dish.

Oktoberfest Sides Vegetables

Bavarian Braised Cabbage (Weisskraut)

Gerhild Fulson

Make this traditional Bavarian braised cabbage, perfect whenever you’re craving a classic, comforting German side dish.

Oktoberfest Sides Vegetables
Best Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

Scalloped Potatoes (Kartoffelgratin)

Gerhild Fulson

Oma's Scalloped Potatoes are a foolproof German classic, featuring layers of tender potatoes baked in rich heavy cream ... naturally gluten-free and irresistibly delicious.

Gluten-Free Potatoes Sides

Scalloped Potatoes (Kartoffelgratin)

Gerhild Fulson

Oma's Scalloped Potatoes are a foolproof German classic, featuring layers of tender potatoes baked in rich heavy cream ... naturally gluten-free and irresistibly delicious.

Gluten-Free Potatoes Sides
Pan Roasted Carrot Recipe ~ Oma's Karotten

Pan Roasted Carrots (Pfanne geröstete Karotten)

Gerhild Fulson

Make this pan roasted carrot recipe when you're wanting quick and easy carrots just like this German Oma makes them. Similar to oven roasted, just quicker. YUM!

Carrots Sides Vegetarian

Pan Roasted Carrots (Pfanne geröstete Karotten)

Gerhild Fulson

Make this pan roasted carrot recipe when you're wanting quick and easy carrots just like this German Oma makes them. Similar to oven roasted, just quicker. YUM!

Carrots Sides Vegetarian
Close-up of creamy beer mustard sauce with visible mustard seeds in a rustic ceramic bowl, served alongside soft German pretzels.

Beer Mustard Sauce (Bier-Senf-Soße)

Gerhild Fulson

Creamy beer mustard sauce (bier-senf-soße) made with German beer and mustard. Perfect for schnitzel, sliders, pretzels, or bratwurst.

Oktoberfest Sauce Sides

Beer Mustard Sauce (Bier-Senf-Soße)

Gerhild Fulson

Creamy beer mustard sauce (bier-senf-soße) made with German beer and mustard. Perfect for schnitzel, sliders, pretzels, or bratwurst.

Oktoberfest Sauce Sides
Baked Cherry Tomato Recipe

How to Roast Cherry Tomatoes (geröstete Kirscht...

Gerhild Fulson

Here's how to roast cherry tomatoes in the oven. You’ll discover their natural flavor is concentrated and balanced by a gentle tang of acidity. It’s perfect for ‘out-of-season’ tomatoes!

Sides Vegan Vegetarian

How to Roast Cherry Tomatoes (geröstete Kirscht...

Gerhild Fulson

Here's how to roast cherry tomatoes in the oven. You’ll discover their natural flavor is concentrated and balanced by a gentle tang of acidity. It’s perfect for ‘out-of-season’ tomatoes!

Sides Vegan Vegetarian
Heidi's Baked Squash with Tomatoes Casserole

Butternut Squash Casserole Recipe (Butternutkür...

Gerhild Fulson

This baked squash casserole recipe with tomatoes is covered with blue cheese! "Unusual!" I thought when my German friend, Heidi, had us over for dinner.

Sides Vegetarian

Butternut Squash Casserole Recipe (Butternutkür...

Gerhild Fulson

This baked squash casserole recipe with tomatoes is covered with blue cheese! "Unusual!" I thought when my German friend, Heidi, had us over for dinner.

Sides Vegetarian
Lydia's Twice Baked Potato Recipe

Lydia's Twice Baked Potato Recipe (Doppelt geba...

Gerhild Fulson

This twice-baked potato recipe is one I created together with my granddaughter, Lydia, many many years ago. She loves mashed potatoes. She loves cheese.

Sides Vegetarian

Lydia's Twice Baked Potato Recipe (Doppelt geba...

Gerhild Fulson

This twice-baked potato recipe is one I created together with my granddaughter, Lydia, many many years ago. She loves mashed potatoes. She loves cheese.

Sides Vegetarian
Baked Cauliflower Bombe on plate

Cauliflower Bomb (Blumenkohl-Bombe Rezept)

Gerhild Fulson

This baked cauliflower bomb, ak a Blumenkohl-Bombe, is a centerpiece dish that gets rave reviews EVERY TIME! Cauliflower, meatloaf and bacon. Together. What's not to like?

Beef Meats Pork

Cauliflower Bomb (Blumenkohl-Bombe Rezept)

Gerhild Fulson

This baked cauliflower bomb, ak a Blumenkohl-Bombe, is a centerpiece dish that gets rave reviews EVERY TIME! Cauliflower, meatloaf and bacon. Together. What's not to like?

Beef Meats Pork
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