The Recipe Library: Vegetarian

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
Oma's Easy Homemade Vegetable Soup

Easy Homemade Vegetable Soup (einfache hausgema...

Gerhild Fulson

This homemade vegetable soup is so quickly made using frozen vegetables and any leftovers you might have. It's a nourishing way to clean out your freezer and fridge.

Soups Vegan Vegetarian

Easy Homemade Vegetable Soup (einfache hausgema...

Gerhild Fulson

This homemade vegetable soup is so quickly made using frozen vegetables and any leftovers you might have. It's a nourishing way to clean out your freezer and fridge.

Soups Vegan 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
homemade-quark

How to Make Quark

Gerhild Fulson

Quark is a German favorite I use in baking, spreads, & more. Thankfully it's easy to make since I can't buy it here.

Starters Vegetarian

How to Make Quark

Gerhild Fulson

Quark is a German favorite I use in baking, spreads, & more. Thankfully it's easy to make since I can't buy it here.

Starters Vegetarian
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
Mutti's Homemade Pancakes Recipe

Homemade Pancakes (Pfannkuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

This German homemade pancakes recipe, aka pfannkuchen, is so easy to make. It's very traditional for either breakfast, lunch, or a light supper and can even be used as a...

Breakfast Eggs Vegetarian

Homemade Pancakes (Pfannkuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

This German homemade pancakes recipe, aka pfannkuchen, is so easy to make. It's very traditional for either breakfast, lunch, or a light supper and can even be used as a...

Breakfast Eggs Vegetarian
Gerhild's Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream

Homemade Ice Cream (selbstgemachtes Eis)

Gerhild Fulson

If you've never made ice cream, or thought you needed a special ice cream maker, this recipe teaches you a way how to make it, German-style.

Desserts Ice Cream Vegetarian

Homemade Ice Cream (selbstgemachtes Eis)

Gerhild Fulson

If you've never made ice cream, or thought you needed a special ice cream maker, this recipe teaches you a way how to make it, German-style.

Desserts Ice Cream Vegetarian
Mutti's Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup

"Homemade" Cream of Mushroom Soup (Champignonsu...

Gerhild Fulson

Want homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup, aka Pilzcremesuppe or Champignonsuppe, without all the fuss? This recipe is so easy and quick to make.

Soups Vegetarian

"Homemade" Cream of Mushroom Soup (Champignonsu...

Gerhild Fulson

Want homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup, aka Pilzcremesuppe or Champignonsuppe, without all the fuss? This recipe is so easy and quick to make.

Soups Vegetarian
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
Mutti's Hazelnut Torte Recipe

Hazelnut Cake (Haselnusskuchen / Haselnusstorte)

Gerhild Fulson

This hazelnut cake, aka haselnusskuchen, was one of my Mutti's favorites. Turn it into a hazelnut torte by including the optional filling and marzipan topping.

Cake Desserts Vegetarian

Hazelnut Cake (Haselnusskuchen / Haselnusstorte)

Gerhild Fulson

This hazelnut cake, aka haselnusskuchen, was one of my Mutti's favorites. Turn it into a hazelnut torte by including the optional filling and marzipan topping.

Cake Desserts Vegetarian
Oma's Hazelnut Cookies

Hazelnut Cookies (Haselnussmakronen)

Gerhild Fulson

These hazelnut cookies, aka Haselnussmakronen, bring back such wonderful memories of my Mutti's Christmas cookie platter.

Cookies Desserts Holiday

Hazelnut Cookies (Haselnussmakronen)

Gerhild Fulson

These hazelnut cookies, aka Haselnussmakronen, bring back such wonderful memories of my Mutti's Christmas cookie platter.

Cookies Desserts Holiday
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 Grilled Grapefruit

Easy Grilled Grapefruit (gegrillte Pampelmuse)

Gerhild Fulson

Easy grilled grapefruit recipe with caramelized sugar and butter. A simple breakfast or brunch idea with old-fashioned charm.

Breakfast Vegetarian

Easy Grilled Grapefruit (gegrillte Pampelmuse)

Gerhild Fulson

Easy grilled grapefruit recipe with caramelized sugar and butter. A simple breakfast or brunch idea with old-fashioned charm.

Breakfast Vegetarian
Homemade granola recipe

Granola / Trail Mix (Müsli)

Gerhild Fulson

I make this granola especially for my hubby, because not only is it so easy and so healthy, but it's similar to müsli and his favorite.

Breakfast Vegetarian

Granola / Trail Mix (Müsli)

Gerhild Fulson

I make this granola especially for my hubby, because not only is it so easy and so healthy, but it's similar to müsli and his favorite.

Breakfast Vegetarian
Oma's Ginger Snap Cookies

Ginger Snap Cookies (Gewürz-Plätzchen)

Gerhild Fulson

This easy ginger snap cookies recipe, aka Gewürz-Plätzchen, has been a family favorite for years. It's one I made with my kids when there were young.

Desserts Vegetarian

Ginger Snap Cookies (Gewürz-Plätzchen)

Gerhild Fulson

This easy ginger snap cookies recipe, aka Gewürz-Plätzchen, has been a family favorite for years. It's one I made with my kids when there were young.

Desserts Vegetarian
Spritz cookies cooking on cookie sheet

Spritz Cookies (Spritzgebäck)

Gerhild Fulson

Buttery and crisp with just a hint of almond, these fun little shapes still disappear as fast as I can bake them. Made with a cookie press and topped with...

Desserts Vegetarian

Spritz Cookies (Spritzgebäck)

Gerhild Fulson

Buttery and crisp with just a hint of almond, these fun little shapes still disappear as fast as I can bake them. Made with a cookie press and topped with...

Desserts Vegetarian
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