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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 Bake Bacon Just like Oma

How to Bake Bacon (Gebackener Speck)

Gerhild Fulson

Here's how to bake bacon, aka gebackener Speck, - the easy way to make lots of bacon without the mess! It's the easiest way I know how to cook bacon,...

Bacon Breakfast Pork

How to Bake Bacon (Gebackener Speck)

Gerhild Fulson

Here's how to bake bacon, aka gebackener Speck, - the easy way to make lots of bacon without the mess! It's the easiest way I know how to cook bacon,...

Bacon Breakfast Pork
southern German potato salad

Southern Potato Salad (Kartoffelsalat ohne Mayo)

Gerhild Fulson

This southern German kartoffelsalat is the one I didn’t grow up with: tangy vinegar-broth dressing and bacon. BUT, it's mega lecker! Yes, it uses a hot dressing, but you let...

Pork Potatoes Salads

Southern Potato Salad (Kartoffelsalat ohne Mayo)

Gerhild Fulson

This southern German kartoffelsalat is the one I didn’t grow up with: tangy vinegar-broth dressing and bacon. BUT, it's mega lecker! Yes, it uses a hot dressing, but you let...

Pork Potatoes Salads
Mutti's Berliner Hoppel Poppel

Hoppel Poppel (Berliner Bauernfrühstück)

Gerhild Fulson

Hoppel Poppel is a traditional way to use up leftovers in Berlin. Made with meat, potatoes, onions, and eggs, it's one of those great quick recipes for supper or lunch....

Breakfast Eggs Potatoes

Hoppel Poppel (Berliner Bauernfrühstück)

Gerhild Fulson

Hoppel Poppel is a traditional way to use up leftovers in Berlin. Made with meat, potatoes, onions, and eggs, it's one of those great quick recipes for supper or lunch....

Breakfast Eggs Potatoes
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
Homemade Potato Soup, an easy potato soup recipe

Easy Potato Soup (einfache Kartoffelsuppe)

Gerhild Fulson

Easy Potato Soup Recipe! This hearty traditional German-inspired dish is packed with tender potatoes, veggies, and smoked sausage for a comforting meal everyone will love.

Potatoes Sausage Soups

Easy Potato Soup (einfache Kartoffelsuppe)

Gerhild Fulson

Easy Potato Soup Recipe! This hearty traditional German-inspired dish is packed with tender potatoes, veggies, and smoked sausage for a comforting meal everyone will love.

Potatoes Sausage Soups
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 Herring Salad Recipe

Herring Salad with Cream (Heringssalat)

Gerhild Fulson

My Mutti's Herring Salad is such an easy dish to make for a perfect quick supper. Our kids LOVE this! Really. It's creamy and sweet and sour! (And, you can...

Fish Salads

Herring Salad with Cream (Heringssalat)

Gerhild Fulson

My Mutti's Herring Salad is such an easy dish to make for a perfect quick supper. Our kids LOVE this! Really. It's creamy and sweet and sour! (And, you can...

Fish Salads
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 Ground Beef Casserole with Veggies

Ground Beef Casserole with Vegetables (Hackaufl...

Gerhild Fulson

Looking for a ground beef casserole, aka Hackauflauf, that's just that extra bit special? Here's a yummy one that I make and that's why it's in my quick and easy...

Beef Meats

Ground Beef Casserole with Vegetables (Hackaufl...

Gerhild Fulson

Looking for a ground beef casserole, aka Hackauflauf, that's just that extra bit special? Here's a yummy one that I make and that's why it's in my quick and easy...

Beef Meats
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
Oma's Green Bean Soup Recipe

Green Bean Soup (Grüne Bohnensuppe)

Gerhild Fulson

This hearty German green bean soup (grüne bohnensuppe) is a family favorite … simple, satisfying, and full of flavor.

Beef Soups

Green Bean Soup (Grüne Bohnensuppe)

Gerhild Fulson

This hearty German green bean soup (grüne bohnensuppe) is a family favorite … simple, satisfying, and full of flavor.

Beef Soups
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