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German schnitzel recipe served with roasted asparagus and fried potatoes

Pork Schnitzel (Schweineschnitzel)

Gerhild Fulson

Oma’s simple German schnitzel recipe is a family favorite! Pair it with rich jägersoße for a truly traditional meal. Use veal for Wiener Schnitzel or pork for an easy, delicious...

Meats Pork

Pork Schnitzel (Schweineschnitzel)

Gerhild Fulson

Oma’s simple German schnitzel recipe is a family favorite! Pair it with rich jägersoße for a truly traditional meal. Use veal for Wiener Schnitzel or pork for an easy, delicious...

Meats Pork
German Sauerkraut Casserole ... perfect for using up leftovers

Sauerkraut Casserole with Ham (Sauerkrautauflauf)

Gerhild Fulson

Here's an easy recipe for a delicious German sauerkraut dinner that uses up some leftover sauerkraut, smoked kielbasa (polish sausage) or ham, and potatoes and turns them into a marvelous...

Meats Pork Sausage

Sauerkraut Casserole with Ham (Sauerkrautauflauf)

Gerhild Fulson

Here's an easy recipe for a delicious German sauerkraut dinner that uses up some leftover sauerkraut, smoked kielbasa (polish sausage) or ham, and potatoes and turns them into a marvelous...

Meats Pork Sausage
Oma's Quick and Easy German Sauerbraten Using a Pressure Cooker.

Quick & Easy Sauerbraten (Pressure Cooker)

Gerhild Fulson

Make Oma's German sauerbraten in a pressure cooker in order to have this traditional German dinner on your table in 2 hours rather than 5 days!

Beef Meats Pressure Cooker

Quick & Easy Sauerbraten (Pressure Cooker)

Gerhild Fulson

Make Oma's German sauerbraten in a pressure cooker in order to have this traditional German dinner on your table in 2 hours rather than 5 days!

Beef Meats Pressure Cooker
rice dinner with a side of tomatoes on white plate

One Skillet Rice Dinner (Reisfleisch)

Gerhild Fulson

This German rice dish, aka Reisfleisch, is so quick and easy to make. It is similar to a risotto — but you use regular long grain white rice and add...

Beef Meats

One Skillet Rice Dinner (Reisfleisch)

Gerhild Fulson

This German rice dish, aka Reisfleisch, is so quick and easy to make. It is similar to a risotto — but you use regular long grain white rice and add...

Beef Meats
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 Pork Chops, Düsseldorfer-style

Pork Chops (Düsseldorfer Schweinekotelett)

Gerhild Fulson

Fall in love with these German Pork Chops ... mustard‑coated, creamy‑sauced Düsseldorfer Schweinekotelett made with love.

Meats Pork

Pork Chops (Düsseldorfer Schweinekotelett)

Gerhild Fulson

Fall in love with these German Pork Chops ... mustard‑coated, creamy‑sauced Düsseldorfer Schweinekotelett made with love.

Meats Pork
a piece of poppy seed cake with whipped cream

Poppy Seed Cake (Mohnkuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

German Poppy Seed Cake: A moist, nutty dessert from Saxony, rich with poppy seeds and almonds. Easy to bake, perfect with whipped cream or coffee. A slice of tradition!

Desserts Vegetarian

Poppy Seed Cake (Mohnkuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

German Poppy Seed Cake: A moist, nutty dessert from Saxony, rich with poppy seeds and almonds. Easy to bake, perfect with whipped cream or coffee. A slice of tradition!

Desserts Vegetarian
Grandma's Plum Streuselkuchen is a delicious journey down memory lane

Plum Streusel Cake (Pflaumen-Streuselkuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

German plum cake, aka pflaumen-streuselkuchen! So thankful to my niece, Melissa Judd, for finding this long-lost family favorite from her German grandma (my hubby's Mutti) and Oma to our boys.

Desserts Vegetarian

Plum Streusel Cake (Pflaumen-Streuselkuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

German plum cake, aka pflaumen-streuselkuchen! So thankful to my niece, Melissa Judd, for finding this long-lost family favorite from her German grandma (my hubby's Mutti) and Oma to our boys.

Desserts Vegetarian
German Pancake Soup Recipe ~ Oma's Flädlesuppe

Pancake Soup (Flädlesuppe)

Gerhild Fulson

German pancake soup (flädlesuppe) is SO simple and SO good. I didn’t grow up with it, but once I tried it, I was hooked!

Eggs Soups Vegetarian

Pancake Soup (Flädlesuppe)

Gerhild Fulson

German pancake soup (flädlesuppe) is SO simple and SO good. I didn’t grow up with it, but once I tried it, I was hooked!

Eggs Soups Vegetarian
Delicate German-style crêpes filled with cream and fruit, dusted with powdered sugar and topped with whipped cream, served on fine china with a cup of black coffee.

Pancakes (Pfannkuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

These German pancakes (pfannkuchen) are the ones I really love, similar to crepes, perfect with sweet or savory fillings.

Breakfast Eggs Vegetarian

Pancakes (Pfannkuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

These German pancakes (pfannkuchen) are the ones I really love, similar to crepes, perfect with sweet or savory fillings.

Breakfast Eggs Vegetarian
German Mulled Wine Recipe

Traditional Mulled Wine (Glühwein)

Gerhild Fulson

Make this easy German Mulled Wine recipe to enjoy as a traditional German Christmas drink. It'll make you think you're back in Germany at the wonderful Christmas markets.

Drinks Holiday Vegetarian

Traditional Mulled Wine (Glühwein)

Gerhild Fulson

Make this easy German Mulled Wine recipe to enjoy as a traditional German Christmas drink. It'll make you think you're back in Germany at the wonderful Christmas markets.

Drinks Holiday Vegetarian
Oma's German Meatballs aka Königsberger Klopse mit Sosse

Traditional Meatballs (Königsberger Klopse Mit ...

Gerhild Fulson

These German meatballs (Königsberger klopse mit sosse) are my easier twist on a family favorite ... tender, creamy, and perfect for a weeknight meal.

Beef Meats Pork

Traditional Meatballs (Königsberger Klopse Mit ...

Gerhild Fulson

These German meatballs (Königsberger klopse mit sosse) are my easier twist on a family favorite ... tender, creamy, and perfect for a weeknight meal.

Beef Meats Pork
Anna's Slow Cooker German Goulash

Slow Cooker Goulash (Gulasch)

Gerhild Fulson

I'm sharing Anna Hanssen's German goulash, her mother's recipe that's altered for use in the slow cooker. Thanks so much for sending it in so we can all enjoy it.

Beef Meats Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Goulash (Gulasch)

Gerhild Fulson

I'm sharing Anna Hanssen's German goulash, her mother's recipe that's altered for use in the slow cooker. Thanks so much for sending it in so we can all enjoy it.

Beef Meats Slow Cooker
Baked German Apple Bread

Apple Bread (Apfelbrot)

Gerhild Fulson

German Apple Bread Recipe: This easy, no-yeast recipe fills the house with the holiday scents of apple, cinnamon, and cloves. Perfect for a German Christmas or a quiet weekend!

Apples Baking Bread

Apple Bread (Apfelbrot)

Gerhild Fulson

German Apple Bread Recipe: This easy, no-yeast recipe fills the house with the holiday scents of apple, cinnamon, and cloves. Perfect for a German Christmas or a quiet weekend!

Apples Baking Bread
Oma's German Fruit Torte Recipe

Gluten-free Fruit Torte (glutenfreier Obstkuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

Yes, my fruit torte recipe, aka Obsttorte, is so delicious. With fresh berries, it's one of those great fruit dessert recipes to enjoy in the summer.

Cakes Desserts Fruit

Gluten-free Fruit Torte (glutenfreier Obstkuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

Yes, my fruit torte recipe, aka Obsttorte, is so delicious. With fresh berries, it's one of those great fruit dessert recipes to enjoy in the summer.

Cakes Desserts Fruit
Roswitha's Fruit Tart Recipe

Blueberry Fruit Tart (Blaubeer-Obstkuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

This blueberry fruit tart recipe, aka blaubeer-obstkuchen, was sent in by one of our readers, Roswitha Seemann. Her recipe calls for fresh or frozen fruit, such as blueberries, raspberries, cherries, plums,...

Desserts Fruit Tarts

Blueberry Fruit Tart (Blaubeer-Obstkuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

This blueberry fruit tart recipe, aka blaubeer-obstkuchen, was sent in by one of our readers, Roswitha Seemann. Her recipe calls for fresh or frozen fruit, such as blueberries, raspberries, cherries, plums,...

Desserts Fruit Tarts
Mutti's Rote Grütze ~ Fruit Pudding Recipe

Fruit Pudding (Rote Grütze)

Gerhild Fulson

This fruit pudding recipe, the original Rote Grütze, is one of Schleswig-Holstein's traditional desserts. It could also be described as Germany's national dessert!

Desserts Fruit Pudding

Fruit Pudding (Rote Grütze)

Gerhild Fulson

This fruit pudding recipe, the original Rote Grütze, is one of Schleswig-Holstein's traditional desserts. It could also be described as Germany's national dessert!

Desserts Fruit Pudding
German Fruit Flan ~ Obsttorte

Fruit Flan (Obsttorte)

Gerhild Fulson

Here's a delicious and easy German fruit flan, known as obsttorte, that's perfect for summer gatherings or as a refreshing side dish.

Cakes Desserts Fruit

Fruit Flan (Obsttorte)

Gerhild Fulson

Here's a delicious and easy German fruit flan, known as obsttorte, that's perfect for summer gatherings or as a refreshing side dish.

Cakes Desserts Fruit