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Leek and Lentil Stew with Potatoes, Vegan (Linsentopf mit Lauch)

Leek and Lentil Stew with Potatoes, Vegan (Lins...

Sylvie Fulson

This yummy, hearty whole-food plant-based leek and lentil stew with potatoes (linseneintopf mit kartoffeln und lauch) is quick and easy to make and absolutely perfect on a cool autumn or...

Leeks Lentils Soups

Leek and Lentil Stew with Potatoes, Vegan (Lins...

Sylvie Fulson

This yummy, hearty whole-food plant-based leek and lentil stew with potatoes (linseneintopf mit kartoffeln und lauch) is quick and easy to make and absolutely perfect on a cool autumn or...

Leeks Lentils Soups
Roasted Fennel (Gerösteter Fenchel)

Roasted Fennel (Gerösteter Fenchel)

Gerhild Fulson

Fennel is one of those German vegetables that finds itself being used both raw and cooked. This fennel recipe, aka gerösteter fenchel, is so easy to make, delicious to eat, and so different! 

Fennel Sides

Roasted Fennel (Gerösteter Fenchel)

Gerhild Fulson

Fennel is one of those German vegetables that finds itself being used both raw and cooked. This fennel recipe, aka gerösteter fenchel, is so easy to make, delicious to eat, and so different! 

Fennel Sides
Vegan Cashew Cream Sauce (vegane Cashew-Sahnesauce)

Vegan Cashew Cream Sauce (vegane Cashew-Sahnesa...

Gerhild Fulson

Cashew cream sauce is popular among vegan recipes and is really quite easy to make. This creamy sauce is a combination of simple healthy ingredients: cashews, water, and salt. Lemon...

Cashews Sauces Vegan

Vegan Cashew Cream Sauce (vegane Cashew-Sahnesa...

Gerhild Fulson

Cashew cream sauce is popular among vegan recipes and is really quite easy to make. This creamy sauce is a combination of simple healthy ingredients: cashews, water, and salt. Lemon...

Cashews Sauces Vegan
Traditional Apple Cake (Versunkener Apfelkuchen)

Traditional Apple Cake (Versunkener Apfelkuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

This German apple cake (apfelkuchen) is a quick, easy, and elegant dessert. My go-to for unexpected guests and creating family memories.

Apple Dessert German

Traditional Apple Cake (Versunkener Apfelkuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

This German apple cake (apfelkuchen) is a quick, easy, and elegant dessert. My go-to for unexpected guests and creating family memories.

Apple Dessert German
Vegan Chocolate Cake or Muffins (Veganer Schokoladenkuchen)

Vegan Chocolate Cake or Muffins (Veganer Schoko...

Gerhild Fulson

Make this vegan chocolate cake or muffins, aka veganer schokoladenkuchen, for your next gathering of friends, whether vegan or not. Everyone will enjoy this cake! And, it's so very easy...

Cake Chocolate Desserts

Vegan Chocolate Cake or Muffins (Veganer Schoko...

Gerhild Fulson

Make this vegan chocolate cake or muffins, aka veganer schokoladenkuchen, for your next gathering of friends, whether vegan or not. Everyone will enjoy this cake! And, it's so very easy...

Cake Chocolate Desserts
Vegan Meatballs with Sauce (Vegane Seitan Königsberger Klopse)

Vegan Meatballs with Sauce (Vegane Seitan König...

Sylvie Fulson

These vegan meatballs with sauce are inspired by Oma's Königsberger klopse, with a creamy, tangy finish that's perfect for guests and an everyday dinner.

Mains Sauces seitan

Vegan Meatballs with Sauce (Vegane Seitan König...

Sylvie Fulson

These vegan meatballs with sauce are inspired by Oma's Königsberger klopse, with a creamy, tangy finish that's perfect for guests and an everyday dinner.

Mains Sauces seitan
German goulash soup recipe, made in the oven or stove top

Authentic Oven-Cooked Goulash Soup (Gulaschsuppe)

Gerhild Fulson

My authentic German goulash soup (Gulaschsuppe) is oven-cooked for deep flavor, with tender beef, potatoes, and plenty of paprika.

Beef Potatoes Soups

Authentic Oven-Cooked Goulash Soup (Gulaschsuppe)

Gerhild Fulson

My authentic German goulash soup (Gulaschsuppe) is oven-cooked for deep flavor, with tender beef, potatoes, and plenty of paprika.

Beef Potatoes Soups
Ham sandwich topped with crispy fried onions and mustard on a wooden board, with condiments in the background.

Crispy Fried Onions (Röstzwiebeln)

Eran Fulson

Make authentic German fried onions in minutes. Crispy homemade Röstzwiebeln adds crunch to Schnitzel, Käsespätzle, and Bratwurst.

Condiment Onions Sides

Crispy Fried Onions (Röstzwiebeln)

Eran Fulson

Make authentic German fried onions in minutes. Crispy homemade Röstzwiebeln adds crunch to Schnitzel, Käsespätzle, and Bratwurst.

Condiment Onions Sides
Oma’s German French Toast ~ Arme Ritter

Traditional French Toast (Arme Ritter)

Gerhild Fulson

Oma's German French toast is a traditional Arme Ritter recipe that will remind you of sitting around Oma's table. She would make these as a delicious way to use up...

Bread Breakfast French Toast

Traditional French Toast (Arme Ritter)

Gerhild Fulson

Oma's German French toast is a traditional Arme Ritter recipe that will remind you of sitting around Oma's table. She would make these as a delicious way to use up...

Bread Breakfast French Toast
3 Berliner donuts on a plate at Christmas

Jelly Donuts, baked (Berliner / Krapfen)

Gerhild Fulson

Looking for real German donuts? These Berliner, also called krapfen, are Oma-style classics, soft, lightly sweet, and perfect for filling, sharing, and reminiscing.

Christmas Desserts Donuts

Jelly Donuts, baked (Berliner / Krapfen)

Gerhild Fulson

Looking for real German donuts? These Berliner, also called krapfen, are Oma-style classics, soft, lightly sweet, and perfect for filling, sharing, and reminiscing.

Christmas Desserts Donuts
Southern German Cucumber Salad

Southern Cucumber Salad (Süddeutscher Gurkensalat)

Gerhild Fulson

German cucumber salad (gurkensalat) is one of my go-to sides. Light, tangy, and always so refreshing with any meal.

Cucumber Salads Vegetarian

Southern Cucumber Salad (Süddeutscher Gurkensalat)

Gerhild Fulson

German cucumber salad (gurkensalat) is one of my go-to sides. Light, tangy, and always so refreshing with any meal.

Cucumber Salads Vegetarian
Oma's German Cucumber Salad Recipe

Creamy Cucumber Salad (Norddeutscher Gurkensalat)

Gerhild Fulson

This northern German cucumber salad (gurkensalat) is one I make often. It’s fresh, creamy, and the perfect side to almost any meal.

Cucumber Salads Vegetarian

Creamy Cucumber Salad (Norddeutscher Gurkensalat)

Gerhild Fulson

This northern German cucumber salad (gurkensalat) is one I make often. It’s fresh, creamy, and the perfect side to almost any meal.

Cucumber Salads Vegetarian
Oma's German Coffee Cake Recipe

Traditional Coffee Cake (Zimt-Kaffeekuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

My German coffee cake recipe, aka Kaffeekuchen, is a delicious way to learn how to make coffee cake. With nuts and cinnamon, it's fun to make with the kids. They...

Cake Cinnamon Desserts

Traditional Coffee Cake (Zimt-Kaffeekuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

My German coffee cake recipe, aka Kaffeekuchen, is a delicious way to learn how to make coffee cake. With nuts and cinnamon, it's fun to make with the kids. They...

Cake Cinnamon Desserts
How to make Cheesecake, German-style

Cheesecake (Käsekuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

Learn to make German cheesecake (Käsekuchen) just like in Germany...authentic, easy, and delicious! With a few small tweaks, it’s simpler to bake while keeping that classic taste. Perfect for any...

Cheesecake Desserts

Cheesecake (Käsekuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

Learn to make German cheesecake (Käsekuchen) just like in Germany...authentic, easy, and delicious! With a few small tweaks, it’s simpler to bake while keeping that classic taste. Perfect for any...

Cheesecake Desserts
Close-up of a spoonful of caramelized braised cabbage served from a white bowl, with apples in the background.

Traditional Braised Cabbage (Schmorkohl)

Gerhild Fulson

My northern German braised cabbage (Schmorkohl) is traditional comfort food ... perfect with sausage and potatoes.

Cabbage Sides Vegetables

Traditional Braised Cabbage (Schmorkohl)

Gerhild Fulson

My northern German braised cabbage (Schmorkohl) is traditional comfort food ... perfect with sausage and potatoes.

Cabbage Sides Vegetables
Oma's German Butter Cake using Bread Machine

Butter Cake using Bread Machine (Butterkuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

This German butter cake (butterkuchen/zuckerkuchen) is a Kaffeeklatsch favorite! Let your bread machine handle the dough, then finish by hand for a deliciously simple treat. Ready to enjoy in no...

Bread Machine Cake Desserts

Butter Cake using Bread Machine (Butterkuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

This German butter cake (butterkuchen/zuckerkuchen) is a Kaffeeklatsch favorite! Let your bread machine handle the dough, then finish by hand for a deliciously simple treat. Ready to enjoy in no...

Bread Machine Cake Desserts
Heidi's German Brötchen Recipe (TMG)

Bread Rolls (Brötchen)

Gerhild Fulson

When traveling to any part of Germany, at least one visit to a bakery is a must. Making these bread rolls fresh at home is the next best thing!

Bread Breakfast

Bread Rolls (Brötchen)

Gerhild Fulson

When traveling to any part of Germany, at least one visit to a bakery is a must. Making these bread rolls fresh at home is the next best thing!

Bread Breakfast
German Bread Dumplings ~ Oma's Semmelknödel

Bread Dumplings (Semmelknödel)

Gerhild Fulson

Oma’s bread dumplings (semmelknödel) are perfect for soaking up gravy! A Bavarian classic, they’re so easy and delicious that they’ve become popular far beyond Bavaria. The perfect side for any...

Bread Dumplings Oktoberfest

Bread Dumplings (Semmelknödel)

Gerhild Fulson

Oma’s bread dumplings (semmelknödel) are perfect for soaking up gravy! A Bavarian classic, they’re so easy and delicious that they’ve become popular far beyond Bavaria. The perfect side for any...

Bread Dumplings Oktoberfest
German Bratwurst, Sauerkraut, and Mashed Potatoes

Authentic Bratwurst and Sauerkraut

Gerhild Fulson

Enjoy Oma’s bratwurst and sauerkraut recipe with authentic German flavors. This hearty dish of bratwurst, tangy sauerkraut, and apples is popular throughout Germany.

Meats Sauerkraut Sausage

Authentic Bratwurst and Sauerkraut

Gerhild Fulson

Enjoy Oma’s bratwurst and sauerkraut recipe with authentic German flavors. This hearty dish of bratwurst, tangy sauerkraut, and apples is popular throughout Germany.

Meats Sauerkraut Sausage
Blueberry Cake with Streusel: Ann's Blaubeerkuchen mit Streusel

Blueberry Streusel Cake (Blaubeer-Streuselkuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

When I saw Anne Schrader’s German blueberry cake (blaubeerkuchen) in my Kaffeeklatscher Facebook group, I just had to get the recipe! Topped with streusel, it’s a treat you’ll want to...

Blueberries Desserts Streusel

Blueberry Streusel Cake (Blaubeer-Streuselkuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

When I saw Anne Schrader’s German blueberry cake (blaubeerkuchen) in my Kaffeeklatscher Facebook group, I just had to get the recipe! Topped with streusel, it’s a treat you’ll want to...

Blueberries Desserts Streusel