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Lightning Cake (Blitz Torte)

Lightning Cake (Blitz Torte)

Gerhild Fulson

This Blitz Torte looks fancy but is surprisingly easy! Made with simple ingredients, it comes together fast. Choose from whipped cream or Mutti’s custard filling and enjoy this delicious treat!

Desserts Torte

Lightning Cake (Blitz Torte)

Gerhild Fulson

This Blitz Torte looks fancy but is surprisingly easy! Made with simple ingredients, it comes together fast. Choose from whipped cream or Mutti’s custard filling and enjoy this delicious treat!

Desserts Torte
Easiest German Black Forest Cherry Cake

Easy Black Forest Cherry Cake (Schwarzwälder Ki...

Gerhild Fulson

My "easy" German Black Forest cake is quick, easy, and delicious! Made with cake mix, pie filling, and fresh cream, it’s a fuss-free way to enjoy this classic—don’t forget the...

Cherries Chocolate Desserts

Easy Black Forest Cherry Cake (Schwarzwälder Ki...

Gerhild Fulson

My "easy" German Black Forest cake is quick, easy, and delicious! Made with cake mix, pie filling, and fresh cream, it’s a fuss-free way to enjoy this classic—don’t forget the...

Cherries Chocolate Desserts
German apple strudel recipe

Apple Strudel (Apfelstrudel)

Gerhild Fulson

German apple strudel (apfelstrudel) is one of my favorite desserts. Flaky pastry, tart apples, and a touch of sweetness.

Apples Desserts

Apple Strudel (Apfelstrudel)

Gerhild Fulson

German apple strudel (apfelstrudel) is one of my favorite desserts. Flaky pastry, tart apples, and a touch of sweetness.

Apples Desserts
Oma's Apfelpfannkuchen ~ German Apple Pancake Recipe

Controversial Apple Pancake (Apfelpfannkuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

Is it truly German? That’s up for debate, but this apfelpfannkuchen is quick, easy, and undeniably delicious. Oma’s version might just win you over!

Apples Breakfast Desserts

Controversial Apple Pancake (Apfelpfannkuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

Is it truly German? That’s up for debate, but this apfelpfannkuchen is quick, easy, and undeniably delicious. Oma’s version might just win you over!

Apples Breakfast Desserts
2. Oma's Fleischsalat

Meat Salad (Fleischsalat)

Gerhild Fulson

Fleischsalat, a traditional meat salad from northern Germany. Traditionally, it's made with mayonnaise, as most salads in the north.

Salads Sausage

Meat Salad (Fleischsalat)

Gerhild Fulson

Fleischsalat, a traditional meat salad from northern Germany. Traditionally, it's made with mayonnaise, as most salads in the north.

Salads Sausage
"Meat" Salad (Wurstsalat)

"Meat" Salad (Wurstsalat)

Gerhild Fulson

Wurstsalat ... a traditional meat salad from southern Germany. Traditionally, it's made without mayonnaise as are most salads in the south.

Salads Sausage

"Meat" Salad (Wurstsalat)

Gerhild Fulson

Wurstsalat ... a traditional meat salad from southern Germany. Traditionally, it's made without mayonnaise as are most salads in the south.

Salads Sausage
Mulled Wine Cookie Bars ~ Glühweinkuchen vom Blech

Mulled Wine Cake Bars (Glühweinkuchen vom Blech)

Gerhild Fulson

Make these German Mulled Wine Cake Bars to enjoy as a traditional German Christmas treat. So wunderbar! Just like Oma’s Glühweinkuchen vom Blech.

Christmas Cookies Desserts

Mulled Wine Cake Bars (Glühweinkuchen vom Blech)

Gerhild Fulson

Make these German Mulled Wine Cake Bars to enjoy as a traditional German Christmas treat. So wunderbar! Just like Oma’s Glühweinkuchen vom Blech.

Christmas Cookies Desserts
Easy Vegetarian Potato Soup with red peppers (Vegan Recipe)

Vegan Potato Soup (Vegane Kartoffelsuppe)

Gerhild Fulson

This German vegan potato soup is made with simple ingredients that will leave you feeling warm and satisfied. There's nothing like a big bowl of soup (comfort food at its...

Soups Vegan Vegetarian

Vegan Potato Soup (Vegane Kartoffelsuppe)

Gerhild Fulson

This German vegan potato soup is made with simple ingredients that will leave you feeling warm and satisfied. There's nothing like a big bowl of soup (comfort food at its...

Soups Vegan Vegetarian
Oma's Vegetarian Barley Soup Recipe

Vegetarian Barley Soup (Vegetarische Gerstensuppe)

Gerhild Fulson

Looking for a vegetarian barley soup, aka vegetarische gerstensuppe, that's quick work in the kitchen? This slow cooker soup recipe can be thrown together in the morning. Come home at night...

Slow Cooker Soups Vegan

Vegetarian Barley Soup (Vegetarische Gerstensuppe)

Gerhild Fulson

Looking for a vegetarian barley soup, aka vegetarische gerstensuppe, that's quick work in the kitchen? This slow cooker soup recipe can be thrown together in the morning. Come home at night...

Slow Cooker Soups Vegan
vegan shepherds pie ready to serve

Vegan Shepherds Pie (Vegane Hackfleischauflauf ...

Gerhild Fulson

Shepherd's Pie may not be German food, but it is oh-so-good and very much pleases my German taste buds! This vegan version of what we would call Hackfleischauflauf mit Kartoffelhaube...

Casserole Vegan Vegetarian

Vegan Shepherds Pie (Vegane Hackfleischauflauf ...

Gerhild Fulson

Shepherd's Pie may not be German food, but it is oh-so-good and very much pleases my German taste buds! This vegan version of what we would call Hackfleischauflauf mit Kartoffelhaube...

Casserole Vegan Vegetarian
Oma's Vegan Lentil Soup (using red lentils)

Vegan Lentil Soup (Vegane Linsensuppe)

Gerhild Fulson

Looking for a vegan lentil soup, vegane linsensuppe, that's easy to make? Here's one that you'll make within 30 minutes.

Soups Vegan Vegetarian

Vegan Lentil Soup (Vegane Linsensuppe)

Gerhild Fulson

Looking for a vegan lentil soup, vegane linsensuppe, that's easy to make? Here's one that you'll make within 30 minutes.

Soups Vegan Vegetarian
Vegan Cauliflower Soup

Creamy Vegan Cauliflower Soup (vegane Blumenkoh...

Gerhild Fulson

This delicious soup is creamy, rich, and luscious with a subtle cheesy flavor. Made with whole foods and healthy veggies, it packs a nutritional punch. Plus it tastes so good...

Soups Vegan Vegetarian

Creamy Vegan Cauliflower Soup (vegane Blumenkoh...

Gerhild Fulson

This delicious soup is creamy, rich, and luscious with a subtle cheesy flavor. Made with whole foods and healthy veggies, it packs a nutritional punch. Plus it tastes so good...

Soups Vegan Vegetarian
Oma's Vanilla Sugar Recipe

Homemade Vanilla Sugar (Vanillezucker)

Gerhild Fulson

This vanilla sugar recipe, aka vanillezucker, is an inexpensive way to make your own flavored sugar for use in baking.

Baking Desserts

Homemade Vanilla Sugar (Vanillezucker)

Gerhild Fulson

This vanilla sugar recipe, aka vanillezucker, is an inexpensive way to make your own flavored sugar for use in baking.

Baking Desserts
Oma's Vanilla Sauce Recipe

Vanilla Sauce (Vanillesosse)

Gerhild Fulson

My vanilla sauce, vanillesosse or vanillesoße, is an easy one to make when you're needing that something special to go along with your dessert. This is very similar to Crème...

Desserts Sauce

Vanilla Sauce (Vanillesosse)

Gerhild Fulson

My vanilla sauce, vanillesosse or vanillesoße, is an easy one to make when you're needing that something special to go along with your dessert. This is very similar to Crème...

Desserts Sauce
Oma's One-Pot Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Casserole

Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Casserole (Kohlrouladena...

Gerhild Fulson

Love German cabbage rolls? You'll absolutely love Oma's one-pot unstuffed cabbage roll casserole. Same great taste, but a LOT less work. No rice or tomatoes here. Just real German goodness....

Beef Cabbage Meats

Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Casserole (Kohlrouladena...

Gerhild Fulson

Love German cabbage rolls? You'll absolutely love Oma's one-pot unstuffed cabbage roll casserole. Same great taste, but a LOT less work. No rice or tomatoes here. Just real German goodness....

Beef Cabbage Meats
Mutti's Quick and Easy Turnip Soup

Quick & Easy Turnip Soup (Steckrübensuppe)

Gerhild Fulson

Turnip soup? Steckrübensuppe? Yes, really! An unusual soup that tastes unusually good! Try this when you need something that's nourishing and quick.

Beef Soups

Quick & Easy Turnip Soup (Steckrübensuppe)

Gerhild Fulson

Turnip soup? Steckrübensuppe? Yes, really! An unusual soup that tastes unusually good! Try this when you need something that's nourishing and quick.

Beef Soups
Oma's Turkey Rice Soup Recipe (or Barley)

Turkey Rice Soup (Puten-Reis Suppe)

Gerhild Fulson

Making this turkey rice soup recipe, aka puten-reis suppe, is so easy and economical when you have a turkey carcass.

Poultry Soups

Turkey Rice Soup (Puten-Reis Suppe)

Gerhild Fulson

Making this turkey rice soup recipe, aka puten-reis suppe, is so easy and economical when you have a turkey carcass.

Poultry Soups
German Tomato Salad Recipe ~ Oma's Tomatensalat

Tomato Salad (Tomatensalat)

Gerhild Fulson

Oma's tomatensalat is an easy German tomato salad that's such a great way to use the bounty of your fresh garden tomatoes. It's summer in a bowl. So lecker!

Salads Vegetarian

Tomato Salad (Tomatensalat)

Gerhild Fulson

Oma's tomatensalat is an easy German tomato salad that's such a great way to use the bounty of your fresh garden tomatoes. It's summer in a bowl. So lecker!

Salads Vegetarian
Oma's Tomato Bisque Soup

Easy Tomato Bisque Soup (Tomaten-Bisque-Suppe)

Gerhild Fulson

This tomato bisque soup, aka tomaten-bisque-suppe, is great for all. Smooth, well-seasoned, and creamy, it's delicious as a light lunch or supper, served with some fresh, crusty bread.

Soups Vegetarian

Easy Tomato Bisque Soup (Tomaten-Bisque-Suppe)

Gerhild Fulson

This tomato bisque soup, aka tomaten-bisque-suppe, is great for all. Smooth, well-seasoned, and creamy, it's delicious as a light lunch or supper, served with some fresh, crusty bread.

Soups Vegetarian
Oma's Thüringer Klösse, potato dumplings from raw potatoes

Potato Dumplings made with Raw Grated Potatoes ...

Gerhild Fulson

Thüringer klöße (Thuringian potato dumplings) are THE Sunday staple made with grated raw potatoes, a pinch of tradition, and a whole lot of Oma’s love.

Potatoes Sides

Potato Dumplings made with Raw Grated Potatoes ...

Gerhild Fulson

Thüringer klöße (Thuringian potato dumplings) are THE Sunday staple made with grated raw potatoes, a pinch of tradition, and a whole lot of Oma’s love.

Potatoes Sides