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Jan's Schmaltz Recipe

Jan's Pork Lard with Cracklings (Schmaltz Grieb...

Jan Neumann

If you've been looking for a Schmaltz recipe, you're not alone! Thankfully, Jan Neumann, one of our Facebook fans, sent in this one. Normally, it's something that's easy to buy...

Pork Sides

Jan's Pork Lard with Cracklings (Schmaltz Grieb...

Jan Neumann

If you've been looking for a Schmaltz recipe, you're not alone! Thankfully, Jan Neumann, one of our Facebook fans, sent in this one. Normally, it's something that's easy to buy...

Pork Sides
Oma's Sauerkraut Soup Recipe

Sauerkraut Soup (Sauerkrautsuppe)

Gerhild Fulson

This Sauerkraut Soup recipe, aka Sauerkrautsuppe, is a favorite. It's one of the easy Eintopf (one-pot) meals that Germany is so famous for. Everything's cooked in one pot - easy...

Beef Soups

Sauerkraut Soup (Sauerkrautsuppe)

Gerhild Fulson

This Sauerkraut Soup recipe, aka Sauerkrautsuppe, is a favorite. It's one of the easy Eintopf (one-pot) meals that Germany is so famous for. Everything's cooked in one pot - easy...

Beef Soups
Close-up of colorful sauerkraut salad with shredded carrots, red peppers, celery, and fresh parsley garnish in a white dish.

Traditional Sauerkraut Salad (Sauerkrautsalat)

Gerhild Fulson

My German sauerkraut salad is an easy, healthy 'pickle-style' side ... bright, crunchy, and perfect for summer buffets or picnics.

Salads Vegan

Traditional Sauerkraut Salad (Sauerkrautsalat)

Gerhild Fulson

My German sauerkraut salad is an easy, healthy 'pickle-style' side ... bright, crunchy, and perfect for summer buffets or picnics.

Salads Vegan
Sauerbraten recipe

Slow-Cooked Marinated Beef with Gravy (Sauerbra...

Gerhild Fulson

Sauerbraten was always a Sunday favorite at my Mutti’s house. Now I’m sharing her slow-cooked marinated beef so you can enjoy real it too.

Beef Meats Slow Cooker

Slow-Cooked Marinated Beef with Gravy (Sauerbra...

Gerhild Fulson

Sauerbraten was always a Sunday favorite at my Mutti’s house. Now I’m sharing her slow-cooked marinated beef so you can enjoy real it too.

Beef Meats Slow Cooker
Oma's Easy Baked Salmon Fillets

Baked Salmon (Gebackener Lachs)

Gerhild Fulson

There are many baked salmon fillet recipes, aka gebackener Lachs, and so many ways to cook salmon, but this one is special. So easy and so delicious, you'll make it...

Fish Salmon

Baked Salmon (Gebackener Lachs)

Gerhild Fulson

There are many baked salmon fillet recipes, aka gebackener Lachs, and so many ways to cook salmon, but this one is special. So easy and so delicious, you'll make it...

Fish Salmon
Oma's Salmon Casserole with Spinach

Easy Weekday Salmon Casserole (Überbackener Lac...

Gerhild Fulson

My go-to German salmon casserole with spinach, potatoes, and cheese, baked till creamy ... mega lecker!

Fish

Easy Weekday Salmon Casserole (Überbackener Lac...

Gerhild Fulson

My go-to German salmon casserole with spinach, potatoes, and cheese, baked till creamy ... mega lecker!

Fish
Oma's German Rye Bread Recipe

Rye Bread (Roggenbrot)

Gerhild Fulson

Rye bread (Roggenbrot) made easy. Oma's recipe is hearty, wholesome, and bakes up beautifully in your bread machine. A slice of Germany without the airfare.

Bread Vegetarian

Rye Bread (Roggenbrot)

Gerhild Fulson

Rye bread (Roggenbrot) made easy. Oma's recipe is hearty, wholesome, and bakes up beautifully in your bread machine. A slice of Germany without the airfare.

Bread Vegetarian
Instant Pot Rouladen Recipe

Instant Pot Rouladen (Rouladen im Schnellkochtopf)

Gerhild Fulson

This classic German recipe made in the Instant Pot pressure cooker produces perfect Rouladen (beef rolls) every time.

Beef Meats Pressure Cooker

Instant Pot Rouladen (Rouladen im Schnellkochtopf)

Gerhild Fulson

This classic German recipe made in the Instant Pot pressure cooker produces perfect Rouladen (beef rolls) every time.

Beef Meats Pressure Cooker
Oma's Roasted Lamb Recipe

Traditional Roasted Lamb (Lammbraten)

Gerhild Fulson

Traditional German roasted lamb (lammbraten) marinated in buttermilk, then roasted to tender perfection. Perfect for Easter or any special occasion.

Meats

Traditional Roasted Lamb (Lammbraten)

Gerhild Fulson

Traditional German roasted lamb (lammbraten) marinated in buttermilk, then roasted to tender perfection. Perfect for Easter or any special occasion.

Meats
Heidi's Marinated Roast Potato Recipe

Marinated Oven-Roasted Potatoes (Marinierte Ofe...

Gerhild Fulson

This recipe (that I learned from my friend Heidi) uses an interesting mustard marinade to give these oven-roasted potatoes an extra special kick! 

Potatoes Sides Vegan

Marinated Oven-Roasted Potatoes (Marinierte Ofe...

Gerhild Fulson

This recipe (that I learned from my friend Heidi) uses an interesting mustard marinade to give these oven-roasted potatoes an extra special kick! 

Potatoes Sides Vegan
Roast Duck recipe made just like Oma

Roast Duck (Gebratene Ente)

Gerhild Fulson

This roast duck recipe, aka entenbraten, is so easy to make for your traditional holiday dinner. With very little work, it goes into the oven, and you have time to...

Christmas Holiday Meats

Roast Duck (Gebratene Ente)

Gerhild Fulson

This roast duck recipe, aka entenbraten, is so easy to make for your traditional holiday dinner. With very little work, it goes into the oven, and you have time to...

Christmas Holiday Meats
Heidi's German Rhubarb Pudding

Rhubarb Pudding (Rhabarbergrütze)

Gerhild Fulson

This German rhubarb pudding, aka Rhabarbergrütze, is a great way to use up and enjoy that lovely homegrown rhubarb!

Desserts

Rhubarb Pudding (Rhabarbergrütze)

Gerhild Fulson

This German rhubarb pudding, aka Rhabarbergrütze, is a great way to use up and enjoy that lovely homegrown rhubarb!

Desserts
Margaret's Rhubarb Dump Cake

Rhubarb Dump Cake (Rhabarber-Dump-Kuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

Th is rhubarb dump cake is a favorite every time spring comes, thanks to my friend, Margaret, who shared her recipe with me.

Desserts International rhubarb

Rhubarb Dump Cake (Rhabarber-Dump-Kuchen)

Gerhild Fulson

Th is rhubarb dump cake is a favorite every time spring comes, thanks to my friend, Margaret, who shared her recipe with me.

Desserts International rhubarb
Slice of rhubarb streusel cake on a white plate with whipped cream and a fork, flowers in background.

Rhubarb Cake With Streusel (Rhabarberkuchen mit...

Gerhild Fulson

German rhubarb cake with streusel (rhabarberkuchen mit streusel) was a sweet treat Mutti often made. Now I bake it just like she did, buttery and so lecker!

Desserts

Rhubarb Cake With Streusel (Rhabarberkuchen mit...

Gerhild Fulson

German rhubarb cake with streusel (rhabarberkuchen mit streusel) was a sweet treat Mutti often made. Now I bake it just like she did, buttery and so lecker!

Desserts
Oma's Red Lentil Soup Recipe

Red Lentil Soup (Rote Linsensuppe)

Gerhild Fulson

A hearty red lentil soup recipe, aka rote linsensuppe, is so easy to make. Once cooked, the red lentils take on a reddish-golden color and taste similar to yellow split...

Lentils Soups

Red Lentil Soup (Rote Linsensuppe)

Gerhild Fulson

A hearty red lentil soup recipe, aka rote linsensuppe, is so easy to make. Once cooked, the red lentils take on a reddish-golden color and taste similar to yellow split...

Lentils Soups
Oma's German Red Cabbage

Traditional Red Cabbage (Rotkohl)

Gerhild Fulson

The red cabbage recipe (rotkohl) is sweet, tangy, and easy to make. A German classic with big flavor and little fuss ... just how Oma likes it!

Sides Vegetables Vegetarian

Traditional Red Cabbage (Rotkohl)

Gerhild Fulson

The red cabbage recipe (rotkohl) is sweet, tangy, and easy to make. A German classic with big flavor and little fuss ... just how Oma likes it!

Sides Vegetables Vegetarian
Gerhild's Super Quick Red Cabbage Recipe

Quick Red Cabbage (Schnelles Rezept für Rotkohl)

Gerhild Naggert

Quick red cabbage (rotkohl) is a lifesaver at our house. With jarred cabbage and a few extras, it tastes just like homemade!

Cabbage Gluten-Free Quick

Quick Red Cabbage (Schnelles Rezept für Rotkohl)

Gerhild Naggert

Quick red cabbage (rotkohl) is a lifesaver at our house. With jarred cabbage and a few extras, it tastes just like homemade!

Cabbage Gluten-Free Quick
Recipe for Sauerkraut

Get Your Kraut On: Easy Sauerkraut

Gerhild Fulson

Sauerkraut (fermented cabbage) is the tangy, gut-loving German side dish you can whip up fast. Oma says it’s a must with wurst and pork!

Cabbage Gluten-Free Sides

Get Your Kraut On: Easy Sauerkraut

Gerhild Fulson

Sauerkraut (fermented cabbage) is the tangy, gut-loving German side dish you can whip up fast. Oma says it’s a must with wurst and pork!

Cabbage Gluten-Free Sides
Holly's Recipe for Rye Bread

Easy Rye Bread (Roggenbrot)

Gerhild Fulson

This recipe for rye bread, aka roggenbrot, from Holly is so easy to literally throw together. Just need a bit of time to wait for rising and baking and you'll...

Baked Bread Rye

Easy Rye Bread (Roggenbrot)

Gerhild Fulson

This recipe for rye bread, aka roggenbrot, from Holly is so easy to literally throw together. Just need a bit of time to wait for rising and baking and you'll...

Baked Bread Rye
Oma's Recipe for Roasted Chicken Dinner

One-Pan Roasted Chicken and Vegetables (Brathäh...

Gerhild Fulson

This one-pan Brathähnchen is my easy German roast chicken ... crispy, juicy, and perfect for lazy weekends or cozy dinners.

Chicken Gluten-Free Meats

One-Pan Roasted Chicken and Vegetables (Brathäh...

Gerhild Fulson

This one-pan Brathähnchen is my easy German roast chicken ... crispy, juicy, and perfect for lazy weekends or cozy dinners.

Chicken Gluten-Free Meats