Comfort Foods - Spiral Bound

Bring the comforting taste of Germany to your kitchen with Comfort Foods: Quick & Easy German Recipes ... a full-color collection of traditional dishes made simple for today’s cook.

Features

From hearty soups and savory dumplings to satisfying mains and sweet treats, these recipes capture the flavor and warmth of homemade German meals without complicated steps. Perfect for busy cooks, each dish delivers that “all’s right with the world” feeling, from the very first bite.

With practical tips, easy-to-follow instructions, and a special focus on dumplings and hearty sides, you’ll feel like you’re cooking right alongside Oma herself.

Whether you’re craving soup, a simple dinner, or a nostalgic dessert, this book is your invitation to bring a little Gemütlichkeit to your table.

Printed on premium paper for a more durable feel. The spiral binding means the cookbook lies flat for an easy-to-use cooking experience.

Recipes included

Soups:

• Gelbe Erbsensuppe / Yellow Split Pea Soup 
• Grüne Bohnensuppe / Green Bean Soup
• Gulaschsuppe / Goulash Soup
• Hühner-Reissuppe / Chicken Rice Soup
• Kirschsuppe mit Grießklößchen / Cherry Soup with CREAM OF WHEAT Dumplings
• Leberknödelsuppe / Liver Dumpling Soup
• Linsensuppe / Lentil Soup
• Maultaschensuppe / Swabian Dumpling Soup
• Rote Bete Suppe mit Stampfkartoffeln / Red Beet Soup with Mash

Main Dishes:

• Dibbelabbes / Baked Potato Pancake
• Eier mit Senfsoße und Rahmspinat / Eggs with Mustard Sauce & Creamed Spinach
• Falscher Hase / Meatloaf
• Grüne Soße mit Eiern / Green Sauce with Eggs
• Hühnerfrikassee / Chicken Fricassee
• Super Quick Chicken Fricassee
• Königsberger Klopse mit Soße / Meatballs with Sauce
• Rinderrouladen / Beef Roulades
• Schinkennudeln / Noodles with Ham
• Schnitzel mit Jägersoße / Schnitzel with Mushroom Sauce
  

Side Dishes:

• Kartoffelgratin / Scalloped Potatoes
• Kartoffelklöße / Potato Dumplings
• Käsespätzle / Cheesy Egg Noodles
• Krustenbrot / Artisan Bread
• Semmelknödel / Bread Dumplings
• Schupfnudeln / Potato Noodles
• Spätzle / Egg Noodles
• Thüringer Klöße / Potato Dumplings
• Verheiratete Mehlknepp / Flour Dumplings

Desserts:

• Dampfnudeln / Steamed Yeast Dumplings
• Kaiserschmarrn / Torn Pancakes
• Quick Torn Pancakes
• Kirschenmichel / Bread Pudding with Cherries
• Marillenknödel / Apricot Dumplings
• Pfirsich-Streuselkuchen / Peach Crumb Cake
• Pflaumenkuchen / Plum Cake
• Hausgemachter Vanillezucker / Homemade Vanilla Sugar
• Vanillesoße / Vanilla Sauce
• Zwetschgenknödel / Plum Dumplings
  
  

Book details

Publisher: Gerhild Fulson / Fulson Web Publishing
Publication date: November 2025
Language: English
Print length: 97 pages
ISBN-13: 978169745668
Dimensions: 6 x 9 inches

Various versions available

Comfort Foods is also available in paperback and eBook. You’ll find it in the Winter Warmer Collection alongside our other seasonal favorites:

• Schnitzel, Rouladen, & more!: From schnitzel and rouladen to sauerbraten, currywurst, and more, these time-honored recipes bring the taste of Oma's kitchen straight to your table. Whether you're preparing a Sunday dinner or craving a taste of Germany, these approachable, step-by-step recipes help you make authentic favorites without spending hours in the kitchen. 
• Christmas Treats: Celebrate the warmth, nostalgia, and sweet traditions of the season with Christmas Treats, a heartfelt baking collection from German-born author and food blogger Gerhild Fulson. With over 30 time-honored recipes, including vanillekipferl, nussecken, zimtsterne, and stollen, you’ll fill your home with the nostalgic aromas of cinnamon, nuts, and buttery dough.
  
  

About Oma Gerhild

Gerhild Fulson, born in Germany and founder of Just Like Oma, shares her family’s traditional recipes adapted for today’s kitchens, with ingredients you can find right where you are, even if you’re far from Germany. With tips, variations, and make-ahead options, you’ll discover how easy it can be to serve hearty German meals your whole family will love.