Oma’s German Pancake Recipe (Pfannkuchen)
by: Gerhild Fulson / Oma Gerhild shares easy, authentic German recipes you can trust, rooted in family tradition and featured in her cookbooks. These German pancakes (pancake) are the ones I really love, similar to crepes, perfect for breakfast, dessert, or supper. Published: February 27, 2017, Updated: May 10, 2025 Lori Neff’s afternoon tea set […]
German Christmas Cookies Recipe: Make Oma’s Weihnachtskekse
by: Gerhild Fulson / Using her extensive experience and cultural knowledge, Oma Gerhild provides trusted, authentic, and easy-to-follow German recipes both here and in her many cookbooks. Dig in, everybody! The season is here for the perfect treat: Weihnachtskekse! Yes, this German Christmas cookies recipe is what I pull out of my recipe box when […]
Homemade Braided Bread Recipe: Oma’s Easy Hefezopf.
by: Gerhild Fulson / Using her extensive experience and cultural knowledge, Oma Gerhild provides trusted, authentic, and easy-to-follow German recipes both here and in her many cookbooks. German Braided Bread recipe that special for every day and especially for holidays! My Mutti’s braided bread recipe (yeast braid) is one special treat! It’s a slightly sweet […]
German Spritz Cookies Recipe: Oma’s Spritzgebäck.
by: Gerhild Fulson / Using her extensive experience and cultural knowledge, Oma Gerhild provides trusted, authentic, and easy-to-follow German recipes both here and in her many cookbooks. Spritz cookies cooking on cookie sheet and getting ready to be decorated This German spritz cookies recipe is one that I’ve had for years. Buttery and crisp, with […]
German Spaghetti Ice Cream Recipe: Oma’s Spaghettieis.
by: Gerhild Fulson / Using her extensive experience and cultural knowledge, Oma Gerhild provides trusted, authentic, and easy-to-follow German recipes both here and in her many cookbooks. Spaghetti Ice Cream Recipe is served! If you’ve never had the pleasure of trying spaghettieis (spaghetti ice cream), you’re in for a delightful surprise. This whimsical dessert, which […]
Germany’s Classic Squares Recipes: Oma’s Kleingebäck
Home Classic Squares Recipes by: Gerhild Fulson / Using her extensive experience and cultural knowledge, Oma Gerhild provides trusted, authentic, and easy-to-follow German recipes both here and in her many cookbooks Here are THE squares recipes and holiday baking recipes to use when you’re in a hurry. These are Small pastries that are easy to make […]
Easy German Apple Bread Recipe: Oma’s Apfelbrot.
There’s nothing better than baking this traditional sweet bread: German apple bread or apfelbrot. German apple bread is the perfect way to kick off the holiday baking season. Its warm, spiced aroma fills the kitchen and brings back memories of baking with my Mutti as Christmas approached. As the days grow shorter and Christmas approaches, […]
Traditional German Bread Recipes – Oma’s Brot und Brötchen Rezepte
Home German Bread Recipes These German bread recipes, aka Bread and rolls, are some of my favorite ways to re-create that German bakery-fresh aroma and taste in my kitchen. Also included are some tips on how to bake bread — the easy way! One of the best things about visiting Germany (and I suppose living […]
Easy Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe: Oma’s Hühner-Nudelsuppe.
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup — easily, just like Oma made! This easy chicken noodle soup recipe, known in German as Hühner-Nudelsuppe, is more than just a meal. It’s like a warm hug from the past, a taste of home, and a remedy for cold winter days, especially when it’s made with love and steeped in […]
Easy Homemade Vegetable Soup – Omas einfache hausgemachte Gemüsesuppe.
This yummy homemade vegetable soup will be your favorite! This homemade vegetable soup isn’t just delicious – it’s a lifesaver when the unexpected strikes. Whether you’re facing a power outage or need to whip up a hearty meal for a crowd during an emergency, this recipe has got you covered. It’s the perfect way to […]