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German Cookbooks in English by Gerhild Fulson

Oma Gerhild

by: Gerhild Fulson  / Oma Gerhild shares German recipes rooted in family tradition.

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If you are looking for German cookbooks in English, this page lists every paperback and every digital eCookbook I offer. These are traditional German recipes, written in clear English, so you can cook with confidence in a North American kitchen.

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Where to buy my paperback cookbooks

All of my paperback cookbooks are available on Amazon. Select titles are also available in our shop as premium editions printed on premium paper, with spiral-bound available. Shipping within the US is free when you buy from our shop. Amazon editions are printed on standard paper and can be the simplest option for many international buyers.

  • Shop (select titles): premium paper, spiral-bound available, free US shipping
  • Amazon (all paperbacks): standard paper, often easier internationally

Paperback German Cookbooks in English


> Available ONLY in our Shop 

This is a shop exclusive, printed on premium paper and spiral-bound. It is available in both full color or black and white.

More Baking Just Like Oma Keepsake Journal Cookbook

A keepsake baking recipe book with space for notes, family recipes, and little memories. Made for passing down your kitchen heritage.

  • Format: Spiral-Bound Paperback
  • Size: 8.5"×8.5"
  • Best for: passing down recipes as gifts
More Baking Just Like Oma Keepsake Journal Edition cookbook cover with golden buns on a cooling rack.

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> Available in our Shop and on Amazon

These titles are available in our shop as premium editions, with spiral-bound options, and on Amazon as standard paperbacks. If you want premium paper and free US shipping, choose the shop. If you are outside the US, Amazon is often the easiest option.

More Baking Just Like Oma

A bigger German baking collection with plenty of classics and extras. If you like to bake the way Mutti did, this is the one you will open again and again.

  • Format: Paperback
  • Size: 8.5"x8.5"
  • Best for: everyday baking and a bigger Christmas section
More Baking Just Like Oma cookbook cover with golden buns on a cooling rack.

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The Budget German Kitchen

Make satisfying German meals without blowing the grocery budget. Practical recipes you can cook on a real weeknight.

  • Format: Paperback
  • Size: 6"x9"
  • Best for: stretching groceries into real meals
The Budget German Kitchen Quick and Easy German Recipes paperback cover featuring a skillet meal and dinner table setting.

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Schnitzel, Rouladen & More!

Classic meat dishes, the sauces that belong with them, and some sides that make it a full plate. A go-to when you want a proper German dinner

  • Format: Paperback
  • Size: 6"x9"
  • Best for: classic meats with gravy
Schnitzel, Rouladen and more cookbook cover with schnitzel, rouladen, potatoes, and red cabbage on a red wooden background.

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Comfort Foods

The kind of dinners that warm you up and fill you up. Built for family tables and second helpings.

  • Format: Paperback
  • Size: 6"x9"
  • Best for: cold-night comfort dinners
Comfort Foods paperback

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Oktoberfest

Bring the festival table home with hearty favorites and crowd-pleasers. Great for weekends, gatherings, and hungry people.

  • Format: Paperback
  • Size: 6"x9"
  • Best for: party platters and pretzels
Oktoberfest Quick and Easy German Recipes paperback cover with pretzels and a bread roll on a wooden board.

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Christmas Treats

Time for cookie tins and flour on the counter. A festive baking book for the recipes that make December feel like December.

  • Format: Paperback
  • Size: 6"x9"
  • Best for: Advent baking and gifting
Christmas Treats paperback

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> Available only on Amazon

These titles are available only on Amazon as standard paperbacks. If you are outside the US, Amazon is often the easiest option.

German Meals at Oma’s

A wide mix of regional German favorites, from weeknight staples to Sunday-style meals. Plenty of variety when you want options.

  • Format: Paperback
  • Size: 8"x9"
  • Best for: the greatest-hits meal lineup
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Baking Just Like Oma

A German baking book for the classics. Learn the baking classics without fuss. A friendly guide for getting confident with German sweets.

  • Format: Paperback
  • Size: 8.5"x8.5"
  • Best for: learning the baking basics
Baking Just Like Oma paperback

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Cooking Just Like Oma

Start here if you want everyday German home cooking. It’s full of classics you can make again and again.

  • Format: Paperback
  • Size: 8.5"x8.5"
  • Best for: starting German home cooking
Cooking Just Like Oma cookbook

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Soups & Stews Just Like Oma

Comforting soups and stews with classic German flavor, adapted for ingredients you can find outside Germany.  Perfect for chilly days and easy dinners.

  • Format: Paperback
  • Size: 8.5"x8.5"
  • Best for: one-pot bowls and simmering pots
Soups and Stews Just Like Oma cookbook cover with a bowl of soup on a rustic table with potatoes, bread, and spoon.

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> Available as Digital Ebooks (PDF downloads)

Prefer instant access? My digital ebooks are PDF downloads. Use them on a phone, tablet, computer, or print them for your binder.

Budget German Kitchen Ebook (PDF)

Make satisfying German meals without blowing the grocery budget. Practical recipes you can cook on a real weeknight.

  • Format: PDF Digital Download
  • Best for: stretching groceries into real meals
The Budget German Kitchen ebook

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Easter Feast Ebook (PDF)

A holiday-focused collection built around German Easter traditions, chosen to help you plan a full Easter table.

  • Format: PDF Digital Download
  • Best for: planning an Easter celebration
Easter Feast ebook cover on tablet with hard-boiled eggs and a bowl of green herb sauce on a rustic wood background.

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A is for Asparagus Ebook (PDF)

A seasonal collection for asparagus lovers. Easy ideas for sides, light meals, and spring cooking. Flexible options for green or white asparagus.

  • Format: PDF Digital Download
  • Best for: spring asparagus season
A is for Asparagus ebook

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Schnitzel, Rouladen & More! Ebook (PDF)

Classic meats, the sauces that belong with them, and the sides that make it a full plate. A go-to when you want a proper German dinner.

  • Format: PDF Digital Download
  • Best for: classic meats with gravy
Schnitzel, Rouladen and more ebook cover on tablet with German meat dishes, potatoes, and red cabbage on a red background.

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Comfort Foods Ebook (PDF)

The kind of dinners that warm you up and fill you up. Built for family tables and second helpings.

  • Format: PDF Digital Download
  • Best for: cold-night comfort dinners
Comfort Foods ebook

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Oktoberfest Ebook (PDF)

  • Bring the festival table home with hearty favorites and crowd-pleasers. Great for weekends, gatherings, and hungry people.
    • Format: PDF Digital Download
    • Best for: party platters and pretzels
    Oktoberfest ebook

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    More Baking Just Like Oma Ebook (PDF)

    An everyday German baking book for cakes, cookies, and the treats you make all year. It also includes a larger Christmas section for holiday favorites.

    • Format: PDF Digital Download
    • Best for: everyday baking and a bigger Christmas section
    More Baking Just Like Oma ebook

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    Christmas Treats Ebook (PDF)

    Time for cookie tins and flour on the counter. A festive baking ebook for the recipes that make December feel like December

    • Format: PDF Digital Download
    • Best for: Advent baking and gifting
    Christmas Treats ebook

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    Oma’s Favorite German Recipes Ebook (PDF)

    Trusted recipes you reach for when you want something that works. Think of it as your reliable German favorites file.

    • Format: PDF Digital Download
    • Best for: trusted classics you repeat
    Oma’s favorite German Recipes ebook cover on tablet showing Oma holding a tray of meat in a grocery store.

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    Oma’s German Dinners Ebook (PDF)

    Dinner ideas with German flavor, designed for busy evenings. Helps when you’re tired of deciding what’s for supper.

    • Format: PDF Digital Download
    • Best for: weeknight dinner inspiration
    Oma’s German Dinners ebook cover on tablet with plate, cutlery, and gold-toned utensils on a light background.

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    Oma’s Summer Salads Ebook (PDF)

    Fresh, simple salads for hot days and potlucks. Light enough for summer, satisfying enough for dinner.

    • Format: PDF Digital Download
    • Best for: potlucks and hot days
    Oma’s Summer Salads ebook cover on tablet with cutting board and fresh tomatoes and herbs on a kitchen counter.

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    Just Like Oma’s Most Popular Recipes Ebook (PDF)

    A concentrated collection of reader favorites, pulled together so you can cook the favs without hunting.

    • Format: PDF Digital Download
    • Best for: quick wins from fan favorite
    Just Like Oma’s Most Popular Recipes ebook cover on tablet with red background and white title text.

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    Oma’s Pressure Cooker German Recipes Ebook (PDF)

    Faster German favorites designed for the pressure cooker, when you want good flavor without a long simmer.

    • Format: PDF Digital Download
    • Best for: faster comfort meals
    Pressure Cooker German Recipes ebook cover on tablet with an electric pressure cooker and vegetables on a kitchen counter.

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    Oma’s Favorite Slow Cooker Recipes Ebook (PDF)

    Hands-off German-inspired comfort cooking for busy days, with slow cooker recipes that do the work while you get on with life.

    • Format: PDF Digital Download
    • Best for: hands-off supper days
    Oma’s favorite Slow Cooker Recipes ebook cover on tablet with gravy, red cabbage, carrots, and mashed potatoes.

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    German Cookbooks in English FAQ

    Are these German cookbooks written in English?

    Yes. All of my cookbooks are written in English, with traditional German recipes explained clearly for home cooks.

    Are your German cookbooks good for beginners?

    Yes. Most of the recipes are beginner friendly. If you are new to German cooking, start with Cooking Just Like Oma or The Budget German Kitchen.

    What is the difference between buying from your shop and buying from Amazon?

    Our shop editions are premium paper editions, and every shop title is available spiral-bound. Amazon paperbacks are printed on standard paper. If you want premium paper and free US shipping, choose the shop. If you are outside the US, Amazon is often the easiest option.

    Are your cookbooks spiral-bound?

    Some are. The cookbooks sold in our shop include spiral-bound options. Amazon paperbacks are not spiral-bound.

    Do you offer German eBooks as PDF downloads?

    Yes. Our eBooks are digital downloads, written in English, and many readers use them on a tablet or phone in the kitchen or print individual pages for easy reference.

    Can I print the eBooks?

    Yes, you may print the eBooks for personal use only.

    Do any titles come in both paperback and eBook format?

    Yes. Most titles are available as both paperbacks and digital eBooks, so you can choose the format that fits your kitchen.

    Do you ship internationally?

    Yes. We offer free US shipping on shop orders. For many international buyers, Amazon is often the simplest option for paperback delivery.

    Do your cookbooks use measurements that work in a North American kitchen?

    Yes. The recipes are written to be practical for North American home kitchens, with clear instructions and familiar measuring language. Metric measurements are also included for those who prefer them.

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