Pinterest

Oma's German Recipes Blog

Oma's German Recipes Blog keeps you up-to-date with new recipes and ideas for you to create those quick and easy traditional German foods and meals. Subscribe now (Click on orange icon in the upper right corner of the "Newest Recipes" section below) - no email is necessary.

Mulled Wine Cookie Bars – Gerhild's Glühweinkuchen vom Blech.

wine cookies 650wm

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

Continue reading "Mulled Wine Cookie Bars – Gerhild's Glühweinkuchen vom Blech."

German Christmas Cookies Recipe: Make Oma's Weihnachtskekse

Christmas Cookies

German Christmas Cookies Recipe: A cherished family tradition for generations! Decorate, enjoy Christmas music, and share these festive treats with loved ones.

Continue reading "German Christmas Cookies Recipe: Make Oma's Weihnachtskekse "

Celebrate Advent with Oma!

Advent Calendar - Day 1

Celebrate Advent with us - with sales, freebies, and discounts!

Continue reading "Celebrate Advent with Oma!"

Homemade Braided Bread Recipe: Oma's Easy Hefezopf

Braided Bread Recipe

Braided Bread Recipe: Discover the classic German Hefezopf, a sweet, lemon-scented bread with raisins and almonds, perfect for holidays or any day of the year!

Continue reading "Homemade Braided Bread Recipe: Oma's Easy Hefezopf"

St. Nicholas Germany

Saint Nicholas Day in Germany

Celebrating Saint Nicholas Day the German way!

Continue reading "St. Nicholas Germany"

Air Fryer French Fries — German Pommes Frites

Air Fryer French Fries

Making air fryer french fries is so simple, and who doesn't LOVE the classic and delicious taste of them. You can never go wrong with Pommes Frites

Continue reading "Air Fryer French Fries — German Pommes Frites"

Advent in Germany

German Advent

Celebrating Advent... the German way!

Continue reading "Advent in Germany"

German Spritz Cookies Recipe: Oma's Spritzgebäck

Spritz cookies cooking on cookie sheet

This German spritz cookies recipe is one that I've had for years. Buttery and crisp, with just a hint of almond, these fun little shapes still disappear as fast as I can bake them.

Continue reading "German Spritz Cookies Recipe: Oma's Spritzgebäck"

Soups & Stews Just Like Oma - Paperback Cookbook

Soups & Stews Just Like Oma Cookbook Cover

With Soups & Stews just like Oma, I, Oma Gerhild guide you step-by-step to recreate those delicious meals you remember from your Oma's kitchen

Continue reading "Soups & Stews Just Like Oma - Paperback Cookbook"

German Poppy Seed Roll – Oma's Mohnrolle / Mohnstriezel

poppy seed roll 800wm

Oma's poppy seed roll, Mohnrolle, is so easy to make. Use your bread machine to whip up the dough, mix the filling (or use canned), roll it all together, bake, and ENJOY! Yes, that easy!

Continue reading "German Poppy Seed Roll – Oma's Mohnrolle / Mohnstriezel"

German Spaghetti Ice Cream Recipe: Oma's Spaghettieis

Spaghetti Ice Cream Recipe served

Spaghetti Ice Cream Recipe: Vanilla ice cream pressed into spaghetti strands, topped with strawberry sauce, chocolates, and white chocolate shavings—a playful German treat!

Continue reading "German Spaghetti Ice Cream Recipe: Oma's Spaghettieis"

Germany's Best Squares Recipes: Oma's Kleingebäck

chocolate-nut-edit-600.jpg

Here are my BEST squares recipes and holiday baking recipes to use when you're in a hurry. Perfect for parties and lovely quiet evenings with hubby!

Continue reading "Germany's Best Squares Recipes: Oma's Kleingebäck "

Oma's Nussecken: German Nut Corners Recipe (Triangles)

Nussecken: German Nut Corners Recipe

Nut corners recipe: Chocolate-dipped Nussecken with a buttery shortbread base, apricot jam layer, and caramelized nut topping—a perfect treat for year-round indulgence

Continue reading "Oma's Nussecken: German Nut Corners Recipe (Triangles)"

Oma's Pfefferpotthast: German Peppered Beef Stew

Pfefferpotthast - German Peppered Beef Stew

Pfefferpotthast: A classic German beef stew braised in rich gravy. Enjoy this peppered dish with boiled potatoes, gherkins, and red beets for authentic flavor.

Continue reading "Oma's Pfefferpotthast: German Peppered Beef Stew"

Easy German Apple Bread Recipe: Oma's Apfelbrot

Baked German Apple Bread

German Apple Bread Recipe: This easy, no-yeast recipe fills the house with the holiday scents of apple, cinnamon, and cloves. Perfect for a German Christmas or a quiet weekend!

Continue reading "Easy German Apple Bread Recipe: Oma's Apfelbrot"

Traditional German Bread Recipes – Oma's Brot und Brötchen Rezepte

german bread recipes min

These German bread recipes are some of my favourite ways to re-create German bakery Brot und Brötchen -fresh aroma and taste in my kitchen. Included are some tips on how to bake bread -- the easy way!

Continue reading "Traditional German Bread Recipes – Oma's Brot und Brötchen Rezepte"

Germany's Most Beloved and Popular Dishes

Best German Foods Collage

What are Germany's most beloved and popular dishes? Let's find out together. You'll find all the classics here! Rouladen, cabbage, dumplings, you name it!

Continue reading "Germany's Most Beloved and Popular Dishes"

German Potato Dumplings Recipe: Oma's Kartoffelklöße (Kartoffelknödel)

german potato dumplings 1600 web

German potato dumplings, or Kartoffelklöße, are a classic side dish. Learn how to make my Mutti’s authentic, traditional, and delicious, yet easy recipe!

Continue reading "German Potato Dumplings Recipe: Oma's Kartoffelklöße (Kartoffelknödel)"

German Apple Pudding Cake – Heidi's Apfel-Puddingkuchen

apple pudding cake 600 2020

This apple pudding cake tastes like a traditional apple bread pudding cake. It's one of those easy desserts that's delicious warm with ice cream and sprinkled with cinnamon. Wunderbar!

Continue reading "German Apple Pudding Cake – Heidi's Apfel-Puddingkuchen"

German Cauliflower Bomb: Omas Blumenkohl-Bombe Rezept

Cauliflower Bombe on plate

This baked cauliflower bomb is a centerpiece dish that gets rave reviews EVERY TIME! Cauliflower, meatloaf and bacon. Together. What's not to like? And, it's so easy to make!

Continue reading "German Cauliflower Bomb: Omas Blumenkohl-Bombe Rezept"

German Mushrooms

German mushrooms

Discover Germany's deeply-rooted tradition and love of mushrooms!

Continue reading "German Mushrooms"

Oma's Easy Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe: Hühner-Nudelsuppe

easy chicken noodle soup 600 2020

Easy chicken noodle soup recipe: Oma's comforting Hühner-Nudelsuppe recipe. A taste of Germany with simple ingredients and endless variations. Perfect for cold days!

Continue reading "Oma's Easy Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe: Hühner-Nudelsuppe"

Sauerkraut Benefits

Sauerkraut Benefits

Discover sauerkraut’s surprising 2000-year journey to your plate!

Continue reading "Sauerkraut Benefits"

Easy Homemade Vegetable Soup – Omas einfache hausgemachte Gemüsesuppe.

homemade potato soup 700wm

This homemade vegetable soup is so quickly made using frozen vegetables and any leftovers you might have lying around. It's a nourishing way to clean out your freezer and fridge!

Continue reading "Easy Homemade Vegetable Soup – Omas einfache hausgemachte Gemüsesuppe."

German Idioms

German idioms

Hungry for authentic German? These food idioms will add local flavor to your conversation and impress your German friends and relatives!

Continue reading "German Idioms"

Easy Cheesecake Recipe – Oma's einfacher Käsekuchen Rezept.

Easy German Cheesecake, still in the pan

Here's an easy cheesecake recipe that makes great use of your mixer and blender. Normally using quark, this cake uses ricotta! Check out 100's of other quick German recipes here.

Continue reading "Easy Cheesecake Recipe – Oma's einfacher Käsekuchen Rezept."

Authentic German Bratwurst and Sauerkraut Recipe

German Bratwurst, Sauerkraut, and Mashed Potatoes

Oma’s German bratwurst and sauerkraut recipe with authentic flavors in this dish of hearty bratwurst, tangy sauerkraut, and apples, that popular throughout Germany.

Continue reading "Authentic German Bratwurst and Sauerkraut Recipe"

The Brot Box: Real German Bread Delivered to You

The Brot Box

Is The Brot Box worth it? Read Oma's review as she unboxes, bakes, and tastes authentic German breads and rolls.

Continue reading "The Brot Box: Real German Bread Delivered to You"

Best Traditional German Cakes – Oma's Kuchen & Torten

13-piece-of-iced-german-chocolate-cake-600

Easy traditional German cake recipes including the famous German Chocolate Cake, Black Forest Cake and Apple Strudel. Delicious Kuchen & Torten that are quick & easy to make.

Continue reading "Best Traditional German Cakes – Oma's Kuchen & Torten"

Oma's Bienenstich Recipe – German Bee Sting Cake.

bienenstich piece 2021 600

Oma’s Bienenstich recipe, the German Bee Sting Cake, with its nutty topping and creamy filling is made without yeast. Perfect when you’re wanting quick and easy but YUMMY!

Continue reading "Oma's Bienenstich Recipe – German Bee Sting Cake."

How to Cook Cauliflower – Oma's Blumenkohl mit Butterbröseln Rezept.

how to cook cauliflower 600

Oma's way how to cook cauliflower, Blumenkohl, is one of the easiest ways to make one of the traditional German vegetables. Topped with buttered bread crumbs, it's a great addition to almost any meal.

Continue reading "How to Cook Cauliflower – Oma's Blumenkohl mit Butterbröseln Rezept."

Potatoes in Germany

Potatoes in Germany

Discover how the humble potato revolutionized German cuisine. From royal gardens to beloved staple, explore this ‘tater’s journey through history.

Continue reading "Potatoes in Germany"

Oma's Thüringer Klösse – Potato Dumplings Made Raw Grated Potatoes.

thueringer kloesse min

Thüringer Klösse are THE traditional potato dumplings made from grated raw potatoes. These were my favorites that I grew up with and are actually quite easy to make.

Continue reading "Oma's Thüringer Klösse – Potato Dumplings Made Raw Grated Potatoes."

Best Apple Crisp Recipe with Oatmeal – Oma's German Apfel-Crumble.

best apple crisp 600 2020

This is the best apple crisp recipe with oatmeal that I've found. Juicy, easy, healthy, quick - what more does one want? It's Germanized to be better!

Continue reading "Best Apple Crisp Recipe with Oatmeal – Oma's German Apfel-Crumble."

German to English Words

German to English Words

Apple or Apfel? Munich or München? How German words for cities and foods took on new life in English.

Continue reading "German to English Words"

Kaffee und Kuchen

Kaffee und Kuchen

Discover Kaffee und Kuchen, Germany's treasured afternoon tradition

Continue reading "Kaffee und Kuchen"

Dough-verload: 3,200 ways Germans say "I Loaf You!"

Dough-verload - 3200 Ways Germans Say I Loaf You

Explore Germany's bread culture and discover how "Brot" has became a vital part of German heritage & daily life.

Continue reading "Dough-verload: 3,200 ways Germans say "I Loaf You!""

Top 13 Essential Kitcheware For German Cuisine!

Essential Kitchenware for German Cuisine

Uncover the must-have cookware and utensils you need to equip your kitchen for authentic German baking and cooking.

Continue reading "Top 13 Essential Kitcheware For German Cuisine!"

What cuts of meat should you buy?

What cut of meat should you buy?

Discover the essential cuts of meat for authentic German cuisine.

Continue reading "What cuts of meat should you buy?"

Cone-gratulations! The first-day-of-school German Schultuete tradition

Schultuete German tradition

Explore the traditional German first-day-of-school send-off, the School Cone, or Schultuete, for your own family!

Continue reading "Cone-gratulations! The first-day-of-school German Schultuete tradition"

Oktoberfest History

Oktoberfest History

Oktoberfest history

Continue reading "Oktoberfest History"

Easy Banana Bread Recipe with Oil (no butter or eggs) - Bananenbrot

easy banana bread vegan 600 2020

Oma's perfectly easy Banana Bread recipe with oil. Moist, flavorful, & vegan-friendly, this no-fuss recipe uses simple ingredients for a delicious homemade treat.

Continue reading "Easy Banana Bread Recipe with Oil (no butter or eggs) - Bananenbrot"

Oktoberfest Dirndl outfit

Oktoberfest - Donning the Dirndl

Oktoberfest and the Dirndl

Continue reading "Oktoberfest Dirndl outfit"

How to Make Lentil Soup: Oma's Linsensuppe Rezept.

how to make lentil soup 600 2020

Wonder how to make Lentil Soup just like the one your Oma made? It's easy to make this healthy and delicious German soup.

Continue reading "How to Make Lentil Soup: Oma's Linsensuppe Rezept."

Easy German Carrot Soup Recipe: Oma's Mohrrübensuppe (Karottensuppe).

carrot soup recipe 600 2020

Really easy chunky carrot soup recipe, very healthy, filling, and kid-pleasing. Check out all our other easy German soups! Easy to make. Easy to love!

Continue reading "Easy German Carrot Soup Recipe: Oma's Mohrrübensuppe (Karottensuppe)."

Little Nibbles - Tips & Tidbits

Little Nibbles, kleine Knabbereien

These Little Nibbles are Oma-approved tips and tidbits about German cuisine and culture!

Continue reading "Little Nibbles - Tips & Tidbits"

German Crumb Cake Recipe – Oma's Streuselkuchen With Apple.

German Crumb Cake with Apples

Oma’s crumb cake recipe is traditional German and so delicious. Made without yeast, it’s quick and easy. Instead of apples, use plums, jam, etc. Add whipped cream! Lecker!

Continue reading "German Crumb Cake Recipe – Oma's Streuselkuchen With Apple."

Best Scalloped Potatoes – Oma's Kartoffelgratin Rezept.

best scalloped potatoes 600 2020

These are the BEST scalloped potatoes you can make because this is such an easy and foolproof way to make them. Not only that, but they are Gluten Free, using heavy cream to thicken!

Continue reading "Best Scalloped Potatoes – Oma's Kartoffelgratin Rezept."

Quick and Easy German Turnip Soup – Mutti's Steckrübensuppe Rezept.

turnip soup 600opt1

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

Continue reading "Quick and Easy German Turnip Soup – Mutti's Steckrübensuppe Rezept."

Before you go ...

Follow Oma on Social Media:

Buy me a coffee?

Leave a comment about this recipe or ask a question?

Pop right over to my private Facebook group, the Kaffeeklatschers. You'll find thousands of German foodies, all eager to help and to talk about all things German, especially these yummy foods. 

Meet with us around Oma's table, pull up a chair, grab a coffee and a piece of Apfelstrudel, and enjoy the visit.

What's new here!

  1. Mulled Wine Cookie Bars – Gerhild's Glühweinkuchen vom Blech.

    wine cookies 650wm
    Make these German Mulled Wine Cookie Bars to enjoy as a traditional German Christmas treat. So wunderbar! Just like Oma’s Glühweinkuchen vom Blech.

    Read more

  2. German Christmas Cookies Recipe: Make Oma's Weihnachtskekse

    Christmas Cookies
    German Christmas Cookies Recipe: A cherished family tradition for generations! Decorate, enjoy Christmas music, and share these festive treats with loved ones.

    Read more

  3. Celebrate Advent with Oma!

    Advent Calendar - Day 1
    Celebrate Advent with us - with sales, freebies, and discounts!

    Read more

*  *  *  *  *

Copyright © | Quick German Recipes (Just like Oma) | All Rights Reserved

Powered by: Make Your Knowledge Sell!

AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: Quick German Recipes participates in various affiliate advertising to provide a means to earn advertising fees by linking to retail websites. This website is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com and affiliated sites. I will not promote products I do not own or would not buy myself. My goal is to provide you with product information and my own personal opinions or ideas.  At times, I will showcase services, programs, and products. I aim to highlight ones that you might find interesting, and if you buy future items from those companies, I may get a small share of the revenue from the sale. We are independently owned and the opinions expressed here are our own.

PHOTOGRAPHY: Throughout my site, you'll find mostly photos that I've taken in my kitchen. I also feature some reader-contributed images and curated stock IMAGES BY Deposit Photos and others, offering further perspectives on recipes and all things German.

YOU SHOULD ALWAYS PERFORM DUE DILIGENCE BEFORE BUYING GOODS OR SERVICES ONLINE.

Quick-German-recipes.com does not sell any personal information

copyscape image