This is a good, staple recipe for cool weather nights. The potato soup is not the creamy kind, but a thinner broth based soup. You can add sour cream and hot dogs (Würstchen) to make it a bit heartier. This is also good with Wasa crisp bread on the side. Difficulty: Easy. Preparation time: 50 [...]
I LOVE this slaw recipe! I adapted it from a Pennsylvania Dutch cookbook. It is super easy, and great in the summer. This is one of those salads that gets better with age, so make it a day ahead if you can. Difficulty: Easy. Preparation time: 15 minutes (3 – 4 hours for chilling) Servings: 4. [...]
A light side salad, very commonly found on the side with many dishes in German restaurants. Difficulty: Easy. Preparation time: 15 minutes (3 – 4 hours for chilling) Servings: 6. Ingredients: 2 bunches red beets OR 2 cans of beets, sliced 2 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon horseradish 1/4 cup vinegar 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 2 tablespoons caraway seeds 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar [...]
A popular dish in Northern Germany, with abundant use in Berlin pubs, particularly. Much simpler than one might think based on the ingredients. Difficulty: Moderate. Preparation time: 50 minutes Servings: 4. Ingredients: 1 stale bread roll (in a pinch, use breadcrumbs, 3/4 cup) 1/2 cup milk 1 pound ground meat, preferably half pork, half beef [...]
The depth and breadth of products and services at Amazon never ceases to amaze me. While poking around their Grocery section, I found not just German grocery items, but German grocery items in bulk. I want to share a few things that I try to keep around the pantry when I get my hands on [...]
