This is a German staple food, and can be found at most restaurants. The cabbage leaves are carefully parboiled and then stuffed with a seasoned ground meat mixture. Serve with boiled potatoes for a hearty meal. (Adapted from In-Berlin-Brandenburg.com.) Difficulty: Moderate. Preparation Time: 2 hours. Portions: 4. Ingredients: 1 white cabbage 1 stale bread roll [...]
Rumtopf is a longstanding German tradition in which various fruits are collected and preserved in rum for months. As is the case with wines, this gets better with age if done properly. There are special pots that one can purchase to preserve and maintain the necessary conditions. Imagine my giddiness when I saw that one [...]
Rotkohl is a staple in Germany. While there are good German red cabbage products at places like ShopRite, making it from scratch can be very satisfying. Here is a great recipe that will remind you of Oma’s home cooking. Difficulty: Moderate. Preparation Time: 1 hour 30 minute. Portions: 6. Ingredients: 1 medium head red cabbage, [...]
Also called Berliner in Northern Germany, these are tasty jelly-filled doughnuts or rounds, that are not only a staple of Faschings (Carneval), but also Silvester (New Years Eve). While many Germans will pop into their local bakery for a fresh batch the morning of the festive day, these can also be made by hand within [...]
German restaurants typically serve various salads with a meal. It could be as simple as Weisskraut and Mohrrüben, but there is always some colorful arrangement of vegetables to accompany the dish. One such salad is cucumber salad. This is a nice salad anytime of year, but would be especially nice on a warm, Spring day. [...]
Well, 2010 is here, and it’s time to try our hand at some more German foods! In proper Southern Germany and Austrian fashion, I cooked Schweinebraten, Kartoffelbrei, and Erbsen for New Year’s dinner. For those of you playing catch-up, that’s pork roast, mashed potatoes and peas. The pig is considered good luck for the new [...]
This is a festive holiday drink, made to serve family and friends to celebrate Christmas and New Years (Silvester). You may also substitute the wine with a non-alcoholic version. Difficulty: Easy. Preparation Time: 15 minutes. Portions: 2 – 3. Ingredients: 1 bottle of red wine (750 ml) 4 eggs (or 8 egg yolks) 5 tablespoons [...]
Zeppelin Hall We have been waiting for ages to have a beer garden (or biergarten) nearby. Well, apparently our wait is over! Sometime very soon, there will be a grand opening for Zeppelin Hall. It is located in Jersey City, New Jersey, right near Liberty State Park. It is going to accommodate over 800 people, [...]
While traditional Baumkuchen would be impossible to create in a home kitchen, it is possible to make a mock version which is almost as good. This recipe requires some work, but will go well with coffee, especially around the holidays. Difficulty: normal. Preparation Time: 45 min. Portions: 8. Ingredients: 7/8 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 [...]
So we had a busy two and a half week vacation to Germany. Our first week was spent in Frankfurt an der Oder with my husband’s parents. This was nice, with many trips to places such as Müllrose for our usual beach day and lunch, and some light shopping. At the end of the week, [...]
