Maultaschen are loosely equivalent to ravioli in Germany, and can contain any number of fillings, sweet and savory. In Bavaria, it is common to have a sweet filling such as apple. There are also several ways of creating the dough. Some recipes call for a potato dough (which is the traditional way) or a typical [...]
A second variation of milchreis which is has slightly less fat than Milchreis I. Difficulty: Easy. Preparation Time: 45 minutes. Portions: 3. Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups whole milk 1/3 cup long white rice 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup raisins
This is a great comfort food for breakfast or dessert. You will find this on German menus quite often, and kids love it. There are many slight variations, but this recipe is a good start. Difficulty: Easy. Preparation Time: 45 minutes. Portions: 4. Ingredients: 1 cup short grain white rice 1/4 cup sugar 3 cups [...]
I LOVE these! There are a little bit of work, but well worth it. Try them with some sugar sprinkled on top or applesauce (my personal favorite). Yum! Difficulty: normal. Preparation Time: over 1 hour Portions: 4. Ingredients: 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered 1 large onion, quartered 1/2 cup milk 1/2 – 1 cup [...]
This is a good way to use up old baguette style bread. Can be made as a breakfast, or indulgent snack. Difficulty: Simple. Preparation time: 15 minutes Servings: 4. Ingredients: 1/2 cup milk 3 eggs 1 pinch salt 8 slices of slightly stale (within 1 – 2 days after initial serving) baguette Butter or margarine [...]
Eierkuchen is usually served as a midday meal in Germany, with applesauce spread on. It is a sweet dish, and is somewhat comparable to crepes – in shape, that is. This is usually a big hit with kids, and fairly easy to make. Difficulty: very simple. Preparation Time: 10 min. Portions: 3. Ingredients: 1/2 c. [...]
