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 [...]
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 [...]
I’ve seen some people inquire as to what the gelatin mixture is that is placed over fruit on German tortes. It really isn’t that mysterious, and there are two ways you can achieve this at home. Your first option is to make it from scratch. The most difficult part is to continually mix and not [...]
In two days – October 7, 2010 – Jersey City, NJ will see its fifth Grove Street Oktoberfest. Come down and watch the exciting two-block parade, and then stay for the great block party afterward! The festival will be complete with a traditional biergarten (beer garden), Oompah bands, and German food. Stop by “Bar Majestic” [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
A typical cake served for German coffee time. It is best to use a special pan, that when flipped, leaves a recess in the cake, much like shortcake cups, but any 11″ pan should work. Difficulty: Moderate. Preparation Time: 2 hours. Portions: 4 – 6. 12 pieces. Ingredients: Cake Batter 2 eggs 2 tbsp. warm [...]
A yummy, basic, rum cake recipe. This is especially good as a cold weather dessert. Serve with cherries over the cake for extra yum factor. Difficulty: easy. Preparation Time: 1 hour, 35 minutes. Portions: 6. Ingredients: 1 pound flour (this is about 3 -4 cups, but check the flour weight for best results) 3/4 pound [...]
This is super easy, and a nice accompaniment to schnitzel. In Bavaria, it is referred to as Pilze in Sahnesoße. Difficulty: easy. Preparation Time: 15 minutes. Portions: 4. Ingredients: 3 tbs butter 3 tbs flour 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1 large can, 2 small cans, or 2 cups of fresh quartered or sliced mushrooms 1 – [...]
