I am a huge fan of red cabbage. This is a great way to make it really special. This is best if prepared a day in advance. Difficulty: Moderate. Preparation Time: 2 hours and 20 minutes. Portions: 6. Ingredients: 2 1/2 to 3-pound red cabbage 2 tbsp. butter, or minced bacon 1/3 c. sugar 2 [...]
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, [...]
A yummy variation of sauerkraut. This is a perfect way to get rid of some not-so-fresh apples! Difficulty: Easy. Preparation time: 1.25 hours Servings: 4 – 6 servings. Ingredients: 1 quart sauerkraut 1/4 cup onion, thinly sliced 2 tbsp. butter, bacon drippings, or margarine 2 – 3 medium sized apples 1 1/2 cups white wine [...]
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 typical potato salad, which makes a great accompaniment to Bratwurst. Unlike the Americanized ‘German’ potato salad, you will not find any mayonnaise in this. Difficulty: moderate Preparation Time: 45 minutes Portions: 6 – 8 Ingredients: 6 – 8 boiling potatoes, water to cover, salt 1/4 pound bacon 1 small onion, minced 1/2 – 3/4 [...]
