This is a great accompaniment for many things. It is fancier than mashed potatoes and french fries, but satisfies the need for a potato side. Try serving with cod in a wine and mustard sauce! Difficulty: Easy. Preparation Time: 35 minutes. Ingredients: 3/4 kg / 1.6 lbs potatoes (mealy or mashing type like Russet) 4 tablespoons flour [...]
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 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 – [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
(German version below.) This is a great comfort soup that is very forgiving as far as substitutions. Our 5 year old loves this soup, but beware the fat content! Difficulty: simple Preparation Time: 35 minutes Portions: 6 Ingredients: 1 pound, ground meat (I usually use turkey, but meatloaf mix is closer to the mix our [...]
