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 [...]
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 [...]
So today we are going to discuss exactly what you can place in your Rumtopf. This is a very easy lesson. You can place many fruits in there. These are the best candidates for a good Rumtopf (make sure fruits are pitted, cored, and with stems/leaves removed, if applicable): Pineapple (cut into large chunks) Cherries [...]
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 – [...]
Anyone that has been to a German city, particularly Berlin, will know that you can’t walk a block without finding an Imbiss (food stand or cart) or pub, that serves Currywurst. It is the best fast food, that only requires a plastic toothpick to eat. And it is also super easy to make at home. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
This is a Summer time staple dessert in Germany, and takes advantage of the fresh berries of the season. Served with a vanilla sauce, this is a wonderful dessert, and lovely change from the usual. Difficulty: Easy. Preparation time: Make 24 hours in advance. Servings: 4 – 6. Ingredients: 6 cups fresh or frozen, unsweetened [...]
Another great comfort food, and very easy to make. Difficulty: Easy. Preparation time: 2 hours Servings: 6. Ingredients: 1 pound of dry split peas (1 bag) water 4 fresh bay leaves, chopped 1 cup of carrots, sliced 2 stalks of celery, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 4 beef bouillon cubes OR 2 cans of beef [...]
