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.Ingredients:
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:
Read more Apfel-Rotkohl – German Red Cabbage and Apple Recipe
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):
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:
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:
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.
To make this authentic in appearance and taste, knockwurst is the best to use. However, I have made it with hot dogs to great effect. As a German vegetarian recipe option, why not try soy dogs? The typical side dish to serve this with is french fries, or Pommes. I make my own, but you could also buy bagged for an even quicker meal.
Difficulty: easy.
Preparation Time: 35 minutes.
Portions: 4.
Ingredients:
Read more Berliner Currywurst – Knockwurst in Curry Sauce Recipe
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:
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:
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:
Read more Rote Grütze – German Red Fruit Pudding Recipe (Red Grits)
Another great comfort food, and very easy to make.
Difficulty: Easy.
Preparation time: 2 hours
Servings: 6.
Ingredients:
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