There are flavors that linger long after the moment has passed — and for me, one of those came from a quiet corner of the Passau Christmas market. I was wandering between stalls, the scent of roasted nuts and mulled wine in the air, when I came across something unexpected: flame-grilled Salmon, served on a cedar plank, with a dollop of Creamy Honey Mustard on … Continue reading Creamy Honey Mustard— A Taste of Passau’s Christmas Market
Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage, known as Rotkohl in northern Germany and Blaukraut in Bavaria, is a beloved side dish that brings color, flavor, and tradition to the table. Its balance of tangy vinegar and natural sweetness from apples makes it a staple at festive meals, especially Christmas, alongside roast goose, duck, or pork. Growing up in Bavaria, this dish often appeared at holiday tables, … Continue reading Blaukraut, the German Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage
One of my favorite condiment or side for my Christmas dinner table is an Apple Cranberry Chutney that will go with Beef, Pork, Poultry, or whatever you like. It’ll taste definitely better than the store bought one, and can be prepared in only 16 minutes. I received lots of complements at the dinner table
In 1986, I found myself traveling through the former Yugoslavia—now Croatia—on my way to the stunning Plitvice Lakes. The waterfalls were unforgettable, but so was the food. Language barriers made ordering a bit of a gamble, so I often played it safe with a Grill Plate. One way or another, that plate always seemed to include Cevapcici. These are small, skinless Balkan sausages. They were … Continue reading Delicious Cevapcici Recipe: A Taste of the Balkans
When I have an abundance of fresh Basil during the summer months, I love to prepare one of my favorite dishes, which is Cheese Tortellini served with a vibrant and aromatic fresh Pesto sauce. It tastes best when paired with pasta, but it’s also delicious on top of crackers or even baked potatoes. It is known that the traditional Pesto comes from Liguria, Italy, and … Continue reading Italian Basil Pesto – a tasty sauce for your Pasta
Preparing this kind of Horseradish Sauce is my preferred method, because I like it fruity-tangy. It can be served cold, or room temperature/warm Continue reading How to prepare Fresh Horseradish Sauce
A Greek Yoghurt sauce with Cucumber and Garlic that taste great with Bifteki, Gyros, or simply with toasted Baguette, or as a dip for Vegetables, like carrots and celery Continue reading Tzatziki Sauce for Greek Dishes
