German meatloaf Falscher Hase

“Falscher Hase” German Meatloaf

“Falscher Hase” or in German False Hare, refers to a meatloaf with boiled eggs placed inside. Depending on the regional origin, the minced meat mass might be seasoned differently. The ingredients can include for example, onions, bacon cubes or Mediterranean spices such as rosemary, and garlic. Tip: If you like Greek food, you can also try my recipe using sheep’s cheese instead of eggs. Different … Continue reading “Falscher Hase” German Meatloaf

Chicken Marsala on plate

Chicken Marsala, an Italian-American dish

Today I was pondering what to cook with my leftover chicken I bought the day before at Costco. I have eating Chicken Marsala at several Italian restaurants in America, and it’s one of my favorites. I was curious, why I have never seen this dish on an Italian menu while there Marsala Cooking Wine can be bought HERE on Amazon While doing my research about … Continue reading Chicken Marsala, an Italian-American dish

German Fleischsalat, meat salad Sticky post

German Fleischsalat (Meat Salad)

When away from Germany, I am craving the creamy meat and pickle salad I usually buy at the local Butcher as soon as I arrive back in my hometown Würzburg. The Fleischsalat consists of only 3 main ingredients, German style Bologna (Fleischwurst), Mayonnaise and Pickles Some of these Bologna’s I am able to buy at at our local Polish store or G-Mart. I have tried … Continue reading German Fleischsalat (Meat Salad)

Beef Stroganoff

Beef Stroganoff, a favorite in our house

I have seen Stroganoff prepared at eating venues in all variations, even by Star chefs. I’ve really never eaten this dish at a restaurant, so today I’ve planned to prepare this meal at my house to satisfy my husbands cravings. Traditionally, beef stroganoff is made with tender cuts of beef such as filet mignon, sirloin, top round or ribeye steaks. These cuts are flavorful and … Continue reading Beef Stroganoff, a favorite in our house

Seafood paella

Paella, a traditional Spanish cuisine

It was Fall 2022 and we anticipated a Mediterranean cruise departing from Barcelona. We spent four days in this awesome city and got to taste the Paella, which is a local cuisine in one of the many fine restaurants. Paella is a traditional Spanish dish that originated in the Valencia region. It is a flavorful rice dish typically cooked in a wide, shallow pan called … Continue reading Paella, a traditional Spanish cuisine

Bierschinken German Deli meat

Bierschinken made with the “Schinkenfee”

Every few weeks I have a craving for a good quality Wurst that I can eat with my home baked Bauernbrot (German crusty bread). Living in the American South it’s not easy to find a good variety of Deli meats. I like to make my own so I know the quality and what’s inside. I found the Ham-maker “Schinkenfee” on Amazon which made Wurst processing easy. Continue reading Bierschinken made with the “Schinkenfee”