Cevapcici, a Balkan sausage

Delicious Cevapcici Recipe: A Taste of the Balkans

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

German Wurstsalat

German Wurstsalat, my favorite Abendbrot

Some dishes stay with you long after the first bite. I still remember the moment I tried Wurstsalat for the very first time—during a visit to Stuttgart in the heart of Swabia. It was served as part of a simple Abendbrot, alongside crusty German bread and a cold beer. The tangy marinade, the crunch of pickles, and the savory slices of sausage made it unforgettable. … Continue reading German Wurstsalat, my favorite Abendbrot

Kesselfleisch, Schlachtplatte

Kesselfleisch, a pork feast from my childhood

Every autumn, we would order a half pig from the butcher and host a lively “Schlachtfest” at our home. This wonderful feast, during which family and neighbors gathered together at our house, was truly the highlight of the year for everyone involved. My mother was raised on a farm and later married my father, who worked as a teacher. She introduced various customs and traditions … Continue reading Kesselfleisch, a pork feast from my childhood

Homemade Liverwurst in a glass jar, Hausmacher Leberwurst

Delicious homemade Liverwurst (Pfälzer Leberwurst)

Recently, I found myself craving for liverwurst, but my local store no longer stocks it. So, I did my research scouring through German recipes. I took the initiative to make my own, and it tasted just like the original Pfälzer Leberwurst I remember from my childhood. Here are a few tips for preparing Liverwurst: I suggest purchasing a fatty cut of pork, such as pork … Continue reading Delicious homemade Liverwurst (Pfälzer Leberwurst)