German Semmelknoedel, bread dumplings with chanterelle sauce

European Cuisine, Germany, Northern Europe, Recipes, Sauces, Soups, Vegetarian

Pfifferlinge (Chanterelle), a very popular edible mushroom since ancient times

Chanterelles, or in German Pfifferlinge, are golden yellow mushrooms that are widespread in Europe and found on the menu late July to end of September. One of my favorite dishes is the Semmelknödel with the creamy Pfifferling Sauce (Bread dumplings with Chanterelle mushroom sauce), The fine taste of this mushroom and the clear shape speaks for itself. For the light and uncomplicated summer kitchen, the … Continue reading Pfifferlinge (Chanterelle), a very popular edible mushroom since ancient times

AngiesWeb.comJuly 31, 2021August 27, 2021

European Cuisine, Germany, Main Course, Recipes, Sauces

Schaschlik Kebab with a Curry Tomato sauce

This Shisch Kebab or Schaschlik (Shashlik) recipe brings back memories of Family get-togethers in my childhood. It is also remembered as 80’s party food, just like the Hawaii toast. These Kebabs were an easy dish we had prepared on skewers, sometimes a day before, and then cooked on low in a curry-tomato sauce. We ate this meal often at small gatherings. I especially remember this … Continue reading Schaschlik Kebab with a Curry Tomato sauce

AngiesWeb.comDecember 12, 2020August 27, 2021

Condiments, European Cuisine, Italy, Recipes, Sauces, Southern Europe, Spreads, Vegetarian

Italian Basil Pesto – a tasty sauce for your Pasta

When I have Basil in abundance in the summer, I prepare one of my favorite dishes, which is Cheese Tortellini with a fresh Pesto sauce. It taste best with pasta, but is also delicious with crackers or baked potato It is known that the traditional Pesto comes from Liguria, Italy, and was apparently first documented in mid 1860’s as follows: “You take a clove of … Continue reading Italian Basil Pesto – a tasty sauce for your Pasta