Category: Side dish

Potato pancakes, Kartoffelpuffer, Latkes
Appetizer, Austria, European Cuisine, Germany, Main Course, Recipes, Side dish, Western Europe

Delicious Potato Pancakes: A Cultural Delight

Some dishes are more than just delicious—they’re a bridge between cultures, a reason to gather, and a celebration of simple ingredients. Recently, I spent a cozy afternoon making Potato Pancakes with a dear German friend. The kitchen was filled with chatter. The scent of sizzling oil permeated the air. It was accompanied by the kind of laughter that only comes from cooking with someone who … Continue reading Delicious Potato Pancakes: A Cultural Delight

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Potato Puree, mashed potato, hedgehog
Germany, Recipes, Side dish

My Mother’s smashed Potato

I was greatly influenced by my mother, who pursued her passion by attending culinary school. She taught me many valuable tips and tricks about food art, including how to create fancy mashed potatoes that look as good as they taste. The finished product should resemble a Hedgehog, in German it is called an Igel. Goes great with Bavarian Pork Roast. Click on picture  for recipe … Continue reading My Mother’s smashed Potato

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Semmelknödel, Bavarian Bread dumplings
European Cuisine, Germany, Recipes, Side dish, Western Europe

Semmelknödel for the Fearful and the Brave

Have you ever been afraid of bread dumplings falling apart in the water, because of some experience of the past? There are two foolproof options for beginners. For one recipe I use a 9″x 5″ loaf pan and bake it in the oven, the other is “Serviettenknödel” that you roll into a clean cotton cloth or plastic foil. then boil. Continue reading Semmelknödel for the Fearful and the Brave

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