Why is Teewurst called Teewurst?
The Teewurst quickly found its place at tea time. So the name Teewurst did not come from the pen of an ingenious marketing manager, but developed over time. Continue reading Why is Teewurst called Teewurst?
Category: Spreads
French Liver Pâté, an exotic spread for your Guests
A great spread for parties is this decadent French Liver Pâté! Sometimes I have a craving for Liverwurst. I have made the Pfälzer before, this one is different. French Liver Pâté is made with Chicken Liver and a shot of Cognac, Brandy or Sherry cooking wine Continue reading French Liver Pâté, an exotic spread for your Guests
Obatzda, a Bavarian Brie Spread
Obatzda”, also called “Angemachter Camembert” in my Franconian circles, is a typical Bavarian spread made from Brie. It is served with a fresh Pretzel or Bauernbrot Continue reading Obatzda, a Bavarian Brie Spread
Aioli, a Mediterranean dip
Last time I was at the Freiburg Münsterplatz I visited their large International Market and had fried Calamaris with Aioli sauce. That was the first time I tasted this sauce, and I have been bragging about it ever since. This spread or dip is used with the cuisines in Spain, the Balearic Islands, Murcia and eastern Andalusia, Valencia and Catalonia. Also in France (Provence) and Italy, Sicily and Liguria and Calabria. Continue reading Aioli, a Mediterranean dip
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 Continue reading Italian Basil Pesto – a tasty sauce for your Pasta
German Wurstsalat
Many Germans grow up with this Wurstsalat recipe. In my area (Franconia), we make it with Mayonnaise and call it Fleischsalat. I tried this dish first when I visited Stuttgart (Schwabenland). It became my favorite Abendbrot or evening supper. Can be served with German Bread, Rolls or a Pretzel. Use boiled eggs, radishes or tomatoes for garnish and sprinkle with chives Taste great with my … Continue reading German Wurstsalat
Fruity tangy Horseradish Sauce
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 Fruity tangy Horseradish Sauce
Tzatziki Sauce for Greek Dishes
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