Tag: Beef

German Cabbage soup
European Cuisine, Germany, Recipes, Soups, Vegetarian, Western Europe

Healthy German Cabbage Soup for Detox

Who hasn’t heard of the wonderful magic associated with cabbage or the benefits of cabbage soup? Even if you you leave out the hamburger meat, you’ll find that the remaining ingredients still hold a lot of health benefits. A medical professional informed me that the vegetarian variation of cabbage soup serves as a detox on four different levels: the digestive system, lymphatic system, cardiovascular system, … Continue reading Healthy German Cabbage Soup for Detox

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German Goulash (Gulasch) Sticky post
Germany, Main Course, Recipes, Western Europe

German Gulasch (Goulash), a Pot of Comfort

Some dishes are more than just food—they’re a gathering, a memory, a warm embrace in the middle of winter. Every Christmas Eve, I make a big pot of German Gulasch at my daughter’s house, and it’s become a tradition that brings together not just our family, but our neighbors too. There’s something magical about cooking in a large Dutch oven. The aromas fill the house. … Continue reading German Gulasch (Goulash), a Pot of Comfort

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Tafelspitz, Krenfleisch, boiled beef, Franconia dish
Austria, European Cuisine, Germany, Main Course, Recipes, Western Europe

Tafelspitz, a simple feast for the frugal Emperor

Tafelspitz (boiled beef) has a rich history in Austria. From a simple meal to the sumptuous feast, originally, the Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph I. had boiled beef served because the dish wasn’t too expensive. Only his chef refined this meal and developed the boiled beef into a culinary classic. Emperor Franz Joseph I was considered to be extremely frugal and asked his master chef to … Continue reading Tafelspitz, a simple feast for the frugal Emperor

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Sauerbraten, potato dumplings and red cabbage
European Cuisine, Germany, Main Course, Recipes, Western Europe

My Mother’s tangy Sauerbraten: a Sunday Tradition

There are meals that linger in memory long after childhood, and for me, Sauerbraten is one of them. Every other Sunday, the sweet‑and‑sour aroma would fill our home — tangy vinegar, warm spices, and the deep richness of beef slowly braising. It’s a dish you don’t forget. Some people need time to develop a taste for Sauerbraten, but once you do, it becomes a favorite. … Continue reading My Mother’s tangy Sauerbraten: a Sunday Tradition

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Cevapcici, a Balkan sausage
Condiments, Eastern European Travel, Greece, Main Course, Recipes, Wurst Deli meats

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

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Stuffed Cabbage, Krautwickel with potatoes
European Cuisine, Germany, Main Course, Recipes, Western Europe

Krautwickel or Stuffed Cabbage, a German comfort food

The other weekend I took advantage of the “man-is-not-at-home hour” and made my mother’s Stuffed Cabbage or Kohlrouladen and really celebrated it! Winter vegetables arouse little enthusiasm in men. And that’s expressed nicely. A Krautwickel or Cabbage Roll is a traditional German home cooked meal. You can add rice, but I like mine with potatoes. It’s a true German comfort meal There are days when … Continue reading Krautwickel or Stuffed Cabbage, a German comfort food

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