Many dishes at the Bodensee are prepared in the traditional way. While there, I discovered new cuisines and had my first Schupfnudeln, which is a delicious Potato pasta customarily prepared in Swabia Continue reading Taste of Swabia: Schupfnudeln, a Potato Pasta
In the Bavaria of my childhood, Sundays felt ceremonial. The day began with church bells echoing across the village, followed by kitchens bustling to life. By late morning, the aroma of Schweinebraten — Pork Roast with crackling skin — mingled with simmering red cabbage and always included Potato Dumplings. Potato Dumplings – A Taste of Home, Tradition, and Sunday Comfort “Halb und halb,” meaning “half … Continue reading Easy Recipe for traditional German Potato Dumplings
This is a recipe I have prepared a couple years ago, and it was so delicious I felt like I need to write about. Once prepared, it tastes so good, like it was made by a Chef at a fancy restaurant. It doesn’t only look appealing, it is fragrant and delicious. Sweet potatoes are not common in Europe, so I call this dish an American … Continue reading Fancy roasted Brussels Sprouts with sweet Potato
One of my favorite condiment or side for my Christmas dinner table is an Apple Cranberry Chutney that will go with Beef, Pork, Poultry, or whatever you like. It’ll taste definitely better than the store bought one, and can be prepared in only 16 minutes. I received lots of complements at the dinner table
I came to the realization that many people don’t like Sauerkraut. I was puzzled and wondered why, so I asked them. Basically what I was told it has a sour or bitter taste. I also believe when you grow up with certain foods, your taste buds adjust. I explained to my friends that Sauerkraut should be prepared, and not be eaten straight out of a jar or can, they became curious. Continue reading How to prepare the perfect Bavarian Sauerkraut
Still looking for a vegetable as a side dish for your next dinner? I found this to be a good fit for my dinner table. I cooked this Carrot dish the first time at my annual Christmas dinner with friends. It was a hit! Continue reading Glazed Carrots with Walnuts
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
