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 A Taste of Eguisheim: My Alsace French Liver Pâté Experience
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
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 memorable Mediterranean dip
When I have an abundance of fresh Basil during the summer months, I love to prepare one of my favorite dishes, which is Cheese Tortellini served with a vibrant and aromatic fresh Pesto sauce. It tastes best when paired with pasta, but it’s also delicious on top of crackers or even baked potatoes. It is known that the traditional Pesto comes from Liguria, Italy, and … Continue reading Italian Basil Pesto – a tasty sauce for your Pasta
Recently, I found myself craving for liverwurst, but my local store no longer stocks it. So, I did my research scouring through German recipes. I took the initiative to make my own, and it tasted just like the original Pfälzer Leberwurst I remember from my childhood. Here are a few tips for preparing Liverwurst: I suggest purchasing a fatty cut of pork, such as pork … Continue reading Delicious homemade Liverwurst (Pfälzer Leberwurst)
This is a cheese that can be used as a Party Dip or a Spread. There are different variations. My favorite is Bier Cheese with brie. You can add a half of bier if you like to make it thinner for dipping pretzels. Always remember, the mixture gets thicker when cooled. Continue reading Delicious Schmelzkäse: Beer & Wine Variations
