Dec 19, 2024
Elisenlebkuchen
Named after his daughter Elise
This Lebkuchen has no flour, just nuts and candied orange peel.
They have become one of my favorite Christmas cookies
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Nov 26, 2024
German Apple Pie
Apfel Mürbeteig
Similar to an Apple pie
but uses a springform pan
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Nov 26, 2024
German Borscht
I know this is thought of as a Russian dish.
Russia and Germany have connected in many ways.
However this is a culinary classic that
is not all about beets, it is a diversely layered flavorful dish with rich stock, an array of vegetables, sweet and sour and aromatic herbs and spices.
Top it with sour cream, and hearty dark rye bread on the side.
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Nov 25, 2024
Königsberger Klopse
This dish originates from the city of Königsberg and is very popular there. It is characterized by meatballs simmered in broth rather than fried. The sauce is then flavored with cream or sour cream, lemon and capers. |
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Nov 21, 2024
Chicken and Dumplings
It's chilly and the nothing warms you up
better than chicken and dumplings
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Oct. 31, 2024
Pumpkin Stew in the Shell
This is a fun dish to make and celebrate
the pumpkin season.
The History of the Pumpkin |
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October 23, 2024
Christa's Goulash Soup
Most folks think of Goulash as a thickened stew but it is also a soup, in Hungary where it originated.
it is called Gulyáleves
Christa's mom made this in her restaurant in Germany and so the recipe is Germanized a bit but so simple and good. |
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Oct 13, 2024
The History of Pimento Cheese
Often called "Southern Caviar"
with the global reach of the internet this
is becoming a world wide
appetizer, sandwich and burger
favorite.
Where did it start and how do you make it? |
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Oct 12, 2024
German Fresh Apple
Sponge Cake
(Apfel Biskuitkuchen)
This is one of my most popular cakes
and so simple to make. Lots of fresh apples, eggs
and yogurt or sour cream base.
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Sept 30, 2024
Frikadellen in Onion Sauce
This is reminicent of Salisbury Steak in a German way,
with lots of onions.
It is a family recipe for the meat mix. |
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Sept. 25, 2024
German Sunken Apple Cake
(Versunkener Apfelkuchen)
This a wonderful easy recipe that
you mix the simple batter and fill the sprinform pan only an inch. Then put the apple slices in and bake it You get this nice effect showing the apples.
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Ninfa's Green Sauce
and
Pico de Gallo
They are part of the Fajita Project
but they go with so many other things
as well as a bag of chips.
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Sept 2, 2024
German Style
Home Made Noodles
In
Chicken Soup
The perfect meal to use
that left over rotissere chicken. |
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Aug 31, 2024
German Roasted Potatoes
or BBQued
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Aug 25, 2024
Frikadelllen
A German Style Hamburger
Frikadellen on the Grill
This is very different than hamburgers in
the US. They are a mix of pork and beef, and
other added flavors. Then are not usually served
on a bun.
Videos of chefs and cooks making Frikadellen
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Aug 22, 2024
Black Forest Cherry Soup
with
Meringue Dumplings.
This is a wonderful light dessert and a great way to |
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Aug 2, 2024
Flammenkuchen on the Grill
Right on the
Grill Grates
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July 17, 2024
Flammenkuchen in the Air Fryer
I am finally getting some fantastic results
with using an air fryer making a nice Flammenkuchen for 1 or 2 folks. It is easy to make a second one you can air fry as your eating the first.
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June 13, 2024
Flammenkuchen
This is a wonderful German style pizza.
It comes from Alsace and uses a "no yeast" pizza crust.
It is crispy and cracker like,
a sour cream style base, and wonderful. It goes together
in minutes, no rise time.
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June 11, 2024
German Pizza with bacon and Asparagus
Flammenkuchen mit Spargel
German style pizza (Flame Cake)
is characterized by a thin cracker like crust
and a creamy sour cream style base.
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May 20, 2024
The History of Fajitas
A work in progress,
but an amazing journey. |
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March 20, 2024
Another German Onion Egg Tart with Spinach
for Easter.
Zwiebelkuchen mit Spinat
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Feb 21, 2024
Zwiebelkuchen
(from the style in Baden)
A German style Quiche with
lots of sauted onions, bacon and chees.
I do this both crustless and with a crust.
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Feb 16, 2023
The History of Filet Mignon
This seemingly obvious term
has an interesting anomoly that the US
is the only place that calls it that.?
It's fun to see how this came about in the early 1900's.
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Feb 13, 2024
Crustless Quiche
with
Spinach Filling
This makes a nice breakfast or light dinner.
The History of Quiche Lorraine
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Oct 30, 2023
Pumpkin Soup
in a Pumpkin Tureen
A wonderful way to celebrate the Fall,
get an extra pumpkin and
do a soup for your Fall
or Halloween get together.
Pumkin has an interesting history
Read about it here.
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Oct 25, 2023
Pizza Dough Recipe Using 00 Flour
You may of heard of this Italian style flour
they like to use for pizza. It makes it easier to work with
forming a pizza.
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Oct 16, 2023
History of the Shish Kebab.
A facinating history, this is
just a start.
(a continuing project) |
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Oct. 16, 2023
Simple Coq Au Vin
Don't wait till you can be totally authentic
to make this, This classic flavor is good with just
some basic elements and goes together quick.
A little summary of the
History of Coq Au VIn
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Sept 17, 2023
Pork Schaschlik
Very German!
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Aug 14, 2023
The History of Iceberg Lettuce
This is an interesting story that goes way back to
ancient times when Egyptians invented the first
Wedge Salad....Just kidding, but it does is truly an
Interesting story, how a thorny weed progressed into this perfect
crisp, mild, veristile lettuce.
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Aug14, 2023
Chicken Schaschlik
This is a popular street food in Germany, that was introduced by the large Turkish influence. With the German spin that reminds me of Currywurst. |
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Aug 7, 2023
3 Bean Salad
This is a family favorite that uses all canned beans,
but I get rave revues on it all the time.
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July 15, 2023
Fleischsalat and Wurst Salat
This is like the meat on a chef salad, blended with
a light dressing.
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July 14, 2023
Hackfleischsalat
Diced meat salad.
This would be like a tuna or chicken salad
only with a variety of cold cuts or sausage,
diced pickles, onions and peppers.
You can use it for a sandwich, stuff and egg, tomato
pepper with it....etc
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July 14, 2023
Hedgehog Slice
Thisis a funny name for a dish and have no idea who came up with it, but it stuck.
It is like the German dessert Kalter Hund,
just a different shape, although there are many recipes for the chocolate sauce that acts as the cement for the cookies.
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July, 7 2023
The History of the Kamado Grill
Part of my Summer BBQ project, is to
expand my knowledge of cooking on grills.
one of my favorite is the Kamado grill.
This is same style as the well known,
"Big Green Egg".
It is interesting that the origins of this style is
centuries old, and very scientifically efficient.
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July 2, 2023
Black Forest Cherry Parfait
This is what you do with the leftover
Black Forest Cake.
Don't throw it away!
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June 27, 2023
Black Forest Cherry Lava Cake
This is a Chocolate Lava Cake topped with a
Cherry
Schnapps Syrup, and garnished with cherries and whipped cream. When cut open you can see it oozes chocolate "Lava"
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June 18, 2023
Frikadellers, and other
German Burgers.
Like most of us a beautiful blend...
and a really cool name !
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June 17, 2023
The History of the Baking Powder Wars
You may think this was boring but it is quite
a story, filled with a bitter war between brands,
ending up in scandals, and lawsuits.
That just shows how important this product was
back in the early 1900's when baking was more of a chore in the household
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Erdbeer Tortenboden
Strawberry torte
This is a simple sort of dessert to make with a sponge cake base, whipped cream and a simple glaze made with a strawberry jello mixed with fresh strawberries. |
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May 30, 2023
Chile Relleno
with Cheese
There are 2 styles of chile Relleno, stuffed with cheese or a meat picadillo.
The History of Chile Relleno
This dish has a very colorful history, including the Cinco de Mayo, and the Mexican Independence, which are 2 different things, and why
both the Relleno and Cinco de Mayo is more popular in the U.S. than it is in Mexico.
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May 15, 2023
Peanut Butter and Banana
Upside Down Kuchen
I have been doing a lot of kuchens trying to find some
easier ways to do things, rules of thumb, easy to remember recipes that you can memorize and be done in a few minutes.
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May 1, 2023
German Apple Cake Kuchen
This is another example of
a sponge came style kuchen with
apples sliced and kept intact,
and embedded in the kuchen.
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May 1, 2023
German Plum Cake Kuchen
This is a sponge cake style kuchen,
that you place quarters of plum
slices in and bake.
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April 16, 2023
Peach Kuchen In a
Springform Pan.
This is a bit different kuchen in that it doesn't
have a custard filling. So I serve it with whipped cream.
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April 8, 2023
Apple Kuchen in a Springform Pan
My grandma usually did her Kuchens in a rectangular baking dish. I prefer now to make them in a springform pan, being able to present the full crust on the sides and also I love the triangle wedges. |
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March 6, 2023
Chicken Zigeunerschnitzel
This is an interesting Schnitzel that I find
is more of direction than an exact recipe.
the nice flavor of cooked sweet peppers with a little sweet and sour. |
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Feb 20. 2023
Schnitzel with Mushrooms
in the
Trees
Schnitzel is an edible canvas for you to express
your culinary art and use what you have on hand.
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Jan 23, 2023
Skillet Roasted Brussels Sprouts
with
Garlic, Parmesan, and Orange Zest
This is right now my favorite recipe for
doing Brussels Sprouts. You get a nice crispy, sweet
caramelization on the cut end and tender crisp green sprout
with the body.
The History of Brussels Sprouts
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Jan 15, 2023
Schweitzer Steak
This is a German SwIss Steak.
This interesting recipe from the 18th century,
is bacon wrapped.
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Jan 4, 2023
Lobster Thermidor
A brief history of this classic dish that survives the
Century.
This recipe uses the Sous VIde to
pre cook the lobster.
Great results! |
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Dec 21 2022
Almond Crecents
Vanilla Kipferl
These are one of my favorite cookies.
They have a real clean simple buttery
vanilla flavor
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Nov 21, 2022
Flammenkuchen
(German Pizza)
This is a very special pizza and not really like American Pizza.
the crust has no yeast so it's texture is like a cracker, super crispy!
The traditional toppings are mild, like a sour cream and bacon.
I hope you give this a try as you won't be dissapointed.
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Nov 17, 2022
Pork Reuben Rouladen
Marriage of a German and
a German-American dish.
I think it's perfect!
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Oct 1, 2022
Some Oktoberfest Appetizer Ideas for your
Celebration
If you want to do something simple and finger foodie,
get some good German beer and put on some music
then go here for some ideas,
Vorspeisen board, German Buffalo Wings,
Pumpernickel and lox and more.
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Sept 27, 2022
The History of Fried Rice
This dish has proved it's worthiness by being over
1500 years old.
Part of the history is the evolution of the techniques that give it
superior flavor.
To the right is my Fried Rice with Vegetables and Eggs
Historical Look at "The Secrets of Chinese Cooking".
Fried Rice Recipes through History |
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Sept 15, 2022
A fun German Oktoberfest Dinner
The month of September, starts are celebration of Oktoberfest.
There are many ways to do it, We like to have simple dinners
and enjoy the fall weather outside or just listen to some good German
music.
Smoked Bratwurst with German Style Kraut
Cold Style German Potato Salad
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June 11, 2022
Asparagus Soup
or
Asparagus Soup
with Strawberry Topping
and
Baby Dumplings
The beauty of strawberries and asparagus goes well
In soup as well as salad.
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June 10, 2022
Asparagus Salad with Strawberries
This is a wonderful combination of ingredients that
I thought sounded just odd for so many years.
I kept asparagus recipes in a box of how they should be.
I've broken through this year and made this with a nice lemon garlic mayonnaise. |
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The History of Umami,
the Fifth Taste
This is brief of course as it is an enormous subject in information and
as interesting as the subject is flavorful. Here I wanted to give an overview that
doesn't get too far into the weeds or "seeweeds" of chemistry, so to speak. |
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April 30, 2022
Spring Tonic
Fresh Spring Greens with Bacon Dressing
with a Poached Egg.
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April26, 2022
Spring Spargel Dinner
in a German Theme
This uses a creamy Green Herb Sauce that is based on an old
German "Frankfurter Green Sauce" and a mediterranean sauce that
is
very popular in Germany today Tzatziki Sauce.
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April 16, 2022
The History of Eggs Benedict
Today is National Eggs Benedict Day!
This dish was not so much invented on a certain day or place, but
it is more an "Evolution" This article points out many different recipes from newspapers
over a century ago.
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April 13, 2022
The History of Eggs Ala Goldenrod
This is one of the many variations of
"Eggs On Toast"
It is as old as 1896 when it was published in
Fannie Farmers Cookbook
Go to the FoodHistoryCafe for Recipes
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March 16, 2022
How about a Comforting Coddle
Dublin Style,
For
St Patrick's Day
Here is a version my Irish German friend taught me
Here is some History and some video's
from Real Irish Folk
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Oct 12, 2021
Dumpling Rolls
FIlled with Cabbage and Meat Filling
This is a cool main dish, but something that is cool to take to an Oktoberfest party.
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May 9, 2021
Strawberry Rhubarb Kuchen
This is an interesting Kuchen that uses some of the kuchen dough for a topping
instead of using a Streusal. You can of course use a Streusal if you want.
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Feb23, 2021
Berliners
This is probably one of the most popular donuts
in the world.
Every country has a name for them
My grandma made them and deep fried them
I make like to cook them in oil AND now Air Fry them,
Air Fried Berliners
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Feb 14, 2021
This is a great dessert for Valentines Day
that is simple and a flexible recipe, combining
left over chocolate cake, cherry brandy,
Black Forest style cherries and
real whipped cream.
Parfait
Black Forest Cherry
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Feb9,, 2021
The Wonderful World of
Pickling Vegetables
An Introduction to How to Pickle Vegetables, like Sauerkraut, Dilled Green Beans,
and any vegetable you can think of, featuring
Sandor Katz, the king of fermentation. |
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Jan 30, 2021
Exploring the Currywurst
This is a seemingly anomoly to have Curry and Bratwurst come together.
It is as popular in Berlin as the Hamburger is in the U.S.
it is a bratwurst and topped with a nice "curry catsup" that has interesting ingredients to spice it up.
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Jan 22, 2021
Eaton's German Potato Salad
This is such a neat idea I am going to expand upon,
as I think this is such a perfect side dish to go with your
Brat, or burger, or Schnitzel, or BBQ chicken, shrimp kabob
your thinking of making.
The History of German Potato Salad... |
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Jan 12, 2020
Sauerkraut with Apples
Fresh Home Made fermented from green and purple cabbage
sweet and tart apples, carrot.
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Dec 31, 2020
Easy Chili Relleno Casserole
Chili Relleno's are a favorite all over the world
and one of the top dishes in Mexican cuisine.
Here is an easier version than the traditional egg dipped and fried ones.
The History of Chili Relleno's
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Nov 23, 2020,
Plum Kuchen
This is an easy kuchen to make and pretty laying the plums in
quarters around the springform pan
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Feb 11, 2020
Jewish Corn Rye
This very delicious Rye bread has nothing to do with corn or really being Jewish. It was popular in the Jewish Deli's in New York, then hence the name.
It has a 2 day starter that uses half an onion in it for flavor.
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The Hoagie
Former Mayor in 1992 declared the Hoagie the official sandwich of Philadephia
How are they made?
What is the History?
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Nov 26, 2019
Cooking the Perfect Turkey |
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Nov 13, 2019
Original Recipe German Chocolate Cake
The History of
German's Chocolate Cake
a look into the history of this
recipe that went viral in 1957
and is
still going strong. |
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Nov 9,
Jaegerkohl
Mean's hunters cabbage and simple fried cabbage
but there is an art to it.
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Nov 9, 2019
Butternut Squash Spaetzle
Blending some Cooked Butternut Squash
makes a wonderful flavor and texture
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Nov 9, 2019
Cabbage and Spaetzle
Casserole
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Nov 8, 2019
Mississippi Pot Roast
This is a simple 5 ingredient
Pot Roast
recipe
taking the interenet by storm.
Check it
out it is delicious! |
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Nov 2, 2019
Pear Honey
(Birnenhonig)
Pear honey is essentially cooked ripe pears into a sauce.
They do resemble more of a honey than applesauce.
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Oct 29, 2019
The History of
St. Louis Style BBQ Pork Steaks
True Regional BBQ Americana
Read the latest Food History Newsletter
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Oct 26, 2019
Kohlrouladen
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, This is a German version, and technique for cooking them. |
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Oct 21, 2019
Pear Bread or Apple Bread
Birnenbrot or Schnitzbrot
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Oct 18, 2019
Pear Kuchen
A fall favorite and one of my favorite fruits.
Using a yeast sweet dough as a base,
simple custard filling and Streusal topping
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Oct 15,2019
Warm Butternut Squash Salad
One of the featured salads in the recent.....
Tasty Bites
Cooking Newsletter
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Ot 11, 2019
Pumpkin Soup
This isn't pumpkin pie in soup form, it is so good it is the national soup of Australia, but they do it also like this German recipe. The secret, it is half potatoes and have pumpkin, or a blend like in this recipe with butternut squash as well. |
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Oct 10, 2019
Emma's Hot Bacon Dressing
This is my grandma's "house dressing" That we had most every meal and we never got tired of it.
The History of Warm Salads
The History of Ancient Greens |
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Oct 10, 2019
Curly Play on Salad Frisee
This absolutely wonderful warm salad is based on a classic salad that you would find in a bistro in Lyon, France. The recipe uses Frisee lettuce but we used Curly Endive. I love the poached egg on top of the salad.
The History of Warm Salads
The History of Ancient Greens |
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Sept. 26, 2019
Chicken Lettuce Wraps
(Copy Cat PF Changs)
well in the spirit of
This is a lower fat version but extremely high flavor using chopped mushrooms in the mix as well as the chopped water chestnuts. I hope that chef Phillip Chang would find these a good representation of the master piece he created. |
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Sept 24 2019
Weisenhendl
(Oktoberfest Chicken)
How to perpare perhaps the most popular food at the Munich Oktoberfest...... What makes it so special? |
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Sept 20, 2019
Cuban Black Bean Soup
Use the techniques of the Cubans and use a "sofrito" and an a sliced orange to give this black bean soup a special flavor |
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Sept. 16, 2019
Braised Red Russian Kale
with
Tomatoes, Onions and Wine
You can of course use any Kale with this recipe,
I just like the Red Russian variety, and want to share it.
I don't know if it is available in stores but it is easy to grow indoors or out.
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Sept 13, 2019
Decade of Development
How the Home and Kitchen have Developed
Over the Last 10 Years
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July 6, 2019
Braised Hackurei Turnips
with
Balsamic Glaze
These golf ball size turnips are mild but snappy unique flavor and nice firm texture. |
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March 11, 2019
Cauliflower and Corn Grits
Topped with Poached Eggs
with Bacon and Red Eye Gravy
I really was happy with this dish and can't wait
to try this again. The Cauli Corn grits are a winner
both the cauliflower and the onions and bacon add so much to it. |
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March, 10, 2019
The History of
Country Ham with Red Eye Gravy
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March 5, 2019
Child Friendly
Thai Chicken Curry
My friend Carl the Kitchen Dad came up with this, and is working to make great meals that are unique and broaden their horizons, and can participate in the making. My hat is off to him. |
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Feb 27, 2019
Banana's Foster Crepes
A great twist on the classic dessert from
Brennan's in New Orleans
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Feb 25, 2019
Skewered Brussels Sprouts
If you have never liked Brussels Sprouts this is a great way to give them another try. The sear on the sprouts sweetens them and the bacon seasons the sprouts giving a nice contrast.
The History of Brussels Sprouts
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Feb 24, 2019
Judy's Juicy Chicken Burger
This is one of our favorite burgers, lean and made out of ground chicken breast, we cut down the calories with the trimings and the bun, but there is no lack of flavor
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Feb 20, 2019
Frikadeller
This is a funny name for a burger
but that is what they call it in lots of places in Germany
It is a bit different, using usually 2 different meats, it has a "panade" in it, onions and some seasoning.
Well worth trying.
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Feb 18, 2019
Erdbeer Tortenboden
Strawberry Torte
This is a nice desert with a sponge came like base and filling with a strawberries with a strawberry gel to set them.
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Feb 18, 2019
Jerk Chicken Fajita
A nice blend of two cultures make this the best fajita I have ever had. |
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Feb 17, 2019
Smoking Valentine Rum Punch
We are discovering the historical fun
or experimenting with punch recipes.
yup they are not all sickeninly sweet.
The History of Punch |
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Feb 14, 2019
Love Foods,
A study on aphrodisiacs
Can a food promote romance
and arrousal? |
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Feb 8, 2019
Plum Kuchen
in a Sprinform Pan
with
Streusal
This recipe I made off the cuff
with
self rising flour and featured it in this newsletter |
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Feb 5, 2019
Buffalo Breast Wings
A leaner version of the famous BuffaloWings
Using black and white sesame seeds and for dipping sunflower Shoots
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Jan, 27, 2019
Black Forest
Armer Ritter
Chocolate French Toast with Morello Cherries Syrup
and Vanilla sauce
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Jan 26, 2019
The History of Schweinshaxe
and
Eisbein
Not only a spectacular glorious looking meal,
Did you know they use to make ice skates wth that big bone? |
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Armer Ritter
(Poor Knight)
This is the German version of French Toast
it is a bit different with a great history as well.
Go to the Food History Cafe
for today's special |
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Jan 19, 2019
The History of French Toast
So why do they call it French? |
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| Jan 13, 2019
Berliner Eisbein with
Sauerkraut, Boiled Potatoes, and
Erbsen (pea) puree
This is more popular than Schweineshaxe in
Berlin. The Pea puree
is very delicious, especially with the fried onion strips. |
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Dec 28, 2018
Basic Bratwurst Making
This recipe shows you how to grind and stuff your own Brats.
The German way is in many ways different than in the states. The grind is very fine much of the different styles. |
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Dec 21, 2018
Mulled Wine
or in German
Glühwein |
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Dec. 21, 2018
Roasted Goose
This is a traditional German Christmas Dinner,
and increasing in popularity all over Europe. |
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Dec 19,
Lets make some Stollen
German Christmas Bread.
Of all the Christmas pastries my grandma made, this remains
our favorite. |
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Dec 18, 2018
The History of Stollen
"Stollen" is one of the many native Christmas breads
that are made in different cultures aound the world.
This is from Germany and so popular they have a festival in Dresden, Germany that celebrates it for over 500 years.
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Dec14, 2018
Growing Your Own Mushrooms
I had a lot of fun with this simple kit that gives you a block of stuff that you water and it grows mushrooms, for me in about 10 days.
You can buy the kit here |
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Dec 6, 2018
The History of Sauerkraut
Over 2000 years of history and it is making a comeback,
from yummy dishes to a love food. |
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Nov17, 2018
Crockpot German Sauerkraut Dinner
This is a nice one pot dinner that uses nice broth and seasonings to flavor the kraut and a selection of meats and potatoes. |
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Nov8, 2018
Schupfnudeln with Sauerkraut and Bacon
This is like a "Noodle Roni" dish that you might make for an easy weekday supper adding some meat and vegies to a pasta with a nice seasoning.
While some Schupfnudeln is like a very basic egg noodle this one which is popular in many areas of Germany mixes, mashed potato+flour+eggs.
All Schupfnudeln though has a long tubular shape. They are fun to make also!
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October 17. 2018
Juniper Chicken
This was a favorite in our restaurant and simple to make.
I named this dish because our restaurant in Bend, Oregon had beautiful high desert landscapes with beautiful Juniper, which I love the look and scent of.
I have expanded on the recipe using actual ground juniper berries to season the chicken. Also instead of the aneheim chilies I use Hatch.
The history of Juniper Spice |
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July 4th, 2018
The History of
Pompano
En
Papillote
This is an American classic of finer cuisine developed in the
historic family run restaurant Antoines in
New Oreleans |
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July 4, 2018
Tilapia en Papiollte
This is a replica of the famous Pompano en Papillote that
is a classic dish that was created
by Anitoine's Restaurant |
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May 18, 2018
Shaved Asparagus with Strawberry Salad
with Dijon Vinaigrette, Feta cheese
and Pumpernickel
The shavings make a nice texture to the salad.
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May 17, 2018
Chicken and Asparagus Foil Bake
This age old technique used by nomads to gourmet chefs seals in the flavors and makes a fun presentation. |
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May 16, 2018
Asparagus in
German Herb Sauce
This is a unique sauce with 7 traditional herbs |
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May 12, 2018
German style
Crepes with Asparagus, Ham and Cheese Sauce
(Crepes mit Spargel, Schinken und Käsesosse) |
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May 9, 2018
Gravlax
or Gravad Lachs
Cured Salmon, how to make your own |
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May 7, 2018
How to Use a Mandoline
and
Some Great Slicing Tips
Also have you ever wondered how this slicing tool got it's name? Also other fun facts ....
The History of the Mandoline |
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May 5, 2018
Asparagus Fries
(Spargel- Pommes)
It is Asparagus time in Germany, festivals and
roadside stands everywhere,
Here is a fun recipe for the thin ones if that is all you can find. |
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April 30
Romaine Lettuce Wraps
with Shrimp in Peanut Sauce
Nice Appetizer or Main |
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April 29, 2018
Lettuce Wraps
with Asian Chicken Filling
and Shredded Vegetables |
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April, 22, 2018
Sausage Rice Casserole
On the Food History Cafe menu
This is a mid century classic that my kinds, niece's still ask for the recipe.
It was cutting edge in the day using the very convenient Lipton soup mix with the little noodles. A dished borrowed from Eastern Europe and became a classic and inspiration for a household product Rice a Roni.
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April 21, 2018
Strammer Brat
This is a power breakfast of protien, home made brats and an egg and seasoned with lots of onion and peppers in beer.
To make your own brats.... |
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April 15, 2018
Cauliflower Spaetzle
This recipe uses about 70% cauliflower and 30 % flour
The flavor and texture is excellent. |
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April13, 2018
Bienestich Kuchen
(Bee Sting Cake)
This is made from a German mix that I tested and I was very pleased with the natural flavors of the product.
Here is a recipe from scratch |
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April 11, 2018
Caesar Salad
The Original Recipe, The Technique, The History,
What a wonderful Salad |
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April 9, 2018
Smoked Salmon Lox
on Clover Shaped Toast
In Germany the 4 leaf clover is a symbol of good luck and fortune, but it has to be 4 leaf.
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April 6, 2016
Whole Grain Spaetzle
The Whole grain gives a nice nutty taste. For a lighter flavor use
white whole wheat flour |
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April 6, 2018
Chicken Paprikash
This is like a Goulash made with chicken. It is a blend of cuisines.
The Hungarian names and versions are a bit different. |
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April 4, 2018
Red Flannel Hash
Corned Beef Hash with Beets
(in Germany it is called Labskaus) |
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April 2, 2018
German Mahogany Smoked Ham
(Smoked on the Kamado Grill and finished in the oven with wine)
This was a winner! |
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March 30, 2018
German Baked Pancake
(Dutch Babys)
This has been a favorite of ours for ages. I have thought it was the perfect Easter breakfast or brunch as it celebrates with eggs. |
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March 23, 2018
Corned Beef Hash
Perfect for leftovers from St. Patrick. It is not just a throw it in the pan dish but there are lots of great techniques to make it great. |
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March 15 2018
German America
St Patricks Day Dinner
Corned Beef and German Traditional Gruenkohl
Salzkartoffeln |
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March 7, 2018
Some Breakfast Crepes
Jamaican Banana Crepe and Chicken Spinach Crepe
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March 7, 2018
Gallete- Bretonne
This is a crepe made with half buckwheat and half white flour,
Traditionally some of the Bretonne buckwheat crepes will use all Buckwheat flour, however it can be difficult to work with. |
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March 2, 2018
JudyQ's Breakfast Pizza
This is a very fat friendly breakfast pizza using a white whole crust and
and fat friendly pepperonni, spinach and black beans.
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Feb 20, 2018
Jewish Corn Rye
This is a very interesting bread that has uses a starter that takes 2 days, and includes a halved onion to give it flavor. There is no corn or cornmeal in the dough. I think it gets it's name from a German word "Korn which means grain. This bread made popular by the Jewish population that had deli's in New York.
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Feb 19, 2018
Rustic German Farmer's Bread
made with Soda
This uses 3 different grains, and buttermilk and soda to help it rise.
It is simple to make and very delicious like regular bread. |
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Feb 11, 2018
Knieküchle
Another nice Fasching pastry.
Sometimes called Knee Patches in the US as they origionally were stretched over your knee to get a thin center. This way it cooks faster. |
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Feb8, 2017
Buffalo Wings TMG
(Fat Friendly)
These are made out of chicken breast and baked with a light breading using egg white as a binder. I was amazed at how good these taste and give you the sports like experience of biting them off the bone. This is the evolution of an American dish that started out by accident |
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Jan 12, 2018
Gaisburger Marsch
This is German for "The March of Gaisburg, which is a district of Stuttgart, Germany. There are varying stories of how this rich beef stew got it's name, one says that the soldiers loved the stew so much they marched all the way to a restaurant in Gaisburg named Bäckerschmide. |
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Jan 5, 2018
German Style Beet Borscht
This is really a German-Russian recipe
that uses a well flavored bone broth,
root vegetables and interestingly enough
you top it off with a sprinkle of cinnamon when
you serve it.
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Nov 11, 2017
Schmorbraten
(Pot roast braised in beer)
Don't settle for water when you can use beef. A good beer not to light and not too dark works great for braising liquid instead of a stock and gives a wonderful flavor in this dish. |
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Nov 9, 2017
Kaesekuchen with Peach Sauce
This is a German style cheese cake that is made with farmers cheese or cheese curds and cream cheese so it has more texture and also not as sweet. It was my Dad's favorite. |
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Sept 23, 2017
Make your own Vanilla Extract
It is starting to cool and think about baking
It is very easy to make and
also make variations
with cherries or almonds |
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Sept 16, 2017
Spiessbraten
Stuffed pork loin with onions and spices
This is a specialty from the Southwestern
part of Germany in the Saarland.
They have a long history of a special style of
BBQ grilling that is phenomenal.
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Sept 14, 2017
Zucchini and Potato Pancakes
with Applesauce
If you want to cut down on some carbs this is a nice alternative. You can of course use whatever ratio potatoes to zucchini you want but I like it about half and half and I add a bit of mashed potatoes. |
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Sept 10, 2017
Zoodles with Pork, Parmesan and Spinach
Doing zoodles (zucchini) noodles the right way makes them a great substitute for pasta. Really amazing!
You can also go some zoodles and some pasta like i did in this recipe |
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Jan3, 2017
Lentil Soup with Frankfurter
Lentil soup is the perfect winter meal.
The German's enhance it with a frankfurter in the center. |
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Nov 3, 2016
Birnen Bohnen and Speck
This is a classic German dish, that uses non-ripe pears, and simmer them whole in a pot with a good stock simmered with speck,(german bacon) and then add some potatoes and green beans, I substituted a pork shank and streaky American bacon with this. |
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Nov 1, 2016
Pork Rouladen Cuban Style
This German specialty is a take on the Cuban sandwiches that are very popular in the U.S. that include ham, Swiss cheese and dill pickle. |
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Sept. 29, 2016
Pork Geschnetseltes
This is a great German dish similar to a stroganoff with thin strips of meat and a nice sauce. A great dish to make on the spot when you haven't planned anything.
It is also a comfort food popular by most all picky tastes |
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Nov 14, 2014
Sauerkraut
The New Love Food?
How to make Small Batch Sauerkraut
in just a few days, Not much mess at all
no long term fermenting cabbage in the garage for months.
Go Here to make Small Batch Kraut |
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July 11 , 2013
A Brief History of Cake
This simple article shows how this delicacy
has come from Bread to Cake. |
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