A traditional way to use up rolls (semmel) to make dumplings (knödel).
German
“Schnitzel”
A quicker, more flavorful alternative to traditional schnitzel.
Berliner Kartoffelsalat (Creamy German Potato Salad)
No, not that German potato salad, the other one.
Homemade Pumpkin Paprika Spätzle
Ingredients: for the spätzle: 2 eggs 1 cup pumpkin puree* 1/2 tablespoon butter 3 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon hot paprika pinch salt to serve: 1 medium onion, cut into half moons 8 oz button mushroom, sliced butter Directions: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. In the bowl of a stand mixer or […]
Käsespätzle
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped 2 tablespoons butter 1 lb fresh or cooked dry spätzle 5 oz Emmenthaler cheese, grated Directions: In a large pan, caramelize the onions in butter until golden. Cool. Preheat oven to 350. Grease an 8-inch round pan. Layer 1/3 of the spätzle in the bottom. Top with 1/2 of the […]
Currywurst
Ingredients: for the sauce: 1 sweet onion (I used a Vidalia) 1 tablespoon curry powder 3/4 tablespoon hot paprika 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes 1 tablespoon sugar 2 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar sea salt to serve: 4 German pork sausages (like bratwurst), cooked and cut into 1/2 inch thick rounds frites […]
Rote Bete Salat (German Beet-Horseradish Salad)
Ingredients: 6 medium beets, greens removed* 1/4 cup finely grated fresh horseradish 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon caraway seeds 1/2 tablespoon grated fresh ginger Directions: Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add the beets and cook until tender, about 20-30 minutes. Alternatively, use roasted beets. Remove from water […]
Bratkartoffeln (German Home Fries)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb small yellow potatoes, parboiled 2 onions, halved and thinly sliced 4 strips thick cut bacon (preferably German bauchspeck), cut into 1/4 inch pieces 2 tablespoons minced flat leaf parsley sea salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Peel and slice the potatoes. Heat some canola oil in a pan. Saute the onions […]
Meat Cakes (Frikadellen)
Ingredients: 2/3 lb lean ground beef 1/3 lb ground pork 1/3 lb ground veal 1 egg, beaten 1 small onion, diced 1-2 slices soft sandwich bread, torn into bite-sized pieces salt freshly ground black pepper Directions: Mix together all ingredients in a medium bowl. Form into about 6 flat patties. Set aside. Heat some canola […]
Homemade Sauerkraut with Caraway
Ingredients: 3 lbs cabbage, core removed and sliced thinly 2 large cabbage leaves 3 teaspoons canning salt 1 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds 1 1/2 teaspoons charnushka (black caraway) 9 black peppercorns other equipment: a plastic bag filled with water and tied closed a pickling or other nonreactive crock potato masher Directions: Whisk together the salt, […]