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Friday, October 31st, 2008German Potato Salad
Boil a moderate amount of new red potatoes, maybe 2 to 3 pounds. Peel the skins while the potatoes are still hot. Chop one small onion very fine and drop on top of potatoes. Pour over a moderate amount of olive oil (about 1/4 cup), and then pour over vinegar (about 1/4 cup), [...]
Viennese cabbage
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008Viennese Cabbage
2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 large onion, chopped 1 medium head green cabbage, coarsely shredded 1 cup champagne 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt Dash of pepper 1/4 cup whipping cream
Heat butter in 12-inch skillet until hot. Cook and stir onion in butter over medium heat until [...]
Cooked Caraway cheese
Friday, September 12th, 2008Cooked Caraway Cheese
In Germany, this is known as Koch Kaese. This makes a delicious cheese spread with dark rye bread and beer.
4 cups dry cottage cheese 2 teaspoons caraway seeds 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon Hungarian sweet paprika 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup whole milk 1 egg yolk, beaten
Mix cheese with [...]
German Christmas cookies
Monday, August 25th, 2008German Christmas Cookies
1 cup shortening, half butter 1/2 cup granulated sugar 3 eggs 4 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
Blend shortening and sugar together. Add grated lemon rind. Add eggs, reserving 1 white, and beat mixture until light. Sift flour, Measure and add salt. Sift again. Slowly add sifted dry ingredients [...]