Posts Tagged ‘German’
Kraut Runzas
Kraut Runzas (also known as krautburgers, krautramzies, fleischkuche, bierock, or kraut pirok) is a dish I enjoyed growing up. I love them straight out of the oven covered in butter with mustard on the side. A Kraut Runza is a bread bun stuffed with seasoned beef, cabbage, and onions. This dish has been made for generations in my family. [...]
Onion, Cheese, and Bacon Tart
When I think of tarts, I think fruit. After having this tart, I think bacon, cheese and onions. This tart is reminiscent of a quiche, but is not heavy on the eggs. This allows the flavors of the onion cheese and bacon to come through without being masked by the eggs. The tart consists of chopped onions, bacon, and Gruyère cheese baked in [...]
Bavarian Sausage Hot Pot
If you like something that is easy to make, low in calories, and tastes great, Bayerischer Würsteltopf or Bavarian Sausage Hot Pot is for you. This hot pot consists of layers of cabbage, carrots, green beans, peas, potatoes, knackwurst sausage and various spices poached in beef broth. The addition of nutmeg and caraway seeds gives this dish its [...]
Sausages and Pork Chops Baked with Fruited Sauerkraut
Sometimes you have a craving for pork chops. Then sometimes you have a craving for sausage. Sausages and Pork Chops Baked with Fruited Sauerkraut is definitely the best of both worlds. I was sated by the juicy pork chops and the mild flavored knackwurst. The fruited sauerkraut with prunes and apricots tie the flavors of the pork chops [...]
Brisket Braised in Porter
There is nothing better than a slow cooked brisket. Except maybe a slow cooked brisket braised in porter beer. This German inspired brisket fits the bill. It’s a great winter meal and will stick to your ribs. Brisket Braised in Porter takes about two days to make. I can guarantee that the two-day wait is worth it. The brisket was juicy, [...]
German-Style Fried Potatoes
I love German Potato Salad made with onions, chives mustard and vinegar. Potato salad is a great summer picnic dish. For when summer is over, German-Style Fried Potatoes is a great replacement. German-Style Fried Potatoes has the same characteristics except that the potatoes are fried and it is served hot. The German-Style Fried Potatoes [...]
Braised Chicken Thighs with Sauerkraut
Hähnchenschenkel mit Sauerkraut or Braised Chicken Thighs with Sauerkraut is a wonderful German inspired dish. You can find sauerkraut in different incarnations all around Europe and other parts of the world. Sauerkraut is fermented shredded cabbage. It is fermented with lactic acid, which imparts a sour taste. Paired with savory meat, it is [...]
Warm Beef-and-Potato Salad with Béarnaise Dressing
When you think of a potato salad, you usually think of potatoes mixed with herbs and mayonnaise. I am a big fan of potato salad as a side dish at a summer gathering. I would have never thought of having potato salad as my main dish. After having the Warm Beef-and-Potato Salad with Béarnaise Dressing, I am a believer. This dish mixes [...]
Trout Choucroute
Trout Choucroute is another Alsatian dish. This dish may be from France. However, it is definitely German inspired. Choucroute garnie is a dressed sauerkraut. Choucroute is the french take on sauerkraut and is widely popular in regions of France. In this preparation we dress it with Riesling wine, bay leafs, juniper berries and onions. The [...]
Chicken in Riesling
Chicken in Riesling is a dish I have made many times before and it is a keeper. This is usually my main course with Trout Choucroute being my first course. This dish is excellent and suitable to be served at a dinner party. Chicken in Riesling is an Alsatian inspired dish. Alsace is a region in France that was once contested part of Germany and [...]
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