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Braised Oxtail (Pressure Cooker)
2008-03-03 21:31:21
In this recipe, slices of oxtail and diced vegetables are braised in red wine. In the pressure cooker it takes only about 40-45 minutes for the meat to become tender. I like the flavorful oxtail meat.  Read more »
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Duck and Mushroom Pie
2008-02-24 20:45:25
Here my recipe for a duck and mushroom pie. Duck legs are cooked (in the pressure cooker) with triple sec and a bit of orange zest, giving it a mild orange flavor. The pie is then filled with the duck meat, peas, corn and bread and baked until golden brown.  Read more »
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Lamb in Ginger-Coconut Sauce (Pressure Cooker)
2008-02-23 01:32:13
Lamb meat in coconut milk sauce with ginger, garlic, red bell peppers, chillies and lime. This recipe is the result of a little experiment that turned out very, very well. Cooked in the pressure cooker for less than 30 minutes, the result is tender lamb in a flavorful sauce.  Read more »
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Chicken in Hot Tomato Sauce
2008-02-17 10:26:19
This dish is hot! Very hot! Pan-fried chicken thighs in a sauce made from tomatoes, bacon, onions, garlic, Thai chillies and Piquin chillies. Lime juice and white wine add tang, broiled feta cheese adds flavor and elegance.  Read more »
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Mousse of Sole
2008-02-10 11:58:29
In this recipe sole fillets are filled with a farce made of fish, sour cream, milk, egg and cayenne pepper. It is fast to prepare and very elegant.  Read more »
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Garlic and Rosemary Soufflé
2008-02-04 22:14:04
A little flavorful soufflé with garlic, rosemary and Parmesan cheese. This soufflé makes a nice and elegant starter. It also makes a wonderful side dish that goes especially well with lamb.  Read more »
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Caramelized Red Beets
2008-02-03 15:21:13
A nice little recipe: Cubes of red beets cooked and caramelized in their own juices. Caramelized beets make a nice side dish for many kinds of meets. Sprinkled with a little Balsamic vinegar they are also good as a little starter or snack.  Read more »


Dampfnudeln
2008-01-27 21:02:07
Dampfnudeln are not noodles as their German name might suggest. They are steamed dumplings.  Read more »


Onion Soup
2008-01-21 15:23:24
While not really a weeknight dish, homemade onion soup makes a wonderful but very flavorful and heavy starter. It can also be a full dinner, especially if served with some more bread and a nice salad. Flambéing the soup at the table adds flavor and a fancy note.  Read more »


Liver Dumplings - Leberknödel
2008-03-13 21:57:06
Leberknödel (liver dumplings) are a Southern German specialty. Where I come from they are often served as part of a "Pfälzer Teller" (Palatinate Plate) together with a slice of baked Saumagen (stuffed sow's stomach), sausage, sauerkraut and bread. You can also serve them just with sauerkraut and bread.  Read more »
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Spinach Soufflé
2008-03-09 14:54:03
A nice little starter: Spinach soufflé, baked in ramekins. It's easy to prepare and very elegant.  Read more »


Pancakes with Blueberry Filling
2008-03-21 08:08:55
A nice dessert that can be prepared in advance and just finished in the oven: Pancakes filled with blueberries, served warm with a light cinnamon-vanilla sauce.  Read more »
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Braised Sauerkraut (Pressure Cooker)
2008-03-21 08:27:29
To continue my mini-series on German cooking: This recipe is how my Mom cooks sauerkraut; With butter, bacon, onion, caraway seeds and white wine. It takes about 20 minutes in the pressure cooker and tastes wonderful.  Read more »
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Casserole of Lamb, Bell Pepper and Pasta with Feta Cheese Topping
2008-03-29 11:34:25
Inspired by the flavors of goulash, this casserole combines lamb, bell pepper, paprika, caraway seeds and cayenne pepper with pasta and feta cheese. Cooked in a pressure cooker, the lamb needs only about 20 minutes to get nice and tender.  Read more »
Read more: Casserole , Cheese , Pasta , Pepper

Weißwurst
2008-03-30 21:26:48
Weißwurst ("White Sausage") is a German specialty from Bavaria. It's made from veal, pork and pork skin and is often served with Krautsalat (German-style cole slaw), pretzels and a special sweet mustard ("Weißwurstsenf").  Read more »


Curried Mushroom Soup
2008-04-06 15:47:42
A rich, flavorful and interesting soup. I finally added a photo to the recipe.  Read more »
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Krautsalat (German Cole Slaw)
2008-04-06 22:41:18
This is a recipe for Krautsalat (German -style cole slaw). It's a salad made of green cabbage with butter, bacon, onion, beef stock, caraway seeds and vinegar.  Read more »


Shrimp on Pasta with Roasted Bell Pepper Tequila Sauce
2008-04-13 23:15:48
An interesting pasta sauce served with sauteed shrimp: Pureed roasted bell peppers blended with Tequila , garlic, cilantro and a hint of chili powder and cayenne.  Read more »
Read more: Pasta , Pepper , Roasted , Shrimp

Rack of Lamb with Feta and Sweet Mustard Crust
2008-04-21 09:38:00
An interesting experiment, using up some leftover Weißwurstsenf (sweet mustard): Rack of lamb covered with a crust of sweet mustard, breadcrumbs, garlic, rosemary, feta cheese and olive oil.  Read more »
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Beef in Sauerkraut over Pasta (Pressure Cooker)
2008-05-08 08:47:46
Beef cooked with sauerkraut and white wine and served over pasta. In the pressure cooker it takes only 20-25 minutes for the beef to become nice and tender.  Read more »
Read more: Pasta , Pressure , Sauerkraut

Pomegranate Chicken in Puff Pastry Crust
2008-05-23 09:08:42
Another nice little experiment that turned out to be successful: A puff pastry crust filled with chicken, pease and pomegranate syrup. The tangy syrup goes very well with the chicken and the peas. A nice full meal, but also a very nice and elegant starter.  Read more »
Read more: Chicken , Pastry , Pomegranate

News: Steffen's Dinners Updated
2008-06-08 15:12:58
Last week I got back from a vacation at my parents' house in Germany. Except for a Gazpacho and a Paella I did not cook at all and just ate the wonderful food my Mom prepared. I'll write up the Gazpacho recipe soon. During the last few days, I updated Steffen's Dinners to Drupal 6 and a new, cleaner design with slightly larger preview photos and wider sidebars to allow better readable font sizes.


Weißwurst ("White Sausage")
2008-03-30 21:26:48
Münchner Weißwurst ("Munich-style White Sausage ") is a German specialty from Bavaria. It's made from veal, pork and pork skin and is often served with Krautsalat (German-style cole slaw), pretzels and a special sweet mustard ("Weißwurstsenf"). This recipe shows you how to make homemade Weißwurst from the basic ingredients. It requires a large and powerful food processor, a kitchen scale,


Gazpacho
2008-06-10 08:45:23
A very nice and refreshing cold soup. Great as a starter, especially at the end of a hot day. Read more »


Mushroom, Cheese and Spinach Sauce on Linguine Pasta
2008-06-15 18:06:13
A nice mushroom and spinach sauce with a mild blue cheese flavor. Fast to prepare, ideal for a weeknight dinner. Read more »
Read more: Cheese , Mushroom , Pasta , Spinach

Lamb Chops with Balsamic-wilted Watercress
2008-06-18 23:38:42
For our wedding anniversary: Lamb chops, topped with watercress wilted in a balsamic-and-garlic syrup and rosemary potatoes. Read more »
Read more: Balsamic , Watercress

Salmon with Rösti Crust
2008-07-02 22:48:20
On our vacation in Germany, my wife had a salmon fillet with a rösti crust at a restaurant. It was very good, so I tried to cook the dish here at home. It worked at the first attempt! Except for the adventurous idea of turning over salmon fillets covered with raw grated potatoes, the recipe is fairly straightforward and quite easy to cook. A thin layer of dill and a mild horseradish cream sauce


Frozen Blueberry Yoghurt
2008-06-30 21:13:13
A nice dessert for hot days: Partially frozen blueberry yoghurt. This dish is very simple and fast to prepare. Read more »
Read more: Blueberry , Frozen

Asian-style Chicken Noodle Salad
2008-06-28 22:03:35
Garlic, butter, sesame oil, spinach and black mushrooms give this chicken noodle salad a unique flavor. It can be prepared in advance, refrigerated and served cold or it can be served lukewarm right away. Read more »
Read more: Asian , Chicken , Noodle , Salad

BBQ-cooked Halibut in Spinach-Cream Sauce
2008-06-24 22:23:21
Cooked in a pan on the grill, the fish and the sauce acquire a nice smokey flavor. For this recipe you will need a charcoal grill with a tight-fitting lid and soaked wood chips (e.g. Mesquite). Read more »
Read more: BBQ , cooked , Cream , Cream Sauce , Spinach

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