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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 » Read more:Pressure
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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 » Read more:Mushroom
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 » Read more:Ginger
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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 » Read more:Tomato
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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 » Read more:Mousse
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 » Read more:Rosemary
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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 » Read more:Liver
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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 » Read more:Blueberry
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 » Read more:Braised
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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
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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 » Read more:Mushroom
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 »
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 » Read more:Sweet
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
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