Cuisine

Lasagna (Nudelauflauf)

February 11, 2016/0 Comments/in Cuisine, Main Dishes /by Oma

Ingredients for meat: 454 g (16 oz) of elbow macaroni 908 g (2 lbs) of ground beef 8% fat 200 g (7 oz) of diced onions 3 cloves of garlic 794 g (28 oz) of diced tomatoes canned (OR) fresh tomatoes 170 g (6 oz) of sliced mushrooms in a jar 2 tablespoons of sour […]

Original German Crumb Cake (German Streuselkuchen einfach)

February 2, 2016/0 Comments/in Cuisine, Desserts /by Oma

Ingredients for dough: 500 g (17.6 oz) all-purpose flour 1 package of dry rapid-rise yeast 3 tablespoons of sugar 1 leveled teaspoon of salt 1 whole egg 2 egg yolks 1 cup of milk 250 g (8.8 oz) of butter 1 additional egg yolk for brushing the dough Ingredients for crumble: 300 g (10.6 oz) […]

Egg Liqueur Cake made with homemade egg liqueur (Eierlikörkuchen mit selbstgemachten Eierlikör)

January 25, 2016/0 Comments/in Cuisine, Desserts /by Oma

The egg liqueur cake is relatively easy to make, however, the egg liqueur “Advocaat” (a dutch alcoholic beverage) is only available in a few regions. Not to worry, as you’ll see in the recipe below, it isn’t difficult to make your own liqueur. I did it and the cake turned out great. The ingredients in […]

Red-Wine Cake and Red-Wine Cupcakes (Rotweinkuchen und Rotweincupcakes)

January 21, 2016/0 Comments/in Cuisine, Desserts /by Oma

Ingredients: 250 g (10.5 oz) of butter 250 g (8.8 oz) of sugar 5 eggs 250 g (8.8 oz) of all-purpose flour 50 g (1.8 oz) of Dr. Oetker Gustin (OR) 50 g (1.8 oz) of corn starch 1 package of Dr. Oetker baking powder (OR) 3 teaspoons of baking powder 2 packages of Dr. […]

Black and White Cookies with M&M’s (Amerikaner)

January 21, 2016/0 Comments/in Cuisine, Desserts /by Oma

Ingredients: 100 g (3.5 oz) of soft butter 100 g (3.5 oz) of sugar 1 package of Dr. Oetker vanilla sugar (OR) 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract A pinch of salt 2 eggs 1 package of Dr. Oetker vanilla pudding (OR) ½ package of Jell-o Vanilla Cook & Serve Pudding & Pie Filling 250 g […]

Potato Soup (Kartoffelsuppe)

January 18, 2016/0 Comments/in Cuisine, Soups /by Oma

Ingredients: 1000 g (2.2 lbs) of potatoes 250 g (8.8 oz) of carrots 500 g (17.6 oz) of leeks 80 g (2.8 oz) of celery knob 2 l (2.1 quarts) of water 2 teaspoons of salt 80 g (8.8 oz) of cured salt pork (OR) 3 tablespoons of sunflower oil 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour […]

Apple and Onion Pork-Lard Spread (Schweineschmalz mit Äpfeln und Zwiebeln)

January 18, 2016/2 Comments/in Appetizers, Cuisine /by Oma

Ingredients: 1500 g (3.25 lbs) of pork belly fat (if not available in the store, order at a butcher or the butcher in your grocery store) 250 g (9 oz) of diced apples 500 g (17.75 oz) of diced onions 2 teaspoons of dried marjoram Preparation: Cut your belly fat in pieces and press it […]

Waldorf Salad (Waldorfsalat)

January 17, 2016/0 Comments/in Cuisine, Salad /by Oma

Ingredients: 500 g ( 17.5 oz) of peeled celery knob 500 g (17.5 oz) of peeled apples 200 g (7 oz) of mandarin oranges canned 200 g (7 oz) of chopped walnuts 150 g (5.25 oz) of mayonnaise 6 tablespoons of juice from canned mandarin oranges 3 tablespoons of lemon juice 100 ml (3.5 oz) […]

Goulash Soup with Venison or Beef (Gulaschsuppe mit Wild)

January 17, 2016/0 Comments/in Cuisine, Soups /by Oma

Ingredients for Marinade: 1000 g (2.2 lbs) venison roast or beef roast (if pre-cut, make sure the cubes aren’t too big) 2 bay leaves 1 ½ teaspoons of thyme 8 juniper berries 946 ml (32 oz) of buttermilk 500 ml (17 oz) of red wine Ingredients for Soup: 100 g (3.5 oz) pork fat (OR) […]

German Meatloaf (False Hare)—German Hackbraten (Falscher Hase)

January 17, 2016/0 Comments/in Cuisine, Main Dishes /by Oma

Ingredients for Meat: 1000 g (2 lbs) of ground beef (10% fat) 2 diced shallots 1 French roll 4 hard boiled eggs (as filling) 2 eggs 42 g (1.5 oz or 3 tablespoons) of butter 40 g (1.5 oz) of bread crumbs plain 1 teaspoon of paprika 1 teaspoon of thyme flakes ½ teaspoon of […]