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Oma’s Amazing Shrimp Dip
/0 Comments/in Appetizers, Christmas, New Year's Eve /by OmaIngredients: 1 can (305g - 10 ¾ oz) of Campbell’s Condensed Tomato Soup 1 (226g - 8 oz) package of Philadelphia Original Cream Cheese 1 pack of unflavored gelatine 1 cup of shrimp—cut in small pieces 1 cup of mayonnaise ¾ cup of chopped onions ¾ cup of chopped celery 10-12 drops of Tabasco sauce […]
Chocolate Roll Cake with Whipped Cream Filling (Schokoladenrolle)
/3 Comments/in Christmas, Cuisine, Desserts, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day /by OmaIngredients: 4 egg whites 4 tablespoons of cold water 200 g (7 oz) of sugar 1 package of Dr. Oetker Vanilla Sugar (OR) 3-4 drops vanilla extract 4 egg yolks 60 g (3 oz) of flour 60 g (3 oz) of corn (OR) potato starch 1.5 teaspoons of baking powder 40 g (1.4 oz) of […]
Holiday Apple Punch - Apfelweinbowle
/0 Comments/in Christmas, Festivities, New Year's Eve, Side Dishes, Thanksgiving /by OmaIngredients: 2 sticks of cinnamon 8 cloves ½ teaspoon of ground nutmeg Fresh peels from 2 oranges 1 tablespoon of honey 1/8 liter (½ cup) of fresh pressed lemon juice ¼ liter (1 cup) fresh pressed orange juice 3 bottles (á 355 mL -12 oz) of Woodchuck Hard Cider Granny Smith 3 bottles (á 355 […]
Fresh Homemade Eggnog
/1 Comment/in Christmas, Festivities, New Year's Eve, Side Dishes, Thanksgiving /by OmaIngredients (for about 15 cups): 8 egg yolks 1 ½ cups of sugar 1 tablespoon of sugar 4 cups of whole milk 2 cups of heavy cream 1.5 cups cups of rum 1 split vanilla bean (remove and save seeds) ½ teaspoon of cinnamon ½ teaspoon of nutmeg Preparation: In a large pot, bring the […]
Chocolate Cookies - Schokoladenplätzchen
/0 Comments/in Christmas, Desserts /by OmaIngredients: 250 g (9 oz) of flour 120 g (4.5 oz) of powdered sugar 200 g (7 oz) of soft butter 2 egg yolks 1 teaspoon of instant coffee powder 50 g (1.7 oz) milk chocolate 50 g ( 1.7 oz) dark chocolate 2 tablespoons of powdered cocoa Preparation: Beat the egg yolks with a […]
Chocolate-Covered Macaroons - Kokosmakronen
/0 Comments/in Christmas, Desserts /by OmaIngredients: 4 egg whites ½ teaspoons of cinnamon 2-4 drops of almond extract 200 g (7 oz) of sugar 250 g (9 oz) of unsweetened fancy coconut flakes 85 g (3 oz) of unsweetened chocolate Preparation: Use your electric hand mixer to beat the egg whites until they are very stiff. Slowly add sugar, almond […]
Vanilla Horns Cookies - Vanillie Kipferl
/0 Comments/in Christmas, Desserts /by OmaIngredients: 250 g (9 oz) of flour 125 g (4.5 oz) of sugar ½ teaspoon of baking powder 1 package of Dr. Oetker Vanilla Sugar (OR) 3-5 drops of vanilla extract 125 g (4.5 oz) of blanched fine grated almonds 3 egg yolks 200 g (7 oz) of soft butter For Finishing: 80 g - 100 g […]
Bulging Eyes Cookies - Kulleraugen
/2 Comments/in Christmas, Desserts /by OmaIngredients: 250 g (9 oz) of flour 100 g (3.5 ounces) of sugar 3 egg yolks 1 Package Dr. Oetker Vanilla Sugar (OR) 3–5 Drops Vanilla Extract 1 teaspoon of baking powder 3 egg whites 150 g (5.5 oz) of soft margarine 50–80 g (2–3 oz) of peeled ground almonds 200 g (7 oz) red […]
Christmas Shortbread Cookies - Spritzgebäck
/0 Comments/in Christmas, Desserts /by OmaIngredients: 375 g (13 oz) of soft butter 250 g (9 oz) of sugar 250 g (9 oz) of flour 250 g (9 oz) of potato starch 125 g (4.5 oz) of peeled and ground almonds 2 packages Dr. Oetker Vanilla Sugar (OR) 3-6 drops of vanilla extract Pinch of salt 100 g (3.5 oz) […]
Fruit-Filled Shortbread Cookies (Butter Cookies) - Gefülltes Buttergebäck, Linzer Plätzchen, Mannheimer Teegebäck
/0 Comments/in Christmas, Desserts, Thanksgiving /by OmaInstructions: The fruit-filled shortbread cookies have more than only one name. They are also known as “Linzer Plätzchen” OR, “Mannheimer Teegebäck”. For the cookies shown above, you need twice the dough, but prepare the dough separate. Makes about 72 filled cookies. You will have 72 cookies with the shaped cut outs for the front and […]