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Grilled Asparagus with Dressing (Gegrillter Gruener Spargel mit Salatsosse)
/0 Comments/in Cuisine, Side Dishes /by OmaIngredients: 2 pounds of green asparagus 4 tablespoons of olive oil 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar 3 teaspoons of sugar 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1 teaspoon of mustard 5 tablespoons of sour cream Preparation asparagus: Wash and dry the asparagus. Put them on a double skewer (if available) and grill the asparagus on low heat […]
Herb Butter (Kraeuterbutter)
/0 Comments/in Appetizers, Cuisine /by OmaIngredients: 454 g (1 lbs) of unsalted butter 4–5 stems of dill 4–5 stems of parsley Chives 2 large cloves of garlic Salt Preparation: Soften the butter by stirring and set aside. Wash dill, parsley, and chives and dry with a paper towel. Add garlic to the herbs and chop in a food chopper. Now […]
Grilled Rockfish Marinated in Buttermilk and Lavender (Gegrilltes Barschfilet)
/0 Comments/in Cuisine, Main Dishes /by OmaIngredients: 2 rockfish filets (each about 1 lb /454 g) 1 ½ tablespoons of lemon juice 1 quart (0.95 l) of buttermilk 3 tablespoons of white wine 5 stems of young munstead lavender 1 teaspoon of salt 5 stems of dill Preparation: Rinse the rockfish under cold running water and dry it with a paper […]
17 sensational salads to accompany a season of grilling.
/0 Comments/in Cuisine /by OmaWe waited so long for summer to arrive and now it’s here—in all its natural beauty. The sunshine and blue skies invite us outdoors as the school year comes to an end. During the summer break, some people go to the beach, some head for the mountains, while others might stay at home to enjoy […]
Pasta Salad (Nudelsalat)
/0 Comments/in Cuisine, Salad /by OmaIngredients: 250 g (9 oz) of elbow macaroni 3–4 hard boiled eggs 6 pickles 1 jar 280 g (10 oz) of white asparagus 1 can 425 g (15 oz) of sweet peas (very young small) 1 can 411 g (14.5 oz) of sliced carrots 1 jar 198 g (7 oz) of pimiento strips 1 can […]
Beef Salad (Rindfleischsalat)
/0 Comments/in Cuisine, Salad /by OmaIngredients for cooking the beef: Some like it hot. If you like spicy food, this is the right salad for you! 908 g (2 pounds) of beef chuck roast 2 liters (67.62 oz) of water 1 tablespoon of salt 3 leeks 6 carrots 2 tomatoes 125 g (4.4 oz) of celery knob Preparation beef […]
Stuffed Tomatoes with Cottage Cheese (Gefuellte Tomaten mit Huettenkaese)
/0 Comments/in Cuisine, Salad /by OmaIngredients: 8 large tomatoes 454 g (16 oz) of cottage cheese 1 teaspoon of lemon juice 4 leaves of fresh basil 1 ½ teaspoons of chopped fresh chives 2 teaspoons of chopped fresh parsley 2 teaspoons of chopped fresh dill 1–2 tablespoons of buttermilk 2 cloves of diced garlic ½ tablespoon of salt Preparation: Wash […]
Bean Salad (Bohnensalat)
/0 Comments/in Cuisine, Salad /by OmaIngredients: 4 cans (each 411g - 14.5 oz) of french-cut green beans 1 ½ tablespoons of white wine vinegar ½ tablespoon of balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil 2 tablespoons of sour cream 3 tablespoons of very finely diced onions 3 stems of fresh savory or tried savory (a good substitute is oregano) 1 […]
Chicken Salad (Huehnersalat)
/0 Comments/in Cuisine, Salad /by OmaIngredients: 1 whole, fully-cooked roasted chicken 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil 3 hard-boiled eggs 2 tablespoons of ketchup 1 teaspoon of salt 1 can 227 g ( 8 oz) of crushed pineapple (in natural juice—not syrup) 2 tablespoons of sour cream Preparation: You can either roast your own chicken, or pick one up […]
Egg Mushrooms (Eierpilze)
/0 Comments/in Appetizers, Cuisine, Salad /by OmaIngredients: 10 hard boiled eggs 10 small tomatoes Mayonnaise for decoration Preparation: Boil your eggs in a pot of water for about 10 minutes or use an electrical egg cooker. After cooking time, rinse under cold water before you shelling them. Cut the tomatoes in half and remove the middle with a grapefruit […]