-MARINADE – 2 tb ;Water 1/4 c Vinegar 2 tb Caraway Seeds 1 ts Sugar 2 tb Onion; Minced 1 ts Horseradish 1/4 ts Cloves; Ground 1/2 ts Salt 1/4 ts Pepper 5 tb Vegetable Oil Wash beets, trim off greens, place in medium saucepan, and cook, without peeling, in salted water to cover, until […]
German
Frische Tomatensuppe (fresh Tomato Soup)
Cut tomatoes into wedges and place in 1 1/2-quart saucepan with all ingredients except yogurt. Simmer uncovered 30 minutes. Strain to remove tomato skins and seeds. Adjust seasonings. Garnish with spoonfuls of yogurt.
Moms German Meatballs
FOR SAUCE 1 qt -Water 1 c Catsup 1 tb -Flour 4 tb Cornstartch 1 tb Vinegar 1 tb Sugar 1 ts -Salt -Pepper; to taste -Water; to make thin cream This is a bit of a task to prepare, but well worth the effort. The recipe was passed down for many generations in my […]
Pepper Balls
Sift flour, baking powder and spices together. Heat honey and butter until butter melts. Cool to lukewarm and beat in eggs. Add flour mixture. Chill dough 1/2 hour. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350F. for 15 minutes. Cool Cookies on wire racks. Mix confectioners sugar, vanilla, and water […]
Barvarian Veal With Asparagus
* Frozen Asparagus should be tips and pieces. (2 boxes (10 Oz Each)) ** Fresh Asparagus should be cleaned and cut into 1-inch pieces. +++++ ++++ ++++ In a Dutch oven brown the veal in hot oil. Add onion and carrots. Cook until onion is transparent. Stir in parsley. Mix lemon juice, broth, flour and […]
Yet Another German Hot Potato Salad
Fry the bacon in a large, heavy skillet until crisp. Remove the bacon, drain on paper towels, then crumble; reserve the bacon fat. Dissolve the cornstarch in the water. Saute the onion and celery in the reserved bacon fat over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until the onions are translucent. Add the salt, sugar, […]
Kraeuterbutter
some estragon (and I not sure what that is in english, I think any “italian” herb would be fine) salt, white pepper to taste 1 Tablespoon lemon juice, a couple of drops worcester sauce soften butter at room temp., add finely chopped herbs, add remaining ingredients. Mix slowly with a fork. Wet a piece of […]
Yellow Split-pea Puree
Presoak peas, if necessary, according to package directions. Drain well, if presoaked. In a large pot, add water or stock, whole onion, carrot, turnip or parsnip, marjoram, thyme, and salt. Cook until peas and vegetables are tender, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Drain well. Mash peas and vegetables in blender or press through a […]
Potato Salad With Beer Dressing
Boil potatoes in medium-size saucepan until just tender. Peel and slice. Fry bacon until crisp. Break into small pieces and mix with onion, celery and salt; set aside. Stir melted butter and flour in a small saucepan until blended. Add mustard and sugar. Slowly stir in beer and Tabasco sauce. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. […]
Beef Rolls
* Sandwich or roll steaks should weigh about 6 oz each. ** Pickles, Salt Pork or Bacon should be cut into long thin strips. ~– Lay steaks on a flat surface. Spread each with mustard; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Divide pickles, salt pork (or bacon), and onion among the steaks equally. Roll up steaks […]