Thursday, March 11, 2010

Recipe: Faschingkrapfen and Orange Jam

February 4, 2010 by Barbara Gasser  
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Recipe: Faschingkrapfen and Orange Jam

Fasching ends on February 16th. The climax of carnival is Fat Tuesday or Shrove Tuesday. Festive costume parades on Faschingsdienstag end the winter throughout Germany, Switzerland and Austria. It also is the last day of feasting which means lots of meat, eggs, cream and deep fat fried pastries such as the Faschingskrapfen or carnival doughnut. [...]

An Austrian Favorite: Sacher Torte

January 19, 2010 by GW Editorial Staff  
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An Austrian Favorite: Sacher Torte

Ingredients: Six eggs (separated), 130 g butter, 130 g chocolate, 130 g flour, 200 g sugar, chocolate icing, apricot jam.
Instructions: Stir half of the sugar into the butter until stiff, then briefly stir in the egg yolks and the liquid-but-still-luke-warm chocolate. Mix and beat the egg whites and the rest of the sugar into a [...]

A German Staple: Gurkensalat (Cucumber Salad)

January 19, 2010 by GW Editorial Staff  
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A German Staple: Gurkensalat (Cucumber Salad)

Ingredients: One large salad cucumber, one onion, half cup of sweet cream, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, parsley, dill, tarragon and borage.
Directions: Cut a peeled cucumber into thin slices, salt lightly and let stand for an hour. Add finely diced onion, seasonings and finely chopped herbs. Mix the salad well and let soak thoroughly. Cover with [...]

From Switzerland: Zürcher Geschnetzeltes (Zurich Ragout)

January 19, 2010 by GW Editorial Staff  
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From Switzerland:  Zürcher Geschnetzeltes (Zurich Ragout)

Zurich Ragout, in Swiss German dialect Züri-Gschnätzlets, is a simple ragout recipe in a white sauce made with mushrooms and white wine. It contains many of the typical Germanic flavorings, including parsley and lemon zest, a recent addition to German cuisine. It is traditionally served with Rösti (Swiss Hash Browns) and a white, Swiss wine (Fendant) or [...]

Gut gegen den Kater: Norddeutscher Heringssalat

January 19, 2010 by GW Editorial Staff  
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Gut gegen den Kater: Norddeutscher Heringssalat

Zutaten (fuer 4 Personen)
3 Matjesfilet
125 ml Milch
2 Bismarckheringe gehäutet, ohne Gräten
125 g Kalbsfleisch
125 g Schweinefleisch
3 Kartoffeln
1 Rote Bete
1/4 Sellerie
2 säuerliche Äpfel
3 Eier
3 Gewürzgurken
2 TL Karpern
4 EL Bratensaft
2 EL Essig
4 EL Öl
1 EL scharfer Senf
1 EL Mayonaise
1 TL Zucker
Salz und Pfeffer (nach Bedarf abschmecken)
Zubereitung:
Kalbs- und Schweinefleisch braten. Kartoffeln, rote Bete, Sellerie und Eier kochen. Die Matjesfilets unter kaltem Wasser abspülen, in die Milch legen und zugedeckt über Nacht stehen lassen. Danach gut abtropfen [...]

Zwiebel-Sahne-Schnitzel mit Käse überbacken

January 19, 2010 by GW Editorial Staff  
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Zwiebel-Sahne-Schnitzel mit Käse überbacken

Zutaten:
500 g Zwiebel(n)
4 Schweineschnitzel (à ca. 120 g)
1 Prise Cayennepfeffer
3 EL Öl
1 Prise Salz und Pfeffer
200 ml Sahne
150 g Crème fraîche
250 ml Weißwein, trocken
2 TL Brühe
1 TL Knoblauchsalz
200 g Emmentaler
Zubereitung:
Für das Schnitzel mit Käse die Zwiebeln abziehen und in feine Ringe teilen. Schnitzel abbrausen, trockentupfen und mit Pfeffer würzen.
Das Öl in einer Pfanne erhitzen und das Fleisch darin pro Seite ca. 5 Min. braten. Herausnehmen, salzen [...]

Rezept – Bergische Waffeln

January 19, 2010 by GW Editorial Staff  
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Rezept – Bergische Waffeln

Zutaten:
125 g Butter
50 g Zucker
3 Eigelb
250 g Mehl
0.5 TL Backpulver
0.25 l Milch
3 Eiweiß
Zuckerrübensirup
Zubereitung:
Flüssige Butter mit Zucker und Eigelb schaumig rühren. Mehl und Backpulver gut vermischen und abwechselnd mit der Milch unterrühren. Eiweiß steif schlagen und unterziehen. Teig in einem erhitzten und evtl. gefetteten Waffeleisen ausbacken, mit Grafschafter Goldsaft bestreichen und servieren.
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Recipe – Weihnachtskotelett – Sautéed Veal Chop

December 10, 2009 by GW Editorial Staff  
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Recipe – Weihnachtskotelett – Sautéed Veal Chop

Harald’s Favorite Recipe: “Weihnachtskotelett” (Sautéed Veal Chop)
Ingredients
Veal chop
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
Salt
Pepper
3 shallots or 1 onion
100g chanterelles
1 tablespoon cognac
Grand Jus
1/4 cup heavy whipped cream
350g of fresh season vegetables:
baby carrots, green asparagus
1 bunch parsley
Mashed potatoes
Preparation
Sauté the 10 oz. veal chop in a hot skillet with one tablespoon olive oil for 2 minutes on [...]

Recipe – Schneehörnchen – Schneekipferl (Snow Horns)

December 10, 2009 by GW Editorial Staff  
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Recipe – Schneehörnchen – Schneekipferl (Snow Horns)

Inga’s Favorite Recipe: “Schneehörnchen” (Snow Horns)
Ingredients for Dough: 1 1/2 tsp. active dry yeast, 2 tsp. vanilla sugar, 2 tbsp. warm water, 2 cups unbleached flour, 1 tsp. baking powder, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/2 cup butter, 2 yolks from large eggs, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract, Powdered confectioner’s sugar (liberal amounts [...]

Recipe – Rotkraut/Red Cabbage: Classic Austrian side dish

December 4, 2009 by GW Editorial Staff  
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Recipe – Rotkraut/Red Cabbage: Classic Austrian side dish

This is an old family dish that offers a wonderful combination of flavors in the cabbage. This is an ideal recipe for a crowd, especially as a side dish for a winter holiday occasion.
A savory side dish rich in Austrian-tradition with red wine, orange juice, ginger, apples and caramelized onions.
Ingredients

1/4 0.25 0.25cup CUP_USVolumepeanut oil
1 [...]

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