Tag: German

German Potato Salad

German Potato Salad

This is an old family recipe that I adore. Every bite of this salad brings back memories of my childhood and times spent with my grandparents. Ingredients: 3 pounds red potatoes cut into bite size pieces 1 bunch green onions sliced 1/2 pound bacon 3/4 

Slow Cooker Sauerbraten with Cabbage and Roasted Potatoes

Slow Cooker Sauerbraten with Cabbage and Roasted Potatoes

One of my son’s has been researching our ancestry and has fallen in love with German culture and history. He found this dish in his reading and asked me to make it for him. The original recipe boiled potatoes, but we prefer roasted potatoes so 

Raspberry and Blueberry Custard Kuchen

Raspberry and Blueberry Custard Kuchen

My son has been reading a lot about German culture and history. In his reading he discovered a few dishes he wanted to try. This is a German dessert I made in his honor.

Ingredients:

Crust-

1 1/2 cups flour divided

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup cold butter

2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

1/2 cup sugar

Filling-

3 cups raspberries and blueberries

1 cup sugar

1 tablespoon all purpose flour

1 cup heavy whipping cream

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and spray a 9×13 dish with baking spray.
  2. Add flour, salt, and butter cut into cubes to a food processor. Pulse to mix. Add the heavy cream and pulse.
  3. Press the flour mixture into the 9×13 pan.
  4. Combine the sugar and remaining flour. Sprinkle over the crust.
  5. Arrange the raspberries and blueberries over the crust.
  6. In a large bowl combine the sugar, flour, eggs, cream, and vanilla. Pour over the berries.
  7. Bake 30-40 minutes until lightly browned.
  8. Serve warm or chilled.
  9. Store in the refrigerator.
  10. Enjoy!