German
German Sauerkraut with Applesauce
An easy German sauerkraut side dish, with bacon, onions, beer, herbs, and a little applesauce to sweeten it up. Great with potatoes and most meats.
German
Shupfnudeln
How to make German shupfnudlen, also spelled schupfnudeln. They are basically German gnocchi dumplings, great with caramelized onions.
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Rye Sourdough
A rye sourdough recipe that makes a hearty loaf with caraway seeds. Great for sandwiches!
Italian
Alpine Bread Soup
If you are looking for a delicious, thing to do with stale bread, you could do a whole lot worse than make a batch of bread soup: It's quick, easy and only uses a few ingredients.
American Recipes
Sauerkraut Casserole
An easy-to-make casserole or hotdish, sauerkraut casserole is basically German lasagna: Sauerkraut, venison or beef, noodles and cheese. What's not to love?
Charcuterie
Homemade Braunschweiger
How to make German braunschweiger sausage at home. Braunschweiger is a liver sausage that is then smoked. Pork plus bird livers are a great option.
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German Jรคgerschnitzelย
Jรคgerschnitzel is one of Germany’s best known dishes. Also spelled jaegerschnitzel, it means “hunter’s cutlets,” meat pounded thin and served with…
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German Kรคsespรคtzle
A simple recipe for German kasespatzle adding cooked, shredded chicken, turkey, pheasant or rabbit. Kasespatzle is a lot like mac and cheese, only better.
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Venison Bratwurst
My recipe for smoked venison bratwurst, made like the red bratwurst from State Street Brats in Madison, Wisconsin. Even if you don't like the Badgers, you'll like these links.
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Weisswurst Sausage
A classic German sausage made from white meats and flavored with lemon, parsley and spices.
German
Spinach Spaetzle
A basic spinach spaetzle recipe that can be modified for any green leafy vegetable or herb you want to use, from nettles to parsley.
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Homemade Sheboygan Brats
This was the first sausage I ever learned to make, in Wisconsin. It's a traditional "white brat" made with veal, pork, or turkey.
