Käsespätzle

This is a yummy simple recipe starting with a crepe-like batter spiced with nutmeg! […]

Ina’s Fresh Pea Soup

2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts (2 leeks) 1 cup chopped yellow onion 4 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade 5 cups freshly shelled peas or 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen peas 2/3 cup chopped fresh mint leaves, loosely packed 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black […]

NYTimes Cornbread

4 tablespoons butter, olive oil, lard or bacon drippings 1 1/2 cups medium-grind cornmeal 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 1/4 cups milk, more if needed Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Put fat in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet or in […]

Bleu Cheese Mac ‘n’ Cheese with Buffalo Chicken

I like bleu cheese, I like buffalo chicken, I like mac ‘n’ cheese. This is my attempt at mixing all three in a yummy dish! […]

Old-Fashioned Pancakes

Just a simple pancake recipe. […]

Mission Fig and Rosemary Tart

Quite simply put, an online buddy and food contributor for the SF Examiner, Stephen Roberts, published a recipe in September that I want to get my hands on… Rather than transcribe, I’ll link directly to the original article.

http://www.examiner.com/food-in-san-francisco/mission-fig-and-rosemary-tart-easy-and-local

Alton’s Soft Pretzels

These warm pretzels by Alton Brown are delicious with Bavarian sweet mustard or hot mustard! […]

East Coast Halibut and Potato Chowder

2 tablespoons canola oil 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots 1 bay leaf 2 teaspoons ground tumeric 2 cups peeled potatoes, cut into small to medium cubes 6 cups bottled clam juice 1/4 teaspoon of tabasco or other hot sauce Fresh black pepper to […]

Maultaschen

We had this Swabian dish when we visited Munich in July 2010. It’s a delicious ravioli-type dish! […]

French Onion Soup

Explanation not required! It can be served as a side or a main course. […]