Gløgg Christmas Cookie
Glogg, also known as mulled or spiced wine, is common in Scandinavia throughout the winter, but particularly at Christmas. This recipe is based on...
metro30 podcast 015 – ‘Beer, Bratwurst & German Culture’
metro30 podcast 015 – “Beer, Bratwurst & German Culture.” Helga and Wolfgang Wengler discuss the history and traditions of Oktoberfest. Release date: Sept. 19,...
Green Beans, Pears and Bacon (Bohnen, Birnen und Speck)
INGREDIENTS
1½ pounds fresh green beans, or two 9 ounce packages of frozen, cut green beans
¾ pound smoked slab bacon, cut in to cubes
1 tablespoon savory or thyme
3 medium...
Cherry Pound Cake
Makes about 12-16 servings
INGREDIENTS
1 1/4 cups butter, softened
2 3/4 cups granulated sugar
5 eggs
1 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon...
Miss Lydia’s Southern Fried Chicken
Miss Lydia’s Southern Fried Chicken – Serve hot or cold. This is a large recipe. The remaining dry ingredients can be stored in an airtight container for later...
Oven-Roasted Dry-Rub Ribs
Oven-Roasted Dry-Rub Ribs | This dry-rub recipe has its origins in the South. Brown sugar and cumin give the ribs a sweet and smoky...
Lit’l Wieners in a Blanket
Lit’l Wieners in a Blanket
INGREDIENTS
1 can crescent rolls
1 package Lit'l Smokies wieners
Cheddar cheese
PREPARATION
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Roll crescent roll dough out and...
German Potato Salad (Kartoffel Salat)
German Potato Salad (Kartoffel Salat) | Serve at room temperature. “Guten Apetite!” – Helga the Kitchen Witch.
INGREDIENTS
6 medium potatoes
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
4-5 slices diced...
Mini Phyllo Quiches
INGREDIENTS
3 packages of Athena Phyllo Shells
6 eggs
3 slices smoked deli ham
3 green onions, finely chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup milk
PREPARATION
In a skillet,...
Jamaican Jerk Chicken Thighs
INGREDIENTS
4 small fresh green or red chilies or jalapeños
4 green onions, trimmed
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon allspice
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon...
Classic Reuben Sandwich
INGREDIENTS
Rye breadSauerkraut, well drainedCorned beef, thinly slicedSwiss cheese, sliced2 tablespoons Thousand Island dressingSoftened butter
PREPARATION
Spread the inner sides of the bread with a thin layer...
Quick Salmon Spread
Quick Salmon Spread | This recipe uses common ingredients found at the grocery store.
INGREDIENTS
2 7 ounce cans of boneless, skinless Atlantic Salmon, drained
1/3 cup...
Silver Mirror Club Sandwich
INGREDIENTS
3 pieces white toast4 slices baconmayonnaiselettucetomatoes (sliced)1 egg (fried)saltpepper
PREPARATION
Toast three slices of bread. Fry bacon. Spread mayonnaise on all three toast slices.
Add lettuce and tomatoes...
Kolachi Cookies
INGREDIENTS
DOUGH:
1 cup sugar
½ cup shortening
½ cup butter at room temperature
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup milk
4½ cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
FILLING:
7 cups...
Molasses Crinkles
INGREDIENTS
¾ cup soft shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg
¼ cup molasses
2¼ cups sifted flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
PREPARATION
...
Rumsterne (Rumstars)
INGREDIENTS
4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup sugar
1 cup walnuts (ground)
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4½ tablespoons rum or imitation rum extract
2½ stick butter or...
Italian Pizzelles
Italian Pizzelles – This classic cookie is a staple on holiday tables and at Italian weddings. Stack and keep in an airtight container to...
Vanilla Kipferl (German Christmas cookie)
INGREDIENTS
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup white sugar
3/4 cup blanched ground almonds
1 cup unsalted butter
¼ cup vanillin sugar (Dr. Oetker Vanillin Zucker is available at...
Vanilla Kipferl (German Christmas cookie)
“Have fun baking!”
– Helga the Kitchen Witch
INGREDIENTS
2 cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup white sugar
¾ cup blanched ground almonds
1 cup unsalted butter
¼ cup vanillin sugar (Dr....
Royal Mazurkas (Polish cookie)
Royal Mazurkas (Polish cookie) | After cookies have cooled, cut into 2-inch squares.Yields about 3 dozen cookies.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup butter at room temperature
¼ cup blanched,...
