Along with the influence of the German family recipes, another part of the foundation that made up the food I was raised on came from regional influences in the areas in which my family settled in the US. Most of my family settled in the Ohio area, in particular Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee. As …
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Fourth of July Recipes: Cincinnati Skyline Chili-getti
If you have ever been to the Cincinnati, you must have encountered Skyline Chili. It’s a staple there. Consequently, I grew up eating a lot of this stuff too! It’s a really delicious chili recipe which can just be served in the typical way but if you want to be really authentic, you must serve …
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Fourth of July Recipes: Southern Chicken Fried Steak With Milk Gravy
Another Southern US specialty! Ingredients: 4 cube steaks (you know the ones? They look “textured”, have kind of a waffle pattern on them. I think they are round steaks that have been pounded with one of those meat tenderizing mallets. Am I right? Anyone? Bueller? Yeah I know I could look it up on the …
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Spaetzle Recipe (German Egg Noodles)
As I was typing up the recipe for Sauerbraten, I added a comment that I particularly enjoy it with some egg noodles or German spaetzle. I realized then that I must share with you my favourite Spaetzle recipe. It is quite easy but so yummy! Thanks to my university roommate Susanne (nee Reitter) for this …
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Fourth of July Recipes: Sauerbraten
I have an old Gagen family recipe for authentic German potato salad which has been passed down through my family and originated and was brought over from Germany to the United States by my great-great-grandmother. I keep this recipe close to my heart, a carefully guarded family secret so I will not be sharing it …
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Butter Tarts Recipe
This recipe makes a dozen Butter Tarts. This is a Canadian classic! I have seen a lot of fairly elaborate recipes for making these super rich ooey gooey tarts (note: some people make them into full pies but I find this an especially messy way of serving this recipe. Individual tarts are much more practical. …
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