There are few things more quintessential to German cooking than a traditional potato salad. It’s the standard fare served along meats such as Wienerschnitzel or pork roast. Unlike it’s American cousin, German potato salad is dressed with broth instead of mayonnaise, making it a delicious choice that happens to be healthier, too. Come and cook with us! Continue reading “I Like my Potatoes Sliced, not Mushed”
Author: Kathrin
My weekly blog, originally started with my friend Jessica, entices readers to get into the kitchen and cook meals, every day. I provide inspiration, recipes, and reasons to overcome the struggles that keep people from cooking at home: confidence, time, desire, money or priorities. No excuses! Come and cook with us!
The WHO, What and How on Meat!
Last week’s warning issued by the World Health Organization judging processed meats clearly and red meat probably carcinogenic was no good news for anyone who likes meats, including the meat industry. What to do? Let’s look at the study in more detail and face the fact that more plants and less meat is generally a good idea for one’s health and the world around us. If you love meat a lot, you might want to skip the rest of the story… Come and cook with us! Continue reading “The WHO, What and How on Meat!”
Don’t Ditch The Quinoa Just Yet
At a recent menu discussion, my friend suggested we include a quinoa salad and I found myself instinctively responding with a categorical No. I guess, I had just a few too many bland quinoa salads lately. Little did I know that once I tried this quinoa and grape salad from Katie Quinn Davies’ latest book “What Katie Ate on the Weekend”, I’d be converted back to finding quinoa party salads not just an “ok option”, but actually a delicious hit. Come and cook with us! Continue reading “Don’t Ditch The Quinoa Just Yet”
From Bromate to Bread
Everyone loves a nice fluffy piece of bread. Unfortunately some of what makes that bread so light and airy is actually really bad for us. No, this time we’re not talking gluten. Instead, this week we’re zeroing in potassium bromate, an additive that is so bad that it is illegal in countries such as China, Europe and the UK because it causes cancer in rats and mice. Why not in the U.S.? Learn about potassium bromate and why we don’t want to eat it. Come and cook with us! Continue reading “From Bromate to Bread”
Beef and Barley Buns Coming Your Way
Continuing on our series of cookbook reviews, there are tons of great books out there that for one reason or another didn’t make it on to our short list. One of these is by the incomparable and highly talented Jamie Oliver, formerly known as the Naked Chef. His book “Comfort Food” is packed with hearty recipes from all ethnic backgrounds. We tried several and are going back again and again to the beef and barley buns with fresh horseradish as they continue to be an absolute hit! Come and cook with us! Continue reading “Beef and Barley Buns Coming Your Way”
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