Classic German Cooking
The Very Best Recipes for Traditional Favorites, from Semmelknödel to Sauerbraten
by Luisa Weiss
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To many, German food is humble comfort food, the kind of food that may not win a beauty award, but more than makes up for it with its power to soothe, nourish and cheer. In Classic German Cooking, Luisa Weiss—who was born in Berlin to an Italian mother and American father, and married into a family with roots in Saxony—has collected and mastered the essential everyday recipes of Germany and Austria.
Classic German Cooking features traditional and time-honored recipes that are beloved in homes across the region, such as Rinderrouladen (Braised Beef Rolls), Quarkauflauf (Fresh Cheese Soufflé), Hühnerfrikassee (Chicken Fricassee) and authentic Viennese Gulasch or Alpine Germknödel (Plum Butter-Stuffed Steamed Dumplings). Cozy Apfelküchle (Apple Fritters) bring warmth to an afternoon snack, while tangy Spargelsalat (White Asparagus Salad) signals the sweet start of Spring.
Luisa gives history and context to the cooking of Germany and its influences worldwide. Sprinkled with both personal stories and historical insights, Classic German Cooking will leave you with a well-rounded understanding of the cuisine and its lasting influence.
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- ISBN: 9781984861894
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- ISBN: 9781984861894
- File size: 49228 KB
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Languages
- English
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August 1, 2024
Italian and American food writer Weiss, who is based in Berlin, offers a solid follow-up to her popular cookbook Classic German Baking. Endeavoring to make a book of traditional dishes that feels nostalgic and comforting, she scoured the regions of her adopted country and conducted extensive research on the history of German cuisine. Readers are introduced to ingredients and preparations they may find unusual and intriguing, such as quark, a lean and sour soft cheese used widely throughout the recipes. Traditional German fare, such as sauerbraten, sauerkraut, and German potato salads, are given starring roles, with extensive ingredient lists and preparation steps, occasionally featuring ingredients that may be unfamiliar to Americans. Each recipe is presented in German alongside an English translation, plus helpful introductions that explain the history of the dish, the region it represents, and cultural distinctions describing German eating habits. (Traditionally, German families have their largest meals at midday and a lighter supper, for example.) VERDICT Recommended for extensive international cooking collections.--Ron Block
Copyright 2024 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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