Tag: cooking
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Mohnnudeln – Poppy Seed Potato Noddles
Mohnnudeln are a traditional Austrian sweet main course (Mehlspeise) made from a soft potato dough. Despite being sweet, they are served as a main dish rather than a dessert, often followed only by a light soup or nothing at all. In that it is very similar to Kaiserschmarrn. Mohnnudeln are traditionally enjoyed in Vienna, Waldviertel…
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Leberknödelsuppe – Austrian Liver Dumpling Soup
From cosy Alpine huts to family Sunday lunches, Leberknödelsuppe is a true Austrian classic. I have to admit… it’s not actually my favourite soup. But it was one of the first I learned to make during my time at the HBLA, which gives it a special place in my cooking memories. There’s something satisfying about…
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Why I Wouldn’t Be Without My Spätzle Press (and Alternatives!)
If there’s one kitchen tool that instantly transports me back to Austrian home cooking, it’s my Spätzle press. It might look like a heavy-duty potato ricer, but it’s the secret to making one of the most comforting dishes from my childhood. What is a Spätzle press? A Spätzle press (Spätzlepresse) is a simple but powerful…