The Viennese Kitchen: Tante Hertha’s Book of Family Recipes, written by Monica Meehan and Maria von Baich, brings together over 100 classic Austrian recipes based on the notebook of a 1900s Baroness. From everyday meals to special entertaining and elegant pastries, this book has something for everyone. It was my birthday a couple of weeks ago,…
Das Cookbook Review and Buchteln (Austrian Pull-Apart Rolls)
I love food from all over the world, but German is particularly special to me. My first memories surrounding food take place in Germany and I tend to fall back on these dishes for comfort. Unfortunately, German restaurants and cookbooks are hard to come by in many parts of the United States. For this reason, I…
Liptauer (Austrian Paprika and Herb Cheese Spread)
Liptauer is an Austrian cheese spread seasoned with paprika, onion, caraway seeds, mustard, and capers. This recipe has Quark as the base, but cottage cheese or farmer’s cheese are occasionally used. This spread reminds me a bit of the Bavarian Obatzda. I served the cheese with toasted baguette slices, but this would also be perfect with soft…
Vanillekipferl (Austrian Vanilla Crescent Cookies)
Vanillekipferl originated in Vienna, Austria and are popular throughout central Europe during the Christmas season. They are crumbly butter cookies shaped into crescents and coated in vanilla sugar. The base of the cookie is a mixture of flour and ground nuts. This recipe uses almonds, but hazelnuts are also popular. These cookies are delicate, in…
Kasnocken (Austrian Dumplings with Cheese and Onions)
Kasnocken are small pasta dumplings covered in cheese and onions from the mountainous parts (Pinzgau) of Austria. They are similar to the German dish, Käsespätzle. I doubled the recipe from Global Table Adventure and finished baking the dish in the oven. Kasnocken can also be cooked completely on the stove, combining the dumplings with caramelized…
