These days I've been buried into “Die echte deutsche Küche”, a culinary book that I own for some years now, but usually ignore. The cold weather outside, however, is asking for a hearty German meal. Today I prepared Maultaschen – savory meat stuffed dough pockets from Swabia /Schwaben/.
Throughout the years, I've tried this dish several times in different restaurants. It has always been delicious and I've always wanted to prepare it at home. Serving soup in a bread pots is a perfect way to indulge yourself after winter outdoor activities. And the best part - once you're finished with the meal, there are no dishes to wash;)
Stuffing pumpkin with mushrooms and cream sounds pretty simple, but the combination of sweet and salty tastes and earth flavors makes a wonderful autumn vegetarian meal ... if you love pumpkin, of course;)
In a large pan, sauté the finely chopped onions and garlic in olive oil, until translucent. Dice the tomato and add to the pan. Add a handful of finely chopped fresh parsley and thyme leaves. Season with salt and pepper, add a dash of white wine and toss in the mussels. Stir well and cover to steam.
Many people might think twice before combining ground beef and pineapple in a hamburger, but this fusion of flavors is truly delicious. Try it and you will love it!
