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The original unification of Germany in 1871 brought together three separate kingdoms (Prussia, Bavaria, and Saxony), whose culinary traditions were relatively unique and variously influenced – by Scandinavians, Italians, French, and Eastern Europeans. Taken as a whole, German cuisine might remind us of American food in its emphasis on meat and potatoes, but the focus on sweet and sour flavors is strictly German. Popular sweet and sour dishes like sauerbraten (which combines a sour marinade with a sweet sauce) reveal a taste for flavors that hearken back to medieval cooking. Roasted meats (braten), schnitzels and sausages (there are over 1,000) are star players of the German dinner plate. Vinegars, sugar and fruits provide popular piquant sauces. Germans enjoy potatoes in salads, dumplings and pancakes. But it wasn’t always so. In the mid-1700s, Frederick the Great demanded that dubious peasants plant the curious kartoffel. Fondness followed, but gradually.

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Featured Cook MELLISSAYBARRA Cooking Level: Intermediate Home Town: Houston, Texas, USA Living In: Wiesbaden, Hessen, Germany
About me: I'm a 26 year old Army wife living in Wiesbaden Germany with my husband and 4 year old son. My husband is a meat and potatos man and I prefer salads and fish as well as pasta dishes and Japanese and Indian cuisine. My Profile \| Cooks I Like \| Reviews \| Photos Recipes \| Blog Create your own Cook's Profile \| MORE Cooks »

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Roasted Root Vegetables With Apple Juice

Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2009 by happyhippy1000

used red wine instead; the kitchen smelt like a candy store!

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Squash Braid

Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2009 by rosabela

This is a gorgeous loaf of bread! Even my husband said it was good and he usually doesn't eat butternut squash. I was skeptical about not preheating the oven and about the short baking time, but it really baked up beautifully. I wanted it a little darker, so I turned off the oven after 25 minutes and left the bread in the oven overnight. By morning, it had the sheen golden glow that I was looking for. I did find that 3 cups of flour wasn't enough - the dough was a bit sticky. I added an extra cup of flour plus some for dusting. Other than the extra flour, this recipe is perfect and I'm filing this into my keeper's pile. Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe, Amy!

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Chicken Tikka Masala

Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2009 by Angie

I just made this dish as today's dinner. I reduced the salt and will have to add some more spices to make it more spicier next time. My boyfriend came into the kitchen asking if he could eat it just as it was at that point, without rice or anything else on the side. He just loved the smell that was filling the air. Will definitely make this again!

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