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Nine countries comprise Western Europe. France, of course, gave us haute cuisine and the restaurant and created a gastronomic field for talking about food. Knowledge of food and wine seems almost part of the French character. Next door, German cuisine favors meat and potatoes. Known for beer, Germany’s Riesling wines also rank among the world’s best. Austria is also a strong wine country. Gruner Veltliner is a signature Austrian wine. Famous for Wienerschnitzel, pastries, and coffee culture, Austrian cuisine was built on Hungarian and Czech traditions (resulting in goulash, for example), along with German influences. Belgium is known for French fries (mussels and frites), beer, chocolate, and waffles. Belgian cuisine often has a French inflection. Switzerland is no slouch in chocolate- and cheese-making. For dinner, a resident of Zurich might enjoy veal simmered with mushrooms in a cream sauce served over fried grated potatoes (rosti).

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Living In: Ludwigshafen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

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Dill Pickles

Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2009 by DUTCHCOOK

Made this in september - could not wait till december to open and taste - very good. Because of allergies I used apple vinegar and no sugar - delicious!

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Bacon-Mustard Salad Dressing

Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2009 by rosabela

I wish I could give this dressing more than 5 stars ... it deserves a 10. I didn't have orange juice so I substituted apple juice instead (I figured it would mingle well with the other flavours) and it was supurb! I served it on a bed of mixed greens topped with sliced grilled chicken. Yum! This is definitely a keeper. I will make this next time with OJ. Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe, Fran!

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Chicken Cordon Bleu II

Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2009 by Cindy

EXcellent recipe. Very easy to make. I am currently living in germany and whenever we go out to eat I always order Chicken Cordon Bleu, I'm so grateful that I can cook it exactly like my favorite resturant. Thank you so much for your recipe.

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