Griessnockerl – Austrian Style Semolina Dumplings

Another famous Soup Dumpling, found in every Gasthaus throughout Austria and Bavaria. Serve it in a bowl of home made chicken- or beef stock, sprinkle some chopped chives over and enjoy as first course.

Austrian Strawberry Torte

This elegant looking fruit torte is one of the recipes that a family member brought back after a stay in Germany, where strawberry season sees these cakes in all the bakeries and cafes. Thanks to her grandmother we enjoy this marvellous dessert that never fails to please. In the off season I drain canned peaches and arrange the slices making for a impressive looking dessert when fresh strawberries are not available. The original recipe calls for a package of Oetker glaze which I am not finding this past while – any of the clear fruit glaze mixes will work.

Osman’s Weiner Schnitzel

Osman’s is a tiny restaurant in Mobile, AL with “old world” European style cooking. This recipe is a house specialty and is also served with a mushroom sauce as Jaeger Schnitzel. The co-owners have shared the recipe on their website.

Rich Viennese Potato Soup

This is a creamy and satisfying soup that is silky smooth with nice nibbles of vegetables that offer a nice change from other potato leek soups. The use of buttermilk and cardomom also provide distinctive flavor to the soup. This is filling enough to use as the centerpiece of a comforting dinner or lunch. You can make this vegetarian by using vegetable broth in lieu of chicken broth. On the day the photo was taken, I omitted the mushrooms for the sake of a mushroom-hating guest. Every spoonful was still delicious.

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