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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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Ricardo's Pizza Crust

Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2008 by txblond
I don't think I will ever try any other pizza crust for my bread machine...this one is perfect. The crust comes out so good every time and just has the perfect amount of flavor.
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Plum Clafouti

Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2008 by txblond
SO simple & really yummy. We needed to use up some plums that a neighbor gave us and I made 3 "pies" like this...fantastic! I could have eaten an entire pie in 1 sitting...with or without ice cream this stuff is so good. And the fact that it only takes a few minutes to prep is great. Really does taste like bread pudding which is a big plus!
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Mom's Zucchini Bread

Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2008 by txblond
SO GOOD! I think we are going to be eating at least one loaf of this for the entire zucchini growing season! My husband takes a few slices to work every day for breakfast and we snack on it all the time otherwise.
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