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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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Easy Tuna Casserole

Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2008 by Hollyk
My husband loves this, and he does not like canned tuna fish! This was a very simple base recipe that is very versitile for individual tastes.
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Bavarian Pot Roast

Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2008 by Hollyk
Very good, it has a wonderful taste that is Bavarian. The was easy to make. I can say that as a left over it was better the first time around despite the appearance from the corn starched gravy being gelled. But, as a left over the meat becomes more seasoned.
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Honey Wheat Bread I

Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2008 by Hollyk
Very very moist, very hearty, and just wonderful. If you are having problems with the bread becoming too dense, there is no need for gluten. The best thing you can do is make sure not to tear the bread when you kneed it, and kneed it properly. Kneeding the bread is very important in order for the bread to not become dense. Make sure you kneed it the second time around, as this is just as important as the first time, especially if you are kneeding by hand.
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