Tag Archives: Spaetzle

Lentil Stew with Frankfurter Sausage and Spaetzle

by Olaf Haase

Region: South-West Germany, State of Baden Württemberg, Swabia Can you whip up something delicious with the 3 main ingredients being lentils, Spaetzle, and Frankfurter Sausages? Ask any Houswife from the southwestern German Region of Swabia and they will say: Sure, it is one of our classics! Regional cooking in Swabia is much more down to … Continue reading →

Cheese Spaetzle with Porcini Mushrooms

by Olaf Haase

Region: Southwestern Germany, Switzerland, Austria Meet the parents of the American Classic Macaroni and Cheese: Mr. Gruyère and Mrs. Spaetzle I introduced Spaetzle in the previous post but did not elaborate on its history and region. Spaetzle, a German pasta variation are very dominant in southwestern German cooking, namely Swabia. It is said, that Swabian … Continue reading →