Pasta e patate (pasta with potatoes) is a simple but extremely popular dish from traditional Neapolitan cuisine – Naples is the capital of the Campania region in southern Italy and well worth a visit. This dish belongs to the so-called…
Potato goulash
We have already explained how to prepare goulash, the Hungarian national dish. Today we are cooking a potato goulash, as it is known in Austria. There it is called “ Erdäpfelgulasch”, as in most of Austria potatoes are literally named…
Bangers and mash
British cuisine has not always had the best reputation, but we are not stereotyping here. Nowadays, however, we see no reason for such an assumption and there are a whole range of classic British dishes that we think are very…
Tortilla de patatas
The tortilla de patatas, also known as tortilla española, is an iconic dish of Spanish cuisine and is perfect for enjoying as a tapa alongside other small delicacies. All you have to do is put it somewhere in the house…
Zürcher Geschnetzeltes
We have only presented one recipe from Switzerland so far, namely for a Bernese rösti. This is a rösti made from pre-cooked potatoes. It’s best to read this recipe again before you continue, as we explain the individual steps a…
Bernese Rösti
With a few regional exceptions, Rösti is a grammatically feminine word, pronounced “Rööshti”, with a long “ö” and an “sh”. Rösti is a national dish of Switzerland and despite of or because of its simplicity delicious. It can be a…
Roast potatoes
Roast potatoes are such a basic dish and so extensively described that you have to ask yourself why you should contribute anything at all. Wouldn’t that be like saying: “Everything has already been said about it, except by me?” No,…
Königsberger Klopse
The city of Königsberg was located in a country called Prussia. Today it is called Kaliningrad. Fitting to the bizarre and also gruesome history from which today’s Germany emerged, “Königsberger Klopse” are nevertheless one of the most famous dishes of…
Huevos estrellados
A simple but delicious Spanish dish that can be enjoyed at any time of day and that everyone will succeed with on the first try. Spanish cuisine often stands out for its simplicity. This straightforward but delicious dish is a…
Aloo Masala
Aloo Masala is a South Indian potato curry. We will focus on “dosa” or “dosai” in the near future. This is a kind of pancake in South Indian cuisine and a typical – and delicious – breakfast dish there. “Masala…
