Cook with Me: Cozy German Winter Dishes

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken thighs provide a leaner option, while pork loin is often more affordable.

sauerkraut

🥗Healthier: fermented vegetables

💰Cheaper: canned cabbage

Fermented vegetables offer similar flavors and health benefits.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth reduces calories and can be made easily at home.

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: regular sausage

Turkey sausage is lower in fat while still providing flavor.

Boil potatoes until cooked.

Melt 2 to 3 tablespoons of butter in a pot.

Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of flour to the melted butter and whisk to combine.

Slowly add milk to the butter and flour mixture while whisking until the sauce thickens.

Cut sliced ham into smaller pieces and grate guda cheese.

Season the sauce with salt, fresh ground pepper, and fresh ground nutmeg.

Add ham to the sauce and mix well.

Steam cauliflower in a pot.

Place steamed cauliflower in a cast iron skillet with melted butter.

Pour the sauce over the cauliflower and sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.

Broil the cauliflower dish in a hot oven until golden brown.

Peel and chop boiled potatoes and serve with the cauliflower dish.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens