tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615548583568009502024-03-18T20:22:01.970-07:00Susi's Kochen Und Backen Adventures"Cooking my way through life, one dish and new adventure at a time"Susi's Kochen und Backenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00142326561973184070noreply@blogger.comBlogger208125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-361554858356800950.post-65157848268956983982014-04-02T06:00:00.000-07:002014-04-02T06:00:08.455-07:00Radish Cream Cheese Spread for Spring
Are you a part of the radish fan club or do you not care for them because of their peppery and at times, sharp taste? If you already like radishes I don't need to convince you, but if you are on the fence about this vegetable or even hate the way it tastes (gasp) here are a few facts that might sway your mind. The little red root vegetable is actually good for you! Yes, I know, I know, all Susi's Kochen und Backenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00142326561973184070noreply@blogger.com340tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-361554858356800950.post-10501120811648371052014-03-26T07:01:00.000-07:002014-03-26T09:44:10.431-07:00Make it Homemade: Dr. Pepper BBQ Sauce
We happen to live in a state where the weather is nice almost year round, which is perfect since we are big on back yard grilling. One item that is a must have for a good barbecue is a tasty BBQ sauce. The shear amount of sauces for sale at the grocery store can be overwhelming and even within each brand you can find smoky, sweet, spicy, mild, home-style and the list goes on and on. Susi's Kochen und Backenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00142326561973184070noreply@blogger.com42tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-361554858356800950.post-4429529704725341242014-03-18T09:31:00.000-07:002014-03-18T09:31:04.829-07:00German Cucumber Salad (Gurkensalat)
When I was little, I wasn't a big fan of any salad that contained green lettuce leaves. I thought it tasted like grass and was better used as food for rabbits. I ate it, but many times it was very begrudgingly and only the smallest amount my mom would let me get away with. However, there was always one salad I didn't need convincing for and that was my mom's Gurkensalat (cucumber salad). I Susi's Kochen und Backenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00142326561973184070noreply@blogger.com90tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-361554858356800950.post-30025761122564212182014-03-11T06:00:00.000-07:002014-03-11T11:46:23.539-07:00"Irish" Hot Pockets
When I was trying to come up with a fitting name for this post I had to think twice about including the words "hot pockets". After recent unflattering news about the frozen convenience food was everywhere I looked, I wasn't too sure if this was going to attract my readers attention or turn them away. Good news though, my hot pockets have nothing in common with their grocery store namesake Susi's Kochen und Backenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00142326561973184070noreply@blogger.com209tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-361554858356800950.post-63543880422368154332014-03-04T06:00:00.000-07:002014-03-04T06:00:12.775-07:00St. Patrick's Day Chia Seed Pudding
I feel like I'm always a day late and a dollar short when it comes to food fads. What's in today, is out tomorrow. There has been a cupcake craze, the bacon craze, kale and green smoothies everywhere and the list goes on and on. Chia seeds have been around for quite a while, but I'm a novice when it comes to this ingredient.
I've known of chia seeds since I was little and chia pets made Susi's Kochen und Backenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00142326561973184070noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-361554858356800950.post-43832517384947943992014-02-25T06:00:00.000-07:002014-02-25T06:00:16.149-07:00Blueberries and Cream Muffins with Lemon Glaze
When it comes to grocery shopping, I'd like to think I'm a pretty organized person. I write out a list and mostly stick to it. The only exception is Costco. I can never leave that store without a few additional items in my cart that are new to the store or that I find while browsing the aisles.
A lot of times that also means I find inspiration for new recipes by discovering ingredientsSusi's Kochen und Backenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00142326561973184070noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-361554858356800950.post-3052007173428933772014-02-18T06:59:00.000-07:002014-02-18T07:37:37.223-07:00Mashed Cauliflower with Roasted Garlic & Goat Cheese
I have come to the conclusion that
many times when people claim they don't like to eat certain vegetables,
it really means they probably have never had it prepared in a way that
would appeal to them. With so many different options and recipes
available on how to turn an otherwise boring vegetable into a
showstopper, it makes it hard to believe that an aversion against a
certain food Susi's Kochen und Backenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00142326561973184070noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-361554858356800950.post-67375360068304719372014-02-11T06:00:00.000-07:002014-02-18T09:29:10.888-07:00Rustic Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake Tart
Valentine's Day is only a few days away and everywhere you look you are being inundated with chocolate desserts. Don't get me wrong, I like chocolate as much as the next person, but over the years my taste buds are definitely changing. These days I find myself gravitating towards fruit based desserts more often than not. There is just something about the combination of sweet and slightly Susi's Kochen und Backenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00142326561973184070noreply@blogger.com253tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-361554858356800950.post-13323872281022773942014-02-05T06:00:00.000-07:002014-02-10T17:16:28.522-07:00Homemade Brownies with Funfetti Frosting
At least once a week my 16 year old asks me to make him brownies. He really doesn't care what kind of brownies as long as they are rich, fudgy and most definitely none of that "cakey brownie nonsense". More often than not I laugh off his request since let's face it, if he had his choice, every day would be brownie day. However, once in a while I cave in and deliver, which makes me his Susi's Kochen und Backenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00142326561973184070noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-361554858356800950.post-83337002477776353162014-01-31T07:08:00.001-07:002014-02-04T18:45:04.249-07:00Canadian Bacon Cauliflower Cheddar Cups
Hi there, is this blog still on? I know, it's been forever and a day since you heard anything new from me, but a breather was much needed for my sanity. I won't be making any big promises about a regular posting schedule, but will say that I intend to keep popping in here when I have something interesting to share. Like today.
I came across these Canadian Bacon Cauliflower Cheddar Susi's Kochen und Backenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00142326561973184070noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-361554858356800950.post-71948256554908254382012-05-02T19:32:00.001-07:002014-02-04T18:45:24.696-07:00Greek Pasta Salad
During any kind of pot-luck you can be sure to find your array of mayo-based salads. While I like them as much as the next person, my first love will always be vinaigrette based salads. They are so much easier to keep fresh, especially when it's hot outside and the salad needs to be transported.
This Greek pasta salad is another one of those "what's in the fridge" recipes Susi's Kochen und Backenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00142326561973184070noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-361554858356800950.post-30351273715344052942012-04-29T13:54:00.003-07:002014-02-04T18:35:56.032-07:00Quinoa Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
I love mushrooms in every shape or form and Portobello mushrooms rank pretty high on my favorite foods list. I love how versatile they are and how you can turn them into a filling, delicious, vegetarian meal with very little effort. This recipe came about simply by checking the pantry and refrigerator. What started as a meal to get rid of a few extra vegetables, turned into an Susi's Kochen und Backenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00142326561973184070noreply@blogger.com49tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-361554858356800950.post-54666725730924954512011-04-20T05:00:00.059-07:002014-02-04T18:37:05.365-07:00Lemon Risotto with Peas, Proms and a Bake Sale
We've had a few extremely busy weeks and I feel like a broken record repeating it, but it really has been a wild ride here. Between senior proms, my surgery, soccer tryouts and various other functions, it seems almost impossible to find any time in the kitchen, nonetheless take pictures or write something. I might as well apologize already in advance, because until the middle of June I Susi's Kochen und Backenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00142326561973184070noreply@blogger.com65tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-361554858356800950.post-60707033334140869272011-04-14T05:00:00.001-07:002014-02-04T18:37:54.256-07:00Ina Garten's Lemon Chicken Breasts
A few weeks ago I came down with a strep-throat like infection. I was miserable for several days and was pretty much surviving on pudding and chicken broth until the antibiotics finally kicked in and brought relief. To keep me entertained, while trying to feel better and occupying the couch, I decided that watching some food-network was in order. Needless to say, it was also Susi's Kochen und Backenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00142326561973184070noreply@blogger.com65tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-361554858356800950.post-38847028004199989162011-04-11T07:51:00.000-07:002014-02-04T18:39:03.738-07:00Israeli Couscous with Balsamic Glazed Vegetables
I'd like to thank you all of you for your kind comments, thoughts, prayers and emails regarding my surgery. It meant a lot and I don't say this lightly. My surgery went off without a hitch Thursday and I was back home resting that evening. I had a few days of more pain than I expected, but I'm feeling a little better with each day. I still have to take it easy for a few more days, Susi's Kochen und Backenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00142326561973184070noreply@blogger.com42tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-361554858356800950.post-43597555718412263832011-04-06T05:00:00.048-07:002014-02-02T14:21:42.618-07:00Blueberry Lemon Buttermilk Cake
Tomorrow I'm having a surgical procedure. Nothing huge, but I will receive general anesthesia and will most likely be quite uncomfortable for a few days. Stuff like this tends to give me a little bit of anxiety in the days leading up to it. To keep my mind of off things, I headed into the kitchen over the weekend to work on some recipes and posts so you guys would be well entertained duringSusi's Kochen und Backenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00142326561973184070noreply@blogger.com51tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-361554858356800950.post-49138804749540130512011-04-04T03:00:00.102-07:002014-02-02T14:23:47.165-07:00Spring Onion Jam Bruschetta
The time has come for another Progressive Party. Progressive Parties, in case you are wondering, are a wonderful way for bloggers to get involved with companies or sponsors to showcase their creative side in coming up with unique recipes. Six bloggers taking a stab at one ingredient in six different courses, sounds like fun, right? The parties are the brainchild of Casey and are hostedSusi's Kochen und Backenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00142326561973184070noreply@blogger.com44tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-361554858356800950.post-87701083222725867342011-04-01T06:44:00.000-07:002014-02-02T14:26:22.415-07:00Thai Shrimp-Scallop Curry
We've had quite the eventful week. The kids are back in school after enjoying a two week long spring break. This is a big deal for two reasons, one, summer break is literally just around the corner two months from now, and secondly, this is my daughter's last quarter in High School. Ever. She is graduating in 9 short weeks and I'm not sure if I'm ready. I keep looking at pictures from Susi's Kochen und Backenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00142326561973184070noreply@blogger.com45tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-361554858356800950.post-66727315415473168842011-03-30T05:00:00.075-07:002014-02-02T14:30:27.428-07:00Asian Inspired Cucumber Salad
We are a family of salad lovers. I know I've said it before, but I'm truly blessed with children who are not picky and always willing to give something new a try. They also adore their "greens" and a meal at our house would not be complete without a salad or vegetable along with dinner. Sure they all have their favorites, but even some of the less liked vegetables get eaten. They are all inSusi's Kochen und Backenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00142326561973184070noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-361554858356800950.post-80604033008847990762011-03-28T05:00:00.002-07:002014-02-04T18:49:37.701-07:00Mini White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecakes
Yesterday my husband and I celebrated our 19th wedding anniversary. I can honestly say it's been a blast. 19 years of laughter and love and hopefully many more to come.
We decided to keep our special day fairly low-key and enjoy it with our children. The weather was spectacular with lots of sunshine and temperatures in the high 70's. Perfect!
We started our day with a lovely Susi's Kochen und Backenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00142326561973184070noreply@blogger.com44tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-361554858356800950.post-30960286912565848102011-03-26T05:00:00.056-07:002014-02-02T14:36:01.884-07:00Snickerdoodle Muffins
I bookmark and print out a lot of recipes almost daily. There are so many fabulous bloggers and blogs out there that have appealing dishes, that my list is ever growing. Unfortunately, it also means there are not enough hours in the day to make all of these delicious sounding and looking dishes. If there was, I'd be in serious trouble and probably would be spending more time at the gym thanSusi's Kochen und Backenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00142326561973184070noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-361554858356800950.post-26953909661605399972011-03-24T05:00:00.004-07:002014-02-02T14:38:06.295-07:00German Soft Pretzel Bites
I grew up eating pretzels from a young age. Us Germans start early on with cultivating our love for certain foods, in fact, even young babies around 1 year of age tend to have their first pretzel experience by being handed a piece of pretzel to chew on. There are so many ways to enjoy a good pretzel in Germany. In Bavaria for example, a good pretzel or "Brezen" is enjoyed with beer, a pair Susi's Kochen und Backenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00142326561973184070noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-361554858356800950.post-32032953165246781062011-03-18T05:00:00.025-07:002014-02-02T14:39:57.123-07:00Nutella Chocolate Cookies
Dear Mr. Pietro Ferrero,
I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for inventing "Pasta Gianduja" or as we have come to know it, Nutella, in 1946. Because of your incredible creation you have brought me hours at the gym joy in eating, and just as much happiness baking with this wonderful chocolaty goodness. It is rare that something that is quite simple in ingredients Susi's Kochen und Backenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00142326561973184070noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-361554858356800950.post-2011595438027691792011-03-15T05:00:00.023-07:002014-03-14T11:23:18.993-07:00St. Patrick's Day Cupcakes
Would you like to know how to make new friends? It's actually quite easy, first thing you have to be invited to a party. Secondly you need to make some very tasty "adult only" cupcakes and bring them along to said party. Lastly, sit back and enjoy watching everyone moan while eating those cupcakes. Follow all of these steps and I guarantee you will be an instant hit at any party. Susi's Kochen und Backenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00142326561973184070noreply@blogger.com44tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-361554858356800950.post-21718511807056796322011-03-14T05:00:00.063-07:002014-03-12T07:35:12.204-07:00Shepherd's Pie
Every year we celebrate St. Patrick's day. Not because we are Irish, in fact neither my husband nor I have one bit of Irish blood running through our veins, but we celebrate it simply because we like the food. We also like the beer, are fond of Irish butter and cheese and who can say no to some good Irish coffee? We also enjoy listening to U2 and are fans of The Cranberries. Most of Susi's Kochen und Backenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00142326561973184070noreply@blogger.com36