Friday, January 4, 2013

Herb Speckled Spaetzle

Comfort food at a perfect time for it .......


Per Nana~

A perfect start for the New Year.

Many years ago hubby and I drove through the Black Forest, 
Germany and Austria. The food was incredible, and the portions
 were immense. Thank goodness that trip was only a little over 
 two weeks because I can honestly say I was tired of eating. 

The dinner plates were larger than most of the serving platters 
I have at home. However, that did not stop me from ordering spaetzle 
whenever I saw it on the menu. When we came home I knew I had to
 buy a spaetzle maker and learn how to prepare this dish.
This week's recipe of herbed spaetzle was so good.


I didn't realize that finishing it in the fry pan would make such a difference. 
  Normally I serve it with butter and fresh parsley without that additional 
step. The mixture of herbs, as well as the mushroom, really make this a 
delicious dish that goes well with almost anything.

Per Tricia~
Happy Flu Year ! 
 Guess who came down with the flu last week last weekend and missed 
New Year's as well as a week of life ?  The same person who will be first in
 line for a flu shot next year, that's who :)  I am only logging in right now to 
 share Nana's spaetzle exploits. I am looking forward to catching up
 on recipes and comments - all the best and stay healthy Doristas !!

14 comments:

  1. Happy New Year! Nana, love the look of your spaetzle. Tricia, get well soon.

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  2. Tricia - feel better and Nana - your spaetzle look lovely!
    Happy 2013 ladies!

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  3. Feel better Tricia! Nana, your spaetzle looks delicious! I think the frying pan step at the end added a lot of flavor as well!

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  4. Nana - lovely spaetzle - and that frying step does add some flavor, doesn't it?
    Tricia - feel better soon :-( (It's not too late to get that flu shot!)

    Happy New Year, ladies!

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  5. Take care of yourself, Tricia, and get better soon. Nice looking spaetzle, Nana! I never had it before this week, but can't wait to try it again.

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  6. Good shot of t he spaetzle maker! I agree that the twice cooking makes the dish even more delicious. Tricia, get well soon, so you can try the spaetzle. It will be a nice reward after a rough week.

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  7. Nana: I can see that you have a wonderful Spätzle maker - isn´t this specialty gadget fun to use?! Your noodles look perfect and so very delicious! I agree with you they are so good with some mushrooms and herbs!
    Tricia: I certainly hope that you will feel much better very soon! Wishing you all the very best and the speediest of recoveries!

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  8. Feel better, Tricia!

    Nana, your spaetzle turned out beautifully. Frying them definitely gives them some texture and flavour, too. We enjoyed these, but I think I'd have enjoyed them more if I'd had the right equipment.

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  9. Nana, I love how you link the stories of your travels through Europe with the recipes. Your spaetzle look fantastic and I"m glad you got some use out of your special gadget.

    I hope you are feeling better by now, Tricia!

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  10. Nana, your spaetzle looks perfect! Having a gadget sure helps! Tricia, I HAD a flu shot and still got a horrible virus over XMas...feel better soon!

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  11. Aw, hope you're feeling better, Tricia!

    Nana, your spaetzle looks awesome! I love hearing how versatile this dish can be. Makes me want to give it another try sometime.

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  12. Nana, Your spaetzle looks wonderfully delicious! I just ordered a spaetzle maker that looks just like yours! I am looking forward to giving it a try! I’m sure it will be easier to use than the grater I used for my spaetzle!!
    Tricia, So sorry you have the flu…feel better soon!

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  13. Nana has it down to an art; so that is what a spaetzle maker looks like? Your dish looks scrumptious! Tricia, I have total sympathy- I started with the flu in Oct. & progressed through 2 rounds of bronchitis & sinus infections....Yikes!

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  14. Wow, your dish looks positively gourmet! Thanks for showing a picture of the gadget to have, does that white piece slide back and forth over the holes or what? I am going to ask my German neighbor friend to cook this one up and share as she's made it many times before. I will work on the apple dish....
    Tricia, I DO hope you feel better by now, what a shame!

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