Recipe for German Spatzels

NOTE:  Today I used whole milk as my choice instead of milk and water.  I did not rinse as I am making cabbage onions and spatzels for a dinner I am attending.

You can do as below or use any type milk, whole or 2,1 % 

for this recipe.  

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German Spaetzle Recipe (Mom’s)

2 1/2 cup flour

¼ tsp. Salt

2 eggs

½ cup milk

½ cup water

Mix ingredients ..Note: If you have a spaetzle maker.. In a medium pot bring 3 or 4 qts. water to a boil, place  spaetzle maker over pot of boiling water, push back and forth until all is used .Stir while they are boiling..  If you do not have a spaetzle maker drop by ¼ tsp. into boiling water. When spaetzles have risen  top.. Cook about 5 minutes or more.  Drain . Rinse if using for soup.  If not do not RINSE and add butter or desired topping. Grated cheese is a nice touch.

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Quick and easy meals

We were out for most of the day but I managed a great meal.

I defrosted the shrimp overnight. Stopped at the market and bought local fresh broccoli so I quick steamed it and we had jasmine rice.  Lots of olive oil and butter in this quick meal.

A few things among others when cooking I have learned. Think ahead, keep olive oil butter, garlic, parsley, paprika and rice handy and you will be able to make a quick chicken ,shrimp or fish meal in an hour.  I did it today!

Simple seasoned chicken breasts

Simply made boneless chicken breasts. Sautéed in olive oil and butter. Seasoned with salt, onion and garlic powder and paprika. I squeezed  a lemon after the chicken had browned . Man did it make the best drippings!  

Drizzle the juicy drippings over the chicken. Moist and tender. Trick is don’t overcook chicken until dry. After you brown and simmer cover and allow it to cook in its juices.  Perfect!  I did tenderize the chicken with a mallet.

Taco salad my way!

I lb.ground beef

Taco seasoning

Lettuce 

Tomato

Shredded cheddar cheese

Taco scoops 

Taco sauce or hot sauce to garnish.

Fry hamburger in a little oil.  Add onion powder, garlic powder, paprika , salt and pepper.  Don’t skimp on seasonings. ****  If in doubt buy a taco seasoning packet and follow directions.

Rinse lettuce well.  I do it several times in cold water. Add chopped tomato .

 I chopped my lettuce the way I like it.  ( chopped salad version ).  Drain well.  Use salad spinner or as I do most times after I drain the salad well I use  a few paper towels to remove moisture.

I layer taco scoops first, cheddar cheese, hot hamburger mixture and my salad on top. I season the lettuce with a ratio of 1/3 olive oil and 1/4 red wine vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder dried parsley salt and pepper.  .  Note:  remember to add more olive oil than vinegar so it won’t be overpowered by vinegar. Add a Pinch of sugar if you’re not sure . The sugar will balance the mix.