A staple snack at Christmas markets across Germany, kartoffelpuffer are crisp potato pancakes served with a dollop of tart apple sauce. These make a great snack with a glass of cold beer, or try them with a warming glühwein , just as they would in Germany.
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Funnily enough, leberkäse translates literally from the German as ‘liver cheese’, despite there being neither liver nor cheese in this meatloaf recipe. Hugely popular in the Bavarian region, it is often served sliced, fried and piled into a burger with mayo, gherkins, mustard and crisp onions, as I have done here. The texture of the
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From the mountainous southern region of Germany, flamkuchen are thin, crisp pizzas topped with a dreamy combination of melting onions, cream, cheese and smoked bacon. I can’t think of a more perfect accompaniment to an ice-cold beer or two.
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Banoffee Crepes is a dessert recipe that originated in France and features thin, delicate pancakes filled with a delicious combination of sliced bananas, homemade toffee sauce, and whipped cream. The word “banoffee” is a portmanteau of “banana” and “toffee”. To make this recipe, you start by making the crêpes from scratch, then you create the
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Panisses are deep-fried chickpea flour chips, perfect for dunking in tapenade as a Provençal alternative to fries and ketchup. Begin making the panisses in plenty of time, as the batter needs to chill and set before it’s sliced and fried. Note: you will need to begin this recipe at least 6 hours before you want
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Made from chickpea flour, socca is a naturally gluten-free pancake from Nice, in southern France. Here it is wrapped around a classic Niçoise salad – a perfect combination from the shores of the French Riviera. Best eaten in the sunshine with a glass of chilled rosé!
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These traditional waffles are a street staple in their native Belgium. Unlike American waffles (which use baking powder), these have a little yeast in the batter. The result is a light and airy inside and a crisp outside. As to what to top your waffle with – the world is your oyster!
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Good old fish and chips is the ultimate British street food, ideally eaten by the seaside on a blustery day! Triple-cooked chips are a bit of an effort, but they are worth it – the chilling in the fridge guarantees a supreme crunch. And if you are making chips, you may as well make plenty,
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Coming from Cornwall, I have a real weakness for a properly seasoned Cornish pasty, although to my mind they taste their best when eaten by the sea accompanied by the sound of seagulls! The pastry here is unusual because it’s made with strong bread flour, which results in a sturdier crust to support the robust
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My black pudding Scotch eggs are a great snack, and this classic combination of flavours are great served with a good mayonnaise or piccalilli, and of course are excellent when washed down with a good beer! They’re delicious warm, but are just as good cold at any time of day.
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