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  Salmon Fillet with Walnut Mustard Recipe

  Posted in: Alsatian Recipes

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  Salmon fillets coated in a creamy walnut mustard sauce, surrounded by mushrooms and shallots, baked in 20 minutes - an elegant and flavourful recipe that impresses effortlessly. Also delicious with riesling mustard or absinthe mustard for a change.

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  Who was Hansi?

  Posted in: Alsatian Heritage & Culture

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  Hansi, real name Jean-Jacques Waltz, was born in Colmar in 1873. Illustrator, caricaturist and watercolourist, he is the most beloved visual artist of Alsace and the undisputed ambassador of Alsatian folk traditions. His colourful illustrations of half-timbered villages, storks and figures in traditional costume have stood the test of time and remain the most recognisable symbols of Alsatian identity.

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  Recipe for Traditional Alsatian Baeckeoffe

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  Baeckeoffe is THE iconic slow-cooked dish of Alsace: three meats, vegetables and white wine simmered for hours in a sealed stoneware terrine. An authentic recipe passed down through generations.

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  Recipe for Pork Chop with Riesling, Tomato and Sweet Horseradish

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  Recipe for Pork Chop with Riesling, Tomato and Sweet Horseradish for 4 people including 4 pork loin, 2 shallots, 10 cl of Riesling, 50 cl of tomato coulis, 3 tablespoons of ready-to-use sweet horseradish, sprigs of parsley, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Salt and Pepper

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  Recipe for Breaded Dab with Sweet Horseradish

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  Recipe for Breaded Dab with Sweet Horseradish for 4 people including 4 fillets of dab (from 150g to 180g each), 1 tablespoon of ready-to-use sweet horseradish, 1 lemon juice, 75g of butter, 1 egg, 20cl of fresh cream, 6 tablespoons of flour, 6 tablespoons of breadcrumbs, salt and pepper

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  Beer Mustard Aperitif Muffins Recipe

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  Soft aperitif muffins with beer mustard, diced ham, green olives and rosemary - a quick and original recipe, ready in 30 minutes for 12 pieces. The Alsatian aperitif that beats crisps and toast every time - and always disappears first.

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  Recipe of the Kougelhopf of Alsace

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  The Kougelhopf is a traditional Alsatian pastry that can be eaten for breakfast, as an aperitif or as a dessert, sweet or savoury. It contains 25g of baker's yeast, 40cl of milk, 1kg of flour, 3 eggs, 300g of butter (room temperature)...

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  Alsatian Fleischkiechle Recipe

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  Fleischkiechle - minced beef, pork and bacon patties flavoured with mustard, garlic and parsley - are one of Alsace's most popular bistro dishes. Crispy outside, juicy inside, they are served with roasted potatoes and green salad. A simple, generous and deeply Alsatian recipe.

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  Provençal Herb and Sweet Mustard Fine Tart Recipe

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  A fine tart on a sweet mustard base, topped with alternating tomato and courgette slices, grated gruyère, olive oil and thyme - fresh, colourful and ready in 25 minutes. The perfect recipe for a light lunch, a starter or a dinner aperitif.

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  Bibeleskaes Recipe - Alsatian Fresh Cheese with Herbs

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  Bibeleskaes is one of the most iconic dishes of Alsatian cuisine. This creamy fresh cheese with fresh herbs, served with golden sautéed potatoes and cured ham, embodies the generous simplicity of Alsatian home cooking. Discover the traditional recipe, easy to make at home.

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  Pan-Fried Foie Gras in Gingerbread Crust Recipe

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  Raw foie gras slices coated in gingerbread crumbs, seared in goose fat and deglazed with balsamic vinegar - a remarkably elegant Alsatian festive starter, ready in 15 minutes. The perfect marriage of meltingly rich foie gras and the spiced fragrance of Gertwiller gingerbread.

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  Alsatian Flammekueche (Tarte Flambée) Recipe - The Real Recipe

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  Flammekueche - or tarte flambée - is THE ultimate Alsatian sharing dish. Thin bread dough, crème fraîche, smoked lardons and sliced onions, baked at high temperature for a crispy and flavourful result. The real traditional recipe, simple and quick to make at home.

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  Recipe for Traditional Alsatian Sauerkraut

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  Alsatian Sauerkraut is without doubt the most famous dish of Alsatian gastronomy. It is the "choucroute garnie" which designates the complete dish made up of sauerkraut and an assortment of meats and charcuterie.

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