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 +====== Alsace Cuisine ======
  
 +==== Baeckeoffe (Alsatian Meat and Potato Stew) ====
 +A slow-cooked casserole made with pork, beef, lamb, potatoes, onions, and white wine. Traditionally, it was prepared on Sundays and left to bake in the village bakery’s residual heat overnight. [([[https://gdaysouffle.com/baeckeoffe-alsatian-stew/|G'Day Souffle]])]
 +
 +==== Choucroute de la Mer (Seafood Sauerkraut) ====
 +A fascinating twist on the classic choucroute garnie, replacing pork with salmon, cod, and shellfish, all served over wine-infused sauerkraut. [([[https://cuisinewithme.com/seafood-sauerkraut-choucroute-de-la-mer/|Cuisine with Me]])]
 +
 +==== Flammekueche au Munster (Alsatian Pizza with Munster Cheese) ====
 +A regional variation of flammekueche (tarte flambée) featuring strong-smelling Munster cheese, which adds a rich, pungent kick to the crispy flatbread. [([[https://www.greatbritishchefs.com/recipes/tarte-flambee-au-munster-recipe|Great British Chefs]])]
 +
 +==== Roïgabrageldi (Alsatian Potato Bake) ====
 +A lesser-known Alsatian potato dish, where thinly sliced potatoes, onions, and bacon are layered and slowly roasted in goose fat until golden and crispy. [([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNnYdXC7MG8&pp=ygUOI3JvaWdhYnJhZ2VsZGk%3D|YouTube]])]
 +
 +==== Bibeleskaes (Herbed Quark with Potatoes) ====
 +A fresh, herby cheese spread made from quark, garlic, chives, and crème fraîche, served with boiled potatoes and smoked ham—a simple but delicious rustic dish. [([[https://www.food.com/recipe/bibelesk-s-alsatian-potatoes-and-cheese-332242|Food]])]
 +
 +==== Tourte de la Vallée de Munster (Munster Valley Meat Pie) ====
 +A hearty, double-crusted meat pie stuffed with veal, pork, and a hint of Munster cheese, often enjoyed at special gatherings. [([[https://www.my-weekend-in-alsace.com/tourte-alsacienne-meat-valley-munster-recette/|My Weekend in Alsace]])]
 +
 +==== Fleischnacka (Meat Snails) ====
 +A curious Alsatian specialty where leftover beef stew is rolled inside pasta dough, sliced into spirals, and pan-fried until crispy. The name means "meat snails" due to its spiral shape. [([[https://www.mabmadefood.com/recipe-fleischnacka-meat-snails/|Mab Made Food]])]
 +
 +==== Kougelhopf Salé (Savory Alsatian Bundt Cake) ====
 +A savory version of the famous Kougelhopf (a tall, fluted cake), filled with bacon, walnuts, and onions—often served as an appetizer with white wine. [([[https://food52.com/recipes/12493-savory-kugelhopf|Food52]])]
 +
 +==== Tarte à l’oignon (Alsatian Onion Tart) ====
 +A silky, golden tart made with caramelized onions, cream, and eggs, baked in a buttery crust—a simple but incredibly flavorful dish. [([[https://www.pardonyourfrench.com/caramelized-onion-tart-tarte-a-loignon-alsacienne/|Pardon Your French]])]
 +
 +==== Galettes de Pommes de Terre Alsaciennes (Alsatian Potato Pancakes) ====
 +Unlike Swiss rösti, these thin, crispy pancakes are made with grated potatoes, onions, and parsley, then fried in duck fat for extra flavor. [([[https://www.vinsalsace.com/en/a-table/recettes/galettes-de-pomme-de-terre-grumbeerkiechle/|Vin Alsace]])]
 +
 +==== Siessknepfle (Sweet Dumplings with Cinnamon Sugar) ====
 +A rare dessert dish from rural Alsace, featuring fluffy dumplings made from flour, eggs, and milk, boiled, then tossed in cinnamon sugar and butter. [([[https://www.cooksister.com/2004/08/is_my_blog_burn.html|Cooksister]])]
 +
 +==== Ziwelkueche (Alsatian Bacon and Onion Cake) ====
 +A deep-dish quiche-like tart, where a thick dough is filled with eggs, bacon, and caramelized onions, baked until golden. Perfect for pairing with Alsatian Riesling! [([[https://twobittart.com/2023/04/10/alsatian-onion-tart/|Two Bit Tart]])]
 +
 +==== Sürkrüt Spätzle (Sauerkraut Noodles) ====
 +A unique fusion dish, where the famous German Spätzle egg noodles are mixed with sauerkraut, onions, and smoked sausage, creating a tangy and hearty dish. [([[https://joydellavitatravelblog.wordpress.com/2022/01/10/german-krautspatzle-sauerkraut-spaetzle-bacon-recipe/|Joydellavita Travelblog]])]
 +
 +==== Foie Gras d’Alsace (Alsatian Goose Liver Pâté) ====
 +Though foie gras is a French delicacy, Alsace is one of its birthplaces! The regional version is often flavored with Gewürztraminer wine, giving it a floral aroma. [([[https://www.getalsaced.com/goose-liver-pate-or-foie-gras-doie.html|Get Alsaced]])]
 +
 +==== Schneckes (Alsatian Cinnamon Snails) ====
 +A lesser-known Alsatian pastry—these are sweet, brioche-like rolls filled with cinnamon, sugar, and butter, baked into snail-like spirals, similar to Danish pastries. [([[https://audreylegoff.substack.com/p/alsatian-cinnamon-roll-cake-schneckekueche|Audrey le Goff]])]
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