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Whether as a crispy pancake, creamy soup or hearty casserole - the potato is an all-rounder.
Grandma's potato recipes are simply unforgettable classics.
1 / 13A classic from grandma's recipe collection are the potato pancakes with applesauce.
A recipe that brings sweet and savory into harmony.
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2 / 13Potato soup is a classic German dish, the recipe for which is passed down from generation to generation in many families.
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3 / 13The southern German potato salad with a dressing made from vinegar and oil is considered by grandchildren in southern Germany to be the original recipe for the classic.
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4 / 13Grandchildren from the north defend the recipe for potato salad with mayonnaise.
Ingredients such as eggs, pickles and onions should not be missing.
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5 / 13Red cabbage steaks with mashed potatoes - a recipe that combines traditional ingredients in a modern dish and includes two of Grandma's classics.
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6 / 13With the recipe for parsley root and potato puree with melted onions and croutons, grandma brings the alpine touch to Sunday dinner.
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7 / 13A pleasure layer by layer!
The recipe for classic potato gratin offers pure tradition, the highlight of every family celebration.
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8 / 13Tender fish, lots of vegetables and a creamy cream sauce gratinated with a yellow-gold cheese topping result in a wonderfully soothing potato and salmon casserole.
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9 / 13Whether as a side dish or as a vegetarian main dish, the recipe for a spicy potato and zucchini casserole covers everything.
Everyone gets their money's worth.
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10 / 13Potatoes and broccoli are combined with cream and grated cheese - you have the perfect casserole that the whole family will enjoy.
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11 / 13Not all childhood memories are good.
The recipe for Brussels sprouts and potato casserole sparks a new love for the then hated vegetable.
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12 / 13Heavy hearty and as tasty as grandma's.
The recipe for the savoy cabbage and potato stew provides warmth for the cold days.
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13 / 13Finally, the recipe for bratwurst and potato stew, which is hearty and combines comfort.
A one-pot dish for using up leftovers.
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The potato, a humble yet fundamental element in grandma's cooking, was the star of many dishes known and loved from childhood.
Behind every fold of her hands, every loving smile, was the knowledge of how to prepare this earth fruit, which became pure gold in Grandma's hands.
Her potato recipes were more than just simple side dishes;
they were the main attraction, full of flavor, warmth and memories.
This tuber, transformed into so many forms, reflected the versatility and creativity with which each grandmother ran her kitchen.
These recipes bear witness to a time when meals were prepared with patience and a touch of love.
The potato, often dismissed as a simple side dish, became the queen of the table under Grandma's wing, ready to tell her stories of times gone by.
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In this collection, Simply Tasty celebrates the countless ways grandmas everywhere expressed their love through potato dishes.
Each recipe bears the signature of a time when food was still closely linked to family, tradition and home.
It's these dishes that pull us into a warm embrace, take us back to the kitchen table of our childhood and remind us that the greatest happiness is often found in simplicity.
The photo series begins with the recipe for potato pancakes with applesauce (No. 1), which brings back warm memories of grandma's kitchen.
This is followed by another soothing classic, the potato soup with sausages (No. 2), a composition of creamy and crunchy.
The duel of the regions: South German vs. North German potato salad
The journey takes us further to a duel of the regions.
The South German potato salad, which is prepared with vinegar and oil, (No. 3) and the North German potato salad (No. 4), which cannot be done without a large portion of mayonnaise.
A culinary competition that no one can really win.
Both salads cause controversy, with every grandchild defending their grandma's recipe as “non plus ultra”.
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Classic side dishes with potatoes
The recipe collection begins and impresses with potatoes as a side dish.
Grandma's buttery mashed potatoes are served as a side dish with a juicy red cabbage steak (No. 5).
The recipe for parsley root and potato puree with melted onions (No. 6) provides an Alpine twist to this classic.
Grandma's specialty: casseroles, stews and gratins with potatoes
The magic of Grandma's kitchen continues to unfold with the classic Potato Gratin (No. 7), a dish that combines the essence of home and hearth.
Where each layer of potatoes has been carefully finished with cream and cheese to create a golden, melting dream.
Not far away is the potato and salmon casserole (No. 8), which fuses the rustic earthiness of potatoes with the delicate elegance of salmon to create a bridge between everyday life and holidays.
Further proof of the creative versatility in grandma's kitchen is the potato and zucchini casserole with feta (No. 9), which is particularly fun for the vegetarian grandchildren.
The potato and broccoli casserole (No. 10) not only appeals to fans of meatless cuisine, but also to the whole family.
Luckily, taste buds change every seven years, because the ingredients you initially despised as a child can now create real taste explosions.
One of these recipes is the one for Brussels Sprouts and Potato Casserole with Bacon (No. 11), which cleverly combines savory flavors.
The crowning conclusion is hearty
The savoy cabbage and potato stew with smoked pork and Mettwurst (No. 12) brings the rustic flavors of the country to the plate, a hearty meal that comes from the hand of an experienced cook who knows exactly how to create warmth and flavor in one pot united.
The bratwurst and potato pan (No. 13) also tells of cozy evenings when the smell of the stew slowly fills the house and the family comes together in eager anticipation.
This collection of potato recipes from Grandma's kitchen is a journey through seasons and flavors, reminding us how deeply rooted our culinary memories are in life's simple pleasures.
Each dish, prepared carefully and with love, is a window into a time when shared meals were the heart of family life.
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