Heidi’s Hofbrauhaus & The Cookbook Genius

01/10/2026

Hackbraten (Meatloaf)
* 1 lb (450g) ground beef
* 1 lb (450g) ground pork
* 1 onion, diced and caramelized
* 2 slices stale bread, soaked in milk
* 2 eggs
* 2 garlic cloves, minced
* 1 tsp salt
* 1/2 tsp pepper
* 1/4 cup (60ml) ketchup
* 2 tbsp brown sugar
* 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Instructions
1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Caramelize onions and soak bread in milk.
2. Mix Meat: Combine ground meats, onions, bread, eggs, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
3. Shape and Glaze: Shape into a loaf and place in a loaf pan. Spread ketchup glaze over the top.
4. Bake: Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
5. Rest and Serve: Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes
Substitute breadcrumbs for soaked bread if preferred.
Add a dash of smoked paprika for extra depth.
Serve with spaetzle, mashed potatoes, or sauerkraut.

01/10/2026

German Potato Soup (Kartoffelsuppe) Recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes�Cook Time: 30 minutes�Total Time: 45 minutes�Serves: 6-8
Ingredients:
* 2 pounds Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
* 1 large yellow onion, diced
* 6 slices bacon, diced
* 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
* 2 cups water
* 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced (optional)
* 2 stalks celery, diced (optional)
* 1 bay leaf
* 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
* Salt and pepper to taste
* Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
* Sour cream or crème fraîche, for serving (optional)
* 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pot with a slotted spoon and set aside.
2. Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté over medium heat until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. If using, add the diced carrots and celery to the pot and sauté for another 3-5 minutes, until slightly softened.
4. Add the diced potatoes, chicken or vegetable broth, and water to the pot. Stir to combine.
5. Add the bay leaf, marjoram, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir well.
6. Bring the soup to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
7. Remove the bay leaf from the soup.
8. If you prefer a thicker soup, you can partially mash some of the potatoes with a potato masher or an immersion blender.
9. Stir the cooked bacon back into the soup.
10. Stir in the apple cider vinegar (if using).
11. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
12. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley and a dollop of sour

05/31/2025

04/15/2025

Come see us Saturday Downtown Panama City Farmers Market for fresh strudel, Vanille Zucker, Vanille extract, lemon sugar, vanilla beans and other European pastries.

04/06/2025

We practiced setting up for our grand opening and 1st farmers market event April 12th downtown Panama City off of Harrison. Please come out to say hello. We’d love your support.

04/03/2025

www.VanilleZuckerEuropeanCo.com is Born
You can find us at the Panama City Farmers Market Saturday, April 12th
So many exciting things happening.
We produce Lemon Sugar, Vanilla Extract, Vanilla Sugar, Apple Strudel, and so much more….

12/01/2024

Braunschweig Weihnachtsmarkt

11/24/2024