. But what to have on the side? I wanted mashed potatoes, but we were out of spuds. Then, recalling Jim’s post about noodles, I thought of spaetzle. Sending Jason to the computer to find a recipe (I’ve never made them...

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Any ideas where I can get spaetzle in the Medford area for an Oktoberfest dinner? [NOTE: Since this discussion turned into a very informative discussion on how to make your own spaetzle, we’ve moved it from the Boston board...

Do you mean the packs of dried spaetzle? They are generally available at Loblaws or Superstore locations near the pasta.

I am trying new things on my uber picky DH, and I’m starting with side dishes. I got him to eat, and like, Orzo last week. Now I want to try the Herbed spaetzle recipe that is here on Chow. I need something really simple to...

On a whim, I decided to try making my first batch of spaetzle last night, using the “push the dough through the holes in a colander method.” Well it sounded good in theory, but in reality my dough just would not agree...

I have too much time on my hands today and have developed numerous cravings. Any recommendations for a very good, can be pricey, authentic German restaurant that has great food including top notch spaetzle in the NoVa, DC, or...

You might want to try Happy Noodles, a Slovakian bakery/noodle shop. I don’t specifically remember spaetzle (they must have it, or something similar—halusky) but they certainly have a selection of noodles made in...

Slightly off topic, but I’m making spaetzle for the first time. Does anyone have a recipe they’re willing to share? I know it’s rather basic, but I’d like to know what works. Thanks.

I’m looking for the name of a dish I had at an outdoor festival in southern Germany this past summer. It consisted of (if I remember correctly) a special longer kind of spaetzle (noodle) fried with sauerkraut (maybe onions)...

From yesterday’s Hartford Courant, sent with love from the Land of Steady Habits...lots of interesting cranberry recipes! http://www.courant.com/entertainment/holiday/thanksgiving/hc-cranberries.artnov12,0,5623848,full.story...

Spaetzle, the small German dumplings, are made by dropping bits of egg dough directly into boiling water. There are several methods for making spaetzle, ranging from quickly cutting the dough off a wooden board with a knife to...

Looks scary, tastes delicate.

When Restaurant Transylvania is open, it’s good.

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