* Frozen Turkeys (Puten or Truthahn) - Rewe, Galleria Kaufhof, Karstadt
Since ovens are smaller here and the turkeys not so large, we often roast 2 smaller one, doing one the day before. then you already have broth for gravy and you get 4 drumsticks for all the kids. No Butterballs here, but we have found that roasting the bird breast side down will give you a super moist turkey. It won't be quite as photogenic, but it still looks tasty.
* Fresh Turkeys - Poultry stores on Berger Strasse 169 and Leipzieger Strasse 63 and at the Klein Markt Halle.
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* Cranberries - Fresh ones can be found at Rewe, Klein Markt Halle, Farmers Markets.
As a substitute if you don't want to cook the fresh ones or can't find them, is to buy a jar of Preiselbeeren. These are similar in taste and look like tiny cranberries. They are sweeter and my family likes them better. Savs the work of cooking the fresh.
* Mushroom soup for green bean casserole - there are packages of dry mushroom soup that are easy to make. Only use half the liquid called for to get the same consistency as a can of soup
* Pumpkin (Kurbis)- Cans of pumpkin puree are available in Galleria Kaufhof and Karstadt, but be prepared to pay a high price.
We recommend using Hokaido Pumpkins instead as they do not need to be peeled.
Wash, slice in half, scoop out seeds, place on plate upside down and microwave each half for 10-12 min. depending on size of pumpkin. Test with a fork for softness. Puree with hand held mixer, food processor or blender. You will get about 3 cups from most Hokaido pumpkins, but it may be more or less.
* French style green beans - These are not available here, you will have to use regular canned or frozen green beans. Beware of the jars of green beans, they all have a vinegar/sour liquid on them. Sadly.
* Potatoes for mashed potatoes - Look for ones that say they are "Mehlig"
* Pecans - Pricey and hard to find. We have found that you can substitute walnuts in your pie recipe with excellent results with some of us actually preferring the walnuts to the pecans.
* Soft Brown Sugar - Available at most large Asian Stores, Galleria Kaufhof, or you can easily make your own with regular sugar and molasses. Plenty of recipes online how to do this. The large Asian store on Kaiserstrasse has the soft kind and it isn't that expensive
* Baking Soda - Most Asian stores will have Arm & Hammer Baking Soda
* Thickener for Gravy or Sauces - Corn Starch is called Maizstarke or you can use some instant thickener called Mondamin. Just sprinkle and stir
* Celery - Widely available in most grocery stores
* Cider - The Farmers markets are all selling this fresh apple juice. Drink it quickly before it turns.
* Corn meal to make corn bread - Called Maize Mehl. You can find this in most grocery stores. An alternative is to go to a Reform Haus and have them grind it for you.
Nutmeg = Muskatnuss
Cinnamon = Zimt
Cloves = Nelken
Sage = Salbei - you can find this dried or fresh at the farmers markets
Sour Cream = Sauer Sahne
Heavy Whipping Cream = Schlag Sahne
Cream Cheese = Frisch Käse (Kerniger Frisch Käse is Cottage Cheese)
Powdered Sugar = Puder Zucker
If we have missed an ingredient that you are looking for, please let us know.
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