WELCOME TO MY KITCHEN DIETERS 100 VERY OWN RECIPES

WELCOME TO MY KITCHEN

This book is a little different from the others. This time we are not trying to travel around the world one country at

a time. These are the kinds of recipes I like to put on my own table - hearty food, good sauces, plenty of garlic,

potatoes, onions, mushrooms, meat, chicken, sausage, and the kind of meals that make the kitchen smell like

somebody is really cooking.

I have always cooked by watching the pan, tasting the sauce, and adjusting things as I go. That is how I want this

book to feel. I am not standing across the room giving you instructions. I am right beside you saying, 'Give those

onions another minute,' or 'Taste that gravy before you add more salt.'

Some recipes have a German influence, some are American comfort food, and others are simply combinations I

enjoy. What ties them together is the way I cook: practical ingredients, plenty of flavor, and food meant to be

eaten around a real table.

Do not be afraid to make changes. If you want more garlic, add it. If you like a little more pepper, go for it. A

recipe should guide you, not handcuff you.

So this one really is from my kitchen to yours. Grab a skillet, sharpen your knife, and let's get cooking.

- Dieter Knittel

Studio 58's World Kitchen