Maultaschen

Maultaschen are a German kind of dumplings that are very yummy! They are also called "Swabian pockets" because they come from a place in Germany called Swabia.

Maultaschen are kind of like ravioli or pierogi, but they're a little bit different. They're made from dough that's usually made with flour, eggs, water, and sometimes salt. Then, the dough is rolled out thin and cut into little rectangles.

Now, here comes the really important part: once we have our rectangles, we're going to stuff them with a yummy filling! Traditionally, Maultaschen are made with meat, like beef, pork, or veal. But there are also vegetarian versions that use things like spinach or potatoes instead!

Once we've added our filling, we fold the dough over to make a little pocket. This is the part that makes Maultaschen really special: the pockets are big enough that they look like a regular-sized dumpling, but they actually have a secret pocket inside where the filling is hiding!

After cooking, Maultaschen can be served in soup (like chicken noodle soup), or they can be fried and served as a side dish with things like potatoes or sauerkraut. It's important to note that Maultaschen are a very popular food in the southern part of Germany.

So, there you have it, a yummy dish perfect for kids and kids at heart!