Mennonite Family Recipe

HOLLAND, Mich. (WOOD) - When author Rhoda Janzen of Holland  took a really bad week and turned it into a memoir, she caught the attention of a lot of people.  Her book "Mennonite in a Little Black Dress" includes family tales and tasty recipes, a couple of which she shared a while back with Rachael Ruiz.  Enjoy this traditional treat from Rhoda's kitchen to yours.

Ingredients:  
1 1/2 cups dry-curd cottage cheese  
3 eggs  
1/2 cup flour  
1 teaspoon salt

Combine cottage cheese and eggs; mix well. Add flour and salt and stir until combined. Drop from spoon into hot greased pan; I usually use a splash of canola oil. Fry lightly until golden brown, about five minutes on each side. Serve warm with fresh summer berries and my homemade-version of creme fraiche. Mix equal parts sour cream and heavy whipping cream; cover; leave on counter for eight hours. Some folks also sprinkle the kuchen with sugar when plating, but I like them better without the sugar. These are also delicious with a dollop of homemade jam atop the sour cream. It's a cozy dish for brunches or holiday breakfasts.

Regular Cottage Cheese Version:

Ingredients:  
Half of a 1-lb container of regular cottage cheese  
3 eggs  
1/4-1/2 cup flour  
1 teaspoon salt  
pinch baking powder, as on the tip of a knife