Hazenpeper

Hazenpeper is a traditional (and German!) stew made with hare meat, flour, butter, red wine, carrots, onions, celery, and leeks. This thick and rich stew is typically flavored with a variety of spices such as garlic, thyme, rosemary, cloves, juniper berries, and bay leaves. A crumbled ontbijtkoek (spiced cookie) is often added to the stew for extra flavor and texture, while in Germany, ginger cookies called pfeffernüsse are used instead. This comforting stew is especially popular in winter, and it is recommended to serve it with mashed potatoes and braised red cabbage on the side.