would like to know what cawl is also. I grew up with a german stepmom so we would go over to europe during summer school vacation. I miss their pastry and foods it was so good. Like the others said we have lots of variety here in america with so many nationaties. Since my mom cooked german style since moving to the mid west (Kansas) I see all sorts of things I haven't had before. My husband laughs at me when I ask what the stuff is that his family serves.I found when I try it I was not missing anything LOL. I cook a lot of different foods mexician, german, italian, and american meat and potatoes stuff. The one thing that stands out no matter where I have been in the US is green bean casserole. Everyone seems to love that.