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Part noodle, part dumpling, all comfort—spaetzle is the miracle side dish you’re not making. And why not? The batter comes together in a flash, with a quick mix of pantry staples that you shape right over a pot of boiling water, and then finish with a bit of butter and herbs. Oh, and did we mention you can have them on the table in about 30 minutes? The decadence-to-ease ratio is out of this world. And as any good German grandma will tell you, spaetzle are the perfect accompaniment to hearty winter braises. The chewy, filling dumpling/noodles are toothsome enough to stand on their own, but tender enough to absorb all that scrumptious braising liquid. So put on your coziest bunny slippers, mix up some batter, and get ready for some seriously cozy indulgence.