Recipe Roundup
The Only Oktoberfest Menu You Need
Save the airfare to Germany—here's how to celebrate Deutsch-style.
Lara Ferroni1/6Pretzel Bites with Quick Cheddar Dip
For a truly German twist, divide the Cheddar dip into three bowls, flavoring one with mustard and one with caraway seeds.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Michelle Gatton2/6Pigs-in-a-Blanket With Sauerkraut and Mustard
Using store-bough ingredients, these hors d'oeuvres can be whipped up in no time.
Ditte Isager3/6Wiener Schnitzel
It's time to get frying—no Oktoberfest feast is complete without schnitzel.
Yossy Arefi4/6Bratwurst and Red Cabbage
Grate fresh horseradish over the cabbage and sausages before serving to add just a little biting heat.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich5/6German Potato Salad With Dill
This classic cider vinegar-dressed salad is the perfect accompaniment to the schnitzel and cabbage.
Photo by Romulo Yanes6/6Plum Kuchen
Serve this sweet cake with simply a dollop of sweetened, plain Greek yogurt.
Like crispy gnocchi caprese and raspberry—brown butter skillet cake.
Just as great with coffee for breakfast as it is with amaro for dessert.
Fontina and fried shallots make this diner-style omelet perfectly acceptable dinner fare.
Apple pie in doughnut hole form? We’re in love.
A cool, custardy treat for the hottest days and beyond.
An immediately familiar and comforting dish from Agnes and Sherman in Houston.
Riff on the lunchbox staple. Mayo-haters deserve tuna, too.
These playful cookies are reminiscent of St. Louis butter cake, with specks of crunchy rice brittle throughout.
Elegant enough for a dinner party centerpiece, sturdy enough to take the leftovers for lunch tomorrow.
Practical to make and feels like a total flex.
So much more affordable than ordering from those fast casual salad chains.
A spicy-funky upgrade for lettuce cups, sandwiches, and more.