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 carrot farro salad and chicken paella.
A crowd-friendly, crisp-edged chicken and vegetable rice from chef José Andrés.
Salami, provolone, olives, pickled peppers—need we say more?
Sizzling shrimp fajitas at home—in one pan and under 30 minutes.
This mix of crisp lettuces with a tangy vinaigrette pairs well with practically everything.
Made with tinned fish and topped with mango and avocado, these vibrant tostadas won't break the bank.
Instead of searing one tortilla at a time, you'll cook eight at once under the broiler.
Creamy, bright, and wonderfully aromatic with ginger and garlic.
Punchy, make-ahead chimichurri adds a bright, fresh finish to this easy summer dinner.
This thrifty riff hinges on canned butter beans and a juicy grated tomato marinade.
On a hot day, nothing satisfies quite like cold noodles in iced broth.
An Australian icon—with coconut, chocolate, and raspberry—streamlined in a standard muffin pan.