Sweet and Spicy Chicken with Pumpkin Waffles
Whether you’re indulging for brunch or dinner, these chicken and waffles do it all. The Sriracha syrup adds a special touch, but maple syrup would do the trick too. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Copycat KFC Coleslaw
We love going to Kentucky Fried Chicken. Although we enjoy the chicken, we actually go for the coleslaw. We buy...
Easy Pickled Apples
These easy pickled apples are perfect alongside a pork entree or salad, or with a charcuterie cheese board. —Rashanda Cobbins,...
Cran-Apple Kraut
A gussied up fresh sauerkraut for a healthy side dish! Make sure you look for a refrigerated variety that has...
Slow-Cooker Sauerkraut
This slow-cooker sauerkraut recipe was made by a special someone in my life. I was never a fan of sauerkraut...
How to Throw an Oktoberfest Party
Need Oktoberfest party ideas for your harvest-time celebration? We've got recipes, beer recommendations and so much more.
The Best Oktoberfest Beer Options to Serve at Your Backyard Fest
You don't need to travel to Munich to get a taste of the best Oktoberfest beer brands. Here are our...
Pumpkin-Shaped Rolls
These cute pumpkin-shaped rolls are worth the effort. They're a festive fall favorite in my household. If you don't have...
Prost! Toast to Our Favorite Oktoberfest Recipes
Looking for Oktoberfest food ideas? Celebrate with these German recipes, including sauerbraten and spaetzle, that will fill out your Oktoberfest...
12 German Drinks (Besides Beer) Worthy of a Prost
Think Oktoberfest is just about beer? No way! There are plenty of other delicious German drinks you can enjoy during...
Vegan Pumpkin Bread
This easy vegan pumpkin bread recipe was given to me by my stepmom shortly after she and my dad got...
Pesto Star Bread
I was excited to work with the Taste of Home Test Kitchen to make a savory version of my
Quick and Simple Meatballs
Keep a batch of these meatballs in your freezer for an easy weeknight meal. This simple meatball recipe can be...
Farmhouse Apple Slaw
A friend from church gave me this apple coleslaw recipe that her grandmother handed down to her. The flavors complement...
Air-Fryer Nashville Hot Chicken
I live in Tennessee and absolutely love our state's famous Nashville hot chicken. To make cooking it easier, I thought...
Why Does Oktoberfest Start in September?
Why doesn’t October get all the glory?
Creamy Pumpkin Hummus
I love to serve this pumpkin hummus with sliced apples, pears and pita chips. Top it with toasted pumpkin seeds,...
44 Old-World German Recipes Worth Trying Today
It doesn't have to be Oktoberfest to celebrate German cooking. Here are our best German recipes passed down by generations...
40 Satisfying Recipes with Sauerkraut
Open a jar of your favorite kraut! These recipes with sauerkraut are the perfect blend of old world soul and...
Pork Chops with Sauerkraut
German Potato Casserole
I bring this dish to an annual Oktoberfest party. Everyone likes it, which ensures our invitation back year after year....
Orange Party Punch
'This citrus punch was served at every birthday party I had when I was growing up," says Brenda Rupert from...
Spicy Bavarian Beer Mustard
Here's a gift that has bite! This spicy beer mustard is great with pretzels or as a condiment for bratwurst....
Oktoberfest Red Cabbage
Four generations of our family have made this dish of red cabbage and apples, known as rotkohl ("red cabbage"). We...
Easy Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bars
This dessert is super easy to pull together, and the flavorful results will win you nothing but rave reviews. —...
Pork Tenderloin with Cran-Apple Sauerkraut
I love all the ingredients in this recipe because together they're perfect for Oktoberfest, a fun festival during my favorite...
Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs
Here's a juicy, delicious and savory meal in a bun! I make these bacon-wrapped hot dogs for picnics, barbecues and...
Chewy Soft Pretzels
These homemade pretzels never last long around our house. My kids love to make them…and eat them! I serve them...
Raisin Sweet Potato Cookies
Cozy up to the fire with a plate of satisfyingly sweet cookies that taste like home. Serve them with a...
Mini Apple Strudels
Crisp sheets of phyllo dough surround tender slices of apple in this clever play on strudel. Walnuts and cinnamon enhance...
Potato and Cabbage Soup
I traced this hearty soup recipe to my great-grandmother, whose parents were potato farmers in Ireland. My mom served many...