21 oktoberfest recipes

This belly filling one dish meal is perfect for Octoberfest or a cool fall or winter day. It is sure to warm the belly.

This Oktoberfest cabbage salad is another welcomed recipe at Oktoberfest.

A classic German style potato salad that is served warm. Perfect for Octoberfest.

German braised red cabbage with bratwurst, simmered low and slow with Granny Smith apples, caraway, and a sweet-tart hit of vinegar and currant jelly. A classic Oktoberfest plate of silky ruby cabbage and juicy sausage.

Quick and easy, belly warming perfect with a pint of German beer.

Creamy German cucumber salad (Gurkensalat) tossed in a tangy sour cream dressing with mustard and fresh dill. Salting the cucumbers first keeps every slice crisp and the dressing thick, never watery.

Octoberfest pizza brings Bavarian flavors to pizza night: smoked bratwurst, sauerkraut, Swiss, Muenster, and cheddar cheeses piled on a pre-made crust. German festival food meets Friday pizza.

It is an easy way to make this tasty smoked sausage, and very popular in Oktoberfest.4

This easy roast chicken can be a maindish during the Oktoberfest. Easy and delicious.

German potato salad tosses tender sliced potatoes and onion in a tangy-sweet apple cider vinegar dressing with just a touch of mayo. A lighter, Oktoberfest-style side that's even better after it rests.

With this simple and easy recipe, you can enjoy your Octoberfest wonderfully at home.

With this simple and delicious German recipe, you can enjoy Oktoberfest easily at home with your favourite German beer.

Pork or veal schnitzel with a mushroom sauce topped with bacon. Perfect for Oktoberfest or any time you are hankering for German fare.

Classic German beef pot roast that is marinated with vinegar, spices and seasonings. It's traditionally served with red cabbage and/or spaetzle or even pasta. Perfect for celebrating Oktoberfest.

A soft yeast dough stuffed with a quick filling of ground beef, cabbage and cheese is reasonably simply and surprisingly addictive. This mid-western Germany classic is perfect for Oktoberfest or any time of year.

A savory German onion pie featuring a yeasted crust topped with caramelized onions, crispy bacon, and a creamy sour cream custard. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish, especially during autumn or Oktoberfest celebrations.