Octoberfest

Yum.  Always a favorite at family get-togethers and holidays.  This version replaces 1/2 the mayo with yogurt, to add a bit of tang with fewer calories.

Serve this ice cold for a refreshing drink on an Indian summer afternoon or use it as the base to make spiced cider.  Choose an apple variety based on the level of sweetness or tartness you prefer.  Plus, experiment with spices and flavors.

Simple lightly sweet yeast cake topped with brown sugar. 

The perfect comfort food - melt in you mouth goodness.

A bacon-studded potato salad made with a dressing of bacon fat, vinegar, seasonings and sometimes sugar. German potato salad can be served hot, cold or at room temperature.

A simple, tasty solution for dinner or add scrambled eggs for a hearty breakfast.

A sweet treat perfect for breakfast or dessert.  This an easy version of the traditional.  Super easy but great flavors.

A traditional German Oktoberfest dish that is a great compliment for grilled sausages.

An Alaskan take on a German favorite.  These are always a big hit.

Browned pork tenderloin with the sweetness of apples - a grown-up version of pork chops and apple sauce.

Hot, wholesome, and delicious. This is perfect for Thanksgiving or a winter supper

Many of us look forward to having pumpkin pie once a year on Thanksgiving. However, you can enjoy pumpkin pie throughout the fall season, since pumpkins are in such ready supply. If you want a lighter desert, but still want all of the flavor of your traditional pumpkin pie, try making this simple pumpkin custard instead.

This simple recipe is a great side dish for most fall meals and it is fresh and seasonal during the fall. If you don't have pumpkin, but you do have other types of squash in your house, like acorn squash, you can substitute those for the pumpkin.