Planning an Octoberfest party? Cookbook staff suggestions!

An American, Clinton Legacy Cookbook Chef, Dad, Vet ^ | Sept 19, 2001 | The Cookbook Slaves, Carlo3b,Angelique,christie,piaza,Howie,Twostep

[carlo3b]

Planning an Octoberfest party? Well we have, and here's a few suggestions for your consideration;

OCTOBERFEST MENU

POTATO, SAUSAGE, AND CABBAGE SOUP

ROTE BEETE - PICKLED RED BEETS
KARTOFFELSALAT, COLD POTATO SALAD
HOT GERMAN STYLE POTATO SALAD
CUKECUMBERS, PICKLED CUCUMBER
HERINGSALAT, (Herring Salad)
 

SCHWEINEKOTELETT in Zweibelsosse (Pork Chops in Onion Sauce)
BRATWURST
SAUERBRATEN MEATBALLS, WITH SAUCE
KIELBASA, SMOKED TURKEY

ROTKOHL is a traditional German specialty of sweet and sour red cabbage, which is heated and served as a side dish with a meat entree.
SAUERKRAUT is made the old fashion way using only 3 ingredients: cabbage, salt and water, splashed with cider vinegar.
CARROTS IN BEER
SPATZEL, BUTTERED NOODLES
SPICED APPLE SAUCE

ROGGENBROT (German rye Bread)

APFELSTRUDEL (apple Strudel)
GERMAN WHITE CHOCOLATE CAKE

MARZENBIER,  A Light , golden-brown and lively flavored beer which comes mostly from Munich.
BERLINER WEISS, A light beer brewed from wheat through natural fermentation
ALTBIER,  This beer also brewed from natural fermentaion comes primarily from Cologne and Westfälen.
MUNCHENER, This Dark beer originates in Munich and is quite strong
BOCKIER,  This beer is also strong and dark but it is also very aromatic. It is brewed throughout Germany now but it finds it's origins in a small town called Einböck


 

[Slyfox]

Eatsama ruinladen?

Is that good washed down with a many shots of Apple and Cinnamon yagermeister?

[Exit148]

There's also "Skewered Osama" -- You take one Osama and carefully insert one long skewer from top to bottom. Turn to one side and skewer crosswise. Then take another skewer and place at an acute angle to the crosswise one. Two more skewers go in diagonally. Find empty spaces, and insert a few more skewers until the whole Osama is thoroughly covered by long sharp skewers. A fresh, live Osama is best for skewering. Let sit awhile, while the fire reaches its hottest point, then procede.

[Aurelius]

BUMP

[firewalk]

Skewered Osama-LOL!!

[BigBadWolf]

Big Bayrisch Bump!

Prost!!

[TwoStep]

Three cheers for our fearless leader!! Who's imagination and humor is only outdone by his expertise in the love and knowledge of food!

[carlo3b]

It's outstanding, and I think it's a really garlicky Russian sausage. I haven't had it dry, and like a real Pepperoni, I can imagine it would be excellent!

[Slyfox]

Yum, yum.

[carlo3b]

You da' man Howie, that picture is outstanding ...I love the nice little potty spotty...LOLOL

[carlo3b]

The Chicken dance, I knew if I waited long enough it would be coming back...LOL

[carlo3b]

Sorry, having a Homer moment.

Don't worry about that, it's only just a passing ODYSSEY

[carlo3b]

Herr Koller’s Sauerbraten

Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, cut and paste, I'll try this real soon!!

[carlo3b]

"Skewered Osama"

Terrific recipe, and I think it soon will be "Screwed Osama"...LOLOLOL

[carlo3b]

BLUSH

[carlo3b]

Bavarian Apple and Rum Custard CakePrep time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Yields: 8 servings
Crust

• 1 1/2 cups flour, unbleached, unsifted
• 5       Tbls. sugar
• 1       Tbl. lemon, rind of, grated
• 2/3    cup butter  or margarine
• 1       Lg. egg yolks
• 1       Tbl. milk

Filling

• 1/2    cup soft breadcrumbs
• 2       Tbls. butter  or margarine, melted
• 4       cups apples, tart, sliced
• 1       Tbls. lemon juice
• 1/4    cup sugar
• 1/4    cup raisins -- Soak raisins in 1/4 cup rum for 1/2 hour before using.
• 1/4    cup rum
• 3       Lg. eggs, beaten
• 1/3    cup sugar
• 1 3/4 cups milk

1.  CRUST: To make crust, mix flour, sugar, and lemon rind.
2.  Cut in butter or margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3.  Add egg yolk and 1 T of milk; mix gently to form a dough.
4.  Pat into bottom of a 10-inch Springform pan that has sides only greased.
5.  Press dough up sides of pan for 1 inch.
6.  FILLING: Toss together bread crumbs and melted butter.
7.  Spread evenly over pastry crust.
8.  Toss apple slices, lemon juice, and 1/4 c of sugar.
9.  Spread apples over crumbs.
10.  Drain raisins, reserving rum, and sprinkle raisins over apples.
11.  Bake in a preheated 350 degree F. oven for 15 minutes.
12.  Beat eggs and sugar until thick and lemon-colored.
13.  Stir in milk and reserved rum.
14.  Pour custard over apples and bake for 45 to 60 minutes at 350 degrees F. until custard is set.
15.  Cool completely before serving.
16.  Do NOT remove springform pan until cool.
 

[carlo3b]

Apfelstrudel
(Apple Strudel)Prep time: 25 minutes
Yields: 6 servings or 2 strudels

• 6    cups apples, Tart, Sliced
• 3/4 cup raisins
• 1    Tbl. lemon, rind of, Grated
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2    tsp. cinnamon
• 3/4 cup almonds, Ground
• 8    ounces phyllo pastry leaves, Thawed -- 1/2 Box
• 1 3/4 cups butter, (No Margarine), Melted
• 1    cup bread crumbs, Finely Crushed

1.  Mix apples with raisins, lemon rind, sugar, cinnamon, and almonds.
2.  Set aside.
3.  Place 1 fillo leaf on a kitchen towel and brush with melted butter.
4.  Place a second leaf on top and brush with butter again.
5.  Repeat until 5 leaves have been used, using about 1/2 c of butter.
6.  Cook and stir bread crumbs with 1/4 c of butter until lightly browned.
7.  Sprinkle 3/4 cup crumbs on the layered phyllo leaves.
8.  Mound 1/2 of the filling in a 3-inch strip along the narrow end of the fillo, leaving a 2-inch border.
9.  Lift towel, using it to roll leaves over apples, jelly roll fashion.
10.  Brush top of the strudel with butter and sprinkle with 2 T crumbs.
11.  Repeat the entire procedure for the second strudel.
12.  Bake the strudels at 400 degrees F. for 20 to 25 minutes, until browned.
NOTE: Frozen phyllo leaves for strudel can be found at most supermarkets in the frozen foods sections.
 

[mafree]

What's all this cooking stuff about? Where's da beer?? This is Oktoberfest, eh? (hehehe)

[carlo3b]

Do you have a favorite German Import??

[mafree]

Paulaner's not bad but I'm not much of a beer fan in general.

[StoneColdGOP]

Oh my... Now I'll be spending hours in the kitchen trying these all out!