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MENUS FOR OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATIONS
Oktoberfest originated in 1810 in Munich, Germany, as part of a royal wedding celebration. It became so popular that it is now celebrated in many areas throughout the world, especially those with a substantial population of German decent. In keeping with tradition, I have prepared two delicious German menus, the first of which is very casual and simple, with Brat and Sauerkraut Sandwiches, German Potato Salad, Pickled Beets and Apple Dumplings. The second is a bit more formal, including Sauerbraten, Spaetzle, Braised Red Cabbage, Buttered Beets and Cherry-Chocolate Cream Torte, my very easy version of a Black Forest Cake. Serve either meal with dark beer or dry white German wine.
COLUMBUS DAY ITALIAN BUFFET
Monday, October 13, 2008
An Italian-American menu based on one of my mother's best
buffets for entertaining, including Antipasto, Lasagna with Meatballs and Sausage and Crusty Italian Bread. Finish it off with good quality, store-bought Assorted Italian Pastries and Frozen Desserts
and you will be the talk of the town.
MENU AND RECIPES
This menu includes make-ahead recipes that can be prepared early in the day or the weekend before. Everyone can munch on the Jalapeno Cheese Dip while waiting for the dinner of Chili, Cornbread, and Pumpkin Cheesecake. To add to the fun, I included some recipes for special Halloween treats at the bottom of the page. Hope you enjoy and.......stay safe!
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