Octoberfest

Octoberfest We often celebrate Octoberfest with Jim’s homemade Hauswurst (coming soon), Salzbrezeln (below) – and beer, of course! Do you have recipes you like to make for Octoberfest? Email me! Octoberfest by Katie | Octoberfest, Uncategorized Octoberfest We...

Pork Scallopini with Marsala Mushroom Gravy

This is a hearty, flavorful dish that offers the satisfaction of comfort food without packing on a ton of fat and calories. We like to serve it with “Kluski” noodles or spaetzle (when we have time to make them). Add a vegetable or salad side, and you have...

Salzbrezeln

These “Salzbrezeln” (salted pretzels) are fun to make-together any time of the year, but are particularly necessary at our house around Oktoberfest. They can be tricky to roll out, but even the youngest pretzel-makers say they’re worth it in the end....

Pierogi

These Polish dumplings are the ultimate in comfort food around our house! We always enjoy making them together, too. They freeze well, which gives us several easier future meals in the freezer. Sometimes we indulge in a carbohydrate overload and just eat them as a...