Oktoberfest Recipes
In keeping with the warm, soulful flavors of classic Oktoberfest, this week’s lineup stars such Bavarian favorites as smoky bratwurst links, wholegrain mustard and our housemade tangy sauerkraut. Complemented by an array of fresh fall produce like celery root, Lacinato kale, Brussels sprouts and sweet Bullhorn peppers to incorporate into comforting side dishes, this box also includes fresh-picked Honeycrisp apples and our walnut-cinnamon apple crisp topping to finish your supper on a sweet note.
Here are a few recipe ideas for the week:
Bratwurst with Caramelized Onions, Leeks & Sweet Red Peppers
This inviting main dish is incredibly flavorful!
German Potato Salad
Seasoned with fresh chives and crispy bacon, this traditional side dish is best served warm.
Celery Root, Carrot & Apple Slaw
This crisp slaw is light and refreshing, packed with fresh parsley, pine nuts and a touch of cheese.
Kale & Brussels Sprouts Salad with Maple-Mustard Vinaigrette
This hearty salad is accented by fall apples, tart cranberries and a sweet-savory dressing.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Buttered Breadcrumbs
Topped with buttery, golden brown breadcrumbs, these Brussels sprouts are the epitome of comfort food.
Fall Apple Crisp
So simple, so delicious: Simply toss apple slices with cornstarch and sugar, then sprinkle with the topping from this week’s box.
Summery September Recipes
Though the calendar may say September, the recent sunny weather has the gardens thinking it’s still high summer as they continue to produce favorites for this week’s box like heirloom tomatoes, grilling peppers and zucchini, as well as crisp salad greens, edible flowers and the first of the early autumn sweet corn. Also included: All the ingredients for a nectarine galette tart topped with honey-cinnamon crème fraîche—pop that in the oven, then uncork a bottle of French Rosé and toast to lingering summer.
Here are a few recipe ideas for the week:
Sweet Corn Fritters
These perfectly-crisp fritters are sure to be a new fall favorite!
Ratatouille
This rustic Provencal dish is summer in a bowl, crafted with zucchini, eggplant and tomatoes.
Grilled Peppers & Zucchini
Serve these classic grilled vegetables from Domenica Marchetti’s The Glorious Vegetables of Italy atop warm bread.
Pickled Peppers
These addictive peppers are wonderful for snacking, or served with burgers, tacos and sandwiches.
Billy Mills’ Corn Relish
This classic recipe hails from The Complete Book of Pickles and Relishes, and is a true farmhouse standby!
Nectarine Galette
Sprinkled with a dusting of cinnamon sugar, this fresh tart is sure to please.
Honey-Cinnamon Crème Fraîche
This amazing combination is wonderful atop a fruit galette, baked apples or even poached pears!
