Oktoberfest

Breakfast. Brunch. Dessert. Midnight nosh. Heck, there's no time of day or night that we don't welcome this classic plum kuchen.

Want to party like the Earl of Grantham? These old-school gingerbread biscuits are very nearly the closest thing served at Downton Abbey.

This slow-cooked pork dish is sublime on a chilly evening. Full of big flavors that come together for a satiating and comforting meal, it's superb.

A terrifically tasty cake, one that's reminiscent of cinnamon rolls and snickerdoodle cookies. What are you waiting for? Your new favorite awaits!

A Thanksgiving pie for those looking for something different from last year. Brown butter and caramelized honey give pumpkin pie a whole new twist.

Pretty much exactly what you think of as quintessential potato salad—potatoes, eggs, relish, mayo, celery. Who needs bells and whistles when you have perfection?

Served warm and without mayo, you might not recognize this as your standby potato salad but let us implore you—just try it. It's divine.

Cheesy noodles, with a crunchy crust of spicy cracker crumbs, are a step up from the same old mac 'n cheese you've been relying on.

Much less work than making bagels but just as delicious when slathered and schmeared with butter or cream cheese—or any soft cheese, really. And it's perfect for toasting.

Drag out your waffle iron and reacquaint yourself with it—then devour some of the most delectable hash browns you've ever had. Get ready for a diner-worthy dinner at home.

Not all potato salad has to be drowning in mayo. Sometimes, all you need is a tangy mustard and garlic dressing with more flavor than fat. And a few cornichons never hurt, either.

You're gonna be astounded at just how easy pretzel rolls are to make at home. And yes, they taste like the real authentic German deal.

Authentic German-style soft pretzels with dark and burnished crusts, yeasty and chewy centers, and, natch the irresistible crunch of coarse salt.

Spaetzle is like homemade pasta but without all that fussy rolling out, which makes it as easy as it is satisfying. Not to mention cheap as can be.

A homey German classic that brings some frugal yet creatively ingenious common sense to the table.

A German classic, perfected--and embellished with the addition of bacon. Simple enough for weeknight cravings as well as lazy weekend entertaining. Beer optional.

Turn that alien-looking vegetable turns into something that’s surprising as well as satisfying.

Classic German comfort food made with a hot and tangy vinegar dressing and and crisp bacon. Here's how to make it.

Creamy, cheesy, and just like Grandma used to make. That's what we're talking about when it comes to these easy scalloped potatoes.

These traditional German Christmas cookies that are subtly reminiscent of gingerbread are typically called lebkuchen, although we tend to refer to them as moments of perfectly spiced deliciousness.