German Fried Potatoes Berlin Style
This is a recipe for German Fried Potatoes Berlin Style or “Bratkartoffeln Berliner Art” as they make it in the capital of Germany, Berlin. Recommended are potatoes such as the yellow Gold or red potatoes, Russet are cooking too soft and fall apart. You could also use the fingerling or round mini potatoes. Serve with your favorite sausages or Frikadellen (German Burgers). Happy Cooking!
Ingredients German Fried Potatoes
(4-5 Servings)
2,5 kg potatoes
1 small-medium sized onion (chopped)
5-7 thicker cut slices of preferably German Speck, cut in small cubes, or bacon that can be cut into cubes (not stripes)
salt, pepper, red sweet paprika powder (optional)
butter or clarified butter for frying
Cooking Instructions German Fried Potatoes
– Melt butter in a non-stick skillet.
– Fry chopped onions and cubed bacon until they are light brown.
– Peel potatoes, cut in halves and then in thin slices.
– Add potatoes to onions and bacon and fry them on medium-low heat for about 30 minutes. Turn potatoes as needed. Make sure there is enough grease in the pan. Add more if needed.
– Spice with salt and pepper to taste.
Tip:
If you like the potatoes crunchy dust or turn the potato slices before frying in a bowl with flour; then fry them.
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Poached Eggs in Mustard Sauce – Verlorene Eier
This German egg dish – Poached eggs in Mustard Sauce – is coming from the good old times when meat was rare or too expensive. It’s a recipe from grandmothers cooking book and what do you know, it’s still popular. It’s called in German “Verlorene Eier” because the eggs have lost their shell. Some call this dish also “Saure Eier” because you use vinegar.
It used to be a very popular dish in East Germany. It’s a good combination, the poached eggs and the mustard sauce, rounded up with boiled potatoes (we recommend Gold potatoes). Happy Cooking!
Ingredients Poached Eggs in Mustard Sauce
1 small onion
40 g butter
40 g flour
500 ml water
3 tbsp German mustard
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1 tsp lemon juice
4 fresh eggs
1 liter water
4 tbsp white wine vinegar
salt, pepper to taste
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Cooking Instructions Poached Eggs in Mustard Sauce
– Chop onion fine.
– Melt butter, saute onion until transparent.
– Add flour, mix very well until you get a slightly yellowish substance. Then add 500ml cold water.
– Bring while mixing to a boil.
– Add mustard and lemon juice, spice with salt and pepper to taste.
– Bring 1 liter water to a boil, add vinegar and 1 tsp salt.
– Crack one egg in a cup.
– Very carefully let the egg slide into the boiling water. Repeat with each egg.
– Reduce heat, and let simmer for 5 min.
– Remove eggs with a slotted spoon and place on a plate.
Serve the poached eggs with the mustard sauce and boiled potatoes.
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German Blueberry Cheese Cake – No Quark
When blueberries are in season you can make this German Blueberry Cheese Cake which contains no quark and that is quite convenient. Quark is not that easy to get in the USA. You would use cream cheese for making this cake. It’s an easy cake to make, you will make it over and over. If you don’t want to use blueberries use raspberries, peaches or cherries. Happy Baking!
Ingredients German Blueberry Cheese Cake
Base Cake
60 g sugar
125 g butter, soft
1 egg yolk
1 tsp lemon zest
185 g flour
Filling
300 g blueberries, fresh or frozen – alternatively raspberries
375 g cream cheese (1 package is 226g)
4 eggs, separated
1 tsp lemon zest
100 sugar
1 tbsp flour
Baking Instructions German Blueberry Cheese Cake
– Combine 60 g sugar, butter, 1 egg yolk and 1 tsp lemon zest, beat until bubbly.
– Add 185 g flour and mix until you get a dough that can be rolled. If it is too sticky use more flour.
– Keep in fridge for 20 min.
– Pre-heat oven to 150 C or 300 F.
– Layer a 26cm or 10 inch springform with parchment paper.
– Roll the dough on a smooth surface to the size of the springform. Create edges around the rim of the form.
– Bake for 10 min.
– Meanwhile combine cream cheese with 4 egg yolks and the lemon zest.
– Beat egg whites very firm and combine with the flour and the sugar.
– While beating the cheese-egg mix with hand mixer add the flour and sugar and beat until very smooth. Add the egg white mix.
– Place the filling on the half backed base cake and add the blue berries on top.
– Bake for about 1 hour on 140 C or 280 F.
When cake is done let cool off before releasing it out of the form.
Before serving sprinkle with some blueberries as decoration if you like and dust with some powdered sugar.
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Typical Oktoberfest Food – Bavarian Wies’n Specialties
If you have ever visited the one and only Oktoberfest in Munich, you know that the food is a very important part of it. Together with the Oktoberfest beer edition it’s like dining in a restaurant. You can choose from so many food options and find your favorite one. If you have no time to visit Munich you can create your own at home Oktoberfest – Find the recipes for all important dishes below. Happy Cooking!
What are the Culinary Highlights?
What is typical Oktoberfest Food?
You find hearty dishes such as roast chicken, pork knuckle, Liver cheese and Weisswurst with pretzels and sweet mustard, plus delicious side dishes such as dumplings, Sauerkraut and potato salad.
Sweet dishes are steamed dumplings with vanilla sauce (Dampfnudeln), the fluffy Kaiserschmarrn and Bavarian Cream.
Vegetarian and vegan options include Obatzda, cheese spaetzle and various dumpling dishes without meat.
Leberkäse – Liver Cheese
Leber or Fleischkäse is part of every Bavarian “Brotzeit”. You enjoy it with a roll or with Sauerkraut. If you cannot find it in the USA there’s the option to make it or check out the NY butcher Schaller and Weber.
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Roasted Chicken
The classic Wiesn chicken is half a roast chicken that is roasted on a spit on an open fire. Juicy and delicious.
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Brezeln – Pretzels
There’s no Oktoberfest without the Bretzel. It’s a classic side dish that goes with Obatzda.
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Weißwurst with sweet Mustard – Bratwurst with mustard mild or hot
Curry Wurst
Obatzer – Cheese Specialty
It’s a bread spread made out of brie cheese (Camembert), paprika and beer, served with a Bretzel.
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Schweinshaxen – Roasted Pork Nuckle
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Käsespätzle – Cheese Spätzle
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Semmelknödel – Bread Dumplings
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Sauerkraut
This German cabbage speciality is served with Brats, roasted pork, Pork Nuckle and many more.
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Liver Dumplings Soup
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DESSERTS – SWEET DISHES
Kaiserschmarrn
An airy pancake that is torn into pieces and served with powdered sugar and cranberries.
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Dampfnudeln – Sweet Dish
Steamed sweet dough served with a delicious vanilla sauce.
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Bavarian Cream Dessert
Typical Bavarian dessert that reminds a bit of pana cotta.
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OktoberFest Events 2025 in USA and Canada
The Munich Oktoberfest is the most popular and the originator of the Oktoberfest. In 2023 the 188th Oktoberfest is being held on the “Wies’n” for three weekends and the days in between.
Germany’s heritage is celebrated in the USA as well and many cities from NY to Seattle are holding an Oktoberfest. We are happy to show you where Oktoberfests are celebrated by state in America.
LovegermanFood.com has an Oktoberfest Box that contains packaged German specialties that make a great side dish for any Oktoberfest. Just add fresh ingredients such as Brats or meat.
OKTOBERFESTS USA
These are the dates for 2025 – should the page not be updated click on the links and find the current date.
ALABAMA
Auburn Oktoberfest
Oktober 25 in Auburn, AL
Cullman Oktoberfest
October 2–4, 2025 in Cullman, AL
ARIZONA
Four Peaks Oktoberfest
October 10 – 11 – 12 in Tempe AZ
Flagstaff Oktoberfest
October 4 in Flagstaff, AZ
Little Rocktoberfest
October 11 in Little Rock, AR
CALIFORNIA
Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest
Sept. 6th and runs every weekend through Saturday, Nov. 8th in Big Bear, CA
San Diego Oktoberfest
Sept 26-28 and Oct 3-5 in San Diego, CA
Old World Oktoberfest
SEPT. 7 thru NOV. 9 in Huntington Beach, CA, every Wednesday – Sunday – Visit Oldworld here –
COLORADO
Vail Oktoberfest
Vail Village, September 12 – 14, 2025 in Vail, CO
Keystone Oktoberfest
August 30 in Keystone, CO
Bavarian Sausages
CONNECTICUT
Milford Oktoberfest
September 26-27, 2023, Milford, CT
DELAWARE
Delaware Saengerbund Oktoberfest
September 19, 20, 21 in Newark, Delaware
DC
Wundergarten DC Oktoberfest
Septemer 19 – Oct in Washington, DC
FLORIDA
American German Club Oktoberfest
October 10-12 and October 17-19 in Lake Worth, FL
Cape Coral Oktoberfest
October 17,18, 19, and 24, 25, 26 in Cape Coral, FL
GEORGIA
Helen Oktoberfest
Sept 4 – 7, 2025 (Thursday – Sunday)
Sept 11 – 14, 2025 (Thursday – Sunday)
Sept 18 – 21, 2025 (Thursday – Sunday)
Sept 25 – Nov 2, 2025 (nightly)
Oktoberfest Atlanta
There many Oktoberfests around Atlanta, the best is you use Facebook events to find them
IDAHO
Oktoberfest Old Boise
September 13, 2023, Boise, ID
Oktoberfest
September 19-20 in Coeur d’Alene, ID
ILLINOIS
German American Fest
September 5, 6, 7 in Chicago, IL
German American Heritage Center Oktoberfest
September 27 in Frankfort, IL
INDIANA
German American Klub Oktoberfest
September 4,5,6 in Indianapolis, IN
Terre Haute German Oberlandler Club Oktoberfest
September 20 in Terre Haut, IN
IOWA
Des Moines Oktoberfest
September 26-27 in Des Moines, IA
Northside Oktoberfest
September 20 in Iowa City, IA
KANSAS
OzToberfest
October 4 in Wamego, KS
Oktoberfest Hays
September 26-27 in Hays, KS
KENTUCKY
German American Club Gesangverein
September 5-6, in Louisville, KY
Spencer County Octoberfest
Sept 30 in Taylorsville, KY
LOUSIANA
Oktoberfest NOLA
October 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, New Orleans, LA
MAINE
Saddleback Maine Oktoberfest
October 4 in Rangeley, ME
Portland Oktoberfest
Sept 27 in Portland, ME
MARYLAND
Frederick’s Oktoberfest
September 26-27 in Frederick, MD
MASSACHUSETS
Oktoberfest Massachussetts
October 25 in Hadley, MA
Boylston SchulVerein Oktoberfest
September 6-7 in Walpole, MA
MICHIGAN
Frankenmuth Oktoberfest
September 18-21 in Frankenmuth, MI
Oktoberfest Grand Rapids
September 26-27 in Grand Rapids, MI
MINNESOTA
Saint Paul Oktoberfest
September 8-9, 2025, Saint Paul, MN
Twin Cities Oktoberfest
October 3-4, 2025 in Falcon Heights, MN
MISSISSIPPI
Desoto County Oktoberfest
Oct 4, 2025 in Southaven, MS
MISSOURI
St. Louis German Cultural Society Oktoberfest
September 5,6,7 in House Springs, MO
St. Charles Oktoberfest
September 26-28, 2025 in St. Charles, MO
MONTANA
Whitefish Oktoberfest
October 2, 3 & 4
October 9, 10 & 11 in White Fish, MT
Bavarian Weisswurst with Sweet Mustard
NEBRASKA
German American Society Oktoberfest
September 19-20 in Omaha, NE
Oktoberfest Family Festival
September 19-20 in Norfolk, NE
NEVADA
Hofbrauhaus Oktoberfest
September 5- October 31, in Las Vegas, NV
NEW HAMPSHIRE
White Mountain Oktoberfest
October 11-13 in Lincoln, NH
Oktoberfest!
October 5 in Troy, NH
NEW JERSEY
Mountain Creek Oktoberfest
September 16-17, 2025 in Vernon, NJ
Cape-May-New-Jersey Oktoberfest
September 27, 2025 in Cape May, NJ
NEW MEXICO
Red River Oktoberfest
October 10-12, 2025 in Red River, NM
Discover Ruidoso Midtown Oktoberfest
September 27, 2025 in Ruidoso, NM
NEW YORK
Oktoberfest NY
September 12th to October 26th, 2025 in NYC
Steuben Parade
September 20, 2025, New York, NY
NORTH CAROLINA
Sugar Mountain Oktoberfest
October 11-12 2025 in Sugar Mountain Resorts, NC
Triangle Oktoberfest
October 3-4, 2025, Raleigh, NC
NORTH DAKOTA
Ashley Oktoberfest
October 10, 2025, Ashley, ND
OHIO
Columbus Oktoberfest
September 5-7 in Columbus, OH
All Oktoberfests in Cinncinatti and Northern Kentucky
Germania Society
Aug 22-24 2025 in Cincinnati, OH
OKLAHOMA
Tulsa Oktoberfest
October 16-19, 2025 in Tulsa, OK
Ponca City Oktoberfest
October 5-6, 2025 in Ponca City, OK
OREGON
Mt. Angel Oktoberfest
September 11-14, 2025 in Mt. Angel, OR
German American Society of Portland Oktoberfest
September 9, 2025, Portland, OR
PENNSYLVANIA
Hofbrauhaus Pittsburgh Oktoberfest
September 2-30, 2025, Pittsburgh, PA
RHODE ISLAND
Newport Oktoberfest
no event in 2025 Newport, RI
Oktoberfest at-The-Guild
several Oktoberfests are listed – click link in Providence, RI
SOUTH CAROLINA
Newberry Oktoberfest
October 3-4, 2025, NewBerry, SC
Oktoberfest Charleston
October 11, 2025, Charleston, SC
SOUTH DAKOTA
Deadwood Oktoberfest
October 3-4, 2025, Deadwood, SD
TENNESSEE
Nashville Oktoberfest
October 2-5, 2025, Nashville, TN
Crossville Oktoberfest
October 17-18, 2025, Crossville, TN
TEXAS
Oktoberfest Fredericksburg
October 3-5, 2025, Fredericksburg, TX
Austin Oktoberfest
Oct 11, 2025, Austin, TX
UTAH
Snowbird Oktoberfest
Sept 6-7 2025 in Snowbird, UT
4th West Oktoberfest
September 20, 2025, Salt Lake City, UT
VERMONT
Stowe Oktoberfest
September 20, 2025, Stowe, VT
Oktoberfest Vermont Burlington
September 19-20, 2025, Waterfront Park- Burlington, VT
VIRGINIA
Lovettsville Oktoberfest
September 26-27, 20235 Lovettsville, VA
Vienna Oktoberfest
October 4, 2025, Vienna, VA
WASHINGTON
Oktoberfest Northwest
October 3-5 2025 in Puyallup, WA
Leavenworth Oktoberfest
not existing in 2025 – Wenatchee, WA
WEST VIRGINIA
Somerville Oktoberfest
Sept 27 thru October 7 2025, Summersville, WV
WISCONSIN
Kohler Falls Oktoberfest
September 12-13, 2025, Sheboygan Falls, WI
Milwaukee Oktoberfest
October 3-5, 2025, Milwaukee, WI
WYOMING
Downtown Cheyenne Oktoberfest
closed – Cheyenne, WY
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OKTOBERFESTS CANADA
Spiritofreddeer Oktoberfest Alberta
Oct 3-4 2025, Westerner Park, Red Deer, Alberta
Oktoberfest-yql
September 4,5,6 2025, Lethbridge, Alberta
British Columbia
Harvesthaus Oktoberfest
September 26-27, 2025, Calgary BC
Oct 3-4 2025 Vancouver, British Columbia
New Brunswick
Oktoberfest Desacadiens
Aug 29-31, 2025 in Bertrand, NB
Newfoundland and Labrador
St. John Oktoberfest
September 26-28, 2025 in St. John’s, NL
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German Carrot Salad
Carrots are always available and make a healthy choice for a salad. Here’s a simple recipe for a German carrot salad that can be combined with a mixed salad plate – Find the recipe here – Happy Cooking!
Ingredients German Carrot Salad
5 carrots
1 smaller onion
1 apple, optional
Dressing
2 tbsp avocado oil
2 tbsp white wine vinegar alternatively Balsamico white
1 splash lemon juice
Chopped parsley and/or chives
2 tbsp natural yoghurt, optional
2 tbsp heavy cream, optional
salt and pepper to taste
1 dash sugar
Instructions German Carrot Salad
– Prepare carrots and apple.
– Grate both fine.
– Peel onion and cop very fine.
– Chop parsley and/or chives.
– Combine all dressing ingredients in a bow and mix well.
– Let sit for at least 30 min in fridge before serving.
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German Radish Salad with Apples
Are you looking for a delicious and special German spring or summer salad? Here is one: the German Radish Salad with apples. Yes, this is a great combination, apples and radishes pair very well. Give it a try to see if you like it. Happy Cooking!
Ingredients German Radish Salad
3 bunches radishes
5 spring onions
1 apple
3 tbsp sunflower oil or avocado oil
salt, pepper to taste
3 tbsp red or white wine vinegar (or German herb vinegar)
1 dash sugar
as needed fresh chopped herbs such as parsley or chives
Ingredients German Radish Salad
- Remove radishes from the green, wash, and cut into slices about 2 mm thick.
- Wash the spring onions and cut into rings.
- Peel apple, remove core, cut in quarters, then slices.
- Place everything in a bowl.
- Dressing: Mix the oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, sugar and fresh herbs, then add to the salad.
- Let sit salad for 10-15 min before serving.
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Buttermilk Plinsen or Pancakes – From East Germany
The recipe for “Plinsen” or “Blinsen” is a typical recipe from the regions of East and Middle Germany, and they are pancakes, in Russia they call them “Bliny”. These round pancakes are small, even smaller than a pan size. If quark is added you get the “Quarkplinsen” or like in this recipe, you can make Buttermilk Plinsen by using buttermilk (from the region Lausitz). There’s also a recipe for yeast Plinsen (Hefeplinsen) from the region Saxon. These little pancakes are fluffy and taste the best with jam, fruit puree, powdered sugar or apple sauce. Happy Cooking!
Ingredients Buttermilk Plinsen
(serves 4)
4 eggs
300 g flour
500 ml butter milk
1 package vanilla sugar, 0.3oz
– How to Make Vanilla Sugar –
1 dash salt
200 ml sparkling water, unflavored
oil or butter for frying
Cooking Instructions Buttermilk Plinsen
– Combine all ingredients except the water in a bowl. Whisk well.
– Let sit for 30 min.
– Add the mineral water and mix well.
– In a non-stick pan add some oil or butter.
– Add a spoonful of dough and fry until golden.
– Turn after some minutes.
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