One of the most important traditions of Oktoberfest is the food. If you're planning an "Oktoberfeast" start the menu off with bratwurst, potato dumplings, sauerkraut and strudel. Be sure to include an amber-gold lager to wash it all down, but only if you're of legal drinking age!Real Gourmet: Oktoberfest

This page contains links to, and information about, Oktoberfest recipes.

Oktoberfest lends itself to some unique and savory holiday dishes, including:

• Bratwurst
• Hot Bavarian Potato SaladFood Network: Plan an Oktoberfest Party
• Spit-roasted ChickenReal Gourmet: Oktoberfest
• German Chocolate CakeThe Pittsburgh Tribune: Oktoberfest excites appetites for German Food
• Wienerschnitzel The Pittsburgh Tribune: Oktoberfest excites appetites for German Food

Just because you don't live in Munich, doesn't mean you can't have your own Oktobefest celebration. Get creative in the kitchen and try braising your sausage and sauerkraut in a rich, amber ale.Epicurious: Beer-Braised Sauerkraut and Sausage Another idea: make your own festive, homemade pretzels! Soft pretzels take a bit of preparation work, but they are fairly low in calories and fat.http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Buttery-Soft-Pretzels/Detail.aspx

One particularly easy recipe to try is German potato salad. Bring approximately three pounds of peeled and sliced potatoes to a boil and cook until they are tender. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, onion, salt, vinegar, sugar, parsley and pepper together. German potato salad can be served at room temperature or chilled in the refrigerator.