Sharing delicious recipes from our kitchen

Category: Tailgating & Game Day

Obatzda ~ Bavarian Cheese Dip

Obatzda ~ Bavarian Cheese Dip

traditional Bavarian dish Obatzda or Obatzter is a traditional Bavarian dish that begins with a soft ripe Camembert combined with a spreadable cheese, butter, onions, a few spices, and of course beer.  This popular appetizer also sometimes called Gerupfter Käse (which translated is barley cheese) 

French Dip Sliders

French Dip Sliders

All the goodness of a French dip sandwich and a bowl of French onion soup are combined in these easy-to-make roast beef sliders.  Caramelized onions and gooey provolone make these little gems irresistible.  Dipped in a cup of warm au jus these little sandwiches will 

Kartoffelsalat mit Speck – German Potato Salad

Kartoffelsalat mit Speck – German Potato Salad

Oktoberfest celebrates much more than just beer, it embraces the German culture and of course the delicious food.  Kartoffelsalat is one of the traditional dishes that I truly enjoy.  Properly prepared the texture and flavors are unparalleled to any mayonnaise based American salad I have 

Fiery Ranch Crackers

Fiery Ranch Crackers

A bit of ‘pow’ is added to everyone’s favorite ranch dressing for this easy to make snack.   With a perfect balance of spicy and cool, these fiery ranch crackers are the ultimate kibble to liven up any get together.  Fill a bowl with these fiery 

Hickory Smoked Almonds

Hickory Smoked Almonds

Smoked almonds would have to be one of my favorite snacks, and while there are many good options available with lots of different flavors ranging from simple sea salt to spicy habanero, they tend to be pricey.  Frequently one of our local markets runs sales 

Tamales al Pastor

Tamales al Pastor

Thin slices of pork are marinated and cooked with chili peppers and pineapple to bring a sweet heat to this traditional favorite.  A blanket of corn dough adds an earthiness to this unforgettable explosion of flavor known as Tamales Al Pastor.  This simplified version is 

Utopenci ~ Spicy Pickled Sausages

Utopenci ~ Spicy Pickled Sausages

Utopenci (oo-tow-pen-see) is a traditional Czech appetizer we discovered this fall while vacationing in Central Europe. These spicy pickled sausages also known as “drowned-men” are commonly found in pubs throughout the Czech Republic. Usually served with a slice of hearty dark rye and a pivo 

Green Tomato Salsa ~ Salsa Verde

Green Tomato Salsa ~ Salsa Verde

This spicy green salsa is not your typical Salsa Verde usually made with tomatillos, but I find that their cousin the green tomato makes for an amazing flavorful and tangy sauce.  Zesty and sweet, this salsa delivers a well-rounded balance of deep flavor and heat.