Friday, September 28, 2007

OKTOBERFEST!!

Hey! It's Oktoberfest time! Time for all of that warm, savory comfort food. Try out these German-inspired recipes:

BEER BRATS WITH HONEY MUSTARD ONION RELISH

12 oz pale ale or beer
6 uncooked bratwurst or sausage
1 med onion, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/3 cup Two Sisters Gourmet Oh, Honey! Mustard
1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
¼ tsp each salt & pepper
6 hard rolls, split, toasted

1. Combine ale, bratwurst and onion in large saucepan; bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 20 min. Remove brats with tongs; pat dry with paper
towels.
3. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Brown brats 2-3 min. per side.
4. Drain on paper towels. Drain onion; combine with honey mustard, parsley, salt and
pepper.
5. Serve brats in rolls, topped with onion relish.
Note 1 tsp. dried parsley flakes can be substituted for fresh parsley.
To toast rolls: brush sides of rolls with TSG Garlic Parmesan Vinaigrette; place on baking sheet. Toast 375°F
for 6-8 min. turning once.

VANILLA CHEESECAKE WITH PEAR FIG SAUCE

1 pkg Two Sisters Gourmet Vanilla Temptation Cheesecake Mix
1 jar TSG Pear Fig Preserves
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 tsp. amaretto or water
3 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
½ cup sliced almonds

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Mix cheesecake crust mix with butter in bowl. Pat evenly in bottom of 9” pie plate.
Bake in 375° F oven until set 6-8 min. Cool on wire rack.
3. Combine cream cheese and cheesecake filling mix in mixer bowl; beat until light and
fluffy, about 3 minutes.
4. Spread in crust. Freeze 30 min. or refrigerate, covered, 2-24 hours.
5. Combine preserves and amaretto in microwave safe bowl. Microwave, covered on
High 30 seconds; stir to blend. Let cool. Serve with cheesecake. Garnish with
almonds.
Makes one 9” cheesecake

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