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Saturday, October 17, 2015
Rethinking classic brats on Plan ahead for
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holiday travel
By J.M. HIRSCH
AP Food Editor
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into the spirit of fall.
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ubiquitous of German
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Bratwurst pasta bake with caramelized onions, peppers and apples.
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of hot mustard. All the
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melt the butter. Add the onions, peppers,
calories; 270 calories from fat (41 percent
into a baking dish. Some
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of total calories); 30 g fat (14 g saturated;
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Catering for Lunch & Dinner
20~600 guests
Christmas Parties - Make your
reservations early!
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233 SE 4th St., Pendleton, OR 97801
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