Just One Thing (19 September 2025)
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awesomeersIt's challenge time!
Comment with Just One Thing you've accomplished in the last 24 hours or so. It doesn't have to be a hard thing, or even a thing that you think is particularly awesome. Just a thing that you did.
Feel free to share more than one thing if you're feeling particularly accomplished! Extra credit: find someone in the comments and give them props for what they achieved!
Nothing is too big, too small, too strange or too cryptic. And in case you'd rather do this in private, anonymous comments are screened. I will only unscreen if you ask me to.
Go!
Comment with Just One Thing you've accomplished in the last 24 hours or so. It doesn't have to be a hard thing, or even a thing that you think is particularly awesome. Just a thing that you did.
Feel free to share more than one thing if you're feeling particularly accomplished! Extra credit: find someone in the comments and give them props for what they achieved!
Nothing is too big, too small, too strange or too cryptic. And in case you'd rather do this in private, anonymous comments are screened. I will only unscreen if you ask me to.
Go!
Oktoberfest Sheet Pan Brats
Sep. 19th, 2025 01:30 pm![[syndicated profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/feed.png){kind=small}
budgetbytes_feedTwo of my greatest loves come together in this cozy new recipe! Oktoberfest flavors meet budget-friendly one-pan dinners in this hearty, colorful, and comforting Oktoberfest Sheet Pan Brats. Cooking bratwurst in the oven is a delicious year-round alternative to grilling, and when you toss in a mix of veggies and sweet apples, the whole pan turns into something seriously delicious. It’s the best of the season in one dish, and I finish it with a tangy mustard sauce to tie all the flavors together. It’s a sheet pan recipe that’s festive enough for fall but easy enough to make anytime of year (no lederhosen required!!) 😉
Easy bratwurst sheet pan with roasted vegetables
I’ve been seriously loving sheet pan meals lately, and this one is like an Oktoberfest-inspired twist on my honey mustard chicken sheet pan. Bratwurst are fresh German sausages made from pork (or sometimes veal and beef). They roast up juicy and are chock-full of seasonings, making them super flavorful with minimal effort on your part.
I roast the brats in one pan with hearty red potatoes, carrots, Brussels sprouts, onion, and green apples, but you can use whatever mix of veggies you have on hand. I’d love to hear how you mix this up, so please share your favorite veggie combos in the comments below!
Recipe Success Tips & Suggestions
- Don’t pierce the brats! Keeping them whole locks in all the fat and juices, so they roast up extra juicy.
- You can’t go wrong with potatoes, so use whatever kind you like. I’d peel potatoes with a thicker skin (like sweet potatoes or russets) to make sure they cook through in the time specified. Red potatoes, as I use here, have thin skins that soften nicely in the oven and don’t require peeling unless you want to.
- Got veggies that need to be used up? Go ahead and toss them in the pan. Just remember that quick-cooking ones like zucchini, yellow squash, or tomatoes should go in halfway so they don’t overcook or turn mushy. Add some peppers to the pan and serve the brats in a toasted roll, like in our roasted bratwurst with peppers recipe!
- Season the vegetables however you like. I think most dried herbs, onion powder, caraway seeds, or mustard powder would all be great, but keep in mind the brats are already packed with flavor!
- For food safety, make sure the brats hit an internal temp of 160°F (USDA recommended).
- Cut the veggies evenly so they roast at the same rate: medium cubes for potatoes, medium dice for onion, medium slices for carrots, and halved Brussels sprouts. Trimming the tough stems on the Brussels sprouts also helps them cook evenly.
- Line your sheet pan with parchment paper for quick cleanup. This Oktoberfest sheet pan brats recipe is already easy, and parchment keeps it fuss-free from start to finish!
Oktoberfest Sheet Pan Brats
This Oktoberfest Sheet Pan Brats recipe brings German-inspired flavors to your table with brats, veggies, and apples roasted together in one pan.Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Servings 5 servings
Calories 608kcal
Equipment
- 15×12 Sheet Pan
- Small Bowl
Ingredients
Brats and Vegetables
- 4 medium red potatoes washed and medium cubed (heaping 2.5 cups, 500g) $1.70
- 1 small onion medium dice, (1 cup, 140g) $0.38
- 2 carrots medium sliced, (1 cup, 155g) $0.45
- 2 lb. Brussels sprouts tipped and cut in half, (3 cups, 907g) $3.17
- 2 Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, and cut into large wedges (490g uncut) $1.77*
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil $0.08
- 1 tsp salt $0.04
- 1 tsp black pepper freshly cracked, $0.16
- ½ tsp garlic powder $0.04
- ½ tsp paprika $0.04
- 5 bratwurst $4.88**
Mustard Sauce
- ¼ cup mayonnaise 2 oz, $0.23
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard 2 oz, $0.25***
- 1 tsp brown sugar $0.01
- 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar $0.05
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Gather all ingredients. Wash and cut all the vegetables and apples. Set the apples aside.
- Place the cut potatoes, onions, carrots, and Brussel sprouts on an oven-safe sheet pan. Drizzle with vegetable oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Toss to coat and lay them flat on the pan.
- Lay the brats on top of the vegetables.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and cook for 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, add the apples and toss with the vegetables. Flip the brats and continue cooking for an additional 25 minutes.
- While the brats are cooking in the oven, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar, and stir until smooth. Set aside.
- Remove the pan from the oven and divide the vegetables, apples, and brats evenly between five plates. Drizzle with mustard sauce on top and enjoy.
See how we calculate recipe costs here.
Notes
*I used Granny Smith apples because I enjoy the tartness and price. Feel free to use any apples that you have on hand or prefer. Just make sure to add them later in the cooking process so they don’t get too mushy.
**Go for fresh bratwurst sausages in this recipe. Either classic, beer, or flavored brats (e.g. cheddar) will work! Smoked brats could work in a pinch, but the cook time for the sausages will be much shorter as they’re already pre-cooked. I only use fresh bratwurst in this recipe and that is what the cook time is based on.
**You can also substitute or add whole ground mustard, spicy mustard, or plain mustard to the sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 608kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 35g | Sodium: 1326mg | Fiber: 13g
how to make Sheet Pan Brats step-by-step photos
Gather all the ingredients: Wash and dice 4 medium red potatoes into medium cubes, dice 1 small onion, slice 2 carrots, and tip 2 lb. Brussels sprouts and slice them in half. Preheat your oven to 425°F.
Prep the apples: Wash, peel, and cut 2 Granny Smith apples into large wedges. Set them aside for now.
Season the veggies: Place the cut potatoes, onions, carrots, and Brussel sprouts onto an oven-safe sheet pan. I like to line my sheet pan with parchment paper to make clean up even easier.
Sprinkle the vegetables with 2 Tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, ½ tsp garlic powder, and ½ tsp paprika. Now toss to coat them with your hands, and then lay them flat on the pan.
Add the sausages: Lay 5 bratwursts on top of the seasoned vegetables. Place the sheet pan into your preheated oven and cook for 20 minutes.
Flip the brats: After the first 20 minutes in the oven, add the apples to the sheet pan and toss them with the par-roasted veggies. Flip the bratwurst sausages over and return the sheet pan to the oven for a further 25 minutes.
Make the mustard sauce: Meanwhile, add ¼ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup Dijon mustard, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar to a small bowl.
Mix the sauce ingredients together until smooth and combined.
Remove the sheet pan from the oven after the final 25 minutes. The vegetables should be fork-tender and slightly caramelized, and the brats should be cooked through (with an internal temperature of 160°F) and browned.
Serve: Drizzle the brats and roasted veggies with the mustard sauce (either before or after plating up), and serve! Enjoy.
Serving Suggestions
I love that this German bratwurst recipe is an all-in-one sheet pan dinner because it keeps cooking simple, clean up easy, and grocery costs low. If you want to add a little something extra, a side of sauerkraut or a spoonful of zucchini relish would go perfectly with the brats!
Storage & Reheating
Leftover sheet pan brats and vegetables will last in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. You can also freeze any leftovers for up to 2 months, though the vegetables will lose their texture when they thaw. Let everything thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating. I recommend reheating the brats and veggies in a 350°F oven or air-fryer for 10-15 minutes until heated through.
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Friday 19/09/2025
Sep. 19th, 2025 11:04 amdark_kana posting in 3_good_things_a_day1) sunshine
2) physio appointment
3) reading another good book
Corncob Broth
Sep. 18th, 2025 11:40 pmysabetwordsmithI finished making the corncob broth. \o/ It tastes delicious -- delicate, slightly sweet, summery, sunny, with notes of corn and grass. This is sooo much better than regular vegetable broth! If you dislike vegetable broth, this is well worth a try. I now regret every corncob that I tossed straight onto the compost pile. Also I'm annoyed that I only discovered this at the end of the season.
I started with this recipe for inspiration. This time I used the 6 corncobs that I had, some dried onion chips, about 1/4 teaspoon white peppercorns, and three large sprigs of flat-leaf parsley.
Anyhow, I filled a tray of large ice cubes because I want to try this in stir-fry sauce to add volume. I got three cartons that are about 1 1/2 cup each, plus a big one that is probably about 4 cups and suited for crockpot use. I expect it will work anywhere I would normally use regular vegetable broth, possibly also chicken broth.
Next time I make this, and there will be a next time, I will make it in a large crockpot as usual. I'll use a quartered onion, and I might throw in something else. I suspect that lemongrass would work great, and celery or celery leaves might. Broths are flexible; you can toss in whatever you have or like. With a large crockpot I can get a great deal of broth with minimal effort.
I started with this recipe for inspiration. This time I used the 6 corncobs that I had, some dried onion chips, about 1/4 teaspoon white peppercorns, and three large sprigs of flat-leaf parsley.
Anyhow, I filled a tray of large ice cubes because I want to try this in stir-fry sauce to add volume. I got three cartons that are about 1 1/2 cup each, plus a big one that is probably about 4 cups and suited for crockpot use. I expect it will work anywhere I would normally use regular vegetable broth, possibly also chicken broth.
Next time I make this, and there will be a next time, I will make it in a large crockpot as usual. I'll use a quartered onion, and I might throw in something else. I suspect that lemongrass would work great, and celery or celery leaves might. Broths are flexible; you can toss in whatever you have or like. With a large crockpot I can get a great deal of broth with minimal effort.
Recipe: "Three Sisters Succotash"
Sep. 18th, 2025 11:36 pmysabetwordsmith posting in recipecommunityI made this tonight. It's a summer favorite, so I wanted to write up our version.
"Three Sisters Succotash"
Ingredients:
2 ears of corn, kernels cut off (about 2 cups)
1 summer squash, diced (about 2 cups)
1/2 sweet onion, diced (about 3/4 cups)
9 slices of thick-cut bacon, diced
1 cup water (or corncob broth)
1 can lima beans
pinch of sea salt
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon sweet marjoram
1/4 teaspoon sweet basil
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"Three Sisters Succotash"
Ingredients:
2 ears of corn, kernels cut off (about 2 cups)
1 summer squash, diced (about 2 cups)
1/2 sweet onion, diced (about 3/4 cups)
9 slices of thick-cut bacon, diced
1 cup water (or corncob broth)
1 can lima beans
pinch of sea salt
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon sweet marjoram
1/4 teaspoon sweet basil
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Guardian: fic: Experiments in Dynamic Translation
Sep. 19th, 2025 03:19 pmchina_shop posting in fan_flashworksTitle: Experiments in Dynamic Translation
Fandom: Guardian (TV)
Rating: E-rated
Length: 9,017 words
Notes: Part of my Breakage and Repair 'verse. In which Shen Wei and I both discover kink from first principles. Much much thanks toteaotter for beta!
(Riddles and conundrums are in the same ballpark, right?)
Tags: Chu Shuzhi/Shen Wei/Zhao Yunlan, Established Relationship, Domesticity, Soft D/s, Unplanned/Impromptu Kink, Identity Porn (literal).
Summary: It’s been just over ten weeks since his and Da Qing’s return to the land of the living, and in that time, Shen Wei has not yet had occasion to don his robes of office in front of Shuzhi—or indeed, to conduct any Envoy business at all in his presence. He’s visited the SID once or twice on official matters, but only in Haixing clothes, and he’s been sure to keep his manner light and casual in the public areas. Formal liaising is for the privacy of Zhao Yunlan’s office.
Now, faced with the prospect of a Dixing state dinner, Shen Wei discovers he’s slipped into—not so much keeping secrets as compartmentalising. Again.
( Experiments in Dynamic Translation )
Fandom: Guardian (TV)
Rating: E-rated
Length: 9,017 words
Notes: Part of my Breakage and Repair 'verse. In which Shen Wei and I both discover kink from first principles. Much much thanks to
teaotter for beta! (Riddles and conundrums are in the same ballpark, right?)
Tags: Chu Shuzhi/Shen Wei/Zhao Yunlan, Established Relationship, Domesticity, Soft D/s, Unplanned/Impromptu Kink, Identity Porn (literal).
Summary: It’s been just over ten weeks since his and Da Qing’s return to the land of the living, and in that time, Shen Wei has not yet had occasion to don his robes of office in front of Shuzhi—or indeed, to conduct any Envoy business at all in his presence. He’s visited the SID once or twice on official matters, but only in Haixing clothes, and he’s been sure to keep his manner light and casual in the public areas. Formal liaising is for the privacy of Zhao Yunlan’s office.
Now, faced with the prospect of a Dixing state dinner, Shen Wei discovers he’s slipped into—not so much keeping secrets as compartmentalising. Again.
( Experiments in Dynamic Translation )
Thursday Recs
Sep. 18th, 2025 08:51 pmsoc_puppet posting in queerly_belovedThursday Recs, let's go!
Do you have a rec for this week? Just reply to this post with something queer or queer-adjacent (such as, soap made by a queer person that isn't necessarily queer themed) that you'd, well, recommend. Self-recs are welcome, as are recs for fandom-related content!
Or have you tried something that's been recced here? Do you have your own report to share about it? I'd love to hear about it!
Do you have a rec for this week? Just reply to this post with something queer or queer-adjacent (such as, soap made by a queer person that isn't necessarily queer themed) that you'd, well, recommend. Self-recs are welcome, as are recs for fandom-related content!
Or have you tried something that's been recced here? Do you have your own report to share about it? I'd love to hear about it!
Today's Cooking
Sep. 18th, 2025 07:46 pmysabetwordsmithToday I made Three Sisters Succotash. I want to write up my version because it's a bit different than the Iroquois-inspired one that I started with.
Then it occurred to me that I had half a dozen fresh corncobs, so I am making corncob broth to see if that's any good.
Then it occurred to me that I had half a dozen fresh corncobs, so I am making corncob broth to see if that's any good.
Mount Shasta and Entering San Francisco
Sep. 18th, 2025 06:58 pmyourlibrarian posting in common_nature
In our final few days we left Oregon, though stayed the night just outside its border in Mount Shasta. The mountain is clearly seen looming over the city but we could see it for many miles as we headed south and finally passed into California.
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Daily Check-In
Sep. 18th, 2025 07:57 pmmecurtin posting in fandom_checkinThis is your check-in post for today. The poll will be open from midnight Universal or Zulu Time (8pm Eastern Time) on Thursday, September 18, to midnight on Friday, September 19 (8pm Eastern Time).
Please, talk about how things are going for you in the comments, ask for advice or help if you need it, or just discuss whatever you feel like.
Poll #33634 Daily check-in poll
Open to: Access List, detailed results viewable to: Access List, participants: 22
How are you doing?
I am OK
12 (54.5%)
I am not OK, but don't need help right now
10 (45.5%)
I could use some help
0 (0.0%)
How many other humans live with you?
I am living single
10 (45.5%)
One other person
7 (31.8%)
More than one other person
5 (22.7%)
Please, talk about how things are going for you in the comments, ask for advice or help if you need it, or just discuss whatever you feel like.
#4- Determined Explorations (part 1 of 1, complete)
Sep. 18th, 2025 07:23 pmdialecticdreamerDetermined Explorations
By Dialecticdreamer/Sarah Williams
Part 1 of 1, complete
Word count (story only): 1931
[May 5, 2020, early morning]
:: In the morning, Aidan is determined to learn the lay of the land, and hopefully, find work. Part of the Edison’s Mirror arc. ::
Back to Settling Down
To the Index
On to
Shortly after dawn, Aidan strode silently to the front door, leaving Vic curled up with Ed, though the teen was reading a book he’d found in his previous day’s walkabout. “We’ve got food for the day,” Vic whispered. “See if you can find a good spot for tonight though, because Ed’s not going to be any less panicky, possibly for months. Small would be good, maybe just a shed or something, so he knows that we’re right there with him. After so much time in an underground space, I wouldn’t be surprised if he is a bit afraid of open places and avoids looking at the sky, though that could go on for years.”
“I’m looking for work just as much,” Aidan insisted.
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By Dialecticdreamer/Sarah Williams
Part 1 of 1, complete
Word count (story only): 1931
[May 5, 2020, early morning]
:: In the morning, Aidan is determined to learn the lay of the land, and hopefully, find work. Part of the Edison’s Mirror arc. ::
Back to Settling Down
To the Index
On to
Shortly after dawn, Aidan strode silently to the front door, leaving Vic curled up with Ed, though the teen was reading a book he’d found in his previous day’s walkabout. “We’ve got food for the day,” Vic whispered. “See if you can find a good spot for tonight though, because Ed’s not going to be any less panicky, possibly for months. Small would be good, maybe just a shed or something, so he knows that we’re right there with him. After so much time in an underground space, I wouldn’t be surprised if he is a bit afraid of open places and avoids looking at the sky, though that could go on for years.”
“I’m looking for work just as much,” Aidan insisted.
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Star Trek: Fanvid: The Riddle of a Federation Crew
Sep. 18th, 2025 11:16 pmtreonb posting in fan_flashworksTitle: The Riddle of a Federation Crew
Fandom: Star Trek
Song: "Mutant Generations" by Bob Kanefsky
Rating: PG
Length: 1:13
Content notes: None
Vidder notes: None
Summary: For a sci-fi show, there's something very unscientific about Star Trek
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Fandom: Star Trek
Song: "Mutant Generations" by Bob Kanefsky
Rating: PG
Length: 1:13
Content notes: None
Vidder notes: None
Summary: For a sci-fi show, there's something very unscientific about Star Trek
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Artificial Intelligence
Sep. 18th, 2025 02:52 pmysabetwordsmithAn argument that large language models should be called goLLuMs.
There is so much potential for satire and mockery here. :D
There is so much potential for satire and mockery here. :D
Birdfeeding
Sep. 18th, 2025 02:20 pmysabetwordsmithToday is mostly sunny and hot.
I fed the birds. I've seen a few sparrows and house finches.
EDIT 9/18/25 -- I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 9/18/25 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
EDIT 9/18/25 -- I did more work around the patio.
EDIT 9/18/25 -- I watered the patio plants.
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I fed the birds. I've seen a few sparrows and house finches.
EDIT 9/18/25 -- I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 9/18/25 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
EDIT 9/18/25 -- I did more work around the patio.
EDIT 9/18/25 -- I watered the patio plants.
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Check-In Post - Sept 18th 2025
Sep. 18th, 2025 07:29 pmbadly_knitted posting in get_knittedHello to all members, passers-by, curious onlookers, and shy lurkers, and welcome to our regular daily check-in post. Just leave a comment below to let us know how your current projects are progressing, or even if they're not.
Checking in is NOT compulsory, check in as often or as seldom as you want, this community isn't about pressure it's about encouragement, motivation, and support. Crafting is meant to be fun, and what's more fun than sharing achievements and seeing the wonderful things everyone else is creating?
There may also occasionally be questions, but again you don't have to answer them, they're just a way of getting to know each other a bit better.
This Week's Question: Share your favourite crafting tip, if you have one.
If anyone has any questions of their own about the community, or suggestions for tags, questions to be asked on the check-in posts, or if anyone is interested in playing check-in host for a week here on the community, which would entail putting up the daily check-in posts and responding to comments, go to the Questions & Suggestions post and leave a comment.
I now declare this Check-In OPEN!
