This is the mother of all fall side dishes. The abundance of squash and apples this year is something to celebrate and we definitely celebrated with this meal! Where I appreciate experimenting with different applications for the same ingredient – there are some moments when you don’t mess with the tried and true. In the…
Tag: Fall Recipes
Candied Walnuts
It’s can be so hard to resist the perfectly candied walnut – and this recipe does not disappoint. I was determined to make the quintessential fall meal with brined pork, roasted squash, topped with an acidic slaw. But this side dish needed something that added a depth and sweetness to balance everything out. In walks…
Leek and Potato Soup
I may say this every time I make soup, but here it is again… I’m not a huge soup person. I love the aroma that a delicate, layered broth sends throughout the home, but soup is still not my go- to in most circumstances. It is not the same for Eric – he loves soups…
Apple Cinnamon Pear Martini
Did you know it’s fall? The leaves may not be falling from the trees, but it is much colder and rumor has it that it is now November. In the spirit of fall, I made something that tasted of the spices of the season in a martini, which always helps warm you from within. …
Bolognese with Polenta
Here it comes ladies and gentleman…another time consuming, but absolutely delicious-I’m-going-back-for-seconds-and-maybe-thirds kind of dinner! For my birthday, the wonderful man who is sleeping next to me and his daughter gave me a cookbook. I had seen the chef before, primarily as a judge on the Iron Chef, but wasn’t familiar with her as a cook….
Mosaic Apple Tart
The simplest ingredients come together in something quite extravagant with this dessert. This tart will satisfy those who love desserts that aren’t too sweet with just the right amount of freshness. It is a bit of a labor of love to get the apples sliced the same size (thank god for the mandolin) and the proper…
Home Made Chicken Noodle Soup
It seems like just instinct…the weather starts getting a little cooler…or you look up and realize it is time to switch the calendar to October…and it’s when you realize – it has become fall. Your weekends are filled with enjoying every last day that might be above freezing. Usually at apple orchards or vineyards watching…
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