Fall Recipes
Turkey Sausage, Kale & Potato Soup
Quick to make with minimal ingredients, this soup is nourishing comfort food at its best. A complete meal on its own, the soup is perfect for the weekly rotation and comes with built-in flexibility! Five ingredient meals are all the rage. And why not? The concept suggests a dinner you can get on the…
Olive Oil Smashed Potatoes
Light and creamy mashed potatoes can be dairy-free, fuss-free, and utterly delicious. A sprig of optional rosemary adds a little something extra! Do mashed potatoes make infrequent appearances on your dinner plate because they feel like a hassle to make? Or do you steer away from some of the customary ingredients? This spin on…
Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts
If you’re not careful, these magical bites will disappear from the baking sheet before they make it to the table! Who knew we had to guard our vegetables? I remember the first time my older son ate a Brussels sprout. A toddler at the time, he popped one into his mouth, and the edges…
The Most Flavorful Roasted Turkey Legs or Thighs
A simple spice rub and one clever trick are the keys to crispy skin and tender, juicy meat that’s brimming with flavor. Easy to prep ahead and pop in the oven when ready. Where turkey and chicken are concerned, there have long been two distinct camps: Team White Meat and Team Dark. This recipe…
Slow Cooker Turkey Breast and Gravy
This hands-off, foolproof way to achieve tender, juicy white meat can be fully prepped the night before if desired, and there are two spectacular gravy options－or you can simply make use of the pan juices. The aroma of Thanksgiving wafting from your kitchen is an added bonus! I created this recipe back in 2012…
Slow Cooker Spiced Apple Butter
The heavenly aroma of sweet apples and warm spices fills your kitchen with this versatile fall favorite that can be sweetened to taste. The generous batch freezes well, and you can even bake with it! Maybe you’ve shied away from apple butter because it seems limited to toast and plain yogurt. If those items aren’t…
Caramel Apple Nachos
This fun twist on nachos delivers the flavor and crunch of a caramel apple, but in finger-food form. A hit with adults and kids alike! When I think back to the cool fall days of my childhood, apples weave their way into so many fond memories. Bobbing for apples at Halloween parties, picking apples…
Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte
There may be no shortage of pumpkin spice lattes in this world, but now you can make them at home, with tea or coffee, iced or hot, and with several other customizable options. You may even find that the homemade version tastes fresher…and at a fraction of the usual price! I adore coffee and pumpkin, but I…
Crunchy Top Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal (Muffins Optional)
Pumpkin and warm spices join a short list of kitchen staples in this hearty breakfast that may be prepared in advance and enjoyed throughout the week. From sweet pies, muffins, cookies, and cakes to savory soups, vinaigrettes, and even butter, there are so many ways to enjoy pumpkin. For a quick pumpkin fix, I’ve long…
All Purpose BBQ Spice Rub
Taco seasoning isn’t the only spice blend that will serve you well all year round. From chicken to shrimp, pork and tofu, this simple spice rub adds incredible flavor…whether grilled, sautéed, baked or slow cooked! This is one of those kitchen staples I rely on heavily because it makes creating a variety of flavorful…
Honey Lime Chicken
A few simple ingredients come together in a snap for flavorful chicken that grills to caramelized perfection. I like to cook more than I need the first night for deliciously quick dinners later in the week! While adding new content to my website last week, I happened notice that I had hit a rather sizable…
Shabnam’s Secret Chicken Recipe
Healthier grilled drumsticks are tender and juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside (even when there’s no skin!) thanks to this clever marinade. Tips for perfectly grilled drumsticks are included, and there’s a compelling story behind the special recipe, too. Shabnam Arora Afsah was one of the first food bloggers…
