"I know the look of an apple that is roasting and sizzling on the hearth on a winter's evening, and I know the comfort that comes of eating it hot, along with some sugar and a drench of cream... I know how the nuts taken in conjunction with winter apples, cider, and doughnuts, make old people's tales and old jokes sound fresh and crisp and enchanting."
- Mark Twain
Welcome to the October issue of Seasoned Cooking. Fall is definitely here and, with it, reminders of comfort food and autumn ingredients that leave us longing for the warmth of the fireside after a walk through crisp leaves that have come to carpet sidewalks, paths and any manner of surface below the trees. This month's issue pays homage to the harvest, comfort food and making the most of autumn.
We begin with a look at apples. We're starting your day and ending your dinner with some of fall's finest. You can start by visiting the Rise 'n Shine column, where a recipe for Cinnamon Apple Crepes awaits you. Make the crepes ahead of time and simply fill them with a delicious blend of apples and spices that have been cooked into a warm, delightful filling. And if you're looking for a great way to end your meal, look no further than the Happy Endings column. There, you'll find a great recipe for an Amaretto Apple Cake. It's moist and sweet and filling with some surprising ingredients that will have you looking for more ways to blend almonds and apples.
Continuing our focus on comfort foods, we look at the Rush Hour column and a crockpot recipe that will have you wanting the harvest to last forever. Meaty Ratatouille is a great way to bring a hearty meal to the table without much effort. More easy, yet hearty, meals await you at the Ingredient SpotLight column. There, the spotlight is on black beans and how they can easily fit into your meal plans. Latin American cuisine is featured strongly and you'll love the ethnic flair that meals like these add to your menu. Finally, you'll want to take a look at the Kitchen Focus to get some great ideas on using nuts in your cooking. Sure, you can always add some chopped nuts to the top of some frosted brownies, but we're talking about coating fish in macadamia nut mixtures, making pie crusts with pecans and more.
There is a lot more to be discovered in this issue. Enjoy it and share it with your friends. And don't forget to tell us about what you like and don't like by using our feedback forms in every article. Enjoy the opportunities to spend time with friends and loved ones that October brings and here's to a seasoned lifestyle.
