Seasoned Cooking: November 2019 Newsletter

Packed with sausage, peppers, onions, and more, packaged gnocchi gets a fall makeover in this quick dinner recipe. Part of our autumn comfort food series, this versatile dish will become one of your go-to menu ideas for busy weeks and more!

A quick, simple, and delightfully spicy sauce gives this dish its kick. If you have lovely red Korean peppers, they make the prettiest sauce, but good 'ol serranos or jalapeños will also work well. Pork chops give it a tender, juicy foundation and sautéed mushrooms give it a fitting crown.

Take an hour and build an incredible autumn-inspired chowder from scratch, including making a special stock. The shells from shrimp and cobs from corn blend to make this a soup with incredible depth and flavor. Crown it all with spicy-sweet shrimp!

Turn to your Instant Pot to get an all-day simmered flavor on the table in under an hour. Seared beef blends with tender barley and a bevy of fresh vegetables that's both beautiful in the bowl and hearty enough to fuel you for hours.

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and we're here to help you get ready. Let's begin with dessert! When using roasted pineapple in these bars, a summery treat suddenly looks in place on a Thanksgiving buffet.

Instead of a plain green salad at the Thanksgiving table, why not work a blend of fruit, nuts, and grains into a meal that's looking for a special side? Your guests will love it and it can easily be made in advance -- this is music to the ears of anyone planning the big meal!

A dressed up version of broccoli cheddar soup is a perfect first course for Thanksgiving dinner. You can serve it in bowls, ramekins, or even mugs. It's a great way to give everyone a taste of the decadence to come!

The key to a perfect Thanksgiving (or any other time of the year -- turkey is delicious and should be enjoyed regularly) turkey is salt and heat. Most people have the roasting part of that down more or less, but did you know that pre-salting (or dry-brining) is the best way to give a nod to the salting part?

For those who see Thanksgiving dinner as being all about the sides, this one's for you. Delightfully seasoned and buttery and crisp, these smashed taters are so good, you'll be making them night after night and ignoring any main course in sight!

For those who see Thanksgiving dinner as being all about the sides, here's another delight. Maple-glazed carrots rest on your dinner plate, but feel like they should be dessert! Look for a variety of brightly colored carrots for a very special holiday treat.