This time of the year, our finest produce begs to be roasted. And, if you're lucky enough, it can be some of the most beautiful vegetables you've seen all year. Give them the hot treatment and enjoy their natural sweetness in a fantastic dish suited for entertaining.
'Tis the season for unexpected guests, impromptu gatherings, and entertaining spanning morning to night. With all of that on our plates, it's nice to have something simple, decadent, and quick to toss together and put on the plates of those gathered at our tables.
'Tis the time of the year when time is in short supply and quick, easy meals are a must. But before you order pizza delivery, consider one of our many slow cooker or pasta dishes. Look in our archives. Plus, in less than 20 minutes, you can have warm rolls filled with melted cheese to enjoy alongside them. Need I say more?
Pumpkins and squash get all kinds of attention in months involving jack-o-lanterns and pumpkin pie. However, the leftovers are barely put away and squash finds itself ignored. Stop it! Enjoy them well into the New Year and start with an amazing breakfast dish featuring squash.
Pizza is a beloved meal for just about everyone. Enjoy a version that's been given the autumn treatment when you swap out tomato sauce for a creamy pumpkin sauce and top it with everything from fresh sage to crispy sausage to bubbly blue cheese.
When I recently smoked beef short ribs, I knew I needed to work them into one of my favorite simple dinner plans: noodle bowls. Before I knew it, everything from chunks of tender ribs to sweet roasted squash and peppery slices of radish were spending quality time with a nest of noodles and miso broth.
Sometimes I want amazing breakfast pastry without having to clean numerous bowls, mixers, spatulas, and other baking equipment. Does that mean it's time to go to the bakery? Nah - I just reach for a resealable bag and make scones ... and now you can too!
Since Turkey Day, there's a southwestern feel to my posts. Maybe I'm leaning in that direction because Tex-Mex flavors don't often factor into our fall and winter holiday menus. And while I'm all for tradition and enjoying sentimental meals, sometimes I just want tacos.
The day after Thanksgiving can be almost surreal. If you're lucky, all of the leftover food and the dishes have been taken care of and you are just looking for a little quiet comfort. Maybe a simple chicken dish made in one pan in the oven is just what you need.
If you are looking for a beautiful, healthy, easy salad to serve for Thanksgiving, look no further. When the colors of the rainbow and the flavors of the Middle East, Asia, and the Mediterranean join forces, you know the salad course is something special.
