As days grow colder and morning walks are greeted with showers of falling leaves, nothing hits the spot quite like a bowl of soup. So that's what's on the menu today, in spades. My ultimate autumn menu involves a bowl of creamy potato-leek soup that's been sprinkled with grated sharp cheese and crumbled bacon with a bit of crusty bread alongside. Add a glass of chilled white wine and I'm welcome fall with open arms.
Fall bring pumpkin this and pumpkin spice that and, you know what? I adore it. What's not to love about something like rich pumpkin cheesecake that blends the flavors of cheesecake and pumpkin pie with a crust that's infused with the best of pumpkin spice? Yeah, I couldn't think of anything, either. Then add some crunchy pecans and velvety caramel-rum sauce and you've got a perfect fall dessert.
With fall just around the corner, it's time to think about how to take advantage of the new season of flavors and ingredients in your kitchen. Everything from hearty soups in the crockpot to roasted vegetables in the oven are lining up to be your favorites this autumn.
When time allows, I enjoy putting together decadent weekend breakfasts and brunches. It's a sign that this isn't an ordinary weekday. No, there's time to relax and enjoy a lazy, luxurious meal that leaves the nest smelling of crisp autumn days and coffee.
Sweet potatoes in burritos? Oh, you bet! Offsetting spicy sausage with roasted sweet potatoes is a fantastic combination that is perfect for fall. Nestle them, along with a bevy of other great ingredients, into flour tortillas and you've got a top-rate dinner plan.
As the weekend approaches, thoughts of starting those days with warming food that I just associate with autumn really appeals to me. And when it comes to fall food, nothing compares to hearty baked oatmeal. The version I'm sharing today features apples, cinnamon and maple syrup. Mmmmmm!
