As much as you might adore pumpkin pie around the holidays, these mini pumpkin cheesecakes are tough competition. The warm spices in the cakes are complemented perfectly by a gingerbread crust.
Fall Flavors
Tender, thin-cut pork chops smothered in a rich, savory sauce, with sweet cipollini onions and grapes. This is a dinner-party-worthy dish quick enough to whip up after work.
Somewhere along the lines, the culinary world eschewed boiled meats and vegetables as “bland” and “boring”–favoring, instead, techniques like searing, blanching, and sautéing. This could not be further from the truth. The basic method of boiling can transform carrots, cabbages and turnips into exquisite vegetables that melt in your mouth–and tough cuts of meat, like brisket or shanks, into tender and succulent wonders.
These are the ultimate fall waffles. They are perfectly spiced with cajeta caramel sauce, pepitas and whipped cream. Enough said, right?
If “Turkey Anxiety” was a real term, it’s a mutual feeling all Thanksgiving hosts share. Nothing is more disappointing than slicing into a dry bird after hours of anticipation. Make sure this doesn’t happen! Brining is the secret to preparing perfect poultry. Here are the basic rules of how to brine.
It’s Meatless Monday! Take a favorite appetizer like tortilla chips and pico de gallo and put a fall twist to it with this recipe.
Thanksgiving is the biggest holiday feast of the year, and it is fast approaching. However, there is no need to dread all the gluttony at the table. Nor will any tastebuds have to sacrifice any savoring. These quintessential Thanksgiving fixings are all gluten-free! Yes, bellies will be stuffed, but not irritated. Go ahead, have those seconds, even thirds.
This rich fall soup is bright red with roasted red peppers and buttery with king crab. Serve piping hot over your favorite grain and enjoy.
Squash, pumpkins, and sweet potatoes are some of the ingredients that shine in November. While these make for some great pies, hearty soups, and rich sauces, here are some other ingredients that deserve a little spotlight this month too.
This Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Dump Cake is an easy and delicious dessert that captures the flavors of fall. With just six ingredients and hardly any prep time, you can dump everything into your slow cooker and let it work its magic. Filled with tender apples, a sprinkling of cozy spices, and a warm cake topping, this dish is sure to be a dessert winner!
These Sheet Pan Brown Sugar Pork Chops will become a weeknight fall favorite for parents and kids alike. Easy to prepare and clean up with only one pan.
Get ready for the holiday season with this creamy smoothie. Enjoy that beautiful gingerbread flavor that’s meant for this time of year.
Make risotto with soft cauliflower stirred right in and top the creamy dish with crispy bacon or pancetta.
Take shepherd’s pie to a new level fit for entertaining with these shepherd’s hand pies. They’re loaded with hearty potatoes, enveloped in a buttery crust, and easy to bang out in 30 minutes.
Apple Pie Overnight Oats are hearty, satisfying and oh so filling. Sweet, creamy and full of protein and fiber, this breakfast will keep you full until lunch! Easy to make in five minutes. {gluten free, vegan}
Here are 7 Halloween appropriate and seasonal cocktails that celebrate the arrival of fall.
Cozy up to this hearty potato and seafood stew. It’s creamy, flavorful and the perfect way to warm yourself to the bone this season.
You will fall in love with this filling and warm-you-to-the-core red lentil stew. It provides dietary fiber, plant-based protein and nutrients to keep you strong all season long. This one-pot dinner makes great leftovers too. Make once and enjoy all week long.
Kuchen is a German cake. This Kuchen is made with apples, honey, and ginger and is the perfect dessert, tea time snack, or with morning coffee.
Happy Friday! In preparation for Halloween and to celebrate the cooler weather, here are some seasonal cocktails to pour for your guests in costume over the weekend. Just add a few creative touches for a spooky festive feel. Cheers!
Turn your favorite seasonal pie into a healthy smoothie packed with vitamin A, potassium and fiber.
Thin slices of potatoes replace pasta sheets in this hearty lasagna that is full of new flavors and nutrients.
Try these Gluten-Free Apple Cider Doughnuts, they are light, fluffy and full of fall apple cider flavor. You’ll never know they are gluten-free.
A simple snack with sharp cheddar and acidic oranges balanced by sweet fennel and combined with the herby flavor from the chutney for a party in your mouth.
It’s a breakfast-in-bed kind of Saturday. Make these delicious and nutrient dense paleo pancakes!
P.S. If you’re interested in the details of how I plan my grilled cheese parties, including the set up, you can check out my How To Plan an Epic Grilled Cheese Party list.
The perfect fall cheese board is well balanced, with sweet, spicy, savory, creamy, and crunchy elements. Check out this spread served with a sweet and spicy pepper jelly and a wine to match.
Keep away the winter chill by cozying up to a comforting bowl of Ham and Sweet Potato Soup! This easy and delicious, paleo friendly recipe, is packed with healthy vegetables and is a great use of leftover ham.
It’s gourd season. Time to hack into these golden dense jewels and make something of them! Try this recipe of acorn squash rounds with a creamy cashew dip and enjoy!
Rasam is a South Indian soup that can be served many ways. This bright and flavorful rasam is made with bright, earthy beets, lentils, and yogurt. A dish served over brown rice makes it a great meal for Meatless Monday!
If you’re looking for a hearty, creamy side dish that is perfect for a cold day and can be made with little effort, then look no further than this comforting potatoes raclette.
This Warm Farro Breakfast Bowl with Cinnamon Apple recipe is made with sautéing apples with cinnamon, dried cranberries, and cooked farro until warmed through. It’s topped my bowls off with homemade quinoa crunch flavored with maple syrup and pecans. It could also be served cold with a little bit of almond milk. Either way, this is a great autumn breakfast bowl recipe that is not only delicious, but also healthy.
These tender slow-cooker balsamic short ribs are so comforting, with great flavor from the balsamic vinegar and rosemary. Serve them over parsnip puree with a simple vegetable side, like seared radicchio or quickly sautéed kale.
Simple salad made with whole ingredients, because simple is often best.
These perfectly golden, flaky Pumpkin Spice Croissant Doughnuts are ridiculously easy to make and utterly divine. Got 30 minutes? Then you have time to make these!
When it gets colder, cravings for hot, family-style meals become a frequent request. Spend no time slaving over the stove and all your time filling those bellies at the table with these slow cooker recipes for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
This Chocolate Zucchini Coconut Oil Bread is made healthy with plenty of zucchini, whole wheat, and coconut oil instead of butter. It’s decadent, moist, and utterly satisfying for breakfast or dessert.
October is National Caramel Month. Apples are in season. Everybody loves pie. Celebrate with this simple caramel and apple pie!
Sometimes the guessing game of making a dish can be fun. Without too many guidelines, improvisation and tweaking can create an entirely new dish made specially by you!
A light pasta dish is filling and easy to throw together quickly. Use flavorful sausage, mild baby kale, pine nuts, and a high quality cheese.
What’s better than a pumpkin spice latte during the fall? A pumpkin spice latte with booze of course.
Everything from drinks to vegan and vegetarian options to things that would be great for game day snacks to quick and easy soups and salads.
Full of lovely fall flavors, this homemade pumpkin spice creamer can be made with non-dairy milks and is a great addition to your morning coffee.
This lasagna is a lighter and yummy alternative to the traditional meat lasagna, perfectly suitable for vegetarians and people with tomato intolerance.
The fall season is in full swing – let’s keep the momentum going, shall we? These autumn pasta recipes are an artful ode to all things seasonal.
A drinkable pumpkin pie made with almond milk and sweetened with just a hint of maple syrup. It’s filling, full of protein, fiber and is perfectly spiced.
Rather than a sweet potato casserole, create this classy sweet potato appetizer with sage and crispy prosciutto. Serve with a lemon aioli for extra flavor.
A twist on the classic spaghetti carbonara, this recipe uses sweet potato noodles and goat cheese for an quick meal using winter ingredients.
Pumpkin cheesecake crumble bars. The name says it all! These bars are full of the best flavors and topped with a crumbly oat topping! The sweet sour cream layer adds a tang that goes well with the pumpkin cheesecake. You will love these!
Savor all the fall produce with these healthy and nourishing Autumn Bowls with a Maple Almond Dressing!
Welcome fall with this coffeehouse-inspired cake! Pumpkin Spice Latte Layer Cake combines rich pumpkin cake with coffee buttercream and a decadent drizzle of caramel for the ultimate autumnal treat.
The taste of Rajma (red kidney beans) cooked in a tomato onion gravy enriched with spices (Masala) makes you ask for more. Rajma Masala is usually had with steaming hot rice along with a side of sliced onions and some hot peppers for extra zing.
It’s a super nutrient dense slaw full of color and texture. The earthiness of the raw vegetables is softened by the tangy, light, zesty vinaigrette.
Every region in Italy that produces squash – which includes most of Italy – has a special variation of this bread.
A quick and yummy apple cake from the Trentino-Alto Adige, Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Veneto regions of Northeastern Italy
Nutty, chocolate cake is filled with delicious pumpkin for a sweet, festive fall treat common in Northern Italy.
Roasted and served whole with bright pomegranate, this tahini cauliflower is a beautiful flavor explosion with baharat spices.
Coconut curry and pumpkin make this pot pie recipe extra comforting and delicious.