Sweet, soft pears and pine nuts complement a mix of buttery, nutty and bitter lettuces dressed in a simple balsamic vinaigrette. Summer isn’t over yet and I’m trying to squeeze out every last drop, but… fall has undeniably started creeping into my thoughts. Maybe it’s just from spending the majority of my life in school and teaching, but once August hits everything goes into overdrive, hurtling toward September like a defensive end on a pass rush…
Fall
Pumpkin Spice Steel-Cut Oatmeal
Hearty steel-cut oats toasted in browned butter get the full pumpkin spice treatment with real pumpkin puree, serious spice and less sugar than your average PS treat. A batch can feed a brunch bunch, or be stored in the refrigerator for a week of healthy breakfasts. Two vital seasonal truths in my world right now: 1. Though we have left fall behind, I’m not yet finished with the pumpkin. 2…
Maple Brown Sugar Pavlova with Raspberry Compote
A light and airy dessert with fluffy maple brown sugar meringue, velvety maple whipped cream, and tangy raspberry compote. We are waist-deep in the season of all-pumpkin-everything. Pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin bagels, pumpkin butter, pumpkin festivals and, of course, pumpkin pie. Listen…
Tuscan-Inspired White Bean Tomato Soup
A simple, delicious, rustic soup inspired by the flavors of Tuscany. This recipe makes enough to feed a crowd, but it’s incredible after the flavors mingle in the refrigerator overnight, so leftovers make this great for smaller families and individuals as well. Cannellini beans are one of my favorite foods. That’s probably kind of weird, but it’s true.
Apple Cinnamon Porridge
This breakfast is just sweet enough to feel like a decadent treat, but nutritious enough to give you lasting energy to conquer your day. Warming and filling, a single batch can be portioned out to make breakfast for the whole week.
Total cook time: 45 minutes
Holiday Stuffed Baked Brie with Rosemary-Infused Cranberry Sauce
Gooey, nutty melted brie and tangy-sweet cranberry sauce stuffed in a crispy, golden-brown puff pastry crust. Rosemary and orange notes and a topping of sugar and pecans makes this a perfect holiday party appetizer. Christmas may be over, but we still have some of the holiday season to go…
Holiday baked brie with rosemary-infused cranberry sauce
Christmas may be over, but we still have some of the holiday season to go. Now, I know everyone’s getting ready to “detox” and “start the new year with a new you.” I’m with you (kind of), but listen: moderation is your friend. Deprivation? Not so much. More on that later, but don’t skip this…
Roasted Acorn Squash Soup with Pancetta
A creamy, comforting soup with sweet and spicy fall flavors, and a savory Italian twist. Simple and delicious, this recipe will leave you feeling cozy and satisfied. Autumn. Isn’t it funny that just a little dip in the temperature can make us so ready for the warm hug of a sweater? The toasty glow of a fire? The warming bite of a hearty soup?
