Posts Tagged ‘fall’
3 Delicious Fall Apple Recipes!
It’s finally apple season and I couldn’t be more excited! To celebrate the start of the season, I’m sharing three of my favorite fall apple recipes below. A fresh salad, a cozy soup and a healthy dessert. So whether you’re looking for quick fall dinner, a healthy lunch, or a cooking project for an afternoon…
Read MoreCreamy Potato Leek Soup
I’m one of those people who will eat soup all year round. Rain or shine. But there is just something a little extra special about a hot bowl of soup–enter this potato leek soup–on a chilly fall day! First, I saute the leeks along with minced garlic in a splash of olive oil. Yukon gold…
Read MoreHarvest Kale Salad with Maple Balsamic Dressing
Thanksgiving is almost here! And while salad isn’t probably what gets you excited about the holiday, this one… just might. The finely chopped greens are incredibly tender (versus tough and chewy) and subtly dressed with balsamic vinegar, olive oil and a hint of garlic. The sweetness of dried cranberries balances the bitterness of the kale,…
Read MoreFall Pasta with Mushrooms & Spinach
Everyone needs a good fall pasta recipe in their back pocket. This garlicky mushroom pasta is a favorite dish from my time spent living in Italy and it’s just perfect this time of year. This recipe is restaurant style and quality, but made with everyday ingredients. It’s packed with juicy, golden brown mushrooms and spinach,…
Read MoreCurried Butternut Squash Soup
A savory, simple soup that’s perfect for chilly weather. This definitely isn’t your run-of-the mill butternut squash soup, friends. The addition of fragrant curry, warming cinnamon and creamy coconut milk gives this one-pot wonder a unique sweet and spicy profile with a luxurious, silky texture. And it just so happens to be vegan, gluten-free, and…
Read MoreCreamy Pumpkin Pasta with Fried Sage
It’s officially pumpkin season! I thought it was about time to whip up a creamy, dreamy pumpkin pasta. This one-pot wonder defines comfort food, requires just a few ingredients and comes together in under 15 minutes. It is the perfect meal to make if you’re craving something hearty yet healthy this fall and while a…
Read MoreKale Salad With Brussels Sprouts, Apples & Maple Walnuts
Nowadays, kale salad gets knocked as cliché and overexposed. But when I first started making this recipe for a Thanksgiving menu years ago, it made perfect sense. The basic formula—thinly shredded kale and Brussels sprouts, pungent dressing, savory cheese, and crunchy nuts—makes a refreshing option on plates piled high with stuffing, gravy and sweet potatoes.…
Read MoreCreamy Pumpkin Soup
One of my favorite things about fall is the pumpkin mania. While I love all things pumpkin, I’m particularly partial to pumpkin soup, and I find myself making this recipe weekly from September-December. Bursting with pumpkin flavor, lightly sweetened with coconut milk and warmed up with cinnamon and nutmeg, this soup is fall in a…
Read MoreCheesy Cauliflower Soup with Kale Pesto
Ultra creamy and so easy. This one-pot recipe delivers all the comforting flavors of a traditional creamy soup without the gut-busting consequences. Better yet, it involves only a handful of ingredients, is virtually impossible to mess up, and happens to look quite gorgeous for soup. A weeknight staple. But it’s the toppings that elevate each…
Read MoreBlueberry Spinach Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing
Just say NO to boring salad. I have the yummiest, heartiest, simplest salad recipe to share with you today. It’s full of tender spinach, crunchy broccoli, creamy avocado, fresh wild Maine blueberries, crispy red onion, dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, tangy goat cheese, all tossed together in my favorite easy honey balsamic dressing. And I’m telling you,…
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