š Autumn Flavors & Advent Calendar Picks
Getting Cozy
Hello, friends!
Maybe it's the subtle change leaf colorĀ or the cooler nights, but I have comfort food on my mind.
Comfort food may call to mind richĀ fare. And while gooey cheese never hurt (see below), comfort food can also be nourishing and very much on the fresher side. I've included ideas for both.
I'm also deep into apple mode. How about you? Below, simple recipes for essentials like homemade applesauce and a new recipe for salted caramel apple dip. All you need for both are simple ingredients you probably already have,Ā and a pot.Ā
Also, I wanted to give you a head start on getting your favorite food Advent calendar before they sell out, which some definitely do (like the Bonne Maman). So check out my October preview guide toĀ the best food + drink Advent calendars of 2024.Ā
I hope you enjoy.Ā
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Have a great weekend,
Lisa
Italian Oven Dinners
Easy Meat Lasagna With Cottage Cheese
Your Sunday needs this dinner. I use cottage cheese -Ā and explain why -Ā but ricotta works, too. Either way, this lasagna is oh so good.Ā
Sausage and Peppers
Sheet pan suppers have never been this easy. This Italian-American classic is a favorite.Ā
Creamy Stovetop Fare
Stovetop Mac n' Cheese
Everyone needs a good, easy stovetop mac and cheese recipe. This is even better the next day.
Weeknight Mushroom Risotto
Elegant and earthy, mushroom risotto makes a cozy dinner that feels just a little elegant.Ā
A Little Lunch
Classic Tuna Melts
The one and only! This is my ideal lunch: crispy toast with perfect tuna salad, topped with melty cheese.Ā
Fall Vegetables
Warm Dilly Potatoes
Potatoes simply dressed in olive oil, salt, pepper, and plenty of fresh scallions and dill.
Baby Kale Salad
A satisfying salad with a buttermilk herb dressing and cornbread croutons.
Butternut Squash Pizza
Grab a pizza dough and give pizza an autumn spin with this easy sheet pan pizza.
Savory Vegetable Galette
This is fall vegetables' (easier) answer to pot pie: a rustic tart filled with autumn flavors, baked up easily with just the right amount of rustic elegance.
Weekend Breakfast
Skillet Challah French Toast
You'll flip for thisĀ easy, buttery challah soaked inĀ rich vanillaĀ custard.Ā Pan fried to golden perfection.
Stovetop Apple Recipes
New! Warm Salted Caramel Apple Dip
Whisk up thisĀ buttery-warm homemade caramel, served with simple apple slices for the perfect sweet fall snack.Ā
Mulled Apple Cider
Let's drink to this recipe forĀ fresh apple cider simmered with just the right spices, ready in 15 minutes.Ā
Homemade Applesauce
Learn how to make sweet homemade applesauce, with no added sugar thanks to the right apples. LearnĀ which ones are best.
Holidays Are Coming!
Preview:
The Best Food Advent Calendars 2024
ItĀ may seem early to think about the December holidays before Halloween even comes around (it is). But some of these Advent calendars sell out well in advance, so I wanted to make sure they were on your radar and could get one while they're still available.
Here are my picks for the very best food- and drink-themed Advent Calendars for 2024, so you can give yourself a little gift, all December long.