Okay, so I know that this may not be the most seasonal recipe, what with blueberries hitting their peak in the summertime. But domestic blueberries are actually in season through October, and if you're lucky, you have some freshly-picked blueberries still lingering in the freezer. So I'm posting this recipe regardless—because this compote is really, really, good.
Read moreautumn spiced apple chips: two ways
Even here in Birmingham, AL, it's finally starting to feel like fall—which means not only do I have an excuse to wear oversized sweaters and drink hot cocoa at all times of the day, but I can also start baking with fall spices and not be called crazy for doing so.
Read morecreamy tomato soup (with no cream!)
Everyone has a dish that to them signifies the arrival of fall. For some, it's a pumpkin spice latte. For others, it's apple crisp with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Don't get me wrong, I love those things, but my favorite fall meal is the classic pairing of tomato soup and grilled cheese. Warm and comforting, with the tomato soup playing the ever important role of being a dipping sauce for the sandwich, you really can't go wrong. Especially if you are wearing a sweater and finishing with a mug of hot chocolate.
Read morecauliflower "rice" with lime-roasted chickpeas
This recipe is a wonderful reminder of why cooking is so fun. Taking an ordinary ingredient and flipping it on its head is kind of awesome — I mean, who would have thought a giant head of cauliflower could become the grain-like base to a tasty vegetarian dish? This is the first recipe I've used this technique with, and I can't wait to keep trying out new ways to work with it.
Read moremaddie's mac and cheese
This is it, people. The most requested recipe in my arsenal, the number one go-to dish for parties, holidays, you name it: it's my perfect mac and cheese. Starring three cheeses to create a creamy, flavorful sauce, this mac and cheese is everything you could hope for in a pasta dish. The crispy crunchy panko bread topping is the perfect compliment to the richness that lays underneath. And get this: on top of all that, is it also one of the easiest things ever to make!
Read morearugula salad with honey-clementine vinaigrette
Assembling a salad is a pretty wonderful creative outlet. You can add whatever you want to your spinach/arugula/kale base, toss it all together, and eat your favorite things together in one bowl. This recipe is a perfect reflection of that—hence why I've eaten it for 3 days straight.
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