creamy homemade pumpkin butter

by Rosemary Stelmach | October 31, 2024November 4, 2024

Whip up some of this Creamy Homemade Pumpkin Butter to enjoy during the entire fall season. Be prepared though – some of your pumpkin enthusiasts may end up requesting it year round.

chicken potpie skillet pizza

This Chicken Potpie Skillet Pizza is the ultimate comfort food. The crispy crust coupled with the creamy potpie filling will have the kids, as well as the adults, coming back for seconds.

slow cooker beef & barley stew

This Slow Cooker Beef & Barley Stew is a truly amazing hearty meal. With all of the talk of instant pots these days, I’m going against the grain on this one. Nice and slow.

Are you looking for a hearty wholesome snack? Something to help with those mid-day slumps? Try a slice of this Rosemary & Thyme Almond Bread with a smear of butter or cream cheese …partnered with your afternoon coffee or spot of tea.

soup

carrot ginger soup with roasted veggies

For the vegetarians out there. Actually, for everyone who enjoys healthful food. Just check out this Carrot Ginger Soup with Roasted Veggies. This one is wholesome and hearty. And delicious. Just add a side salad and maybe some bread. You now have a solid meal.

side

roasted cabbage & bacon carbonara

Roasted cabbage. Sliced nice & thin …almost like a wide noodle. Add a generous amount of crunchy bacon and toss it all together in a delicious creamy sauce. Sounds like a perfect side dish to me. Enjoy this Roasted Cabbage & Bacon Carbonara on your next chilly evening.

dessert

pumpkin cheesecake ice cream

For the perfect transition from summer to fall, enjoy this Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream. Although churning is required, this is a quick, delicious & easy recipe.

soup

creamy chicken & wild rice soup

Imagine the flavor of your favorite chicken pot pie in a bowl. Thanks to a few shortcuts, this awesome pot of Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup can be ready to feed your hungry crew in less than an hour. It’s true.

bread

make your own breadcrumbs

You may be wondering why you’d actually want to Make Your Own Breadcrumbs. First of all, they’re far superior to the packaged highly-processed products found on your store shelf. But there’s more… give me a moment to explain.

appetizer

cheesy tomato & olive tart

Tomatoes are so plentiful and delicious right about now. I couldn’t resist sharing. This Cheesy Tomato & Olive Tart is just too good.

vegetarian

eggplant parmesan “meatballs”

These meatless “meatballs” are the perfect offering when you are looking for something a bit lighter than the standard fare. And if you are serving dinner to a crowd, how great are these for the vegetarians in the group? With these Eggplant Parmesan Meatballs, you can actually offer them spaghetti and “meatballs.”

dessert

homemade stracciatella ice cream

Not your average chocolate chip ice cream. This Homemade Stracciatella Ice Cream is rich & creamy with tender shards of dark chocolate throughout.