Well it looks like we all took a hiatus for summer time but now that Fall is here lets get back up and running. With the change of season we will all have more time spent indoors baking, cooking and crafting and that means more fun recipes and ideas to share! I am going to start our relaunch of the site with a few of my favorite fall recipes/Ideas.
1.) I always have a crock of spiced cider on the stove. Use a covered stockpot and add apple cider, mulling spices, a few cinnamon sticks and fresh orange slices. We make a new batch about every 5 days and it is so great to have all season. We warm it up when we have company dropping by, makes the house smell great and is such a nice treat. We take it with us on our walks to keep our hands and bodies warm, and we just love having it there whenever we want it.
2) After carving your pumpkin don't throw away your seeds. Toast them instead. It is super easy and a nice, healthy snack. You can do them salty or sweet.
-Remove the membrane and seeds from your pumpkin. Remove most of the pulp from the seeds (leaving some pulp on is okay because it adds to the flavor; for the same reason, do not rinse the seeds.
-Heat oven to 300. Spread 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a shallow pan. Sprinkle seeds over oil in single layer. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt (or cinnamon and sugar/get creative) over seeds.
-Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned; cool. Happy munching!
3) Try making a soup. I recently made a homemade loaded baked potato soup that you actually make in the microwave and only takes about 25 mins total! Soups are the perfect dinner on a chilly fall night. I am looking for recipes if anyone has any to share. Also pick up a few sourdough bread bowls at the store to serve your soup in the tastiest way!
Loaded Baked Potato Chowder
3 large baking potatoes (Russets best; NOT Yukon Gold)
3½ cups milk
4oz cream cheese
2 tbsp butter
1 small bunch green onions
1 4-8 oz block sharp cheddar cheese
1 small bunch broccoli
Optional toppings (choose 2 or more): cooked bacon, sour cream, croutons, black beans, corn
-Slice potatoes in half lengthwise, place in a covered baker. Pour 1/2 c. milk over potatoes. Microwave, covered, on high for 11 min.
-remove baker, move center potatoes outward and outward potatoes to the center. Cover; microwave on high for another 8-11 mins until potatoes are easily pieced with a fork.
-remove baker form microwave and mash potatoes (leaving good sized chunks)
-Meanwhile whisk cream cheese until smooth, slowly add remaining 3 cups of milk, whisking until mixture is smooth. Add cream cheese mixture and butter to baker. Microwave covered 3-5 mins or until hot
-slice green onions, and grate cheddar cheese
remove baker from microwave and stir in desired toppings. Add addition toppings to tops of each soup bowl if desired. ENJOY!
5) Make a centerpiece on your table of oranges with whole cloves stuck in them. It smells soo nice!
Happy Fall! and please share some of your ideas! Glad to see everyone back to the blog!
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