These sausage and cheese stuffed shells are as pretty as they are delicious. Spicy Italian sausage is blended with ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, then nestled in a jumbo pasta shell. Blanketed with hearty tomato sauce and sprinkled with more cheese, this dish is perfect for a cozy dinner at home […]
Velvety smooth and subtly spiced, this creamy pumpkin soup is a fall favorite. Fresh pumpkin is the highlight of this soup, blended to perfection with brown sugar, curry, and nutmeg. Pair it with a hearty loaf of bread to enjoy a delicious light supper. Or try it as the first […]
Even if you’re as stuffed as a Thanksgiving turkey, you’ll find room for dessert once you catch sight of this fluffy, moist pumpkin sheet cake. Fresh pumpkin puree is blended with cinnamon, four, and sugar to create a dense, pumpkin spiced cake. A thick layer of cream cheese frosting compliments […]
Everyone’s favorite fall flavor is pumpkin, but the very best comes from fresh pumpkin puree. Just one pie pumpkin will give you about 2 cups of fresh puree, plus a batch of yummy pumpkin seeds to munch, too. The process only takes about 30 minutes, and it’s easier to do […]
Roasted pumpkin seeds are my favorite by-product of our family’s pumpkin carving tradition at Halloween. Whether we make them savory or sweet, it is often just a matter of hours before they’re gone! Try the savory version, seasoned with garlic, parmesan, and Italian herbs. Or, if you’ve got a sweet […]
Whether you’re looking for a traditional German dish for an Oktoberfest dinner or need a twist on the tried and true side dishes, this German potato salad has a unique kick of flavor that is definitely different! Potatoes, bacon, and onion are tossed in a thick apple cider vinegar […]
In Germany, the love of sausage runs deep, and not just at Oktoberfest! With an estimated 1,500 different varieties of sausage found throughout the country, there is truly a sausage for everyone. But here in the United States, it’s easy to become confused at the vast array of delectable links […]
No Oktoberfest feast would be complete without sausage and sauerkraut, but you don’t have to ferment your own cabbage to create a mouthwatering dish. In this version of the German classic, bacon adds a hearty undertone to a jar of store-bought kraut. Onions and sweet pieces of apple add robustness […]
Autumn’s Bounty Wild Rice elevates a simple side to a dish that takes center stage. Sweet apples and tart cranberries, combined with savory pork sausage and onion, bring a new array of flavor that makes wild rice sing! This side goes well with any protein, but I especially love it […]
This pork chop recipe is a delicious tribute to fall flavor! Savory bone-in pork chops are bathed in a maple syrup marinade, then baked to perfection in the oven. Maple and pork are always delicious together, and this recipe is no exception. Best of all, it’s super easy to make, […]
