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A brown and cream colored soup mug is filled with thick, velvety orange pumpkin soup, topped with salted pepitas atop a rust-colored tablecloth.

Creamy Pumpkin Soup

 

 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 […]

Make Your Own Pumpkin Puree

How to Make Your Own Pumpkin Puree

 

 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 […]

A side dish that can be served warm or cold at Oktoberfest.

Gram’s Authentic German Potato Salad

 

  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 […]

Autumn's Bounty Wild Rice is a quick and easy side dish that pairs well with chicken, pork, or beef.

Autumn’s Bounty Wild Rice

 

 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 homemade Chicken Soup with Dumplings is easier to make than you might think!

Grandma’s Chicken Soup with Dumplings

 

 Savory chicken soup with dumplings always works its magic to soothe and comfort, especially on chilly days. It’s easy to make your own soup from scratch, and the taste can’t be beat. Fluffy dumplings add a delightful texture to this classic soup that is full of chicken and vegetables. Enjoy […]

How to Make Chicken Stock From Scratch

 

 Homemade chicken stock is SO much better than anything you can buy at the store. I love it because of the control I have over the amount of sodium and seasonings in it. And like so many other foods, it tastes better when it’s made fresh. It is shockingly easy […]

Top the salad with a drizzle of caramel sauce for a sweet treat!

Creamy Snickers Taffy Apple Salad

 

 Every bite of this creamy dessert salad tastes just like a crunchy taffy apple … with little nibbles of Snickers candy! Fresh apples and roasted peanuts are bathed in vanilla cream dressing, then mixed with caramelly Snickers bits. Topped with caramel drizzle or left on its own, this sweet sensation […]

This recipe is a quick and easy side dish salad that goes with everything.

Creamy Apple Slaw with Cranberries

 

 Apple slaw with cranberries is the perfect side dish when summer starts slowly slipping into fall. The summer taste of creamy broccoli slaw melds with the autumnal flavors of apple and cranberry, making it the perfect way to transition between seasons. This sweet-tart salad compliments both summery grilled meats and […]

Dill potato salad has a lighter taste than its traditional counterpart.

Dill Potato Salad

 

 Dill potato salad isn’t the stuff of your traditional potlucks and barbeques. Sour cream is added to the mayonnaise, creating a new, lighter taste. And while the usual ingredients of potatoes, celery, and onion are still there, they take on an entirely new taste with the addition of dill, garlic, […]