Cheesy Squash Soup with Crispy Sage

Cheesy Squash Soup with Crispy Sage
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I wound up with wet, cold feet twice this week and it’s only Thursday. Back to back frigid-foot-soakings can only mean one thing: The triumphant return of the cozy season. Yes, I’m ready to hunker down under a heavy duvet of mashed potatoes, cuddle up to some meatballs, and wade into a vat of this Cheesy Squash Soup. I, of course, don’t mean any of this literally. I don’t think mashed potatoes offer an appropriate amount of insulation. But you get my point. We’ve entered the time of year when comfort food reigns supreme. So what better way to welcome our cozy favorites back than with a big pot of soup loaded with beer, cheese, and squash?

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Cumin Pork Noodles with Apple Cucumber Relish

Cumin Pork Noodles with Apple Cucumber Relish
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This is my attempt to give noodles “fall vibes”. These Cumin Pork Noodles with Apple Cucumber Relish have both pork and apples, so in my admittedly strange brain that makes them Oktoberfest-appropriate, which makes them fall appropriate. Phew! It was a long walk to get here, but have I convinced you that these are the fall-friendliest rice noodles to ever grace a table? I doubt it. To be honest, I haven’t convinced myself. But I can tell you regardless of how seasonally-appropriate these noodles may or may not be, they are freakin’ delicious so don’t sleep on them.

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Spatchcock Cornish Hen Tray Bake

Spatchcock Cornish Hen Tray Bake
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And just like that, we’re on the doorstep of Canadian Thanksgiving. This holiday always sneaks up on me. One day I’m sipping rose on a patio and seemingly overnight I’m on the hunt for Brussels sprouts. But this year, Thanksgiving really took me by surprise. COVID has been messing with my sense of time all year, why would October be any different? I wish I could say this year’s Thanksgiving will be a holiday as usual. But it won’t. Our case counts are on the rise and we’re being told to limit our dining plans to our own households. No one will be traveling and there will be far fewer mouths to feed turkey to. Consequently, people are on the lookout for smaller festive meal ideas, so I’m happy to add to the din with this Spatchcock Cornish Hen Tray Bake.

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Butternut Penne Alla Vodka with Fresh Mozzarella

Butternut Penne Alla Vodka
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It’s officially October and I’m officially putting squash in everything. I know some people are averse to this practice but I don’t care. I love the fall and all its trimmings. This is the only time of year that I actually feel enthusiastic about squash. Sure, I eat squash all year round but there’s something about October that makes it seem downright magical. Maybe it’s the nostalgia around pumpkin pie or the welcome return of cozy meals. But the second October hits, I start making things like this Butternut Penne Alla Vodka.

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