Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Apples & Sunflower Chokes

We’re a little over a week away from Thanksgiving. So, if you’re anything like me, you’re starting to get your menu together for the big day. Usually that means turkey, stuffing, gravy, some sort of potato dish, a vegetable, cranberry sauce and of course dessert. Last week I made a Quince Cranberry Crumble, so this… Continue reading Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Apples & Sunflower Chokes

Roasted Plum Chutney

This may seem like an odd recipe to be posting this time of year, but believe it or not, plums are still readily available at most grocery stores and farmer’s markets. As I’m sure you’ve noticed, I’m a huge stone fruit fan. So, as long as plums are still available, I’m going to keep buying… Continue reading Roasted Plum Chutney

Autumn Sausage and Apple Pie

A few months ago when fresh apples were just starting to show up at the farmer’s market, I decided to make a pie. But this wasn’t your standard apple pie. I wasn’t testing out desserts for Thanksgiving. Instead, I wanted to make a savory pie for dinner. Something that used the autumn fruit (hence the… Continue reading Autumn Sausage and Apple Pie

Apple Bread Pudding Bites with Whiskey Sauce

When I think of holiday desserts I think of apple and pumpkin pies, sugar cookies covered in french icing and bread pudding. They’re all rich, luscious desserts that are perfect for this cool, winter weather. I just hear the word pie or bread pudding and all I want to do is cuddle up in front… Continue reading Apple Bread Pudding Bites with Whiskey Sauce

Apple and Dried Cranberry Clafoutis

It’s that time of year when apples and cranberries are being turned into all sorts of sides and desserts. Sometimes they’re combined, sometimes they’re separate, but they’re always good. One of the most common ways you’ll find these two fruits together, especially during this time of year, is in pies. Pies are the typical choice… Continue reading Apple and Dried Cranberry Clafoutis

Earl Grey-Crusted Pork Loin with Fennel and Apples

I love tea. I’ve been drinking it since I was a child. I used to take it the way the English do, with milk and honey. But somewhere along the way I forwent the milk, and now I just drink it with honey. Sure I’ll add stuff to it every so often like lemon or… Continue reading Earl Grey-Crusted Pork Loin with Fennel and Apples

Browned Butter Rosemary Applesauce

I know that tonight is the last night of Hanukkah, but I really wanted to share this applesauce recipe with you. So, why not do what I’m doing and make one last special Hanukkah meal before you pack away the menorah? You can even use this decadent applesauce to make it extra special. If you… Continue reading Browned Butter Rosemary Applesauce