Monthly Archives: October 2012

Golden Beet and Pear Salad

Posted on October 27, 2012 by

This is a quick and easy seasonal salad that goes with everything.  Raw beets are packed with vitamins and minerals and taste terrific as long as you slice them paper-thin.  A mandolin slicer is really handy for this. 1 golden … Continue reading →

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Curry Coconut Kabocha Squash Soup

Posted on October 25, 2012 by

I have been wanting to try cooking with Kabocha squash for a long time.  Sometimes called a Japanese Pumpkin, this squash is squat and medium-to-small sized with a dull green color.  If you have had a pumpkin curry in a … Continue reading →

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Double Chocolate Bundt Cake

Posted on October 14, 2012 by

This cake comes from Food and Wine magazine.  It’s dense and rich, but not too dense and rich.  Its decadent, but not too decadent.  It’s a classic recipe without any fancy hard-to-find ingredients.  If you like to bake you probably … Continue reading →

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Spicy Caramelized Squash

Posted on October 11, 2012 by

Squash is so versatile and satisfying.  I have a few favorite ways of preparing squash, but this one is my new favorite.  It also cooks up really fast and is a great vegan addition to any fall supper. 1 acorn … Continue reading →

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Harvest Moon Pies

Posted on October 9, 2012 by

Who doesn’t love an ice cream sandwich?  These pumpkin and spice moon pies are the perfect treat for fall.  Thanks to my husband Harley for the catchy title. 2 eggs 2 C. brown sugar 1 C. vegetable oil 2 C. … Continue reading →

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Balsamic Glazed Delicata Squash with Walnuts

Posted on October 8, 2012 by

There are so many gorgeous different kinds of squash in the market right now.  It takes a little research to get to know which ones are good for what type of cooking.  I love delicata squash- it’s the one that’s … Continue reading →

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Banana Walnut Cake with Cream Cheese Icing and Bourbon Caramel Sauce

Posted on October 7, 2012 by

This really started out being banana bread.  When I poured the batter into my little mini loaf pans I had a bunch left over.  I poured the rest into one of my little 6 inch cake pans and decided to … Continue reading →

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Apple Cinnamon Pancake Rings with Apple Syrup

Posted on October 4, 2012 by

This is an adaptation of a recipe from Carla Hall.  My friend Brennan called me and said, “You have to make these pancakes with apples I just saw on t.v!”  She was right.  The whole family loved these. 1 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Candied Apples

Posted on October 1, 2012 by

You just bought way more apples than you needed at the farmer’s market this weekend.  You need to make these! cooking spray 2 C. sugar 3/4 C. water 1/2 C. light corn syrup 1 cinnamon stick 10 drops red food … Continue reading →

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