Great Recipes For the Fall Season

The air is getting crisp outside, the leaves are just beginning to turn, and as the year winds down, many will be getting together with family and friends, and looking for indoor activities…

What a great time to get into the kitchen and cook up some fun! Autumn brings with it a number of great foods, fresh from the harvest. Just the thought of it brings images of pumpkin and corn, with the smell of cinnamon and spices in the air.

Mmmm... Family, Friends and Food! Great Combination!

Breakfast is first on the menu… with scrambled eggs or maybe buttermilk pancakes.

With the temperatures dropping, coffee is great any time of day… it is warm, and with all the variations out there every coffee lover should find something to satisfy… from espresso, to frappuccino,  or even caffe latte or cafe macchiato. If you are one of those that has never been able to make a decent cup of coffee, try these coffee making tips.

For lunch or supper you might like a tasty chili as the days get cooler, or possibly lasagna, or even a traditional meatloaf.

Fresh Lasagna on a Cool Day... Yum!

Some might like to make their own garlic bread… start with your own homemade french bread, then top with fresh garlic butter and toast. Voila! A tasty compliment to your meal.

And what kind of Fall feast would it be without desserts?

Chocolate Chip Cookies and Fudge are both tried and true crowd pleasers… for variety, why not try peanut butter fudge?

If you are planning on making pies, it is an absolute must to start with a great crust. This pie crust recipe promises to be flawless!

A Perfect Pie Begins With A Perfect Crust

And if you’ve never made an apple pie, it is not as hard as you think… try this recipe which claims to be the best apple pie ever!

Sponge cake is a needed ingredient for some recipes, and it is great on its own too! just top with buttercream icing or fruit and whipped cream. Yum!

Use Fresh Apples For Great Results!

For the chocolate lovers, try this chocolate mousse recipe; and a traditional rice pudding might be just what you are looking for this fall.
…and since apples are going to be in season all autumn long, you might like to try making either caramel apples or candy apples for a real fall sweet treat!

No matter what you decide you want to try out, get someone to help! Children love to help in the kitchen, and many a great conversation has transpired during a marathon cooking session in a warm, inviting kitchen!