fall food

A No Fail Fall Bite

Oh, hello there, Friends!

Guys, this human right here is exhausted. It’s been go, go, go since we got back from Hawaii in September, and I haven’t had much time to get my head on right or…finish a thought? So, let’s make an easy five ingredient dish. Make it to entertain or for everyone to pick on during the week when you might be busy running around.

what you need:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

  2. Lay out puff pastry and score it.

  3. Add a layer of cheese and then apple.

  4. Put it in the over for round 25 minutes (I did 30).

  5. Pull it out and add thyme and honey.

This is absolutely going to be best when it’s right out of the oven. I served mine with champs an it was the perfect addition. Also, think Thanksgiving appetizer for this recipe. It is a seriously no fail fall bite.

Enjoy the day, and thank you for stopping by!

It’s Starting to get Chili…

Hello, hello!

It’s Fall this week!! And I’ve been loving these chilly days so I thought it was a great time for a super quick weeknight recipe! Chili! It’s very easy and just about everyone will like it.

When this time of year hit’s I immediately make chili. But this one is new for me. Usually I go right for the usual red sauce recipe (which is always a great go-to). This is another savory pumpkin recipe was just what the chilly day called for. This recipe is from “Skinny Taste Fast & Slow” by Gina Homolka. These are my absolute favorite cookbooks (I’ve linked them on Amazon).

The only different thing I did with this recipe as opposed to the one in her cookbook is that I didn’t do mine in the slow cooker, I made mine on the stovetop and let it cook for a while.

what you do:

If you aren’t using a crockpot, then simply add in your oil, onion and garlic and let simmer until your kitchen smells really fantastic. Then, brown your meat. Throw everything else in after that. I let mine cook for about an hour and a half.

If you are using a crockpot, do the same thing with oil, onion, garlic and meat. Then throw everything else in. Cook on high for four hours or low for eight.

To finish, top with grated Parmesan and fresh sage.

This recipe is the perfect way to enjoy some pumpkin flavors on a chilly (almost) Fall day!

Enjoy your Wednesday! I hope something delicious is in store for you today!

Outside The Pumpkin Box

I’m definitely more of a savory than sweet kind of girl. I don’t really like desserts, but I do like to make them for others. Anyway, it’s pumpkin everything season and I’m leaning in! Over the years I’ve made many things with pumpkin but for this post I wanted to make a seasonally healthy and savory pumpkin dish.

This recipe has heat which makes it perfect for a chilly fall day. This recipe is so simple that I had all of the ingredients in my house before I even decided what to make.

Today we’re making…

Pumpkin Spaghetti Squash with Seared Scallops

While you’re waiting for those to cool down, make your sauce…

I had six scallops so that’s how many I used. They are extremely easy to make. Simply add some butter to a pan, let it sizzle, then toss in your scallops. Sear for about 4-5 minutes or so on each side. Then add it to your dish and top with basil.

This meal is so elegant and healthy to boot. Isn’t it fun to think outside the pumpkin box?

Have a beautiful day!