I remember the first Thanksgiving meal that I ever prepared by myself. This would have been about 10 years ago, when I was newly married and didn’t know my way around the kitchen very well yet. I had helped my mom prepare turkey dinners before, and she wrote directions down for me on recipe…
Category: Fall
Cheesy Spaghetti Squash with Marinara Sauce
I’ve always been intrigued by spaghetti squash, even as a kid. I thought it was pretty neat that a squash could turn into spaghetti-like strands. Back then I didn’t think much about the fact that it was good for me too, but now it’s one of the main reasons I like to cook spaghetti…
Butternut Squash Risotto with Bacon
Every time I make risotto (which is rarely), I wonder why I don’t make it more often. It makes a great weeknight comfort food while still being sophisticated. I love the hint of sweetness from the squash paired with the smoky bacon. I used maple bacon, which seemed to compliment it particularly well. It was a perfect mixture of fall flavours….
Pumpkin Carrot Loaf
Now that fall has arrived, it seems like everywhere I turn I see pumpkins. It’s one of the things I love about fall. I’ve been enjoying things like pumpkin lattes, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin pie, and this delicious homemade pumpkin carrot loaf. This recipe makes 2 loaves so I can enjoy one right away and freeze the other…
Granola Medallions
It’s that time again…back to school! I always find it such a chore to come up with new and creative lunch ideas when packing school lunches. I get stuck in a rut of packing the same old things day in and day out. Usually at the beginning of the year I have all sorts of great…
Homemade Instant Oatmeal with Chia and Raisins
My kids and I love having a hot bowl of oatmeal for breakfast. There’s just something so satisfying and comforting about it, and it sticks with you all morning long. The problem is that we usually don’t have a lot of time in the mornings to prepare oatmeal. I sometimes buy instant oatmeal packets for speed and convenience,…
Pumpkin Enchiladas
Pumpkins are so versatile. They taste great in sweet baked goods, but they’re also wonderful in savoury meals such as this enchilada recipe. I’ve seen many versions of pumpkin echiladas floating around Pinterest, and they inspired me to make my own. They take a bit of work, but they are so worth it! I think they make a great Saturday night…
Spiced Apple Cookies
I love the fall. I love watching the leaves changing colours, smelling the crisp morning air, wearing cozy sweaters, cuddling up with a warm cup of tea, and best of all I love baking in the fall. These spiced apple cookies are the perfect fall treat, with sweet and juicy apples and a comforting blend of cinnamon,…
La Compote de Pommes (Apple Sauce)
I’ve been pretty impressed with how many fun fall activities both Cole and Bennett have been doing at school lately. Bennett has had a field trip to the library, hosted a tea party for the parents, and roasted pumpkin seeds. Cole has gone to the pumpkin patch, learned how to curl, and made pumpkin pie. One…
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
When I eat a pumpkin cream cheese muffin, it always reminds me of when Cole was first born. It was September and the leaves were just starting to change, the mornings were becoming colder, but the last remnants of summer heat lingered in the afternoons. I used to take walks with my mom to Starbucks…
Food and Whine 