October

Warming spices such as ginger, garlic, coriander and allspice season this highly flavored stew, whose base is pumpkin, coconut milk, and pink lentils. A few spoonfuls of peanut butter stirred in at the end bring a unique twist to the dish, giving it heft and depth. Best of all, the whole thing can be ready […]

An ooey gooey cheese dip meant for dunking. If you can’t find smoked cheddar cheese, look for a smoked mozzarella, or use a mild white cheddar instead. Don’t use smoked Gouda; I’ve found this to be too sweet. You may make the beer cheese ahead and rewarm in a pot or microwave to serve. Make

Traditional Thai curries can call for hard-to-find ingredients, like galangal and kaffir lime leaves. Here, I’ve swapped them out for more easily sourced ginger and lime zest. If you do have access to these Thai ingredients, go ahead and use them. Simply omit the lime zest and instead drop one or two lime leaves in

Don’t think of this as a mash up of two desserts, it is a rich and moist pumpkin cake, studded with a layer of caramelized apples that stands all on its own. Sweet enough to be served for dessert, it can also take center stage as a breakfast cake, or be enjoyed with a cup

Concentrating the apple cider is a necessary step to avoid a watered-down taste when poured over the crushed ice. Be sure to budget in enough time for the mixture to cool before serving the drink so you end up with a frozen cocktail, not a puddle. While you are reducing the cider, feel free to

This chili has a few more steps than most, but it’s not difficult. You will be well rewarded for your effort. A highly seasoned spice paste is used to create a depth of flavor and complexity that you will love. Make this on a crisp Sunday afternoon when you have time to stir the pot

Imagine if a molten chocolate cake married a chocolate chip pumpkin cookie. This is exactly what I was dreaming of when I created this recipe – a hot and gooey treat flavored with the unmistakable flavors of fall. Top it all off with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and you have the ultimate seasonal

Don’t be put off by the miso in the caramel sauce. Admittedly, the first time I used miso in caramel I was skeptical, but wow – it adds an incredible depth of flavor – and you’ll be surprised how much you love it. This is a great dinner party dish, as it can all be

This isn’t your ordinary butternut squash soup. With a few easily sourced ingredients, this silky smooth puree becomes one of the best fall soups I’ve ever tasted. I adapted the recipe from an Indian cookbook, Ammu, and the flavors blew my mind. I find this soup needs no garnish whatsoever. It is purely delicious. You

At first, this may strike you as an interesting combination of ingredients, however they all harmoniously combine to create one epic dish of enchiladas. I like to use a fresh tomatillo salsa for the topping, available at my local grocer, but jarred or canned green salsa will work just as well. You can prepare the