I absolutely love chili. In the cold, darker months, I love how hearty, spicy, sweet and yummy chili is. I also really love squash. Winter squash is amazingly multi-purpose and you can toss it an endless amount of things. It brings with it a unique sweetness, and some hearty vegetable. This Crockpot Butternut Squash Turkey Chili is a lazy way to enjoy the rain and cool air while staying cozy at home.
Fall dishes are usually filled with pumpkin spice, apple and cinnamon, stews and soups galore. But there are other flavor convos that make me feel warm and fuzzy inside too. These ginger apple pear tarts are a relatively light little treat, and bring on that feeling of the dog days of fall.
I eat salads almost religiously for lunch Monday through Friday. It’s not forced though. The truth is, I love salads. I’ll blame my mom for this – she has a salad recipe arsenal that would satisfy any craving. I do sometimes get bored of a certain kind of salad, so I like to mix things up and make something different every now and then. And given the produce currently in season, I’ll probably be eating this super quick waldorf salad for the next month!
Ah, the cool rainy (and sometimes sunny) days of Oregon fall have finally arrived. As much as I love the warmth of summer, the cooler months encourage me to relax and enjoy the simple pleasures a little but more. One of those simple pleasures is soup. This 20 Minute Lentil Soup is perfect for a crisp, cozy weeknight.