Acorn Squash in a black wooden box with branches, and a candle with flame lit.

Seasonal Autumn Recipes for Cozy, Comfort Cooking

Perfectly timed for Autumn, these recipes have a kick of spice and feature seasonal, farmers market (or your own personal garden!)fresh produce. Acorn squash is abundant during the final harvest months of the year and is well put to use in these recipes. A healthy, turkey chili (with added acorn squash!) is a welcome smell…

two bowls of turkey chili recipe on wooden background. The chili is garnished with cheese, avocado, and green onion.
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Turkey Chili Recipe with Seasonal Squash

Lighten up your chili game and fill your home with aromatic scents with this recipe (with turkey swapped in place for the traditional ground beef!) Turkey chili recipe with seasonal squash is a low fat, healthier option than traditional beef chili. Seasonal squash (butternut, acorn or summer squash) adds a healthy dose of vitamins to…

apricot and chamomile infused clafoutis with powdered sugar on plate.
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Apricot Fruit and Chamomile Infused Custard Clafoutis

A summertime indulgence, filled with fresh fruit and flavors of fragrant vanilla and calming chamomile, this clafoutis dessert is a French country classic! Bake this up tonight for a simple and sweet ending to a summer meal. Click thru to try this inspired dessert tonight….

blackberries on a platter with salad greens and shrimp
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Shrimp Salad with Blackberries, Prosciutto and Mixed Greens with Homemade Apricot Vinegar

This shrimp salad with homemade apricot vinegar is a summer sensation. The blend of sweet, sour, and salty flavors, combined with juicy shrimp and crisp greens, makes for a satisfying meal. Easy to prep, with the option of homemade or store-bought apricot vinegar, this dish is a refreshing choice for a lazy summer evening.

two ice cold glasses of watermelon alcoholic beverage with watermelon slice garnish and ice and watermelon slices laying in background
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Fresh Watermelon and Coconut Cooler Cocktail with Lemongrass

Sip into summer with this refreshing Fresh Watermelon and Coconut Cooler Cocktail with Lemongrass! Mix with coconut water for double water hydration( get it? Watermelon + Coconut Water= double the “water” the hydration!) A homemade lemongrass simple syrup (tap link for recipe) adds a tropical taste and lends an herbal scent as well as blending…

Vanilla ice cream with violet flowers mixed in, garnished with scattered violet blossoms, a beautiful and delicious floral dessert.
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Wild Violet Recipes – Jelly, Sugared Flowers, Ice Cream and More

Wild violets burst open in early spring and exhibit varying shades of white to deep purple. I have always eagerly awaited this moment, I love using wild violets in recipes in my kitchen! Violets are edible picked right from the stem and have a musky, floral taste with a sweet kick at the end. Some…

How to Cook Crispy Fiddlehead Ferns Appetizer with Zesty Lemon
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How to Cook Crispy Fiddlehead Ferns Appetizer with Zesty Lemon

This is the fiddlehead recipe to pull out when you’re feeding a crowd. Fiddleheads get tossed in a garlic parmesan breadcrumb mixture, laid out on a sheet pan, and baked until crispy – all the crunch of a deep-fried appetizer without any of the fuss. A quick lemon black pepper mayo dipping sauce comes together…

Fiddlehead fern recipe
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Fiddlehead Fern Recipe Stir-Fry with Garlic Ginger Shrimp

This is a 20-minute weeknight dinner built around one of spring’s most fleeting ingredients. Fiddlehead ferns get blanched, then tossed into a hot pan with garlic, ginger, and shrimp, and served over quick-cooking rice noodles with sesame oil and a scatter of red pepper flakes. It’s fast, savory, and completely seasonal. Fiddlehead season is short…