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…

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…

Salmon with swiss chard on plate with slices and artichoke, fresh swiss chard surrounding plate.
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Fresh Salmon Fillet with Rainbow Swiss Chard and Olives

A One-Pan Whole30, Gluten Free, Dairy Free Salmon Recipe with Fresh Rainbow Swiss Chard, Seasoned with Oranges and Olives.  This is one of my all time favorite Whole30, easy seafood and swiss chard enticing entree recipes. The salmon and swiss chard cook together in one pan, allowing for infused flavors and (a quick clean up!)…

sliced calzone on brown cutting board with zucchini and tomato sauce in bowl
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Wild Ramp Ricotta Calzone with Zucchini and Kale

This ramp ricotta calzone is a spring weeknight dinner that feels special without being complicated. Fresh ramp leaves are folded into creamy ricotta with parmesan and basil, then layered with zucchini, kale and mozzarella inside a golden baked crust. It comes together in under an hour using store-bought pizza dough and tastes like you put…

"A tall glass filled with a fizzy, creamy drink garnished with a slice of fresh lime and a sprinkle of nutmeg. The drink is light brown in color, with bubbles fizzing on top, giving it a refreshing and inviting look."
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Coconut Ginger Fizz Cocktail with Pistachio Orgeat

 Refreshing Coconut Ginger Fizz Cocktail with Homemade Pistachio Orgeat Recipe Transform your cocktail experience with a taste of the tropics, this recipe features flavors of coconut, pineapple, ginger, and a special addition of pistachio orgeat in place of traditional almond orgeat syrup.  This Coconut Ginger Fizz cocktail combines the tropical essence of coconut with the…

puff pastry on plate
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Fresh Raspberry Cream Puffs with Almond Choux Pastry

Choux pastry has a reputation for being intimidating but it’s one of those techniques that rewards you enormously once you try it. Light, hollow, buttery puffs that are made for filling – and here they’re filled with fresh raspberry mousse and topped with whole berries and a dusting of powdered sugar. The almond flour and…

wine glass with cardamom simple syrup in it.
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Cardamom Simple Syrup Recipe

This cardamom simple syrup recipe is a versatile finishing ingredient for cocktails (cardamom old fashioned!), tea, and desserts. Learn how to make this herbal and spicy syrup recipe yourself using fresh green cardamom pods. Cardamom is the third most expensive spice in the world and rightfully so! The pods are aromatic and a little goes…