Citrusy Squash and Corn Bread

Autumn Equinox is considered the Witches Thanksgiving, Here are a few recipes that uses the foods that we harvest during the second harvest and would not be out of place at a Thanksgiving celebration. Citrusy Mashed Squash with Toasted Pecans Ingredients 3 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks 2 tablespoons butter 1/3 … Continue reading Citrusy Squash and Corn Bread

Cider-Spiked Apple and Pecan Tart

Cider-Spiked Apple and Pecan Tart Ingredients 1/3 cup butter, cut into small pieces 3/4 cup pecans, toasted* 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 egg yolks 2 tablespoons ice water 5 assorted firm-tart apples (such as Rome Beauty, Stayman Winesap, Granny Smith, Idared, Northern Spy), cored 3 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup boiled cider (see recipe ), applejack, apple brandy or dry sherry 2 tablespoons lemon … Continue reading Cider-Spiked Apple and Pecan Tart

What to Cook in September?

Spinach Bacon Quiche looks delicious

Spiced Pomegranate-Apple Cider

SPICED POMEGRANATE-APPLE CIDER A classic fall and winter beverage tastes even better with the addition of fresh pomegranate juice. To serve chilled, after the mixture has steeped, store sealed in the refrigerator. 6 cups apple cider 6 cloves 1 stick cinnamon, about 3 inches in length 1 ½ cups pomegranate juice 1 ½ cups rum … Continue reading Spiced Pomegranate-Apple Cider

Apple Tart and Pie

Apple and Browned Butter Tart Ingredients * 1 recipe Sweet Pastry * 2 tablespoons butter * 1/2 cup sugar * 5 large Honeycrisp apples, cored and cut into 8 wedges each (3 1/2 pounds) * 1/2 cup butter * 3 egg yolks * 1/3 cup sugar * 1/4 teaspoon salt * 1/4 teaspoon almond extract … Continue reading Apple Tart and Pie