There’s just something about dining outside, especially once the days get a little warmer and longer. Spring has sprung in Michigan and we are flocking outside to enjoy it! As soon as the temps pass freezing, Michiganders waste no time taking the activities outside. This winter has felt especially long due to a second state-wide COVID shutdown. So you can imagine our excited for some Springtime Al Fresco Dining, right?...
We recently had a string of nice spring-like days in Michigan. Like I could almost feel summer coming! And you know what I love most about summer? Summer nights on the deck with some Michigan tomatoes, wine, a good cheese, and fresh salad! In anticipation of Summer, I whipped up this incredibly tasty dish: Roasted Tomatoes with Basil and Burrata! We wrapped ourselves in blankets, poured some vino and enjoyed...
Are you all about the sides on Thanksgiving? I am for sure! I love all the deep earthy flavors in Thanksgiving side dishes – it’s just the best – and so comforting! While the star of this holiday may be the Turkey – I think the true talent is in the side dishes! Here are my favorite recipes on my family dinner table!
If butternut squash is your jam – then this will be your new favorite dish! I can’t get enough butternut squash right now! Whether it’s in the form of soup, roasted in a salad, or used as a cream base in pasta dishes! Butternut squash can be used so many different ways! That’s why I love it so much. And it has such a great earthy, fall flavor! Roast it,...
It’s the scariest time of the year and I LOVE it! Halloween is the kickoff to holiday entertaining and I’m celebrating in true Four Seasons style! I’m obsessed with this Ghostly Cocktail in those awesome Pottery Barn wine glasses! And who knew all it takes to make a truly Spooktacular cheeseboard is a plastic spider (or two) and a skeleton hand?! Fun, right!? Come along (if you dare) to learn...
Do you want to know a secret? This Mac and Cheese is REALLY good for you! Shhh – don’t tell your guests! This guilt-free Mac & Cheese swaps some of the classic ingredients for fall nutrients! It’s a great seasonal dish to entertain all fall and winter with! Don’t have lobster on hand? Not to worry! It’s just an added bonus! You can leave it out or swap it for...
FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM FOR DAILY RECIPE INSPIRATION My beautiful cousin Kayla Jane is getting married! She’s an incredible soul and I couldn’t be happier for her! She is one of the best people I know. How gorgeous is she?! Her kindness radiates from her! My aunts, cousins, mom, and I had so much fun preparing the food and decorations for her bridal shower this past weekend. My aunts and...
Chances are you’ve seen me use Banza pasta here at Four Seasons of Autumn or over on my Instagram page. I’ve been cooking with it for nearly a year now. It’s chickpea pasta with twice the protein and about half the net carbs as traditional pasta. The company recently sent me a box of three different types of their pasta. I got a little extra creative with the free stuff;...
It’s not a party without a cheese board. Period. Actually it’s not a date night without a cheese board. My husband would say otherwise. That’s neither here nor there – haha. I LOVE creating cheese boards! So, naturally I have to write about How To Build an Epic Cheese Board. I’m surprised it has taken me this long! The possibilities are endless! And there is no better combination than cheese...
I love repurposing a meal and finding tasty ways to use leftovers! Remember the Classic Sunday Pot Roast I shared earlier this week? Well it was a big meal for our family of three so we had a lot of leftovers. Nothing went to waste though! I used the leftovers to create this Leftover Pot Roast Pasta Ragu. This dish is crazy good you guys! It’s a great easy weekday...
Halloween is ONLY two weeks away and I have the cutest DIY toddler Halloween costume idea for you. We are going all out on Lukas’s Halloween costume this year! It has been ready for a couple weeks now, so I thought I’d share it with you guys in case you’re still looking for ideas. It does take a little planning and effort, but it’s so worth it! I can’t take...
Are you hosting Easter this year? If so, I have an Elegant Easter Brunch Menu and Tablescape that everyone will love. I had so much fun putting this menu together! It’s incredibly elegant but so easy to pull together! A few shortcuts and minimal spending will make it a memorable gathering! A Simple Easter Tablescape Let’s start with the tablescape. I placed a simple flower arrangement in the center and...
Hello Brunch Board! How fun is this Show-Stopping Salmon Bagel Bar?! And hardly any cooking is involved! In fact, no cooking is required. I added some carb-free bagels though which is totally optional! If you’re planning a brunch gathering this will totally impress! I love all the colors on this board. Heirloom tomatoes, dill, capers, there’s so much color. I love it! I added two different types of smoked salmon;...
I LOVE a soup and salad combination. It’s the ultimate comfort meal for me – flavorful enough to satisfy yet light enough to maintain energy. Soup is my favorite thing to make, too! I had some much fun coming up with these Three Perfect Fall Soup and Salad Combinations! They’re a little bit hearty, a little bit healthy, and a whole lot of yum! Soup and Salad combinations are perfect...
Although I love fall, I desperately miss the summer flavors as it gets colder. And when it starts snowing I REALLY miss summer. Come January, there is nothing better than summer in a bottle via canned tomatoes. I have spent the last two weekends canning tomatoes so I make this Red Wine Tomato Basil Sauce all winter long. September is the BEST time for canning – the produce is perfect...
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Hello, my name is Autumn, a working mom who has a passion for being in the kitchen. I love how food brings us together, shapes who we are and helps cultivate our identity. I hope you will follow along with me through my seasons of discovery in the kitchen and find a little inspiration of your own. Cheers! xoxo
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