The days are getting shorter, temperatures are dipping and sweater weather is quickly approaching. Sadly, in a matter of weeks we’ll bid adieu to the best of summer produce, too. As much as I love fall, I miss having fresh tomatoes, sweet corn, basil, and peppers at the ready. In an effort to savor these final weeks of the season’s bounty, I threw a Late Summer Harvest Dinner Party. CLICK...
I’ll be honest, I was once a skeptic of plant-based products. I always believed everything had its rightful place in our diet as long as it was in moderation. Then….I was a first time nursing mom with a colicky newborn suffering with a daily allergy. I was suddenly searching for every non-dairy product on the shelves of every store. I wished I had found JOI! JOI is a game changer....
WARNING: If you’re a carb-shamer, this is not the post for you. Okay – I admit that from time to time I do try to reduce my carb intake. However, sometimes there is no substitute for traditional pasta. Right!? I especially love balancing the pasta with lots of veggies, herbs, garlic and other flavors. With all the fresh produce this time of year – my pasta inspiration is growing wild!...
My summer dinner table is always full of color thanks to fresh veggies! I just love it! I’m always so inspired this time of the year – the road side vegetable stands are open and filled with so much beauty! You guys know, I love to entertain (duh), so I recently came up with a summer cocktail menu that includes these Fun, Colorful, and Easy Appetizers! I hope you enjoy...
Homemade salad dressing is a one of the freshest and tastiest things you can make. It is a frequently used store bought condiment that can easily be made with little effort and money! Especially during summer when fresh herbs are plentiful! Trust me – the reward is amazing! Check out these Easy Homemade Salad Dressings with a Side of Color recipes to help brighten your summer table! Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette...
I could honestly spend hours in the kitchen – I love cooking that much. However, my reality as a working mom doesn’t allow me to do that (except for on the weekends). I’ve realized, though, that lack of time doesn’t have to stop me from creating elegant weeknight meals. I LOVE shortcuts and I use them a lot to help create nice meals for us. Below are a couple Elegant...
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;...
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...
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...
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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