Growing up we would spend fall weekends watching football. One my mom’s most common football dishes was chili. To this day, watching football at home doesn’t feel complete without a big bowl of chili covered with a heap of melted cheese.
American Autumn
Fall Florals
Maple-Pecan Roasted Butternut Squash
When I think of butternut squash I think of, (1) a food that pairs nicely with gourds and pumpkins for decor in autumn, and (2) home-cooked meals with friends and family. This sweet squash puts life in the slow lane when on the table. In preparation for Thanksgiving, we prepared this with a classic combination, maple syrup and pecans. This dish pairs nicely with poultry, cornbread and your loved ones gathered around the table.
Pop of Color
Double-Chocolate Pumpkin Bark
One of my favorite activities this time of year is to carve pumpkins. As a child, my brothers and I used to sit together a couple days before Halloween and carve our jack-o’-lantern faces onto the pumpkins. I am pretty certain one of my brothers was a pumpkin whisperer as he would carve elaborate and creative pumpkins each year. Afterwards we would all clean our pumpkin seeds and roast them the next day for snacks.
