autumn, a time for rich hearty meals

What with everything that’s happening in the world, and now that fall is upon us, perhaps the time has come to ditch our lighter diets, and instead fill our plates with rich and hearty foods.  And, let’s be honest, we could all do with some comfort food right now.

And, of course, autumn does mean apples.  And, piles of leaves.  And, Rose Hips.  And Pumpkins.

Although, please wear a warm scarf.

With all that in mind, first for this Friday we have Jessica Merchant at How Sweet Eats, and her Cider Braised Pot Roast with Caramelized Onions and Cauliflower Rice.  I don’t yet know what this tastes like, but it looks and sounds fabulous.

Cider Braised Pot Roast with Caramelized Onions and Cauliflower Rice

From Tieghan Gerard at Half Baked Harvest we have a Healthy Slow Cooker Chipotle Bean Chili.  This is a healthy, hearty, vegetarian, comfort food meal.  Switch the cheese and you can have it vegan, or add chicken for those who like that.

Healthy Slow Cooker Chipotle Bean Chili

Another chili recipe, this time from Country Living; Pumpkin Beef and Black Bean Chili.  This is one of Country Living’s 60+ Best Pumpkin Recipes to Delight Your Family All Fall Long ~ a very good collection.  Look no further for your pumpkin recipe ideas.

Pumpkin Beef and Black Bean Chili

Autumn is a time for soups and stews, and Tiffany at Creme de la Crumb has a copycat recipe for Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup.  I don’t know what this is like at an Olive Garden, but it looks great here.

Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Our collection this week is from Woman’s Day; 35 Delicious Fall Soups to Make on a Chilly Day.  From there I’ve chosen to feature a Corn and Potato Chowder.  How good does that look?

Corn and Potato Chowder

For Dessert, Diane offers us this Apple Pan Pie, which here we would call an apple crumble.  Fabulous served with cream or even ice cream.

Apple Pan Pie

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jack collier

jackcollier7@talktalk.net

kids and dogs love fallen leaves

so do we young at heart