Fall Recipes

Fast Fall Focaccia

Happy Wednesday Friends!

One thing I love to do, when I have a rare spade minute that is, is to make bread for the Kilgore Crew. This is my simple and fast focaccia bread recipe.

what you do:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

  • Grab your favorite baking sheet and put down some parchment paper.

  • Combine all ingredients in a mixer and beat on high for about a minute or two and scoop the mixture out on to the pan (it will be sticky).

  • Drizzle the dough with olive oil, and sprinkle a flaky salt and some herbs.

  • For the topping that’s up to you! Since I didn’t have a ton of time, I used orange bell peppers to make my pumpkins and added some red onion because well, they needed used. I also added some dried rosemary, oregano, and a bit of garlic salt.

  • I let this bake for about 50 minutes but keep an eye on it because it got a little more done that I perfer but it was still delish!

This makes a great addition to any weeknight dinner or to even take as a hostess gift. It’s a lot of punch with not much effort.

I hope you are enjoy this fabulous Fall!

It’s Starting to get Chili…

Hello, hello!

It’s Fall this week!! And I’ve been loving these chilly days so I thought it was a great time for a super quick weeknight recipe! Chili! It’s very easy and just about everyone will like it.

When this time of year hit’s I immediately make chili. But this one is new for me. Usually I go right for the usual red sauce recipe (which is always a great go-to). This is another savory pumpkin recipe was just what the chilly day called for. This recipe is from “Skinny Taste Fast & Slow” by Gina Homolka. These are my absolute favorite cookbooks (I’ve linked them on Amazon).

The only different thing I did with this recipe as opposed to the one in her cookbook is that I didn’t do mine in the slow cooker, I made mine on the stovetop and let it cook for a while.

what you do:

If you aren’t using a crockpot, then simply add in your oil, onion and garlic and let simmer until your kitchen smells really fantastic. Then, brown your meat. Throw everything else in after that. I let mine cook for about an hour and a half.

If you are using a crockpot, do the same thing with oil, onion, garlic and meat. Then throw everything else in. Cook on high for four hours or low for eight.

To finish, top with grated Parmesan and fresh sage.

This recipe is the perfect way to enjoy some pumpkin flavors on a chilly (almost) Fall day!

Enjoy your Wednesday! I hope something delicious is in store for you today!

Outside The Pumpkin Box

I’m definitely more of a savory than sweet kind of girl. I don’t really like desserts, but I do like to make them for others. Anyway, it’s pumpkin everything season and I’m leaning in! Over the years I’ve made many things with pumpkin but for this post I wanted to make a seasonally healthy and savory pumpkin dish.

This recipe has heat which makes it perfect for a chilly fall day. This recipe is so simple that I had all of the ingredients in my house before I even decided what to make.

Today we’re making…

Pumpkin Spaghetti Squash with Seared Scallops

While you’re waiting for those to cool down, make your sauce…

I had six scallops so that’s how many I used. They are extremely easy to make. Simply add some butter to a pan, let it sizzle, then toss in your scallops. Sear for about 4-5 minutes or so on each side. Then add it to your dish and top with basil.

This meal is so elegant and healthy to boot. Isn’t it fun to think outside the pumpkin box?

Have a beautiful day!