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You Won’t Be Able To Put Your Spoon Down

You know what I love about fall, the most? Granted, I enjoy the cool, crispy weather and all the bright colors of this season, but my favorite part of autumn has got to be the food. It’s not like I have a completely separate recipe book just for fall, but I tend to go for all kinds of soups and stews this time of year – even if the weather is still warm!

This slow cooker recipe for beef and noodle soup has been in my Top 3 for years now! It is ridiculously easy to make, the ingredients are very inexpensive, you can easily feed a large crowd – AND it tastes amazing. That’s pretty much every box ticked, for me!

On top of everything, this is one of those meals even my picky eater devours so fast, my jaw drops. It’s literally the only soup he loves enough to get seconds – so, obviously, I’m making this pretty often. And I have no problem with that! This recipe is incredibly versatile and just by using different kinds of noodles, you’ll make it look fresh and new each time.

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Quick Tip: Use your favorite noodles for this soup.

Could I Please Have This For Every Meal, For The Rest Of The Year?

Before we get started, I have to say that I’ve never been to Louisiana. It’s one of those places I’ve always dreamed of going, but for one reason or another it hasn’t happened yet. I have plenty of friends, though, who’ve been there more than once – and they all tell me the food is amazing. I bet it really is! And I always try to find recipes that would take me there (without even leaving my kitchen).

Hopefully some day soon I’ll be able to visit Louisiana and enjoy those wonderful meals! Until then, this is one of my favorite recipes that I believe has a very authentic flavor. The key thing is to use good quality seafood!

Some people tell me a good gumbo should be so spicy that your lips are on fire – others say that you’re not supposed to make gumbo too hot and spicy. I’m not sure if there’s a right or wrong but I prefer mine with a little bit of kick! With this recipe, that’s totally up to you.

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Quick Tip: You can find file powder in the seasoning section of most well-stocked grocery stores.

So Tender, You May Not Need a Knife

Who is sick and tired of working like a dog all day and not having a satisfying meal to come home to? Fortunately, that is not the case for me and my family as I am a stay at home mother and can usually whip together a hot and hearty meal in two shakes of a lamb’s tail. However, I too, still have those busy days where having an easy meal to prepare is sincerely welcome. Anyway, you will all LOVE this Bavarian Working Girl pork roast. Get your minds out of the gutter, I don’t mean that kind of working girl LOL

So, this German-inspired pork roast is cooked to a tender perfection in your slow cooker. You simply start the roast in the morning and by the time you get home in the evening it is ready to eat!

Just imagine walking into your house after a long day of work and smelling this pork roast cooking. Heavenly! I like to serve this pork roast with mashed potatoes and a side of sauerkraut. Enjoy!

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Quick Tip: This recipe calls for juniper berries but don’t worry if you don’t have any. You can find juniper berries online.

This soup will cure all the worries in the world!

Did you know that according to Wikipedia, in 2000, “scientists at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha studied the effect of chicken soup on the inflammatory response in vitro. They found that some components of the chicken soup inhibit neutrophil migration, which may have an anti-inflammatory effect that could hypothetically lead to temporary ease from symptoms of illness.” Well, anyone who’s ever had chicken noodle soup knows it does cure pretty much anything!

I can’t think of a more comforting meal for those moments when you’re feeling a bit under the weather, or when you’re homesick, or suffer from a broken heart. A hot bowl filled to the rim with this magical concoction will make you feel better in an instant.

However, there is a huge difference in how you make the soup – you could just throw a bunch of these ingredients together and make a meal that will fill your belly. But if you follow this recipe and do it like it always should be done, you’re going to end up with a nectar from the heavens! After trying this recipe you will never go back to your old one again.

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Quick Tip: This recipe makes 6 to 8 servings.

You may not need an entree when you have these tasty taters!

It is the season of tasty new potatoes and I intend to make the most of it! I love potatoes; new and old, and I think they make great entrees as well as side dishes.

When I was little, my grandmother used to make a potato soup that we simply called “milk potatoes”. And that’s what it was; new potatoes, onion and milk – it may sound strange but it was sooo delicious! We would eat and eat and eat, until our bellies hurt, and it was absolutely worth it.

Since then I have learned various new ways of enjoying new potatoes. One of my favorites is this recipe for roasted potatoes. Very simple ingredients but somehow the flavor turns out amazing every single time.

You can most definitely use this recipe for old potatoes, too, or mix red and yellow potatoes for a change. This makes a great side dish for pretty much any entree – I especially love serving these potatoes with salmon or chicken.

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Quick Tip: If you’re not a fan of rosemary, use your favorite herbs instead.

I Wouldn’t Mind Having This Soup 3 Times A Week

When I was little, I remember my parents teaching us that it’s the simple things in life that really matter.

Whether it was about a day trip in the summer, or an ordinary meal at home, they wanted us to be grateful for what we had instead of wanting to have something bigger, better or more expensive. Come to think of it, everyone in our large family were the same way. No matter what kind of jobs they had, or if they were able to live in a big house, or were driving a high-end car, everyone always remembered where they came from and what it took for them to get where they were now.

Whenever we had a get-together with all the aunts, uncles and cousins, it would be a potluck type of thing. And there were no fancy meals! It was all home-cooked, plain and simple ingredients, and absolutely delicious. We were all genuinely excited about all the familiar dishes that our grandmother used to make for us. Really, just the simple things and all the memories that came along with them.

For some reason, the pure simplicity of this butternut squash soup made me think of all that again.

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Quick Tip: Use low-sodium chicken stock for a healthier option.

The Best Gosh Darn Pasta Sauce You’ll EVER Make

Friends, I must say this is a recipe that I really, really appreciate. My days get so busy from time to time, I would love it if I had an easy meal just waiting for me in the freezer every day. Now, I could buy a dozen boxes of frozen pizza slices but that would probably just make me feel guilty… I’d much rather spend some time making a huge batch of this incredible pasta sauce and then freeze individual portions of it for later! Yum!

This recipe makes a whopping 18 servings, so it really is perfect for making ahead. On the other hand, if there’s a family gathering coming up and you’d like to serve delicious comfort food at its best, just make this and serve with your favorite pasta noodles and some fresh, crusty bread. I guarantee everyone will love it and you won’t have a drop of leftovers!

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Quick Tip: Feel free to halve the ingredients if you think 18 servings is too much even for freezing.