I’m hard pressed to think of a dish that more perfectly exhibits Fall flavors than sausage and apple stuffed acorn squash. Italian sausage, sage, and Granny Smith apples harmoniously combine to make an almost effortless stuffing nestled in the acorn squash shells and brimming with all the flavors of Autumn, home, and comfort.
Every time the fall season rolls in, we get ready to crank out some seriously hearty squash recipes.
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The blackberry bramble is a refreshing gin-based cocktail infused with flavors of blackberry and lemon. Our version combines blueberry syrup, crème de mûre, fresh lemon juice, and gin to form a cocktail whose flavors are perfect for spring and summer sipping, but whose color has just the right spookiness factor for the days leading up to Halloween.
The first time I laid eyes on the Bramble, I immediately thought it would make the perfect cocktail for a Halloween party. The drizzle of purple-black crème de mûre amidst the otherwise colorless drink conjured some vivid images: creepy science experiment, a witch’s concoction, or even something in the vampiric vein (pun intended).
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Chicken Marsala is a classic Italian dish. Earthy mushrooms and razor-thin chicken scallopine are bathed in a thick, sweet Marsala wine sauce and then topped with fresh parsley. It’s pretty standard fare in most Italian restaurants. But I’ve added a little something extra to my version to take it over the top: salty, smoked prosciutto. It adds another layer of flavor to a dish that is already a delight for your senses.
If you can’t find the smoked version just buy regular prosciutto. Smoked prosciutto is often called “speck”, so be sure to look out for it.
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