Fall Favourites
The fall inspires me to cook warm and hearty and delicious meals! I’m sure we all have our favourites. I asked friends of mine to give me input on different types of recipes they’d like to see, and so in honour of them I’m going to share some of my favourite fall recipes in the categories they requested!
Vegetarian:
Mac ‘n’ Cheese - This recipe is one of my absolute favourites! My friend Tammy passed it along and we really enjoy it. Especially on a day like today where it’s rainy and chilly and you just feel like something comforting! To make it more vegetarian you can substitute soy milk for regular milk like I do.
Sloppy Lentils - If you enjoy sloppy joes, then you’ll enjoy this vegetarian substitute! It’s so yummy and filling and it’s another delicious comfort food.
Salads:
Alsace Salad - This one is a childhood favourite of Peter’s. It’s so tasty and the dressing is light and always a nice change!
Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Sliced Egg, Salt, Pepper, 1.5 tsp. Dijon Mustard, 2 tbsp. vinegar, 5 tbsp. oil. Combine the first 4 ingredients in a large salad bowl. Combine the rest of the ingredients in a sauce mixing container (we got ours at the dollar store!). Just before serving, toss salad with dressing.
Couscous Salad - This one is a good one on it’s own or delicious partnered with some middle eastern foods for a heartier meal. It’s creamy and light and has a great middle eastern flavour!
Soups:
Pumpkin Soup - I LOVE pumpkin soup!!! It’s so perfect for the fall. If you enjoy all things pumpkin then try this! It’s a nice starter for a fall meal, or nice on its own with some homemade bread.
2 tbsp. butter
1 small onion, chopped fine
2 tbsp. flour
1 tsp. salt
2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
2 cups of cooked, mashed pumpkin (either fresh or from a can)
2 cups of milk
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. thyme
Melt butter in a large pot. Add onion and saute until soft but not brown. Blend in flour and salt. Add broth, pumpkin, milk and spices. Cook stirring constantly until slightly thickened.
Peanut Soup - This African inspired favourite is delicious. I first tried it in a local cafe, but have since loved it in our home. Be sure to try this one if you love peanut butter like I do!
Slow cooker:
Chicken Pot Pie - Pot pies are delicious and this one is even easier to make as you just have to assemble it all in your slow cooker! It makes your house smell great while it’s cooking!
3-4 cups mixed frozen vegetables uncooked
1 small onion, chopped
2 or 3 pieces of cooked chicken, cubed
1 box of stuffing
Mix vegetables, onion, soup and chicken pieces together. Prepare stuffing and put on top of other ingredients. This can be cooked in the slow cooker or backed at 350F until soup bubbles (approx. 30 mins.).
Quebecois Chicken - Anyone who has tried this has loved it. It’s a favourite of my husband’s!
If you have a fall favourite that fits into one of these categories, please leave a comment with a link or the recipe!
