Monthly Archives: September 2014
7 Apple recipes to make this autumn
Gather your favorite autumn apples and get in the kitchen with these seven apple recipes — from savory to sweet, breakfast to dessert, apples are so versatile. A few weeks ago, I spotted a selection of apples at a stand at the Bangor Farmers Market. They weren’t the prettiest apples I’ve seen, but I could see past […]
Ravioli with Roasted Pumpkin and Sage
Pumpkin isn’t just for pies. This autumn, roast sugar pumpkin for this savory Ravioli with Roasted Pumpkin and Sage recipe — a delicious fall dinner. On a chilly Saturday morning two weeks ago, I wandered the busy Orono Farmers Market with my two kids. Though it was still technically summer, it felt decidedly like fall. Will, […]
Buttery Apple Crumble
Love cooking with kids? Call them to the kitchen and whip up this easy Buttery Apple Crumble recipe — perfect for fall. “Hey, Will, do you want to help me make an apple crumble?” I asked my nine-year-old one afternoon as I pulled the pockmarked apples from their bag and lined them on the counter. […]
7 Tailgating recipes to try this football season
Hungry? Before you head off to tailgate this football season, whip up one of these tantalizing tailgating recipes to enjoy. Whether you love college ball, are wild into high school football or totally dig that one special NFL team, the season is upon us — and that means it’s time for tailgating fun. Who’s with […]
Homemade cheeseburger macaroni, and a defense of family dinners
Homemade Cheeseburger Macaroni is a creamy, comfort-food pasta dish for fall that’s easy enough for busy school nights. The cool evening air swirled in our open windows on a recent early evening. Cozy in our sweats, a warm dinner of pasta and vegetables nourished us after a long day. My kids and I sat around […]
Buttermilk blue cheese dressing
This recipe for tangy Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing is perfect for salads, dipping and more. Make a batch to enjoy with your favorite hot wings this weekend. During some NFL season openers, when the Super Bowl champs take to the field they don’t really resemble the team that took the Vince Lombardi trophy the previous […]
Crispy Baked Hot Wings
Looking for the perfect game day food? This saucy Crispy Baked Hot Wings recipe comes out of the oven with a satisfying crunch. When September arrives with its chilly mornings — the ones that appear so suddenly, you wonder if Mother Nature has been peeking at your wall calendar — there’s a sudden shift. School’s back […]