Apples, pumpkins and more are in season. Here's what to cook with them

Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Hello from Maine, where the leaves have already begun changing colors. Crazy, right?

This is my first weekend home in awhile, and I am so looking forward to cooking, meal prepping and spending a lot of time in my cozy kitchen.

So where have I been? A cabin on a Maine lake to write for a long weekend. A condo in West Palm Beach with family for a few days. And a road trip with my kids to return them to college. It's all been great fun. And along the way (and at home) I have been experimenting with new recipes that will be hitting SCB soon.

But in the meantime, apples, pumpkins and more are in season right now.

If you're in need of some culinary inspiration, this week's newsletter is filled with all sorts of delightful dishes perfect for this time of year when the days are warm-ish and the nights are cool.

Hope you find something that you can't wait to try!

xoxo, Sarah

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What to Cook This Week

Easiest Cheesy Chicken Parm for One

This recipe for the Easiest Cheesy Chicken Parm for One is one of my favorite comfort food dishes to make. It's simple and cooks so fast!

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Fresh Tomato Basil Tart

Fresh tomatoes bake on puff pastry with garlic in this easy recipe for Tomato Basil Tart. It's a delightful dish for enjoying seasonal tomatoes.

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Easy Pumpkin Soup

This recipe for pumpkin soup with canned pumpkin is easy peasy to pull together and absolutely delightful to slurp.

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Smoked Cheddar Mac & Cheese with Bacon

Smoky, creamy and comforting, this Smoked Cheddar Mac & Cheese with Bacon recipe is baked to perfection with a cheesy, cracker crust.

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Apple Blueberry Crisp

With a buttery sweet topping and a delightful mix of fruits, this easy Apple Blueberry Crisp recipe is a total dessert winner.

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