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Fancy A Little Comfort Food This Weekend?

Published 16 days ago • 1 min read

Good morning!

I'm just back from visiting my kids at college. We walked and ate, saw a comedy show and hung out. There was also not a small amount of shopping that happened. What a great weekend we had! If you aren't yet following me on Instagram, I have been sharing some of the delicious meals we enjoyed while I was visiting. Check it out!

Meanwhile, my latest cookbook, Disney Princess Cookie Party, is now out in the world and I am hearing some great feedback from readers. Thanks to everyone who has reached out to share what you're trying from the book! I love to hear it.

We're deep into autumn now, cold with changing leaves and shorter days. For me, that means more comfort food so that's what I've filled this newsletter with. Hope you find something you love!

xoxo, Sarah

What to Cook This Week

Banana Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Tender, perfectly sweetened and dotted with chocolate chips, these Banana Chocolate Chip Pancakes are a treat on the weekend — and easy to freeze and reheat for enjoying later too.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Muffins are a quick and easy make-ahead breakfast item and these tender, fragrant Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins are not to be missed.

Julienne Chicken Salad

Finished with crunchy chopped peanuts and a rich dressing, this Julienne Chicken Salad recipe makes a lovely meal for two.

One Pan Roasted Salmon and Delicata Squash

This easy One Pan Roasted Salmon and Delicata Squash recipe makes a scrumptious, satisfying dinner in the oven with minimal dishes.

Baked Spaghetti Squash Bolognese

A comfort food makeover: This recipe for Baked Spaghetti Squash Bolognese is so satisfying, and perfect for cold evenings.

Easy Mushroom Gravy

This rich, robust Easy Mushroom Gravy recipe yields a thick, deeply brown gravy perfect for serving with mashed potatoes, roasts and more.

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Disney Princess Cookie Party

I am so excited that my latest book is out in the world! This one is all about cookies and how to host a cookie-focused party. It's so much fun to use to bake together!

Sarah's Cucina Bella | Bangor, Maine
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Sarah Walker Caron

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