September 23, 2009

Fall Cravings….

Winter Squash at your farmer's market now!
Butternut Squash Soup - easy and delicious
Apple Spice Cupcake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Send me your favorite fall recipes for a chance to win a free tote and cookbook!

Our local farmer’s market is showing signs of fall. Winter squash and local apples are taking the place of summer’s tomatoes and fresh okra. I have to admit that I am quite excited about the change…I was getting a little tomatoed out! All the rain we have had here in the south has been a welcome for more comforting foods like Butternut Squash Soup, one of my fall favorites. I love the fact that this soup is so versatile and freezes beautifully. I served this version with a smoked cheddar crouton, but there are so many ways to serve this family favorite…

  • Top with thinly sliced apples lightly sauteed in butter
  • Serve with your favorite grilled cheese sandwich
  • Top with a dollop of sour cream sweetened with a little apple cider
  • Sprinkle with toasted squash or pumpkin seeds
  • Drizzle with aged balsamic vinegar and fresh chopped sage
  • Serve with crumbled bacon and sour cream on top

Fall and winter will bring a little heartier meals and the Apple Ginger Stuffed Pork Chops from my cookbook Gourmet Made Simple is a perfect recipe for this time of year. If I am a little short on time I will use the apple stuffing as a topping for sliced pork tenderloin and serve it with Butternut Squash Soup and a fall salad. Of course, when it comes to fall desserts the list is endless. I have so many new recipe ideas I can’t wait to try, but I always have to be careful having all those sweets around the house – that gets me and my husband in trouble! My Apple Spice Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing not only make a delicious dessert, but a healthier after school snack for kids.

I would love to hear more about your fall cravings so please send me your favorite seasonal southern recipes. I will will send the top 5 recipe creators a free Gourmet Made Simple Cookbook and Gena Knox tote bag. Just email the recipes to newsletter@genaknox.com.

Enjoy the delicious foods that fall brings and I look forward to hearing from you!

Best,

Gena Knox

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