We’ve had a bit of a heat spell here this last week, so not much Fall cooking or baking took place. That’s ok! We had some cooler weather a little bit ago and looking at the forecast, we’ll have some coming up as well. I absolutely love it when the weather does drop, to spend hours upon hours in the kitchen. I find it so therapeutic to cook and bake for my beautiful little family. Food is a major love language of mine! When the cool temps come, bring on the warm and cozy comfort foods!
All time favorite Fall comfort (read, not healthy) food? Mac & Cheese. I am obsessed with the best ever, and I mean EVER mac and cheese: Over the Rainbow Mac & Cheese by Patti LaBelle. It was a chilly Sunday a few weeks back, so hubby smoked some babyback ribs and slathered them in BBQ and while I didn’t have all 7 cheeses (yes, you read that correctly!) I did have cheddar & velveeta so I made do…plus I had half and half and wow. Kids didn’t like it; I’m wondering who’s children they are??? But Joe and I really enjoyed!
Who doesn’t love chili on a cold day? If you’re looking for a healthy and filling meal, check this one out! Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Chicken Quinoa Chili. It made a TON so I froze some for later. I will admit, I was the only one who ate it. Joe can’t do all that fiber and the kids didn’t like the flavor.
Kid Friendly:
Pizza Pasta Bake They loved that it looked and tasted like a pizza! It was a nice way to use up some pasta and cheese.
And an oldie but goodie, 2 (or 3) ingredient muffins~
1 box of spice cake
1 can of pumpkin
Chocolate chips
Stir pumpkin & boxed cake in a bowl, spoon into muffin tin. Bake at 325 degrees for 18-20 minutes. I top with chocolate chips because why not?!
