Autumn
Heartier, more comforting foods appeal, as temperatures cool.
Pears
Persimmons
Plums
Pomegranates
Apple
Blackberry
Clementines
Figs
Arugula
Beets
Cabbages
Eggplants
Fennel
Kale
Leeks
Squash
Chicken Marbella: This is a Winner for a Fall Gathering with Friends
Mix these ingredients and marinate overnight:
8-10 chicken breasts
1 head of garlic, minced
1/4 cup dried oregano
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup pitted prunes (YES!)
1/2 cup (or more) pitted green or kalamata olives
1/2 cup capers and their juices
6 bay leaves 1/3 cup capers, if desired
The next day, put in a big roasting pan, sprinkle with 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1 cup white wine.
Cook for 60-90 minutes @ 350° until golden brown.
Serve with brown rice and mixed greens.
Butternut Squash Soup
Roast 1 large container of cubed butternut squash drizzled with olive oil, kosher salt & pepper.
Let it cool and purée in food processor.
Put in medium-sized pot with 1 large (box) of chicken broth.
Add cinnamon and dash of nutmeg.
Overnight Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe (from Cooking Brilliantly)
For years, my sister cooked this recipe 2 nights in a row, for her annual Thanksgiving gathering of 40 people. That way, when her guests arrived she could enjoy their company and not have to work in the kitchen the entire time. When you wake up in the morning, your whole house smells of delicious turkey.
Preheat your oven to 525°.
Butter, salt and pepper your bird, and add a few shakes of thyme, marjoram or spices you like.
Add a few shakes of A1 steak sauce and red wine, plus a can of chicken broth around the pan.
Cook uncovered for 45 minutes ~ it may get a little smoky, do not be afraid!
Remove from oven and cover with cheesecloth or dishtowel. Pour 1/2 bottle of red wine over turkey.
Cover tightly with foil 2x and cook in oven for 90 minutes at 450°.
***Turn off oven and do not open the oven door until the next morning.***
When you wake in the morning, remove from oven and unwrap everything, and the turkey will literally fall off the bone. Use the juices for a delicious gravy.
Enjoy!
Mo's Famous Turkey Chili
2 lbs. Shadybrook Farms Italian style ground turkey (or regular ground turkey if you cannot find that)
1 large bag of grilled onions and peppers from Trader Joe's
2 Tbsp chili powder
1 Tbsp garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
2 Tbsp ground cumin
1/2 bag roasted corn from Trader Joe's
2 small jars Marinara sauce from Trader Joe's
1 can baked beans
Optional: chopped butternut squash, or other beans
Brown turkey meat, then add in other ingredients. Simmer on low for 1/2 hour.
*The baked beans was a happy mistake from years ago and it is delicious!!