Monday, November 08, 2010

The Best of Autumn

If you're sulking in pre-winter doldrums, perhaps some culinary inspiration will wake up your love of autumn. Here's what I've been thinking of lately.


Because it bears repeating, Pumpkin Scones. Have I mentioned how delicious they are made with coconut oil, rolled into doughnut hole-sized balls, and dunked in glaze? Oh, they are. Delicious. We had them Halloween night, and it made me lament the razor-blades-in-apples scare of the 1980's that still prevents people from handing out homemade treats. Because really, the neighborhood kids would go wild over these.

For more sweet things, Sweet Potato Maple Scones, and super easy Harvest Apple Punch.

If you want raw, try a Pumpkin Cheesecake, Raw Apple Tart, or Almond Shortbread (add a few dashes of cinnamon and ginger for warmth).

And for comforting savory dishes, put together a Pecan Sage Loaf (also raw), Greens au Gratin, Sweet Potato Curry, or the recently posted Sage Ricotta Gnocchi. Also look out for the Harvest Pumpkin Stew I'll be posting this week, the perfect alternative to faux meat holiday dishes.

What have you been enjoying this season? And what's on your to-make list?

6 comments:

Shell said...

How did you know that I was sulking...and craving something with maple!! I'm thinking I might have to make the pumpkin scones and with the maple glaze. So, to substitute coconut oil for the margarine is it the same amount? Oh, I am so excited, these look delish!

Joy said...

Yes, the same amount. And you can use coconut oil in both the scone dough and the glaze--it makes the scones so lovely and extra moist!

Shell said...

Thanks Joy! Off to the store we go...

Joy said...

And oh! If using coconut oil in the dough, be sure to melt it first, as it will make a curdled mess if kept solid.

MyrtleHernandez said...

i like this, i want to try this and give to my mom as a gift ..
nice baking huh..
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alex said...

wow looks yummy and delicious.. love the cream.. moves so smoothly that makes it looks yummy..

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