Hard Cider Pot Roast with Mushrooms, Carrots, and Onions

Hard Cider Pot Roast with Mushrooms, Carrots, and Onions is a classic comfort food dish that is perfect for autumn. The beef chuck roast is braised in flavorful hard cider and beef broth with mushrooms, carrots, and onions until it is fall-apart tender. The resulting gravy is rich and savory, and the vegetables are perfectly cooked. You can serve over/alongside creamy mashed potatoes or herbed wide noodles.

By Leslie Blythe

Tater Tot Cowboy Casserole

This family-friendly Tater Tot Cowboy Casserole is a hearty and delicious casserole dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a potluck. It is made with ground beef, corn, cream of mushroom soup, and cheddar cheese, and it is topped with a layer of crispy tater tots. The casserole is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. For example, you can add other vegetables, such as black beans, spinach, or onions, to the beef mixture. You can also use different types of cheese, such as Monterey Jack or Colby.

By Leslie Blythe

Apple Cheddar Salad with Chicken, Bacon, Walnuts and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Apple Cheddar Salad with Chicken, Bacon, Walnuts, and Balsamic Vinaigrette is a delicious and hearty salad that is perfect for a fall meal. It is made with a variety of flavors and textures, including sweet apples, sharp cheddar cheese, savory chicken and bacon, and crunchy walnuts. The balsamic vinaigrette dressing ties all of the flavors together perfectly.

By Leslie Blythe

Monterey Spaghetti

Monterey Spaghetti has a creamy sauce made with sour cream and Parmesan cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, chicken, spinach, and crispy fried onions. It is thought to have originated in the Monterey Bay area of California, and is named after the Monterey Jack cheese that is a key ingredient.

By Leslie Blythe

Pork Tenderloin Medallions in Lemon-Mustard Sauce

Pork Tenderloin Medallions in Lemon-Mustard Sauce is delicious and easy to make and is a perfect for a weeknight meal. The pork is tender and juicy, and the sauce is light and flavorful. It’s also relatively healthy, as it is low in fat and calories. The sauce would work on chicken as well.

By Leslie Blythe

Curried Lentil Soup with Tomatoes and Spinach

Curried Lentil Soup with Tomatoes and Spinach is a delicious and healthy soup that is perfect for a cold day. It is also a good source of protein and fiber. The soup is made with lentils, tomatoes, spinach, garlic, ginger, curry powder, and cumin. If you want a thicker soup, you can mash some of the lentils against the side of the pot with a spoon. You can also add other vegetables to the soup, such as carrots, celery, or potatoes.

By Leslie Blythe

Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Chicken Sausage & Brussels Sprouts

This is an easy sheet pan dinner for a busy weeknight that uses 1 pound of Brussels sprouts, Trader Joe’s Chicken Sausage and Trader Joe’s Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Butter and Sage. It’s is so simple. You halve the Brussels sprouts and toss with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then put them on a baking sheet with the sliced sausages and sprouts. It only takes 10 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

By Leslie Blythe

Meatloaf Roll

This is Nadiya Hussain’s Meatloaf Roll. We watched an episode of her show on Netflix and my husband made it the next day. I really don't like meatloaf, but I have to say it is outstanding. It is a hybrid of three British classics: beef Wellington, sausage roll, and Scotch egg. Her trick is to brush the puff pastry with watered-down marmite before wrapping it around the meat, which gives it a subtle umami flavor. You can make it ahead of time and bake later in the day.

By Leslie Blythe

No-Churn Margarita Ice Cream

No-churn margarita ice cream is a delicious and easy to make dessert. It is made with just a few simple ingredients, including heavy cream, lime juice, tequila, triple sec, and powdered sugar. The cream is whipped until thick and then the other ingredients are added and mixed until combined. The ice cream is then frozen overnight and is ready to enjoy the next day.

The alcohol in the tequila and triple sec prevents the ice cream from freezing too hard, so it has a smooth and creamy texture. The ice cream can be served plain or garnished with lime zest or margarita salt.

By Leslie Blythe

Salt & Vinegar Sheet-Pan Chicken & Brussels Sprouts

My family loves salt and vinegar potato chips. So when I saw this recipe I had to make it. Salt & Vinegar Sheet-Pan Chicken & Brussels Sprouts is an easy one-pan meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. The chicken is roasted with Brussels sprouts, red onions, and a vinegar mixture that gives the dish a tangy, flavorful kick. The whole meal cooks in just 25 minutes.

By Leslie Blythe