Rigatoni with Sausage and Fennel

There is nothing more satisfying than rummaging through the fridge and finding all the ingredients for dinner. This Rigatoni with Sausage and Fennel is absolutely delicious. I know many people that do not like fennel. Fennel can be eaten raw in salads, where there is a strong anise flavor, but when it's cooked it becomes sweeter and mellower and nearly all that licorice flavor melts away.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Beef & Barley Stew (Slow Cooker or Instant Pot)

This Beef & Barley Stew couldn't be any easier for a cozy weeknight dinner. Whether you make it in a Slow Cooker or Instant Pot, the results are delicious.

 

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Yields: 12 Servings

Parmesan Criss-Cross Sweet Potatoes with Balsamic Glaze

Parmesan Criss-Cross Sweet Potatoes with Balsamic Glaze is a perfect side for your autumn menu. The sweetness of the potatoes really works with the saltiness of the parmesan cheese. I actually forgot to put the balsamic glaze on, so I guess you could say it's optional!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 55 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Chile Crisp Fettuccini Alfredo with Spinach

The creamy and subtly spicy Chile Crisp Fettuccini Alfredo with Spinach is outstandingly good. The chili crisp gets sizzled in butter before adding cream and parmesan cheese. Chili crisp is a condiment of oil infused with peppers, onions, and garlic, and is satisfyingly crispy, and crunchy. This recipe will be on repeat.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 25 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Baked Feta and Tomatoes with Spaghetti Squash

This Baked Feta and Tomatoes, which is a viral TikTok recipe, get stirred up with roasted spaghetti squash. If you are not into eating carbs, this is for you. It's full of flavor. If you want to add more protein, you could use chicken or shrimp.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 40 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Tuscan Sausage Pasta

Tuscan Sausage Pasta is comfort food at its best, perfect for a chilly autumn night. It's a combination of pasta, Italian sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach in a rich cream sauce. It's ready in under 30 minutes.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Yields: 6 Servings

Bloody Mary Sausage Casserole

Bloody Marys aren’t just for breakfast. This Bloody Mary Sausage Casserole uses spicy Bloody Mary mix, which gives it a nice kick. The bacon-wrapped sausage is braised in the oven with white beans, a perfect combination.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Yields: 6 Servings

Roasted Rainbow Cauliflower

I bought this rainbow cauliflower Trader Joe's and decided to roast it. I tossed it in olive oil, lemon, garlic, red pepper flakes and I finished it with chopped walnuts and some parmesan cheese. I love the colorful mix of purple, green, white, orange cauliflower florets.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 25 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Stuffed Acorn Squash with Sausage and “Rice”

Acorn squash is rich in antioxidants, which can help to protect people against health issues like arthritis, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and certain cancers. I love acorn squash and I made this Stuffed Acorn Squash with Sausage and “Rice”. The squash is roasted until tender, and then stuffed with a mixture of Italian sausage, mushrooms, riced cauliflower, and fresh herbs. Serve it with a side salad for the perfect easy dinner.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 25 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Chicken Biryani

In a traditional chicken biryani, richly spiced and perfectly fluffy basmati rice is lavished with butter and studded with dried fruit. The saffron-and-spice-infused rice is layered with sauced chicken, and the two are cooked together before being topped with fried onions and chopped herbs. However, it takes time to develop deep flavor by steeping whole spices and cooking the components in stages. This version, uses chunks of boneless chicken thighs and skipped the lengthy marinating. The onion is sautéed instead of deep-frying and then the chicken is browned in the same skillet. This dish is garnished with fried onion, fresh mint and cilantro, and an herby yogurt sauce.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 45 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings