Dust off that big ol' Dutch oven, people, because this week's "Seasonal Seven" recipe collection features old favorites destined to make our fall mealtimes simpler, cozier, easier and dare I say, way more satisfying than, true confession, those frozen pizzas I've been throwing in the oven of late. I hope you'll find one or two destined as "keepers" in your own recipe repertoire ...

A homemade chocolate chip cookie baked especially for fall, deepened by a subtle measure of molasses, brightened with autumn spices (cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cardamom), then packed with traditional chocolate chips but also butterscotch chips and white chocolate chips. It's a festive seasonal twist that honors the familiar favorite, then delivers sweet treats that are, just, well, better . The cookies are sweet, chocolate-y and chewy, ready for a lunchbox, an after-school or after-supper snack, exactly what Charlie Brown's Great Pumpkin might order up. Approachable, Homestyle Chocolate Chip Cookies Made from Scratch With a Twist. A New Addition to The Homemade Pantry , a Kitchen Parade Specialty. Weeknight Easy, Weekend Special. Potluck, Party & Picnic Friendly. Easy DIY. What're you waiting for?! So Good!!

This week's "Seasonal Seven" recipe collection is a celebration of the cruciferous vegetable called cauliflower, those gleaming white heads of architectural edibility. I hope you'll find one or two or even three recipes that belong on the week's dinner plan. It may be fall but it's still a little warm to switch to squash, cauliflower is the perfect bridge for seasonal cooks.

I finally got the "onions aren't just for mirepoix" memo and this may well go down as the Year of the Onion. This recipe is my variation of the traditional Moroccan onions called mezgaldi . They are sliced and spiced, then roasted, then caramelized under the broiler, all simpler than it sounds. I think you're going to love this recipe: prepare to be hooked, because these spiced onions are a bit unusual and unexpected (a Kitchen Parade specialty) with little expense and even less effort. Approachable, Homestyle Whole Food, Simply Prepared & Family Approved. An Easy, Healthy Side Dish. Not just easy, Summer Easy . Budget-Friendly. Weeknight Easy, Weekend Special. Potluck & Party Friendly, a Real Crowd Pleaser. Scales from Small Plates to Large Platters. Low Carb. Low Fat. Weight Watchers Friendly. Not just vegan, Vegan Done Real . Naturally Gluten Free. What're you waiting for?! So Good!!

Dare I say, Finally ?! My self-imposed "no pumpkin" rule gets harder as the calendar click-clicks off these last days of September. But yes at long last, this week's "Seasonal Seven" recipe collection is all about pumpkin, savory and sweet. I hope you'll find one or two destined as "keepers" in your own recipe repertoire.

Wow, people, for anyone who passes on the typical overly sweet and salty canned pork and beans, these sultry beans are a revelation. They're surprisingly easy to make, slow-cooked in the oven to infuse the beans with maple syrup, molasses and spices like smoked paprika and ginger. They're especially good with barbecue, just watch people come back for another helping the next time you put out a big platter of ribs or brisket or ... Homestyle, Approachable Whole Food, Made from Scratch with Molasses, Putting the Beans in the Style of Boston Baked Beans. An Easy, Healthy Side Dish. Hearty & Filling. Fun Picnic Food. A Barbecue Classic. A New Addition to The Homemade Pantry , a Kitchen Parade Specialty. Budget Friendly. Easy DIY. Not just vegan, Vegan Done Real . Naturally Gluten Free. Tomato Free. So Good!!

Happy Fall, Y'all! On this first official day of fall, join me in making something special to mark the beginning of a new season. This week's "Seasonal Seven" recipe collection is all about treats, mostly cookies, simple cakes and quick breads but also the first yeast breads since early spring. Fingers crossed, you'll not only find inspiration but also, fingers crossed, a recipe that becomes one of your own family favorites.

Hello, my fellow northerners, you're gonna love this southern staple, the simple no-cook condiment that's so good, people will definitely "come back" for more . (It's exactly what happens here!) It takes just 10 minutes to make, you may even already have all the ingredients on hand in your fridge and spice cupboard this very minute. After that? Just drizzle, dunk, daub or dip; spread, slather, swab or sop on anything except, well, a hot fudge sundae. (Sorry, old family joke. Couldn't help myself!) Approachable, Homestyle Whole Food, Made from Scratch with Common Fridge and Pantry Ingredients. A Vintage, Easy Tried-and-True Recipe from the American South. One (Bowl) & Done (in Just Ten Minutes). An Easy Last-Minute Addition If the Meat Is a Little Dry, A Sandwich a Touch Boring, the Roasted Veggies Just Need a Drizzle of "Something". A New Addition to The Homemade Pantry , a Kitchen Parade Specialty. Easily Adapted to Your Family's Tastebud...

It's a special celebration today, the fifth anniversary of Seasonal Sundays, this weekly collection of recipes and life ideas in and out of the kitchen. I thought for a long while about how to mark the occasion, could I serve everyone a beet salad? share a slice of bread warm from the oven? Ha, no such possibility. So instead, I spent a couple of weeks identifying my most personal recipes, that ones my husband, family and friends know as "mine". Even my favorite five-year old knows that her "Auntie Al" is famous for special foods, her personal favorite are Easy Easy Magical Jello Bites, preferably in rainbow colors. 😍 Here you go!

Okay, people, hear me out because I aim to make a good case for onion dip made from scratch, ditching those packets of salty onion soup mix, nixing those heavy tubs of overly thick onion dip. Why? Forget being "as good as" those processed-food versions. Instead, know that it's better than what you can buy, a real taste revelation, like a forgotten treat from another time . Intrigued? Make a quick batch asap using ingredients you probably already have on hand, then put it out with some chips before dinner or on a platter for a watch party or tailgate event. "What is this?" everyone will ask, reaching for another potato chip. Be gone, mass-produced onion dips! DIY Onion Dip, Retro Perfect & Made from Scratch. Some Times Called "French" Onion Dip or "California" Onion Dip But Neither French Nor Californian. A Vintage, Easy Tried-and-True Recipe. Extra Welcome When "Supper's a Little Skimpy". A New Addition to The Homemade P...