Warming up to fall is an easy thing for me to do. I probably say this about every season, but fall is definitely my favourite! I love the cool crisp sunny days, you know sweater weather, where you can walk around in your favourite wooly knit. Even better than that, most of my favourite fruits and vegetables come hand in hand with the fall season. The sight of apples, pears, cranberries, pumpkin, squash, parsnips and turnips neatly stack and arranged in Sobeys produce section, really makes me feel all warm and fall fuzzy. However, if that doesn’t make you a fan of fall, don’t forget about the cooking methods. Roasting, stewing, braising, and baking seem to creep their way back into the kitchen repertoire, even the slow cooker gets in on the act, and the barbecue is well within reach of my kitchen. Here are a couple of quick, delicious recipes inspired by my love for all things fall.

I love this time of the year and it is probably the reason why I love living in Canada. The fall colours begin to mellow us from the feverish pace we keep all summer long out doors and we begin to do more activities in doors at work, at home or at various afterschool activities we have planned with our children.

This recipe is one that I make very often for home because it is easy to make, it stores well for a few days in the refrigerator. Make it Sundays and have it during the week for lunch or dinner. Great with crusty bread rolls and olive oil served on the side.

Add what ever vegetables that you like to change it up but the beans and the chicken in the soup will give you all that you need without the heavy feeling. Here it is:

Sunday started off great. I got tons of work done on the porch which I am renovating into a mudroom/Bruces’ room. Bruce is our 14 week old Newfoundland puppy and he is growing quickly to say the least. On my shopping trip to town for building supplies, I stopped into Sobeys for a few things and found myself drawn over to some curvy butternut squash. A recipe by my favourite TV chef, Giada De Laurentis flashed through my head. My chance run in with one of my favourite fall ingredients would lead to an incredible supper!