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Autumn's in the Air
Posted by fvg on September 14, 2007 - 2:02pm.
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Tinge of autumn in the air here... leaves along Highway 2 are starting to change.

Time for a little heartier fare.. .This'll be perfect for a fall brunch here.

Leftover cooked spaghetti - about a cup and a half to 2 cups
4 oz soft or shredded cheese
2 large mushrooms, chopped
1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, sliced thin
2 cloves garlic, minced
olive oil
splash vinegar
8 tomatoes - soaked, drained, chopped
Salt and ground pepper
5 large organic free-range eggs
1/2 cup sour cream ,plain yogurt or cream
dried basil and oregano, to taste
1-2 oz. shredded cheddar cheese

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Arrange cooked spaghetti in the bottom of a 9-inch greased pie plate. Scatter pieces of the goat cheese all over the pasta.

In a medium skillet saute the mushrooms, bell pepper and garlic in a little olive oil over medium-high heat, till softened. Add a dash of balsamic vinegar and stir in the sun-dried tomatoes. Season with sea salt and ground pepper. When the veggies are tender, remove from heat.

In the meantime, whisk the eggs with the sour cream till smooth and frothy. Season to taste with spices and herbs.

Add the cooked veggies to the pasta and cheese; arrange evenly over the top.

Pour the egg mixture all over the pasta and veggies; and using a fork, shimmy the pasta a bit to allow the egg mixture to seep in and around. Sprinkle with extra red pepper flakes, basil, or your favorite seasoning. Sprinkle with the shredded cheddar cheese.

Bake in a hot oven on a center rack for 35 minutes or so - until the frittata is set and golden brown. Use a thin knife to check the center for doneness, if you like.

Allow the frittata to cool for ten minutes before serving

So what autumn recipes are you getting ready to whip up?




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apple pie
by Vicki_R on September 14, 2007 - 6:39pm
This sounds amazing.  I always have left over spaghetti.  Yesterday, I baked my first apple pie of the season.  It was delicious!! Just the smell made the whole house seem like fall.  Nothing like cinnamon to bring the season home. What is is about fall that makes you want to bake and cook?  Is is the ingredients, the time for a change or the cold weather?
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I have fall color in the house.
by Cowboydavey on September 15, 2007 - 10:38am

I have put out my fall colors and decor. I love Thanksgiving and color that go with the fall. I so peaceful to me.


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sensing the changes
by Vicki_R on September 15, 2007 - 1:58pm
I am a fall baby, born in November and to me it is really the best season.  I just adore the weather, wearing light coats and just being able to cook some hearty food.  To be quite honest, I am over salads.  The thought of more lettuce is not the most appetizing.  I guess our bodies can sense the changes too.
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Excited for fall
by Clementine16 on October 11, 2007 - 3:26pm
I agree Vicki - I'm tired of eating salads as well!  Today is one of the first days that it has been below 75 degrees.  It's finally starting to feel like fall and I love it!  I can't wait for the leaves to start changing colors and I'm ready to wear sweaters.  Last weekend I got pumpkins, apples, and apple cider so I'm hoping to bake an apple pie this weekend.  What a delicious treat! 
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Susi's Black Bean Soup
by leahrayanne on October 19, 2007 - 10:19am

2 cups chopped onion

8 cloves garlic

 3 cans black beans w/ liquid

1 can chopped green chilies

1 1/3 cup vegetable broth

1 cup chopped celery

1-2 tablespoons olive oil

 2 14-oz cans diced tomatoes w/ liquid

2 teaspoons cilantro

2 teaspoons chili powder

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

 

Saute the onion, celery, and garlic with the olive oil until softened.  Throw everything in the crock pot for at least 30 minutes to simmer.  Serve over rice.

 

I learned this recipe when I went with my best friend to Kentucky to stay with her aunt and uncle who run a bed & breakfast, vineyard, and home garden.  I thought it was so weird that they don't own a microwave and are vegetarians.  Kelsey said they we're sort of leftover hippies, but we think they are the greatest people in the world!!  I was afraid I would starve to death staying in a vegetarian household, but Aunt Susi certainly never let us go hungry!  This was one of my favorite things she cooked.  I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!


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