Happy Wednesday. Today, I have reader faves, an updated recipe, and more ideas to keep you cooking the rest of the week.
Midweek Update
The last week or so, I’ve been revisiting all my old pumpkin desserts. I shared two of them in my last newsletter. This week, I decided to revisit my pumpkin and maple labneh swirl bars, and what a treat! Sweet, moist pumpkin bars with swirls of tangy, maple-infused labneh (a heavily strained yogurt ‘cheese’ that sits somewhere between Greek yogurt and cream cheese). These bars are a perfect autumn treat.
Let’s get into some recipes. I’ve got some reader faves coming your way plus some sweet potato ideas.
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UPDATED RECIPE
Pumpkin and Maple Labneh Swirl Bars
It’s the time of year for pumpkin spice everything, and these pumpkin and maple labneh swirl bars deliver all the best flavors of the season.
READER FAVES
Easy Mushroom-Potato Soup
Thank you so much, Holly! So glad you finally got a chance to give this soup a whirl and that it was a big hit!
Beef and Olive Pasta
Thanks, Farrah! I love the olives in this too. Castelvetrano olives, in particular, add such a nice buttery, salty flavor to the sauce. Yum!
Pumpkin Bars
Thank you so much! I’m so happy you were able to share these and that everyone loved them as much as we did!
Black Sesame Upside-Down Cake
Thank you, Roshni! So happy you loved this one! And just because Halloween is over doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy this beautiful cake! Swap the spooky sprinkles for gold sprinkles, and you have yourself a lovely NYE dessert!
SWEET POTATO IDEAS
Creamy Sweet Potato Pappardelle
Sweet potatoes, red bell peppers, and a big pile of aromatics are roasted, puréed, and then combined with a spicy tomato base and topped off with a bit of cream that perfectly coats pappardelle pasta.
Spicy Chicken and Sweet Potato Soup
This spicy soup is a weeknight dream: loaded with tender chicken thighs, sweet and earthy sweet potatoes, and hearty pinto beans, it’s a recipe you’ll want through all the chilly months.
Easy Sweet Potato Purée
This easy sweet potato purée is a luxurious side dish for any dinner. It’s smooth, creamy, and has just the right amount of spice.
Sweet Potato Confit
Don't let the name intimidate you, confit is easy as anything to make and this sweet potato confit with pomegranate butter sauce will be a stunner on the table.
Harissa Chickpeas with Sweet Potatoes
This dish delivers a balanced sweet and spicy flavor with just the right amount of decadence in each bite.
That’s all for Midweek Meals! I hope everyone has a great rest of the week, filled with lots of tasty food. If you make one of my recipes, please drop a comment on the post to let me know how it turns out; I’d love to hear from you! You can also respond directly to this email! Byeeeeeeee! 💖💖
-kylie
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