Happy Sunday. Today, I have reader faves plus an early peek into my favorite autumn recipes.
Weekend Update
Every year, I tell myself that just because the calendar says September 1st, it doesn’t mean I need to rush into autumn. I think I did better this year because I fully savored summer until September 6th. But now that Manwich and I are enjoying our first autumn candle, it’s game over for summer. I’m fully into fall and all that it entails: sweaters are out, roasts are in, I’m ready to hunker down for cooler weather. Even if it is 80ºF today and I’m going swimming. It’s an autumn swim, I tell ya!
This weekend was pretty nice. Yesterday, we went to Pupatella for pizza (and arancini and their meatballs), and we scooted around a few vintage stores and just took it easy. For dinner, I made shrimp bùn, and it was delicious! I made homemade pickled daikon and carrots with spicy lemongrass shrimp. So good! I can’t wait to make those shrimp again. They were amazing and just a few ingredients. I also made my apple Biscoff upside-down cake yesterday (recipe below).
Today, we’re eating crabs from Gaffney’s since today is my personal last day of summer.
The Week Ahead
Here’s what my meal plan is looking like this week! Since I didn’t make the chicken enchiladas last week, I’ll make them this week! I also shared mini recipes for the lemon pepper pork chops and aji amarillo turkey and rice in my Friday Faves newsletter, but this week I’m making them again to photograph the recipes. They were absolutely delicious!
Since football kicks off next week, I gotta make my Buffalo chicken tenders. My absolute favorite game day meal. This week, I’ll make them in the air fryer instead of pan-frying, but both are crispy, saucy, and perfect with football on in the background!
For now, let’s get into some recipes to keep you cooking this week.
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READER FAVES
Braised Chicken with White Beans and Zucchini
Thank you so much, Tricia! Perfect as an interlude between summer and fall! Comforting but still light and featuring our favorite summer produce.
Easy Chicken and Red Lentils
Thank you so much, Kristen! So glad you loved this recipe and found it easy! It really is my ideal midweek meal, too!
AUTUMN INTRO (APPLES, PEARS, OH MY)
Apple Biscoff Upside-Down Cake
Tart apples and the sweet, spiced flavor of Biscoff cookies are a match made in heaven in this autumnal upside-down cake recipe.
Roasted Chicken with Fennel and Pears
This roasted chicken with fennel and pears is the autumnal one-pot wonder you’ve been dreaming about.
Butternut Squash Orzo with Goat Cheese
This butternut squash orzo with goat cheese is a perfect vegetarian pasta dinner. You can also serve it as an accompaniment to your favorite protein.
Pork Chops with Sautéed Pears
Easy, autumnal, bright, sweet, and savory. A perfect early fall meal.
Pork Tenderloin with Apples
This pork tenderloin with apples, fennel, and leeks is an easy autumnal dinner you’ll want to have on repeat this season.
Vegan Butternut Squash Ramen
This vegan butternut squash ramen has a gorgeous, thick broth with bouncy ramen noodles and lots of charred veggies for a delicious weeknight dinner!
Apple Cheesecake Tart
The perfect way to kick off fall baking? A sweet, spiced, decadent apple cheesecake tart!
That’s all for this week! I hope everyone has a great 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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