Happy Sunday. Today, I have reader faves and a few ideas from the archives to inspire your menus for the week.
Weekend Update
This weekend, I went to West Virginia for the wedding of my dad’s childhood friend’s son. Naturally, we had to hit all the WV food favorites, including pepperoni rolls from Tomaro’s and a hot dog from Ritzy’s Lunch. The wedding was really lovely. It was fun hearing all the childhood lore and all the shenanigans from the three musketeers in the fourth picture. Since I never had the opportunity to meet my Grandfather on my Dad’s side, I loved hearing all the crazy stories that involved him.
Naturally, I left with a duffel bag of pepperoni rolls to keep us fueled for the next few days! 😜
All that to say, I’ve been away, so I haven’t written or developed new recipes, but I have reader faves and some comforting recipes to share from the archive with you today. Let’s dig in.
READER FAVES
Pistachio-Pear Upside-Down Cake
Thank you so much, Melissa! I love, love, love this pistachio-pear upside-down cake so much that I might also consider an innocent little white lie to get more for myself, too! 😂
Vegan Butternut Squash Ramen
Thank you, Barbara! Thrilled you enjoyed this comforting autumnal ramen! Cashew milk sounds like a perfect substitute!
Salted Caramel Apple Upside-Down Cake
Thank you so much, Antonia!! This is a truly special cake, perfect for holiday tables or any occasion. YUM!
Roasted Chicken with Fennel and Pears
Thank you, Angie! A little extra punch of Dijon is always a good idea! So happy you enjoyed it!
FROM THE ARCHIVES
My Dad’s West Virginia Pepper Rolls
In honor of coming home with dozens of pepperoni rolls, I’m sharing my Dad’s recipe for West Virginia pepperoni rolls! These are a perfect little snack that everyone will love.
My Dad’s West Virginia Hot Dog Sauce
If you’re not feeling pepperoni rolls but still want a taste of WV, try my Dad’s recipe for West Virginia hot dog sauce!
MORE FROM THE ARCHIVES
Orange-Thyme Beef Stew
This easy orange-thyme beef stew is loaded with rich, warming flavors and just a hint of sweetness thanks to a fresh blood orange.
Short Rib Lasagna
Is there anything more comforting than a big slice of lasagna? In this short rib lasagna, we take an Italian lasagna recipe to new levels of comfort.
Pork Chops with Mushroom-Scallion Risotto
Boneless, thick-cut pork chops are served with a velvety, luxurious mushroom-scallion risotto and perfectly roasted broccoli. This elegant dinner will have everyone reaching for seconds.
Vegetable Curry Pot Pie
I’ve had serious cravings for this vegetable curry pot pie, and I think I’m going to need to make it happen next week. It’s spicy, fragrant, and so comforting.
That’s all for this week! I hope everyone has a great week ahead 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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