Autumn.............I'm Falling For You!!!!

This is the reason I love New England.  I am an Autumn lover and find that I really love the cuisine of the cooler months.......the comfort foods.



This is a dish that I first learned to make as an apprentice and to this day BEEF BOURGUIGNON is still one of my favorites to cook.  I am making this for dinner tonight ....the first full day of AUTUMN


This is a Pumpkin Bisque that I love making.  I get the pumpkins from my friends farm and everyone really enjoys every drop of it.    My recipe:

http://www.grouprecipes.com/71998/pumpkin-bisque-creme-fraiche.html




During the summer months I horde Maine lobsters, cook them and freeze the meat.   A special treat for my friends in the Fall is a wonderful Lobster Macaroni and Cheese:

http://www.grouprecipes.com/65507/lobster-macaroni-and-cheese.html




I get corn from my buddy's farm and it is the crispest and sweetest corn I have ever had.  I make this wonderful Corn Chowder in huge batches:

http://www.grouprecipes.com/76454/southwest-creamy-corn-chowder.html




I do tons of UCONN tailgating parties:



29 This is a Cauliflower Casserole your might like:

http://www.grouprecipes.com/49781/cauliflower-casserole.html


1950'S TUNA NOODLE CASSEROLE

The ultimate comfort, cold-weather food I can remember as a youngster:  Creamy Salty!!!!!

http://www.grouprecipes.com/59347/1950s-tuna-noodle-casserole.html


CREAMY POTATO BACON SOUP~~~~~~~~Yum!!!!!!!




This Chili is made with chunks of beef not ground......it is really really good:

http://www.grouprecipes.com/49784/chili-blue-ribbon.html

FRENCH ONION SOUP.....the ultimate cold weather recipe:

http://www.grouprecipes.com/70484/baked-french-onion-soup.html

 
HOW ABOUT SHEPARD'S PIE?     WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE RECIPE?



I know that meatloaf is a cool weather favorite and also very regional.  What is your favorite??




Fetticcine Alfredo.................................Ahhhhh!!!

When I move to Connecticut, as a business move, I was taken out to dinner to finalize a deal.  I was taken to a restaurant called (at the time) Il Capriccio and later, 20 years later changed to Capriccios .  I could not even read the menu so I ordered something I could pronounce.  Fettuccine Alfredo.  I knew fettuccine was a noodle and I had no idea who Alfredo was.  To this day this is one of the most incredible dishes ever in my life.  Just don't mess with it.  I think 5 ingredients will do it.




Besides the breads that Bob The Builder peddles at the Farmer's Market in Michigan, my all time favorite bread is one made at The Chart House Restaurant here in New England.  It is delicious made any way you can imagine.  It really compliments soups and hearty stews.  My family loves it made into French Toast with maple syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar.  Recipe:


http://www.grouprecipes.com/64725/chart-house-squaw-bread-with-honey-butter.html


Roast Pork in the Fall...........................................Comfort!!!!!

It wouldn't be Fall if I didn't have a bowl of Roasted Pumpkin Seeds:

http://www.grouprecipes.com/74000/roasted-pumpkin-seeds.html

I HOPE THAT EVERYONE HAS A BLESSED, HAPPY HEALTHY THANKSGIVING!

This is my Autumn Sunset Cocktail and has become a regular in October during the pumpkin harvest where I live.  It may sound a bit odd but it is delicious:

http://www.grouprecipes.com/70487/autumn-sunset-cocktail.html

PLEASE SHARE YOUR REGIONAL AUTUMN RECIPES.  I love getting recipes so I can add them to a book I am attempting to put together.

I know several Fall campers who have many recipes to share......How about you?  Comfort foods?