If summer is the time for enjoying the outdoors, fall is the time for enjoying your home. It's time to break out all those dishes that seemed like too much a few months ago. Make braised pork with apples Ingredients: 1 lb. Brussels sprouts, washed, trimmed and halved 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons lemon juice and zest of 1 lemon 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt (possibly more) 3 tablespoons grated pecorino romano or parmesan Directions: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Arrange the sprouts on a large rimmed baking sheet and toss with a tablespoon of olive oil. Put the sprouts in the oven; rotate the pan and flip the sprouts after 25 minutes. Cook for 35-45 minutes or until the edges of the sprouts are a dark golden brown and slightly crispy.Combine the lemon zest and juice, and the salt. and olive oil. Toss the warm sprout with the dressing. Sprinkle on the cheese and serve.
I've never been a man who copes well with heat and humidity, being genetically prepared for a life on a Scottish hillside. But while summer is a tough time for me, I always have the consolation of summer eating - grilled corn, tomatoes with salt, sweet peaches and plums, and dripping slices of watermelon. Once it's time to break out the flannels and wool socks, I often fall into a cooking rut of meat and potatoes. With no tomatoes or green beans, what's the point of trying? But fall doesn't have to be a drag. Fall has it's own flavors and joys. Here are 6 simple tips to keep autumn eating interesting. - By Brian Campbell