Autumn cocktails benefit greatly from spice and warmth, and ginger is a great way to bring those qualities to drink. As a bonus, the ginger syrup, once strained and put in a pretty bottle, makes a great hostess gift. Ginger Syrup 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled and chopped 1 c. sugar 1¼ [...]
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From the Editor
Dear Readers, Football is winding down, the cotton pickers are cranking up, the color change has reached the lower elevations, and sadly, our outdoor pumpkins are starting to slump a little. As the chill settles over the Southeast and the wind blows the leaves about, we feel the urge to welcome people inside [...]
Sweet & Savory Apple-Sausage Tarts
This unexpected combination of complimentary flavors is incredibly versatile. The tarts can be easily put together early in the day and refrigerated, then baked off as hors d’oeuvres for an evening gathering or simply a fun weeknight dinner alongside a green salad. The flavors improve overnight and the tarts reheat well in a low oven, [...]
Apple & Brie Melts
If you caramelize the onions in advance, this sandwich can be put together in minutes for a hearty weeknight dinner or as a quick brunch on a lazy weekend morning. These sandwiches are also an unexpected gourmet option for any vegetarian tailgaters joining you for a chilly, late-season game; just skip halving the sandwiches and [...]
Apple-Stuffed Bread Pudding
Our Apple-Stuffed Bread Pudding is made with croissants, so it isn’t necessarily for the weight-conscious or the faint of heart. We’ll be damned if it’s not delicious, though. Apple-Stuffed Bread Pudding Serves 8 Ingredients 6 medium croissants (recommended: slightly stale) 3 eggs 2 c. milk 3 oz. dried cranberries 1 c. chopped pecans [...]
Spinach-Artichoke Dip
This creamy, savory dip is always a hit with sturdy tortilla chips and can double as a sandwich filling. Spinach-Artichoke Dip Serves 8-10 Ingredients 20 oz. frozen, chopped spinach, thawed, liquid squeezed out 1 tsp. olive oil 1 small onion, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, minced dash of white wine 1 14.5 oz can of [...]
Creepy Cocktail
Our blood-red beverage for Halloween can do double duty for adults and kids; whether you spike it or leave out the vodka altogether, this one’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Creepy Cocktail Serves 12+ Ingredients 1/2 gal. cranberry juice 1 can frozen limeade concentrate, thawed 1 bottle grenadine syrup 1 can tart cherries (pitted [...]
Pumpkin & Ginger Snap Trifle
This super-simple Fall dessert can be made ahead and assembled just before serving. Pumpkin & Ginger Snap Trifle Serves 8-10 Ingredients 16 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 lg. can plain pumpkin 2 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 tsp. ginger 1 c. whipping cream 1/2 c. honey (recommended: orange blossom) 1 tbsp. orange zest [...]
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