COZY FALL DINNER FOR TWO

I simply had to do a double take when I 
checked the forecast for the week......
and saw that we are actually cooling off
from that summer heat wave....
we will have a few evenings down in the 50's
with a high only around 62 degrees!
Now how wonderful is that....really something to look forward to!!

Yes, loves....Fall is in the air....

I even saw that our local annual Pumpkin Patch is

preparing their farm for the Autumn hayrides

and wagons full of pumpkins for the little ones....

I so hope it all works out as we NEED something

to be normal....something festive and fun.....

As I was opening the blinds this morning,
I spied our neighbors yard and almost squealed with delight
when I saw my first sign of Fall....leaves on the ground....
it's coming y'all.....change is on the way!

It's a good thing I am passionate about cooking
and baking, since I have been doing a heck of alot
of both since March....
if you are in need of a bit of inspiration
for a Fall-like dinner, then here are two
recipes the darling and I enjoy....
Golden Potato Soup and an Apple Bundt Cake!

Dinner for two......with enough for 
leftovers for lunch and a coffee break a few afternoons.....

GOLDEN POTATO SOUP

3 T. butter

1/2 cup chopped yellow onion

4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

3 T. cornstarch

2 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock

2 cups milk, warmed

4 small to medium size Yukon gold potatoes, diced

1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese-FOR TOPPING

5 slices bacon, diced-FOR TOPPING

Diced green onions-FOR TOPPING

Salt and Pepper to taste

Heat 3 T. butter in large saucepan over medium-high heat.   Add onion and garlic, sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft. Pour in the vegetable broth and continue to simmer. Allow to simmer for about 15 minutes.

Dissolve the cornstarch in the 2 cups of milk and then add this to the soup mixture. Cover and allow to cook on low for about 30 minutes until the potatoes are tender. Season well with salt and pepper.

 Ladle into soup bowls and top with crisp crumbled bacon, chopped green onions and shredded cheddar cheese. 

You may also enjoy a dollop of Sour Cream on top......

Yes, Fall is THE season for Apple desserts....

this bundt cake is one of our family favorites.....
I normally use Granny Smith apples for this recipe,
but used Gala apples as this is what I had on hand...still oh so good!

APPLE BUNDT CAKE

2 cups sugar

1 1/2 cup vegetable oil

2 t. pure vanilla

3 large eggs

3 cups flour

1 t. baking soda

1 t. cinnamon

1/2 t. nutmeg

1 t salt

3 medium apples, cored and chopped (I do not peel my apples)

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

In a large bowl, combine the sugar, oil, vanilla and eggs.

Beat well with electric mixer until light and fluffy.

Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.

Stir into the batter until blended.

Fold the apples gently into the batter by hand.

Pour into a well greased bundt pan.

Bake for 60-70 minutes.

Allow to cool before inverting on to a serving platter.

Domestic Bliss......

it's necessary for the soul......