I’m not a fan of getting rid of food (something I learned from my mom), so here’s a jam recipe I made using leftovers from the cranberry tea I posted a few days ago. I cooked the leftover cranberries with an apple, a perfect pairing this time of year. To soften the mixture I added some of the original cranberry tea.
Cranberry Tea infused with Cinnamon and Cloves
If you haven’t made homemade tea before, let this recipe be your first. The flavors of this tea are wonderful. An aroma of cinnamon and cloves permeate the kitchen and the color from the cranberries give off a beautiful ruby red. Cranberries are quite tart, so feel free to add more honey or sugar if you like it sweeter.
Smoked Paprika Octopus with Crispy Potato Cubes
Everyone loves tapas and they’re also one of my favorites. I love the variety of little things to choose from and the communal sharing aspect that usually is part of eating tapas. A classic ingredient in Spanish tapas is octopus – or pulpo in Spanish. And keeping this dish as simple as possible, I’ve decided to use canned octopus seasoned with smoked paprika, or pimenton, a spice commonly used in tapas dishes.
Creamy Butternut Squash Soup – Blended with Carrots and Potatoes
Butternut squash is in season and soup is a great way to take advantage of this super healthy vegetable. A type of winter squash, butternut squash is rich in fiber and is an excellent source of vitamin A and E. I added some carrots and potatoes pureed in a blender making this soup very creamy with a beautiful orange hue. It’s a perfect dish to ring in the autumn season and to keep you warm on a chilly night!
Spicy Nutella Hot Chocolate
If you’re looking for a quick hot chocolate recipe, look no further! Creamy Nutella with a touch of spice will do the trick to satisfy your chocolate craving. This recipe has only three ingredients and is ready in five minutes (or less).
[try this with my sugar-free banana bread or spiced honey roasted nuts]
Apples Roasted with Cinnamon and Brown Sugar served on Yogurt
Nothing says fall like apples! A wonderful way to enjoy apples when they’re in season is roasting them in the oven. I have adapted this from Not Without Salt, it’s a simple and versatile recipe. Once finished roasting you can either eat it for dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or serve on yogurt topped with granola for breakfast (pictured above).
