One flavor combination I just cannot get enough of is Southwestern flavors paired with sweet potato. That smoky, spiciness found in Southwestern cuisine with the subtle sweetness of the sweet potato is just to die for. I’ve made black bean and sweet potato enchiladas before, and it occurred to me to tweak my favorite enchilada soup a bit to bring the sweet potato enchiladas into a soup form. The results were fantastic, and I think I have a new favorite soup. My toddler really digs it too, so that’s a plus.
Cannoli Filled Crepes
One of my very fondest cooking memories was learning how to make house made cannoli at the little Italian restaurant I worked at in my hometown. To this day, cannoli is one of my very favorite desserts. It’s so light and sweet–the perfect way to end a meal in my opinion. I made crepes for my husband and our son the other day and it occurred to me that cannoli filling would be so unbelievably bomb-diggity inside crepes! And oh my gosh, my though was spot on. These crepes were just delicious!
Tuscan White Bean Soup
One of my favorite things about colder temperatures is the advent of soup weather! Soups are high on my list of favorite meals to make–they’re so comforting, filling, and often extremely budget friendly. They’re an easy meal to make too, especially if you add some grilled bread or homemade rolls and a light salad.
Maple Pecan Baked Brie
With Thanksgiving coming up fast, I’m sure a lot of us are thinking menus. In my family, the menu is pretty traditional from year to year. It probably looks a lot like yours. I like to try one new thing every year though, whether it’s a new appetizer, dessert, or side. This year, our perfect Thanksgiving appetizer is going to be Maple Pecan Baked Brie.