autumn

Summer Corn and Potato Chowder

7:58 PM

Hello  lovelies!  Here is one of our favorite chowder recipes.  I adapted it from Cooking Classy's recipe.  It's so delicious and perfect for those late Summer, early Fall evenings when you've got the last corn of the season, and there's a chill in the air.  We like to leave ours chunky to give it more body and texture. Give it a try!  It's delicious!


What You'll Need:
Yields 4-6 servings
1 tbs olive oil
1/3 onion
2 cloves garlic
2 tbs butter
2 tbs flour
3 cups water
1 cup chicken broth
4-5 cups diced yukon gold potatoes
1 cup half and half
1 tsp sour cream
2-4 ears of cut off corn
1/4 tsp parsley
1/4 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper as needed
Shredded cheddar cheese (optional*)
Shredded chicken (optional*)

Directions:
Mince garlic and onions.  Saute until translucent in olive oil.  Add butter an flour.  Stir to thicken.  Slowly add in water and chicken broth.  Bring to a boil and add spices and diced potatoes.  Boil for 20-25 minutes.  Stir in cut off corn, half and half, and sour cream.  Taste for seasoning.  Keep on low for about 5-10 minutes.  Dish out and add cheese and creole seasoning on top.  Enjoy with cornbread or homemade biscuits!

Enjoy!
-xoxo  L

apple

Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake

6:33 AM

I don't know about you, but I love a good Pineapple Upside Down Cake!  This delicious twist was inspired by autumn apple season and my Pineapple Upside Down Cake recipe!  I hope you enjoy this cake as much as we do!


What You'll Need:
- 1 boxed yellow cake mix (I prefer Duncan Hines)
- 2 Golden Delicious Apples
- 1/2 stick butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Put butter and sugar in cake pan and place in the oven to melt the butter and sugar. In the meantime, peel, core, and slice apples.  Remove pan from oven and arrange apple slices on top of the melted sugar.  Prepare cake mix per box instructions, or make your own.  Add in cinnamon.  Pour batter into cake pan, over the apples.  Bake for about 40-45 minutes.  The top will get golden brown early, but this is normal.  The center will be liquid until full baking time is reached. As soon as you remove your cake from the oven, carefully invert it onto a cake plate. Tap the bottom of the pan and slowly remove the pan to reveal your beautiful cake!  If you let the cake cool down, even slightly, you risk the fruit or caramel sticking to the inside of the pan, ruining the look of your cake.  This cake is best served fresh and warm.  The topping tends to get soggy if leftover. Enjoy this with friends on a chilly fall evening!

Enjoy!
-xoxo L 

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