The seasons have changed. The leaves are transitioning into their brightest reds, oranges and yellows; the beginning of the impending cold weather is in the air; football season is in full effect; and the brown riding boots and oversized sweaters have taken over campus. This can only mean one thing – fall is here.
Fall means something different to everyone. Whether it be any of the things mentioned above or something else, fall is represented by much more than we realize. However, before you grab your pumpkin spice lattes and hot apple ciders, take a minute to consider what other things are available to satisfy your hunger for the taste of fall.
Pinterest is always a go-to for new findings, especially when recipes are involved. Here’s a few recipes sure to catch the attention of your taste buds this fall.
1. Pumpkin French Toast
Okay, so it’s not quite a pumpkin spice latte but it is something else equally delicious to start your fall day. This tasty rendition of a breakfast classic will surely fulfill the taste for pumpkin.
http://www.cookingclassy.com/2014/08/pumpkin-french-toast/?crlt.pid=camp.1FS712egfPzs
2. Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheese Soup in a Bread Bowl
If there’s anything in this area that is missing more than Chipotle, it’s Panera. Of course the Broccoli Cheese Soup is just one thing, along with many others from Panera, that we miss dearly this season. This tasty “copycat” will fill that Panera void this fall.
http://savingslifestyle.com/2014/06/panera-copycat-broccoli-cheddar-soup/#_a5y_p=2214656
3. Fall Harvest Pizza
As we go along in the season, we may get tired of the same old pizza, but who actually gets tired of pizza nowadays? This twist on our all-time favorite go-to meal incorporates Fall Harvest aspects such as butternut squash and apples. With a sprinkle of bacon and Colby-Monterey jack cheese, this pizza will melt in your mouth.
http://www.eatwisconsincheese.com/recipes/article?rid=3626&pp=1
4. White Chocolate Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
Satisfy your sweet tooth this fall with these scrumptious white chocolate pumpkin snickerdoodles. You can’t go wrong with snickerdoodles in the first place, but add some white chocolate chips and pumpkin and nobody will be able to resist the temptation to try these fall-inspired cookies.
http://sallysbakingaddiction.com/2014/09/01/white-chocolate-pumpkin-snickerdoodles/
5. Apple Cinnamon Pork Chops
If you’re in the mood to try something new and cook a hot meal for yourself and your friends, apple cinnamon pork chops are packed with flavor. We all miss home-cooked meals and since most of us have the access to a kitchen somewhere on or off campus, it doesn’t hurt to try to make your own home-cooked meal right here at Bona’s.
http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/apple-cinnamon-pork-chops/
6. Apple Pie Pancakes
One of fall’s favorite past-times is going apple picking and making apple pie. All that gooey goodness and cinnamon warmed up á-la-mode is absolute perfection. However, someone thought of the great idea of putting it in a pancake. So instead of eating your apple pie for dessert, you can have apple pie in a pancake on a crisp fall morning if you so choose.
http://www.averiecooks.com/2013/09/apple-pie-pancakes-with-vanilla-maple-syrup.html
7. Creamy Roasted Red Pepper and Cauliflower Soup with Goat Cheese
Just the name of this recipe makes mouths water. Loaded with the smoky taste from the roasted red peppers and the creaminess from the broth and the goat cheese, this dish is sure to keep you warm through the next few months. Since it’s so hearty, it is also something that can last you through a couple meals.
http://www.closetcooking.com/2013/11/creamy-roasted-red-pepper-and.html
8. Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
We’ve saved the most decadent for last. There’s no way you can go wrong with pumpkin cheesecake bars during this time of the year. Pumpkin cheesecake is good at any time of the year, but it’s even more special in the fall. Easy to make, these bars will be perfect for a dessert to accompany any meal this season.
http://roxanashomebaking.com/pumpkin-cheesecake-bars-recipe/
This season is a warm one, but not temperature-wise. With all the warm colors in the trees and the clothes on our backs, the food should also be the same. Stay warm and happy this season with what you can do on a college budget. But don’t worry – winter break is right around the corner!