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[thecookingdiaries]

Cooking Is a SNAP: Fall-Inspired Recipes to Enjoy Now—and Later

There’s something about autumn that can nudge even the most reluctant home chefs into the kitchen.

Maybe it’s the warmth of the stove on a crisp October evening. Perhaps it’s the scent of cinnamon and apples reminiscent of a favorite holiday. Or it could simply be pragmatic: the desire to preserve the last of summer’s fresh produce into tasty food to enjoy throughout the fall and winter.

Turning the table on your mealtime routine No matter your personal motivations, there are all sorts of new opportunities to revamp what and how you eat this fall. You can create:

Hearty soups. From butternut squash to parsnips and potatoes, autumn delivers the best ingredients for whipping up a bowl of something warm. Quick casseroles. Do you have a baking sheet? Add your favorite protein, veggies, a few spices and voila—dinner is done in a jiffy, with only one pan to clean. Savory sauces. Simmer some fresh or canned tomatoes on the stove and ladle the results over some turkey meatballs, cooked pasta, or vegetarian chili. And more. Keeping your tastebuds engaged can be as simple as swapping out your regular standbys with something new. Reference MyPlate.gov to see what a healthy meal looks like, and use the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) seasonal produce guide for ideas. With some advance planning, many of these options can yield extra servings that store well in the freezer for quick, healthy, already paid-for meals later on, too.

“One of the best things about fall cooking is that it both can be good for you and save you time and money in the kitchen,” said Brandy Bauer, former director of the National Council on Aging’s (NCOA) MIPPA Resource Center. “Doubling or tripling a recipe is an especially good strategy when you’re cooking for one—but of course it works for any household whose members appreciate the convenience of ready-made meals without the high sodium, high fats, and other nutritionally poor ingredients that often appear in store-bought ones.”

Freezing your leftovers: 5 steps to success While some foods simply don’t freeze well—lettuce, for instance, or boiled macaroni—many others do exceptionally well in the icebox and can last for months at a time. In fact, according to the USDA, you can safely store everything from cooked meats and poultry to raw, beaten eggs in the freezer if you know how to do it correctly.

Ready to try your hand at some new autumn recipes? Before you get started, know the steps to preserving their flavor and integrity for the next time you crave a homemade meal without the fuss.

Focus on the right ingredients

In addition to those salad greens and boiled pastas, avoid freezing any food with a high water content—such as summer melons, cucumbers, or eggplant, among others. Similarly stay away from creamy foods like yogurt and milk-based sauces, as they aren’t well suited for the freezer. While these things may not harm you, they will certainly disappoint you when they curdle or turn mushy once defrosted.

Baked pasta (like lasagna noodles), and cooked vegetables (like roasted eggplant) do keep well when frozen, though. That’s why it can be so rewarding to make big batches of braises, casseroles, and soups at this time of year.

Chill out

You may be tempted to immediately divide and freeze your pre-planned leftovers once they’re off the stove or out of the oven. But it’s a much better practice to bring them to room temperature before you do. Putting hot food directly into the freezer creates condensation, which can lead to freezer burn. Also, hot liquids—like soups—expand when they freeze, which can create an unpleasant mess if the containers you store them in burst.

Let everything cool off for a bit and you should be good to go. Just be sure not to leave any cooked foods out for too long. According to the USDA, perishable foods should go into the fridge or freezer within two hours (or one, if the ambient temperature is above 90 degrees Fahrenheit).

Plan your portions

What does a normal meal size look like for you? Is it a single square of lasagna with a slice of Italian bread? If so, divide your leftovers accordingly before placing them in the freezer. Planning right-sized portions from the start means you’ll waste less food (why defrost an entire casserole when you only need one piece?)—and reheating your meals will be quicker, too.

Choose your containers

No matter what or how much you’re saving, be sure to use freezer-safe packaging: sturdy zip-top bags, plastic containers with airtight lids, cling wrap, and tin foil all work well. And, while technically you can use glass jars, you may want to avoid doing so; when exposed to rapid changes in temperature—such as running a frozen jar of soup under hot water—glass can shatter and cause a major safety hazard.

If space is at a premium, you can even use freezer bags for things like chili and sauces. Leave space at the top, and the bags will flatten out once sealed; then you can stack them neatly.

Label, label, label

As long as you handle, prepare, and store them correctly, frozen leftovers won’t spoil. But they do have their own “best-by” date. According to the USDA, you can keep frozen food indefinitely as long as you continuously store it at or below zero degrees Fahrenheit—but its quality will be highest if you use it within a specific timeframe.

That’s why labeling your freezer containers with their contents and the date you prepared them is a good time investment.

And now: it’s time to get cooking!

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[sammysfurshoppe]

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[afriendlyrealtor]

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[ealdrice]

Néorþe (Nerthus) in her holy wain. From the Ealdríce Théod's 2021 Hærfest Hám (Harvest Home) faining in Richmond, Virginia.

[jahoctopus]

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[ceresmeetsgaea]

The apple hoard taking over the kitchen!

[tmjb9]

I got some canning done this week. I made Green Tomato & Lime as well as Vine Ripe Tomato & Summer Squash preserves. They turned out tasty. — Psalm 119:54, “Your statutes have been my songs wherever I make my home.” — #Canning #Preserves #GreenTomatoes #TomatoJam #Psalm119 #HarvestHome https://www.instagram.com/p/B3idqcmHg5C/?igshid=yl8dxbh2m4lr

[euphoricnaturals]

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[helgaleena-blog]

Guest re-post: Foraging diaries by Kaare Melby with the Finland Food Chain

Guest re-post: Foraging diaries by Kaare Melby with the Finland Food Chain

Chaga tea I grew up in this part of the world and my parents did too, so it’s a joy to revisit the edible landscape of a typical year with the Iron Range Partnership for Sustainability during this final portion of harvest season there. Foraging diaries by Kaare Melby with the Finland Food…

[czarownicaesmeralda]

MABON [inne nazwy: Harvest Home, Równonoc Jesienna, Dożynki]

Mabon jest to Święto Równonocy Jesiennej.

Ma ono na celu przypominać Nam o panującej w naturze harmonii, a także o tym, że wszystko ma swoją przeciwwagę. 

Jest to swoistego rodzaju przypomnienie o ciągłym, cyklicznym przeplataniu się pór roku.

[ksaria]

Autumn is 17 days away! We have all essentials for the Mahon celebration or your Harvest Home celebration and more things to come! Also there is almost 500 followers! Thank you so much for your support! #fall #autumn #mabon #harvesthome #pagan #wicca #fallcelebration #pagancelebration #ritual #pumpkin #candles #crystals #crystal #quartz #crystalhealing #grateful #oneontany #cooperstownny #upstateny (at Magic Box) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEuotTeDVy0/?igshid=lvh90bsypqu4

[merrymemoriescraftsnj]

HERE THEY ARE! Our first batch of Autumn 2020 items are available now in our shop! Go check them out and enjoy! www.etsy.com/shop/merrymemoriesnj ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #pumpkins #pumpkindecor #falldecorations #autumndecor #fallapples #paintedpumpkins #pumpkindecorating #halloweendecor #prettypumpkins #halloweendecor #candycorn #harvesthome #thanksgivingdecor #handmadehome #tissueboxcovers #livingroomdecor #kitchensofinstagram #kitchengoals #kitchendecor #pumpkineverything #rustichome #autumndecorideas #inspire #interior4all #showhome #homesweethome #decor #merrymemoriescraftsnj #farmhousekitchen #happyfall https://www.instagram.com/p/CCwUXSPBnWp/?igshid=187hh1phgzr7p

[vinylizer]

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[generallygothic]

"𝕬𝖓𝖉 𝖑𝖊𝖙 𝖙𝖍𝖊𝖒 𝖇𝖊 𝖒𝖊𝖗𝖗𝖞, 𝖆𝖑𝖑 𝖍𝖆𝖗𝖛𝖊𝖘𝖙-𝖙𝖎𝖒𝖊 𝖑𝖔𝖓𝖌." - Thomas Tusser 🕷️🕷️🕷️🕷️🕷️🕷️🕷️ Written in 1973, Thomas Tryon's 'Harvest Home' is described as "superb thriller," "an unhinging experience," and "superbly haunting" (is 'superb' looking like a funny word to anyone else now too?). I've only glanced over the first chapter as I attempt to fly through the remainder of my current read (which is no easy task with a McCarthy 🤯), but I think [read: hope] I am in for an autumnal, folk horror delight. The plot focuses on a couple's move away from the city, with their daughter, to a tiny village untouched by time. I believe it's set in New England, USA, and that religion may play a role in the horror... But that's just conjecture from flipping through the pages. It's "Now a Universal TV Spectacular," starring Bette Davis, but seeing as 'now' is 40 years ago, I hope I can still find it to watch when I'm done! 🤔: Have any of you read this, or seen the TV adaptation? I'm in the mood for folk horror - any other recommendations? 📔: This is absolutely not the cover I selected from the online list of 2nd hand copies... Whilst my actual selection was far more attractive, I love the taped up spine and (👉swipe) stamps of this one's history. Don't judge a book by its cover, right? . #harvesthome #bookcover #books #bookstagram #spookynerd #1970s #americanliterature #harvest #fall #autumn #newengland #folkhorror #cornwall #natureisgothic #generallygothic #gothic #exlibrarybooks #secondhandbooks #prelovedbooks #bettedavis #cormacmcarthy #currentlyreading #toberead #tbr https://www.instagram.com/p/B5EGqc0g5tt/?igshid=1n6rqlijiw1ez

[ealdrice]

A harvest filled wain from the Ealdríce Théod's 2021 Hærfest Hám (Harvest Home) faining in Richmond, Virginia.

[seasidecollectibles]

Harvest Home by Thomas Tryon, the author of The Other Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1973 Hardcover with Dust jacket in archival cover. 415 pages. Hard to Find FIRST EDITION. FIRST PRINTING. Book and dust jacket are in VERY GOOD Condition. Age toning to page edges with name written on front end paper. "It was almost as if time had not touched the village of Cornwall Coombe. The quiet, peaceful place was straight out of a bygone era, with well-cared-for Colonial houses, a white-steepled church fronting a broad Common. Ned and Beth Constantine chanced upon the hamlet and immediately fell in love with it. This was exactly the haven they dreamed of. Or so they thought. For Ned and his family, Cornwall Coombe was to become a place of ultimate horror." $43.90 + 🚢 💀 Claim by commenting "ME" or "MINE". Visit #claimitMINE for more of our shop items and our purchase & shop policy info. #HarvestHome #ThomasTryon, the author of #TheOther #FICTION #HorrorStories The Other Bette Davis Literature Survey of Modern Fantasy Literature II Tymn Winter list Tryon, Harvest, Home, New York Times Bestseller Fiction Horror #Supernatural | Literature | | #booksales #bookworm #booklover #firsteditionbooks #seasidec_books collectable collecting | ref: grp_PB1_harvest https://www.instagram.com/p/B2pDexUAMbA/?igshid=11udgozj89y3b