Introduction: The Cozy Months
October
1991 Halloween Blizzard
Pumpkin Spice Cream
Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini
Curried Pumpkin Soup
Herb Drop Biscuits
Weeknight Enchilada Soup
Big Beefy Chili
Autumn Harvest Sheet Pan Roasted Veggies
Baked Brussels Sprouts with Lemon and Goat Cheese
Roast Chicken with Autumn Vegetables
Baked Skillet Shells with Sausage, Ricotta, and Greens
Braised Red Cabbage with Apples
Double Potato Gratin with Apples and Onions
Sheet-Pan Shawarma Two Ways
Short Rib Bolognese
Mom's Meatloaf
Pork Chop and Scalloped Potato Casserole
Pumpkin Dark Chocolate Snack Cake
Pumpkin Muffins
Pumpkin Pudding, aka Crustless Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies
Salted Caramel Apple Bars
Apple Doughnut Cake
November
Thanksgiving Memories
Cranberry French 75
Pomegranate Old Fashioned
Roasted Carrot Hummus
Butternut Squash Soup with Crispy Prosciutto Croutons
Thanksgiving Leftovers Turkey Wild Rice Soup
Mom's Chili Mac
Asian Pear Spinach Salad with Maple Pecans and Ginger Vinaigrette
Kale, Pomegranate, and Apple Salad with Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Sesame Almond Chicken Salad
Cranberry Wild Rice Salad with Candied Pecans and Bitter Greens
Delicata Roasted Parmesan Squash
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate Seeds
Wild Rice Stuffing
Instant Pot Make-Ahead Gravy
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Pan-Seared Ribeye Steaks with Shallot Cream Sauce
Cranberry Orange Sauce
Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
Pecan Bars
Cowboy Bread
December
The Christmas Eve Party
Aebleskivers
Homemade Irish Cream
Cranberry Old Fashioned
Eggnog
Spiced Nuts
Baked Party Brie
Gruyere Puff Pastry with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Beth's Chex Party Mix
Ham Hock and Split Pea Soup
Beef Barley Soup
Lila's Swedish Meatballs with Gravy
Reversed Seared Prime Rib with Horseradish Cream
Popovers with Honey Butter
Eggnog Christmas Croissant Casserole
Savory Sausage Breakfast Bread Pudding
Christmas Eve Cheesy Artichokes
Scalloped Potatoes with Gruyere Cheese
Creamed Corn
Twice Baked Potato Casserole
Cranberry-Orange Bread
Mom's Toffee Bars
Easiest Roll-Out Sugar Cookies
Cherries in the Snow
Ginger Molasses Cookies
Cookie Exchange Salted Caramels
January
Working New Year's Eve
Artichoke Dip
Thai Chicken Rice Soup
Italian Sausage Soup
Arugula Clementine Salad with Dried Cherries and Vinaigrette
Spinach Salad with Instant Pot Jammy Eggs and Bacon Vinaigrette
Cheesy Sausage Lasagna
Broiled Scallops a la Simpson's with Oven-Baked Lemon Risotto
Heavenly Chicken and Rice
Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Grilled Jerk Chicken with Coconut Rice and Mango Salsa
Apple Cider-Braised Lamb Shanks with Parmesan Risotto
Lentil and Sausage Stew with Spinach and Lemon
Mom's Oven Barbecue Spare Ribs
Old School Beef Stroganoff
Pork Shoulder Ragu with Cheesy Polenta
Thai Pork Noodle Goulash
Swedish Meatloaf with Brown Gravy
Cabbage Almond Pasta with Toasted Breadcrumbs
Banana Bread Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Tarte Tatin
February
Winter on True North Island
Hot Pickle Dip
Oven-Baked Chicken Wings
Oven Baked Jalapeño Poppers
Beth's Spinach Dip
Beer Cheese Wild Rice Soup
Spicy Chicken Sausage and Sweet Potato Soup
Broccoli Cheese Soup
Buffalo Chicken Chili
Easiest From-Scratch Focaccia
Easy Short Cut Focaccia
Roasted Brussels Sprouts Caesar Salad
Arugula and Wild Rice Salad with Pear Vinaigrette
Gochujang Kimchi Meatloaf Muffins
Grandma's Scalloped Cabbage
Miso Mashed Potatoes with Horseradish
Ground Turkey Red Curry
Hungarian Goulash with Horseradish
Juicy Lucy Cheeseburger Tater Tot Hot Dish
Creamy Lemon Pasta with Crispy Breadcrumbs
Marry Me One-Pot Shrimp
Orange Madeleines
Gluten-Free Bourbon Brownies
March
Breast Vacation Ever
Boozy Shamrock Shakes
Tuna Pâté
Thai Winter Squash Soup
Coconut Curry Soup with Salmon
Fish Chowder and Bacon
Dill Pickle and Ham Soup
Irish Soda Bread
Dill Pickle Pot Roast
Oven-Baked Corned Beef Brisket
Chicken and Biscuits
Cajun Shrimp Pasta
Linguine and Clam Sauce
One-Pot Turkey Meatballs with Lemon Orzo
Skillet Baked Ziti with Meatballs
Spatchcocked Chicken on Roasted Cabbage
Blueberry-Lemon Bread
Salted Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treats
April
Easter
Mason Jar Basil Lemonade
Cheddar and Chive Shortbreads
Orzo Vegetable Bean Soup
Clam Chowder
Creamy Chicken Broccoli Soup
Roasted Asparagus Quinoa Salad
Roasted Salmon Caesar
Arugula, Parmesan, and Pine Nut Salad
Green Sauce
Gluten-Free Ham and Cheese Egg Bake
Asparagus Quiche with Hash Brown Crust
Kathy's Cheesy Potatoes
Crispy Skillet Hash Brown Cake with Kale Pesto
Gnocchi with Spring Pesto
Roast Rack of Lamb
Old Bay Crab Cakes with Mustard Sauce
Baked Haddock with Buttered Breadcrumbs
Roasted Salmon with Lemon
Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Roasted Grapes and Potatoes
Rhubarb Almond Bread
Gooey Butter Bars
Lemon Bars
