

El Gordo! The Fat One! That’s the name of the big lottery Spain has every Christmas.

I made this with roasted green Hokkaido squash (I made extra the day before) but canned pumpkin would work, too.

Another easy, creamy, hearty risotto, full of fall flavors.

An easy bread for fall, made with chunks of apple, apple cider and apple brandy.

Far, far away and a long time ago (before I knew about Weekend Herb Blogging) ….

The slow cooker does a wonderful job on flavorful lamb shanks, rendering them fall-apart tender.

Apple Bread, made with lots of apples, spices and brown sugar this just tastes like fall and the house smells wonderful while it's baking

Butternut Squash, Pecans and Shallots, an easy combination for a first course or vegetable side dish

Baked Fall Phyllo Rolls, with mushrooms, shallots and walnuts, served with a Rocket Salad

Old-Fashioned Gingerbread Cake, Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting, serve with vanilla ice cream for a great fall dessert.

Pumpkin Gnocchi in Browned Butter Sauce, easy to make and perfect for fall

Lentil Salad with Goat Cheese, an easy salad for fall or winter

Warm Acorn Squash and Walnut Salad, with browned shallots and Balsamic vinegar, a fall salad

Acorn Squash Stuffed with Ham, Quinoa and Sage, easy fall dinner

Lamb Tagine with Olives, a taste of Morocco and an easy stew for fall