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Buttery Cabbage-and-Sausage Pasta

The countdown to autumn is on. If my latest posts have represent my thinking, clearly I have fall on my mind. Buttery Cabbage-and-Sausage Pasta by Wine & Food is savory and rich.

I like the cabbage to contribute a bit of texture, so I recommend cooking it to your liking, rather than blindly following the recipe’s recommended time. The acidity contributed by the lemon nicely balances the sweetness of the cabbage. Add a little extra fresh-squeezed lemon juice if the flavor profile lacks depth.

Chicken with Mustard Mascarpone Marsala Sauce

We’ve found another dish fit for the autumn season, Chicken with Marscapone Mustard Marsala Sauce by Giadzy. This is an excellent alternative to the classic comfort food, beef stroganoff. I like the tang the mustard adds and the creamy sweetness of the marscapone.

This self-described beginner recipe estimates prep time at 10 minutes and cook time at 40 minutes … perhaps due to the pre-sliced mushrooms. Even if you opt for the pre-sliced mushrooms, I recommend allocating a bit more time. (It takes me 10 minutes just to prep chicken!)

Consider using fresh pasta noodles to make the dish extra special.

Dirty Risotto

This recipe, Dirty Risotto by Giada De Laurentiis for Food Network, is super simple to throw together, and the rich flavors scream fall.

Risotto is easy, but it does require your attention, because you have to slowly add the cooking liquid until you reach the desired texture. The longer you allow the liquid to absorb into the arborio rice, the creamier your risotto will become.

I highly recommend adding extra sweet bell peppers and mushrooms. If you like a bit of spice, use spicy italian sausage and add a pinch of red pepper flakes.