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Home » Uncategorized » Autumn Harvest Dinner

Autumn Harvest Dinner

October 4, 2009 · WCC Administr@tr · 5 Comments

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The weather here in Chicago has been teetering slightly warm, a little cool, somewhat dry, and fairly wet. (As they say here in Chicago, if you don’t like the weather, wait 10 minutes!) But I think mother nature has made it known that fall is definitely here in Chicago. The leaves of the trees have started to turn rich autumn colors and chilly breezes have been felt when the windows are open. Ever since fall officially started, September 21st, I wanted to have a dinner with recipes that highlight some of my favorite fall ingredients. It just didn’t feel like the right time to have a fall dinner, until now.

One of our fave foodie couples, Megan and Matt, came over for dinner and I knew they would appreciate an ‘autumn harvest dinner.’ Highlighting the ingredients of butternut squash, apples, maple, mushrooms, cranberries, and the depth of flavors roasting brings out, here’s the menu I prepared:

Mushroom, Truffle & Artichoke Dip
served with assorted crackers and baby carrotsdsc_0570-9177552
Cranberry, Walnuts & Goat Cheese Spinach Salad
served with lemon poppyseed dressingdsc_0572-7761010

Roasted Asparagus with Pancettadsc_0584-2462335

Chicken, Cheddar & Apple Stuffed Mushroomsdsc_0590-7960836

Roasted Butternut Squash & Pear Mashdsc_0587-7595976

Vermont Maple & Spice Glazed Chickendsc_0582-9629117

Apple Streusel Cheesecake
from Eli’s Cheesecakedsc_0571-4199765

Everything was as delicious as I hoped and then some. My guests loved how the flavors complimented each other and all the dishes highlighted a bit of fall. Be sure to check back all this week for recipes of the above dishes I served. Hopefully the menu will inspire you to host an autumn harvest dinner too!

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  1. Tatiyana says

    October 5, 2009 at 3:05 pm

    Yum! This all looks so delicious!

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  2. Aesha says

    October 5, 2009 at 3:34 pm

    Oooh, you're such a tease… that chicken looks delicious. As do some of those cupcakes you posted earlier. I can't wait to get the chicken recipe though… add that to the romesco I've recently learned to make and it will add a couple really nice chicken recipes to my repertoire!

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  3. MrsAshleyEm says

    October 5, 2009 at 4:07 pm

    The chicken looks fantastic!! Can't wait for some recipes!!

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  4. Oggi says

    October 5, 2009 at 4:52 pm

    The maple and spice glazed chicken sounds yummy. Can't wait for the recipe.

    BTW, you can still send an entry to Lasang Pinoy (freestyle). Next week's theme is KIDS. Sali na!:)

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  5. Anonymous says

    October 6, 2009 at 7:23 pm

    All of that food looks so delicious! I can't wait to see try the mushroom recipe, I'm constantly on the lookout for stuffed mushroom recipes!

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