Right now I’m cozying up to fall. And I’m relishing it every step of the way.
I’m clearing the garden in anticipation of an imminent frost, hanging the Halloween ghosts from the oak trees in the front yard and craving simple, earthy flavors for dinner.
When it comes to simple and fall, I like to put a chunk of beef in the oven and let it braise, perfuming the house with its glorious smell. The smell that signals the change in season almost as much as the sound of bantering commentators and supercharged ‘manly music’ from Sunday’s NFL football games that drift from the man cave to where I’m safely hiding in the kitchen.
Short Rib Fettuccine is a favorite at our house, good for either weekend or weeknight, eat-it-now or leftovers later. Simple and fall.
I use a recipe from Giada de Laurentiis and will toss in a few mushrooms or switch up the pasta, like tonight I used fettuccine rather than tagliatelle. And definitely round it out with some good sopping-up-the-sauce-utensils like my Killer Garlic Rolls.
To round out this stellar meal, enjoy my fantasy virtual dinner from some of favorite foodie’s blogs.
What better to start off our virtual dinner buffet than a toast to Jaclyn’s impending nuptials with Food Plus Words Autumn Cider Mimosa. Clinks all around.
Join Mike and enjoy a dining warm-up with Verses From My Kitchen‘s Parmesan Flatbread with Dandelion Greens.
And then head over to Erin’s for Fresh 365‘s Sesame Kale Salad
Sweeten the dining deal with Kasey and Shaun’s Creamy Carrot Soup from Turntable Kitchen. And don’t forget to rock on crouton with Matthew’s music rec.
And to finish it all off, now that you’re stuffed but need a little sweet to take away the fullness let’s make a grand finale with Coco’s light and lovely Riesling Poached Pear Tart with Chai Spiced Custard & Almond Crust. We love you Roost.
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Kelley says
October 21, 2011 at 7:20 amI couldn’t have hand picked a better menu myself. A virtual shower I’d love to sit down to! Short ribs and pasta……you’ve got my wheels a turnin’.
Sharyn Dimmick says
October 21, 2011 at 9:08 amThanks for the links — I had to go check out the pear tart and the kale salad.
Bev Weidner says
October 21, 2011 at 9:17 amI just love your blog. And I love your round ups. And I love eating. Which means I’ll probably make every single thing on this post and cry the entire time.
Katie says
October 21, 2011 at 6:32 pmThat looks beauteous!
marla says
October 22, 2011 at 12:49 pmGosh I might need to be a gate crasher at this virtual dinner party. What a magical group of guests and the food looks amazing!
Nettie Moore says
October 22, 2011 at 1:18 pmWhat a gorgeous menu!!
heidi says
October 24, 2011 at 8:29 pmThanks Nettie, it is time to nest don’t you think?
Heavenly Housewife says
October 24, 2011 at 6:32 amWow, that short rib fettucini sure is drool worthy, what an awesome picture, I could lick the screen LOL… but I won’t.
*kisses* HH
heidi says
October 24, 2011 at 8:28 pmThank you, and if your screen looks like mine, it could use a lick
katie says
October 24, 2011 at 9:05 amMmmm… this looks and sounds delish. I can’t wait to give this and all the other recipes a try!
heidi says
October 24, 2011 at 8:29 pmDefinitely do. Thanks for coming by.
Chung-Ah @ Damn Delicious says
December 3, 2011 at 3:34 pmThe short rib fettucine looks like perfection. I will definitely be giving this a try!
Btw, I’m a first-time visitor to your blog and it is absolutely beautiful. I will surely be following :)
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heidi says
November 11, 2016 at 11:30 amEnjoy!! And it’s okay to cry once in a while :) as long as you’re eating something good.
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