Fall is the time for Cooking!

Hang up the phone, put on some music and get ready for some afternoons of kitchen-filled awesomeness. If you know you’re going to do a bit (ok, a LOT) of cooking in the kitchen, consider prepping your breakfast the night before. Whip up that pancake batter and put on the crockpot to work on your favorite fall, morning brew. …There’s nothing like setting yourself up for tasty baking success, and starting out with something tasty too!

slow cooker hot chocolate

“Combining cocoa powder and chocolate chips with milk, evaporated milk or heavy cream and marshmallows makes the most decadent, mouthwatering hot chocolate!” Add your favorite coffee (liquor or wine) for an added zip to your special morning.

creamy four-cheese spinach butternut squash

This dish has flavors all throughout! With the perfect variety of cheeses and spices, talk about a fall food worth falling in LOVE with! It’s SO good, you won’t even have to try! Pair with our 2013 Zinfandel which is full of deep rich jammy fruit, a hint of sweet on the forward and a rich mellow finish.

pumpkin crisp

It’s a recipe you’ll soon be dreaming about – especially if you’ve never tried it before. This little unforgettable has got ALL the ‘all-time favorites’! …Quick oats, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and some intrigue, gingersnap “cookie flour”. Pair it with our 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, and you’ll be as pleased as a cat curled up next to a fire. …or Sandi’s lap…

LOL! …Anyway…back to the autumn food eats!

white cheddar mac n’ cheese stuffed squash

This is a simple yet satisfying fall dish, that combines nicely with white cheddar and a nutty, earthy-like flavor. Try it with our Rosella’s White Wine Blend.

baked apples with sausage stuffing

This recipe is not only FUN, but it’s also deeeelightful to the tastebuds! A healthy, yet satisfying dish like this will have you putting it into your monthly rotation for a while! Bring your friends and family over for a bit of fun in the kitchen. Don’t forget the wine! Pairs well with Rosella’s Red Wine Blend.

From one chef to another, happy seasonal cooking!

~ Rosella’s