RECIPES MADE IN OCTOBER!

I remember the first cookery book I ever bought. one day in grade 11, I decided I wanted to be a good cook, so I drove down to barnes & noble and bought the art of simple food by alice waters. this was later borrowed by a roommate, never to be seen again ( you know who you are ), but I digress. these days, I wouldn't need to get dressed, utilize a driver's license, or even go to a store because pinterest has a wealth of cooking ideas ( admittedly, some better than others ). but here are a few that I tried during the past month that I feel are worthy of your time. it's no surprise that there seems to be a common theme throughout all of these recipes. they're all new to my kitchen. they're all perfect for fall. and they're all kind of orange. 

a little bit about these creations :: that sweet potato, kale, and black bean quesadilla is a keeper and we're actually having it for dinner, again, tonight. pumpkin soup is a fall staple and this version is fairly inexpensive, makes plenty, and has a little bit of spice to it that makes the flavors more complex. and I don't know about you, but I really appreciate complex flavors. I really got excited about the spicy fish tacos because it felt like they were the perfect compromise between fall and caribbean flavors. and the balance bowl helped me through a bout of remorse after eating too many of those finnish cinnamon buns, which actually have flavoring in the dough as well as rolled between the layers. genius. and that caramel corn was strangely addictive, though mitch and I couldn't eat it fast enough. it made too much and went stale before we were finished. that's the typical complaint about cooking for two, wouldn't you say?

( left to right, top to bottom )

one :: spicy fish tacos with cabbage slaw and lime crema by foodess.

two :: sweet potato, black bean, and kale quesadilla by cookie monster cooking.

three :: the big, vegan bowl by oh she glows.

four :: skinny pumpkin soup by six sisters stuff.

five :: korvapuusti--finnish cinnamon rolls by my blue&white kitchen.

six :: caramel apple popcorn by cookie monster cooking.

and that is a little of what's been cooking in october! I can't believe this splendid month is almost over. have you guys sorted out all of your plans for halloween? I know I haven't, though I'm pretty sure it will consist of some variation of the perfect night in because that's just how mitch and I roll. I hope you guys have a wonderful tuesday and enjoy every last falling leaf of this beautiful, breathtaking month.

love, arielle