Happy last week AND first week of November! Officially in the holiday countdown as of Wednesday. Are you ready…because I AM NOT! But the weather, the stores, and the tv ads remind me that we are. This week we’re taking the week off from school and I’ve been busy at home with tasks that desperately need my attention. 6-7 weeks of school and one week off. It’s a good break for everyone, but I am reminded that those hours when I typically school easily get filled with something else. Funny how life does that.
Whether we’re ready for it or not, the holidays are coming. How can we prepare our hearts for this beautiful season that so quickly gets overbooked and leaves us feeling anything but relaxed? Josh and I have been making time to read in the evenings. We also like to go to YouTube and put on one of those jazz cafe scenes where your screen turns into a coffee shop and you have relaxing music with a lovely scene. It really does seem to help quiet our souls in the evenings.
Here’s what’s on the menu this week:
Cheese Enchiladas
What's better than an easy, wonderful recipe for cheese enchiladas? Mmm...that would be...nothing. This kid-pleasing meal can be ready in 30 minutes!
White Chicken Chili
Frugal, easily doubled or tripled, warm and comforting, endlessly flexible - what more could you ask from this delectable recipe for white chicken chili?
Sweet Slow Cooker Chai Ham
This super simple, yummy, and elegant recipe for Sweet Slow Cooker Chai Ham goes in the slow cooker the night before, leaving you to enjoy your holiday!
Butternut Squash and Sage Lasagna
This meatless butternut squash and sage lasagna recipe is decadent & rich, with a creamy white cheese filling. Add bacon to be over the top!
Grilled Bacon Bleu Cheese & Fig Sandwiches
Ready to elevate classic grilled cheese to dizzying new heights? Enter these grilled bacon bleu cheese & fig sandwiches. Mouthwatering is an understatement.
Cast Iron Cornbread
This simple cast iron cornbread recipe can be made with chiles, corn kernels, and coarse ground cornmeal for a more rustic side dish!
Amish Pumpkin Pancakes
This traditional Amish pumpkin pancakes recipe can also be sweet potato-based, but no matter how you make it, it's an autumn breakfast treat!
Gooey Pumpkin Butter Cake
This quick and easy, make-ahead, moist, festive gooey pumpkin butter cake recipe is a perfect go to for get-togethers and potlucks this season!
As always, I’ve got a Pinterest board for you. It’s still fall and there will be plenty of time to share Thanksgiving recipes, so I’m going to reshare this Pumpkin Flavored Everything board. It really is quite delightful to scroll through. Let me know if you see anything that you are just like, “I’ve got to make this!”
Have a great week!!!