yes, pumpkin spice is rhe flavor of the moment right now but there are other fall flavors both savory and sweet to consider. They not only the season but tastes and depth to any recipe.
There are savory flavors as well as weet. Sage is big right now.It's one of the components of stuffing and brings a green earthiness to any dish. A homemade stuffing with a good sprinkling of sage leaves is the perfect side to any roast turkey and evne chicken. You can also use it in a butter sauce gracing pumpkin or squash filled ravioli. Turmeric is also an autumnal spice that's good for you.It reduces inflammation throughout the body.You could easily make a warming curry or dal with it Roasted turmeric potaotes would make a nice side with any Sunday roast.Try the otaotes this time with thyme, an herb used mostly during October and November.Even putting in in scalloped potatoes is a change up that would please the family.
Of course other fall flavors are maple and walnut. Maple can be versatile being used in both saovry and sweet dishes. Mix it with orange juice and ginger and then glaze Cornish hens with it. it can also be used in various pies cookies and cakes.A maple flavored frosting would be perfect on a cardamon spice cake.Walnuts are big in the fall. It would be great in making a Black Forest cake a lovely Bavarian treat rich with chocolate and cream. Of course walnut brownies is the perfect after school snack or weekend treat.
There's more to fall than just pumpkin spice.Try these other flavors.They too can get you in the mood for crisp weather and warm snuggly sweaters.
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