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Sweet Potato Casserole
Side Dishes Josie Scherer Side Dishes Josie Scherer

Sweet Potato Casserole

This Sweet Potato Casserole is a cozy, nostalgic twist on a holiday classic. Silky, spiced sweet potatoes are blended with butter and vanilla, then topped with a golden layer of toasted pecans for the perfect mix of warmth and crunch. Each bite captures the essence of fall — comforting, balanced, and irresistibly rich — the kind of side dish that feels both familiar and a little bit special, no matter how many times it graces the table.

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Roasted Pumpkin Miso Tart
Desserts Josie Scherer Desserts Josie Scherer

Roasted Pumpkin Miso Tart

This Roasted Pumpkin Miso Tart is a cozy, modern twist on classic fall baking. Silky pumpkin custard meets the savory depth of white miso, all nestled in a brown-butter cracker crust and finished with a warm honey brush for natural sweetness and shine. Balanced, elegant, and gently umami-rich — it’s the kind of autumn dessert that feels familiar and unexpected all at once.

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Autumn Citrus & Fennel Chicken Bake
Lunch, Lunches, Dinners Josie Scherer Lunch, Lunches, Dinners Josie Scherer

Autumn Citrus & Fennel Chicken Bake

Bright, aromatic, and cozy — this one-pan chicken bake captures the heart of California fall cooking. Juicy citrus slices roast alongside sweet fennel and red onion, infusing every bite with sunshiney flavor. Finished with herby potatoes on the side, it’s a simple, wholesome dinner that celebrates the Golden State’s citrus harvest — and the water that makes it all possible.

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Powerhouse Greens & Ricotta Stuffed Shells with Pumpkin Marinara
Lunch, Lunches, Dinners, Pasta Josie Scherer Lunch, Lunches, Dinners, Pasta Josie Scherer

Powerhouse Greens & Ricotta Stuffed Shells with Pumpkin Marinara

These Powerhouse Greens & Ricotta Stuffed Shells with Pumpkin Marinara give classic baked shells a cozy fall makeover. Creamy ricotta (or cottage cheese) and finely chopped organicgirl Powerhouse Greens fill tender jumbo shells, all baked in a rich pumpkin-tomato marinara. Hearty, wholesome, and full of seasonal flavor — it’s comfort food that nourishes body and soul.

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Pumpkin Chai Vanilla Bean Muffins
Breakfast, Breads and Loaves, Desserts Josie Scherer Breakfast, Breads and Loaves, Desserts Josie Scherer

Pumpkin Chai Vanilla Bean Muffins

These Pumpkin Chai Vanilla Bean Muffins are the ultimate cozy fall bake — soft, spiced, and finished with a silky cream cheese chai glaze. Made with nutty browned butter and Rising Star Baking’s Vanilla Bean Paste and Extract, each bite is rich, aromatic, and perfectly balanced. Whether you’re baking for brunch or a crisp autumn morning, these bakery-style muffins bring warmth and fall flavor to every bite.

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Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes
Dinners, Side Dishes Josie Scherer Dinners, Side Dishes Josie Scherer

Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes

These Brown Butter Mashed Potatoes are my upgraded take on the classic holiday side—rich, cozy, and full of flavor from an infused cream simmered with bay leaves, sage, nutmeg, garlic, and fresh thyme. A splash of buttermilk at the end adds light tanginess and an ultra-fluffy texture, while an optional baked-potato method delivers even deeper potato flavor without any water dilution. Finished with nutty brown butter and fresh herbs, this dish is simple, elevated, and guaranteed to steal the spotlight on your Thanksgiving table.

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Aunt Maris’s Maple Granola
Snacks, Breakfast Josie Scherer Snacks, Breakfast Josie Scherer

Aunt Maris’s Maple Granola

Aunt Maris’s maple granola is such a staple in our home. With hints of nutty goodness mixed in with warm spices and maple, this granola will have your house smelling incredible and I promise it won’t last long once it’s out of the oven!

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Bone Broth
Soups, Broths Josie Scherer Soups, Broths Josie Scherer

Bone Broth

A bone broth filled with so many antioxidants, amino acids, collagen, and electrolytes! Perfect for keeping on hand throughout the colder months that are slowly approaching.

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Grilled Plum Autumn Salad
Lunch, Lunches, Dinners, Salad Dressings, Salads Josie Scherer Lunch, Lunches, Dinners, Salad Dressings, Salads Josie Scherer

Grilled Plum Autumn Salad

Plums are underrated and need to become the star of the show! This autumnal salad is my beginning effort in that endeavor. Simply grilled with coconut oil spray and a pinch of salt, plums become slightly charred and ever so slightly sweeter. Add in candied (or smoked!) nut of your choice, pomegranate seeds, and cilantro atop a mix of spinach and arugula and you have yourself a great salad with a variety of different textural notes that celebrate autumn.

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