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I'm easing into fall ๐Ÿ‚

Published about 2 months agoย โ€ขย 1 min read

Hi Reader,

September always feels like such a funny in-between month to me.

We still have zucchini and tomatoes hanging around, and the afternoons can still feel very much like summer...but the mornings are getting cooler, the kids are fully back into their routines, and suddenly I'm starting to think about soup, casseroles, and baking something warm on the weekend.

I'm not quite ready to go all-in on pumpkin everything yet. But I am ready for food that's just a little cozier.

And this Cheesy Baked Zucchini Casserole might be the perfect recipe for right now.

โ€‹Make The Zucchini Casseroleโ€‹

This stunner still uses all those late-summer zucchini and tomatoes, but underneath is a hearty layer of ground turkey, orzo, marinara, ricotta and cheese, with a buttery, crispy breadcrumb topping.

Basically, it's summer produce dressed up as comfort food.

It's also a great one to assemble ahead of time and pop into the oven on a busy weeknight, which is very much the kind of cooking I'm looking for this time of year (and, let's be honest, almost always).

A few more recipes I'm into right now...

If you're officially ready for soup:

โ€‹Italian Sausage, Kale & White Bean Soupโ€‹

A warm, hearty bowl of soup is starting to sound pretty good once the evening temperatures drop.

If you're ready for just a little pumpkin:

โ€‹Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffinsโ€‹

I'm not suggesting we turn the whole kitchen orange quite yet. But pumpkin + chocolate chips? I can get behind that.

And if apple season is calling your name:

โ€‹Easy Air Fryer Baked Applesโ€‹

Warm apples without committing to an entire pie feels like exactly the right level of fall for September.

I'm sure I'll be fully committed to soups, casseroles, apples, and pumpkin soon enough. For now, I'm pretty happy hanging out right here in the middle.

P.S. If you're ready to start bookmarking cozy recipes too, you can find all of my easy fall recipes here.

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Front Range Fed

Hi! I'm Sarah, the creator behind Front Range Fed. I love to make easy, delicious, and (mostly) healthy meals for my family and friends. I live in sunny Colorado and like to incorporate local, fresh foods as often as I can.

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