Autumn in New York is one of our favorite times of the year. The leaves are changing colors, the school season is in full swing, and the holidays are right around the corner. Plus, fall is full of delicious flavors and tasty ingredients that fill the house with warming aromas and scents. This fall, cozy up to some of our favorite fall dishes from our friends at Cooking Light!

Spiced Pumpkin Biscuits

“These light, flavorful biscuits are the perfect complement to a fall meal, especially when paired with Orange Blossom Honey Butter. A light hand with the dough will help to ensure tender biscuits”

Roasted Root Vegetables with Sorghum and Cider

“Sorghum — also known as sorghum molasses — is the distinctive, syrupy by-product of sorghum grain. Look for it in specialty stores and gourmet grocers, or substitute molasses.”

Butternut Squash and Parmesan Bread Pudding

“A side of sautéed kale or mustard greens would provide a nice counterpoint to the sweet butternut squash in this savory vegetarian entrée.”

The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner. Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children. She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.

Labor Day is right around the corner – that means the end of the summer and the last of summer’s sweet berries! Make the most of summer’s final bounty with a simple, delicious dessert that’s perfect for your Labor Day barbecue. This strawberry shortcake recipe made with biscuits comes together in a flash and is sure to be a hit with young and old, alike!

Ingredients:

1 quart (4 cups) strawberries, sliced
¼ cup sugar
2 1/3 cups Original Bisquick® mix
½ cup milk
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
½ cup whipping cream

Servings: 6

Instructions:

1. Heat oven to 425°F. In large bowl, mix strawberries and 1/4 cup sugar; set aside.

2. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, milk, 3 tablespoons sugar and the butter until soft dough forms. On ungreased cookie sheet, drop dough by 6 spoonfuls.

3. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form.

4. Split warm shortcakes; fill and top with strawberries and whipped cream.

Tips & Tricks:

To save time and add some fun, set up a make-your-own strawberry shortcake dessert bar! Kids will love getting hands-on and making their own fruit-full creations.

Video:

For other tips and a visual guide of the recipe, view the video below!

The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner.  Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children.  She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.