There’s always a time of year for me when all my activities converge into some sort of untangle-able ball of yarn-type mess.
In high school, it was the first two weeks of November, because I had daily rehearsals for pit orchestra for my school’s musical, extra practices for my Indian dance recital, schoolwork, and inevitably a couple dance shows somewhere in the mix.
It’s comforting to know that even though I’m 300 miles away from home, some things haven’t changed. As multiple dance shows approach, my last round of midterms looms over the horizon, and I juggle work and classes, the first two weeks of November are definitely proving themselves as my most stressful weeks of the year.
The good part? Once this busy period is over, it’s generally smooth sailing. Let’s hope that in my college life, this trend from high school carries over as well.
In the mean time, I’ve been decompressing the best way I know how. Drooling over pictures of food. And now it’s your turn. Here’s what I’ve been obsessed with this week:
Can we talk about how this pumpkin alfredo tortellini dish is a work of art?
Ok but this gnocchi mac and cheese is d e c a d e n t.
This spicy peanut stew with squash and chickpeas is the kind of comfort food I need.
Brown butter and sage go so well together, and you know what pairs even better? PASTA.
I don’t know if you’ve noticed yet, but today I’m kinda having a creamy pasta thing.
Roasted tomato and mascarpone soup already sounds like the best thing ever but did I mention it has grilled cheese croutons?
This shaved brussels sprouts salad is the most exciting of all salads.
I want this pumpkin brioche bread for every meal ever.
Maple peanut bars with frosting? Um, yes.
These soft-baked peanut butter toffee milk chocolate cookies are unreal.
These cookies look amazing and are flourless. Also, peanut butter.
Just in case you were missing an autumnal layer in magic bars: pumpkin spice oreo magic cookie bars are here for you.
Also these fluffernutter chocolate chip cookies are !!!!!!!!!!!.
And how these sticky buns are not single, not double, but triple glazed?
Honey Walnut Pumpkin Pie Tassies. So small. So cute. I’d eat maybe 14.
Speaking of honey, this maple honey apple pie is giving me life. That’s right, it’s pie season, folks.
Pumpkin is NOT over, people, and this vegan pumpkin chip bread proves it.
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Love all the beautiful fall colors. We don’t have that in New Orleans yet and it wont happen til January. I can totally relate being away from family and can say it does get better over time. Love all the fall recipes and hope the semester ends for you soon!
It’s almost done 🙂
Great list! Thanks for including my cookies Medha! p.s. Love the fall photos!!!
Of course!
That foliage is glorious! Also, I need to make gnocchi mac and cheese ASAP!
Right?!
Medha, your fall photos are GORGEOUS! This is quite a list of deliciousness! Pumpkin spice Oreo magic cookie bars!?!?! Whaaat? Thanks so much for including my tomato soup! Happy Weekend!
Thanks!
Love those fall trees! Hopefully everything calms down for you!
Me too 🙂
What a wonderful list! That gnocchi Mac and Cheese looks soooo good!
I KNOW.
Oh my…everything looks so good! Think I’ll need to be trying those fluffernutter chocolate chip cookies! Gorgeous photos, my friend! Good luck with everything!
Right?! Thanks!
The colors of the trees are so pretty! I hope you enjoy your down time with lots of delicious food! 😉
I willlll
What is it about fall that makes everyone so busy? It’s like we’re trying to make up for summer laziness 🙂
Exactly!
I wanna cook every single thing in this post! Oh my, it looks so goooooood…
Hope your two first weeks of November aren’t too busy 😉 Sounds like fun though. Happy weekend
Thanks 🙂
Those are some amazing weekly obsessions! I want the maple honey apple pie with a side of shaved brussel sprout/kale salad. Good luck with the rest of your November!
Right?
Fall is just gorgeous isn’t it??? I hope things slow down for you soon! If it makes you feel any better, things have been insane for me lately too!
Aw hope it gets less busy!
Love this roundup! Your pumpkin recipes are looking amazing too 😛
Thanks, Lu!
I hope all of your exams go well and it is indeed smooth sailing on the horizon for you! LOVE all your beautiful fall foliage pictures! I totally want to roll around in a pile of those leaves like a little kid! Also LLLOOOOVVVEE all your links. Where to start? I’ll take one of everything! Cheers, my dear! <3
Thanks! 🙂
Love all those beautiful fall colors! Hope things slow down a bit for you soon 🙂
🙂