Fresh Fall Recipes

Apple and pumpkin pies are delicious stand-bys, but this season, try mixing things up with some of our favorite, inventive fall recipes from around the web. Did someone say apple cider floats?

FALL RECIPES

RECIPE: Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies

Via Mom.me

Recipe by: Kelsey Banfield

Give your chocolate chip cookies a fall kick as we step into October this year. This chocolate chip cinnamon oatmeal cookie recipe by Kelsey Banfield is sure to make your kids happy all season long. Banfield not only gives us a mouth-watering recipe, but also provides information on how to double the recipe. Freeze the dough for up to 3 months and provide endless treats for the kids! For more information check out her posting at: mom.me

Photo by The Naptime Chef

Yields 4 dozen

Ingredients

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
16 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs, room temperature
12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
2/3 cup oatmeal (not instant)

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. In a large bowl whisk the flour, soda, salt and cinnamon, and set aside.
In a stand mixer, beat the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla and eggs.
Scrape down the sides of the mixer. Turn it to low speed and slowly add in the flour mixture mixing only until just combined. Then stir in the chocolate chips and oatmeal with a wooden spoon.
Use a cookie dough scoop to make tablespoon sized dough balls and drop them 2-inches apart on the lined baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are crispy and the centers are set. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

RECIPE: Butternut Squash Mac n’ Cheese

Via Ohsheglows.com

What better way to make use of butternut squash this fall than making mac n’ squash? Skip buying any cheese at the grocery store and instead reach for those delicious butternut squashes. This gluten- free, vegan alternative to mac n’ cheese is healthy, delicious, and your kids will barely taste the difference! For more information go to: ohsheglows.com

Photo by: Ohsheglows.com

Yields 4 servings or 1.5 cups of cheeze sauce

Ingredients:

1 fresh butternut squash* (peeled and chopped) OR 1 cup canned butternut squash OR canned pumpkin
Extra virgin olive oil, S & P
1 tbsp Earth Balance (or other non-dairy butter replacer)
3/4 cup unsweetened & unflavoured almond milk (revised from 1 cup)
1 tbsp arrowroot powder (or cornstarch)
6 tbsp nutritional yeast, or more to taste
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/4-3/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2-1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2-1 tsp kosher salt (to taste) & ground black pepper, to taste
4 servings brown rice macaroni (8oz or half a 16oz package) makes 3 1/4 cup cooked
Mix-ins of choice (e.g., kale, spinach, broccoli, peas, pumpkin seeds, etc)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425F. Line a casserole dish with tin foil. Mix chopped squash with EVOO, S & P. Roast for about 40 minutes, uncovered, or until tender.

2. Meanwhile, prepare the cheeze sauce in a pot on the stove top. Add Earth balance over low-medium heat. In a bowl, whisk together milk and arrowroot powder (or cornstarch or flour) until clumps are gone. Add into pot and whisk. Stir in remaining ingredients (nutritional yeast, Dijon, garlic, lemon, S & P) and whisk over low heat until thickened (about 5-7 minutes or so).

3. Cook your pasta according to package directions. The sauce makes enough to cover 4 servings of pasta.

4. In a blender, blend the sauce with 1 cup of roasted squash (or if using canned, simply stir 1 cup into the pot).

5. Add cooked, drained, and rinsed macaroni into pot, along with cheeze sauce & mix-ins. Heat and serve.

Notes: 1) My 3.5 pound squash made 5 cups cooked squash, so I had about 4 cups leftover. 2) The sauce does not cut in half well (the blender has a hard time blending it up), 3) I tried this recipe with canned pumpkin and it was awesome!

RECIPE: Baked Apple Chips

Via lifetimemoms.com

Recipe by: Kelsey Banfield

Photo by: Lifetimemoms.com

Apples are in season and usually for most of us bakers, that means apple pie. This fall, let’s try something healthier for our kids. Kelsey Banfield’s Super Simple Baked Apple Chips are a great fall snack and fit easily into any child’s lunchbox. Have a fall birthday coming up too? Instead of candy, try putting small bags of these delicious healthy treats into your goody bags. Kids love ’em and their parents will too! For more information go to: lifetimemoms.com

Ingredients:

6 large apples (Gala and MacIntosh work well), sliced 1/8-inch thick

2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

2 tablespoon granulated sugar

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Arrange the sliced apples on the baking sheet without any overlapping. Mix the cinnamon and sugar together in a bowl and lightly sprinkle the mixture over the apple slices.

3. Bake the slices for 2 hours, or until they are dried out and crispy around the edges. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before placing on a wire rack to cool completely.

RECIPE: Apple Cider Floats

Via WhatsCookingLove.com

Recipe by: Alyssa Adams

Considering that the weather has been so unpredictable in New York City lately, we figured a cold fall drink would make sense for today’s posting. Apple Cider Floats. Also known as…heaven. Many grocery stores are now breaking out their apple ciders. Stock up on your favorite brand and let’s give our kids a special treat that is sure to put a smile on our faces as well. For more info and ideas on how to make this treat dairy-free check out this posting: whatscookinglove.com

Photo by whatscookinglove.com

Ingredients:

Apple cider
Ice cream (can also use dairy free ice cream)
Caramel ice cream topping (can use dairy free caramel sauce)
Cinnamon

Directions:

In a glass add two scoops of ice cream. Then drizzle a spoonful of caramel ice cream topping on top of the ice cream. Also add a pinch of cinnamon on top.
Pour in the apple cider until the ice cream is covered. Then add another scoop of ice cream on top. Drizzle another spoonful of caramel on top and add another pinch of cinnamon on top of that.
Serve cold with a spoon or straw.

RECIPE: Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Via ohsodelicioso.com

Recipe by: Desarae

Thinking about ways to utilize your pumpkin picking experience this fall? Try scooping out the seeds! We found this great recipe that not only makes a healthy snack but is also a fun activity for the kids. For more information go to : ohsodelicioso.com

Photo by: Desarae

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups washed and dried pumpkin seeds
2 T melted butter tossed with pumpkin seeds
Directions

spread on baking sheet in single layer and spray with cooking spray
sprinkle with sea salt and your favorite seasoning salts
bake 350 for 15 minutes until golden brown
let cool, and eat!
seeds will keep in an air tight container for 1 week.

Speakitaly NYC

SPEAKITALY NYC offers stimulating and entertaining lessons for children 0 to 16 years through a wide combination of activities based on the communicative approach anchored in the Common European Framework of Reference: active learning (group work, role plays, etc.) and practice exercises aimed to improve listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Kids will start speaking and using Italian in a very natural way.&nbsp; Small classes capped at 6 students to make sure each one gets the needed attention and facilitate learners' progress.&nbsp; Our method is driven by a didactic method that is the result of constant updates, professional certifications and more than 10 years of experience in working with non-native speakers from different native languages and levels of knowledge. Our aim is to develop a range of Italian language skills while improving accuracy that will enable the students and participants to interact without stress or feeling rushed. We want to help those in the community really embrace not only the true culture in Italy but the Italian culture within New York City&hellip; Who doesn&rsquo;t love what Italy represents in the kitchen, in history &amp; in the arts? Speakitaly wants to support multilingual families who want to learn a new language or pass along their ancestor&rsquo;s heritage and culture. Raffaella, the founder said: "We see language awareness and intercultural sensitivity as the milestones for an inclusive society. Italian, like all other languages, is an enrichment and a growth in every way. Vi aspettiamo!"

New York Society of Play Summer Camp and Classes

Summer Game Camp There are many who do not feel safe sending their children back out into the world with summer camp, this year. To serve those parents and keep the children connected and stimulated during this challenging time, we are offering NYSP Digital Summer Camp. The name of the game with NYSP Summer Camp is community. We have made a large effort to make our camp feel like a living space, with features including &ndash; - Role-Playing games familiar and new, led by our master storytellers! - Enriching electives such as Chess, World Building, Character Acting, Crafts, Drawing, and more! - Discussion and media screening rooms during lunch! - A digital campus! - Moderated chat hours! &nbsp; Join us for a summer of games, friends, and more! Mon - Fri 10am - 2:30pm &nbsp; Roleplay Expeditions: Dungeons &amp; Dragons No experience is required to join one of our Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our game masters have pre-made character sheets, so you'll be able to start playing the game right away! We adapt the rules of traditional Dungeons &amp; Dragons to make them more approachable to children of various ages. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop!&nbsp; &nbsp; Public games meet once per week, with different groups every time. Private games meet 1 to 2 times per week with the same group of kids. Since the players and the storyteller in the group are consistent, this enables us to tell epic tales of adventure together! &nbsp; Dungeons &amp; Dragons Junior No experience is required to join one of our drop-in Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our Dungeons &amp; Dragons Jr. game provides a D&amp;D storytelling experience without character sheets. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop! A great way to introduce young children to D&amp;D so they can eventually move onto the main game.

Asphalt Green

Asphalt Green&rsquo;s high-quality sports programs start at 4 months old. Two beautiful facilities in vibrant Manhattan neighborhoods provide the optimal space for children to learn the fundamentals, play for leisure, or compete at the highest level. As the leading sports and fitness facility in Manhattan, Asphalt Green&rsquo;s never-before- seen training methods focus on improving your mental and physical game. Whether participating in swim, soccer, flag football, martial arts, basketball, baseball, tennis, or volleyball, coaches instill values that set athletes up for success in life and bring out their full potential in sports.