The weather has cooled off, leaves are starting to change and football is back: fall is here!
Even though the summer always feels too short, I really enjoy it when autumn starts to take over.
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Photo: Photography / Greg DuPree, Styling / Ali Ramee / Christine Keely
you might use precooked rice from the package or leftover brown rice if you have it.
If using leftover rice, you will need about 1 1/2 cups.
White Bean & Sun-Dried Tomato Gnocchi
Sun-dried tomatoes are the star of this recipeproviding texture and umami.

Greg DuPree
The green beans are cooked just slightly in this recipe, to still be crisp.
It’s a simple dinner the whole family will love.
If you have it, the Parmesan cheese rind adds nuttiness and gives the broth some body.

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
If you avoid cheese made with rennet, look for vegetarian Parmesan cheese, which is made without it.
Hearty Chickpea & Spinach Stew
This satisfying stew comes together in a snap.

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

Jacob Fox


Photographer/Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist/Kay Clarke, Food Stylist/Emily Nabors Hall



Antonis Achilleos

Jacob Fox
