As the temperature starts to drop, we all start to crave hearty and delicious meals. You might be tired of whipping up the same old meals or ordering delivery every night. This week, we’ve prepared some exciting recipes for you to try. From creamy soups to flavorful main courses and delicious desserts, we’ve got you covered for the week of October 25th.

First courses:

Creamy Mushroom Soup:
Ingredients:
– 1 pound cremini mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
– 2 tablespoons butter
– 1 leek, chopped
– 1 garlic clove, minced
– 4 cups chicken broth
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 2 sprigs thyme
– Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:
1. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
2. Add the mushrooms and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they’re golden brown.
3. Toss in the leeks and garlic, and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
4. Add the chicken broth, thyme, salt, and pepper.
5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
6. Remove the thyme and puree the mixture using an immersion blender or food processor.
7. Stir in the cream and reheat the soup until hot.

Main courses:

Beef Stew:
Ingredients:
– 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into chunks
– 3 tablespoons olive oil
– 2 onions, chopped
– 4 garlic cloves
– 3 cups beef broth
– 1 cup red wine
– 1 tablespoon tomato paste
– 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
– 2 bay leaves
– 2 cups baby carrots
– 2 cups potatoes, chopped
– Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:
1. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add the beef and cook until browned on all sides.
3. Remove the beef from the pot and set it aside.
4. In the same pot, add the onions and garlic, and sauté for 5 minutes until they’re soft.
5. Add the beef broth, wine, tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaves.
6. Add the beef back to the pot and let the mixture simmer for 2 hours on low heat.
7. Add the carrots and potatoes and cook for an additional hour.
8. Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.

Desserts:

Spiced Apple Tart:
Ingredients:
For the crust:
– 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 tablespoon sugar
– 1 stick unsalted butter, cold and cut into pieces
– 3-4 tablespoons ice water

For the filling:
– 5 cups apples, peeled and chopped
– 2 tablespoons butter
– 2 tablespoons brown sugar
– 1 teaspoon cinnamon
– ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
– 1 tablespoon flour

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. In a food processor, pulse the flour, salt, and sugar together.
3. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
4. Add the ice water and pulse until the dough forms a ball.
5. Roll out the dough and place it in a tart pan.
6. In a large bowl, toss the apples with the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour.
7. Pour the apple mixture into the tart shell.
8. Bake for 50 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the apples are soft.
9. Let the tart cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.

In conclusion, these recipes offer the perfect balance of flavors and textures to warm up your fall evenings. Whether you’re in the mood for a creamy soup, hearty stew, or a sweet dessert, we’ve got it all. Give these recipes a try, and let us know which one becomes your new favorite. Happy cooking!

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