From Carla's Comfort Foods: Favorite dishes from around the world

I think fall is really here now. There’s that snap in the air that tells me it’s October, as the leaves begin to slip into their autumn colors and the sky takes on that kind of clear blue sparkle that heralds the winter season ahead. It’s the kind of weather that literally makes me bounce down the street to the farmers market, which is really at its peak right now, full of butternut squash and Bosc pears, the sweetest spinach of the season, and every kind of apple under the s

've seen candy corn-shaped cookies before, but it seemed like it would be a fun challenge to come up with a completely natural candy corn co

At first glance, Mr. Spiky here may look like an old science fair project, but he's really a super cute way to offer a non-food treat for Halloween. This project is fast, simple, and fun! You'll need: 6-inch styrofoam ball (or any size you prefer) Orange craft paint & a paint brush Crayons An unsharpened pencil Some green felt, ribbon, or other fabric First, take the styrofoam ball and slice a little bit off the bottom to give it a flat and stable surface. Then brush it all o

​ Hello, Halloween! I am so ready for trick-or-treaters and all their fun costumes, but, yes, I am that lady that gives out pencils. I figure that kids get so much candy that a pencil isn't such a bad idea, which is also why I like the Teal Pumpkin Project, an initiative that encourages people to offer non-food treats so that kids who have food allergies can enjoy Halloween as much as anyone else. Don't like pencils? I've got a fun alternative for you with my Crayon Pumpkin (

Two cultures connect in this dish.

When using your grill this way, remember that you want to use indirect heat to avoid burning, so either put the pans on the top rack if you

“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” — Albert Camus My husband Matthew shared this quote with me the other day and it perfectly captures the season that we are in right now, as summer gives way to fall and all the good things that come with it. While I love the sunny weather and beautiful fresh produce of summer, there is something magical about this transitional time of year when we can enjoy warm days and cool nights, while our plates are filled with e