Rigatoni with Pumpkin Ricotta Sauce ~ All things Orange #SundaySupper

Autumn colors are indeed magical.The leaves in pretty hues of orange, red and yellow nature seems like a canvas painted with beautiful warm colors.Pumpkin patches, halloween, trick-or-treating, all the fun and the excitement has begun!The Autumn also brings along with it some glorious orange colored foods from pumpkins, to squash to sweet potatoes and its no surprise then that our friend Pam chose 'All things Orange' for today's SundaySupper!

My entry for this event is an easy Rigatoni with Pumpkin Ricotta Sauce that captures the essence of fall colors and flavors into a gorgeous creamy pasta dish.I found a Martha Stewart recipe and tweaked it by going for the Ricotta instead of heavy cream and adding nutmeg!The result is an elegant pasta dish that takes no effort to prepare and yet makes a strong statement in terms of looks,flavors and the texture.

The sage adds this sweet lemony touch and fragrance to the dish and the pumpkin with the ricotta is pure magic.The nutmeg is essential in enhancing the creamy flavors and the grated parmesan is all you need to finish off this gorgeous sauce.I was so happy to see my kids enjoy the dinner as much as we did :)They were very excited to know that there was pumpkin in the sauce. Something about Pumpkins and Halloween that gets them all excited :)

Rigatoni with Pumpkin Ricotta Sauce

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Ingredients:

Rigatoni-3 cups (uncooked)

Pumpkin Puree-3/4 cup (I used canned)

Ricotta Cheese-1/2 cup

Milk-1/4 cup

Grated Nutmeg-1 tsp

Sage leaves-10 cut into strips

Extra Virgin Olive Oil-1 tbsp

Grated Parmesan Cheese-1/4 cup

Salt-to taste

Pepper-1 tsp

Process:

Cook the Rigatoni in a pot of salted boiling water until al dente.

In a bowl mix together the pumpkin puree, ricotta,milk, sage leaves.

In a pan on medium heat, add the Olive Oil followed by the pumpkin sauce.Gently mix together until all creamy.You can add more milk to reach the desired consistency.Add the nutmeg, salt and pepper.

Add the cooked pasta into the sauce and add freshly grated parmesan cheese to finish off.Serve hot!

The #SundaySupper family is using the spirit of the season to inspire you and will be sharing some fabulous dishes at the #SundaySupper table this week, and we do hope that you’ll join us!
Just look at all of the fabulous dishes being offered up this week:

Sunrise (Breakfast and Brunch)

• Renee from Magnolia Days is serving up some Butternut Squash Soup
• Beate from Galactopdx is bringing her Carrot Ginger Soup
• Jen from Juanita’s Cocina is making some Curried Sweet Potato Salad With Cranberries and Pecans
• Megan from I Run For Wine is making Skinny Roasted Butternut Squash and Italian Sausage Soup
• Sarah from What Smells So Good is filling our bowls with some Spicy Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup
• Alice from Hip Foodie Mom is coming with her Roasted Carrot and Red Quinoa Salad
• Susan from The Wimpy Vegetarian is making Cider – Spiced Sweet Potato Soup
• Tora from Tora’s Real Food is bringing Butternut Squash and Tomato Soup
• Melanie from From Fast Food to Fresh Food is making Monty’s Pumpkin Soup
• Lyn from The Lovely Pantry is bringing Roasted Pumpkin & Coconut Soup
• Kim from Cravings of a Lunatic is whipping up some Mandarin Chicken Salad

Sunset (Dinner and Main Dishes)

• Sarah from Crispy Bits & Burnt Ends is offering up some Pumpkin Ravioli
• Shelia from Pippis In The Kitchen Again is serving her Roasted Squash and Ricotta with Honey
• Pam from The Meltaways is making Spooky Stuffed Peppers
• Patsy from Famfriendsfood is bringing her Carrot Souffle
• Laura from Small Wallet Big Appetite is bringing Chicken and Sweet Potato Fritters
• Mehereen from Chattering Kitchen is making Sichuan Orange Glazed Chicken with Toasted Sesame Seeds
• Tammi from Momma’s Meals is making Hearty Pork Stew
• Kristin from Kwistin’s Favorites is making Orange Chicken
• Soni from Soni’s Food For Thought is cooking up some Rigatoni with Pumpkin Ricotta Sauce
• Shelby from Diabetic Foodie is cooking up some Moroccan Vegetable Stew
• Dara from Generation Y Foodie is bringing Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
• Brandie from Home Cooking Memories is sharing a DIY Baked Sweet Potato Bar
• Amber from Mama’s Blissful Bites  is bringing Rice and Fig Stuffed Mini Pumpkins

By The Bonfire (Sweets, Snacks and Sips)

• Carla from Chocolate Moosey is making Pumpkin Tiramisu with Pumpkin Butter Caramel Sauce
• Heather from Hezzi D’s Books and Cooks is offering up some Pumpkin Cake Truffles
• Shelia from Cooking Underwriter is bringing Sweet Potato Bacon Beet Salsa
• Anne from Webicurean  is making some Drunken Pumpkin Bread
• Karen from In The Kitchen With KP is making Oven Baked Sweet Potato Chips
• Leslie La Cocina De Leslie is making Sweet Potato Atole
• Seet Fei from My Trials in The Kitchen is bringing Sweet Potatoes Mini Balls
• Tara from Noshing With The Nolands is bringing Oranges En Suprise
• Susan from The Girl in The Red Kitchen is making Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Scone with Pumpkin Glaze
• Conni from Mrs. Mama Hen is making Orange Glazed Poundcake
• Isabel from Family Foodie is baking up Moist Pumpkin Bread
• Cindy from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings is baking up a Vegan Pumpkin Orange Cake
• Brenda from Meal Planning Magic is whipping up some Creamy Pumpkin Dip
• Laura from Family Spice is making some Unprocessed and Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread
• Kathya from Basic and Delicious is baking up Butternut Squash and Carrot Bread
• Liz from That Skinny Chick Can Bake is serving up Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Filling
• Stephanie from The Cookie A Day Challenge is whipping up some Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwiches
• Katie from She Like Ruffles, He Likes Truffles is bringing Pumpkin Harvest Cookies
• Nancy from Gotta Get Baked is baking up some Orange Macadamia Dark Chocolate Cookies
• Angie from Big Bear’s Wife  is bringing Orange Soda Pumpkin Patch Cupcakes
• Katy from Happy Baking Days is bringing Carrot Cake with Orange Glaze
• Sandra from Midlife Road Trip is bringing Orange ya glad it’s fall! Hungarian Apricot/Walnut pastries

That is one great list of orange culinary delights. What a way to brighten up a meal. A feast for the eyes and the tummy!

Join the #SundaySupper conversation on twitter each Sunday. We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm ET and you do not want to miss out on the fun. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. Check our our #SundaySupper Pinterest board for more fabulous recipes and food photos.

Easy Chocolate Chilli Fudge~5 Ingredients or Less #SundaySupper

You look to create complex dishes recurrently, but sometimes its the simplest of things that surprise you!Simple pleasures that require no extra effort and yet bring you this immense joy.Joy in the form of a chocolatey delight that only takes 5 ingredients to make!Its soft, moist, chewy and decadent!This week our #SundaySupper group is contributing recipes featuring Dishes with 5 Ingredients or Less hosted by the lovely Amber Poole!

For somebody who's not much of a baker, this is my ideal kind of dessert, since it requires no baking and tastes delicious!This fudge is the easiest treat you could ask for with no effort and it comes out perfect every single time.Its a perfect treat for those night time cravings that creep-up after you had your dinner and the kids are tucked in bed!A perfect little bite of soft indulgence that melts in your mouth.

Once the mixture is in the baking pan, you should leave it for at least 2 hours, but my kids were not patient enough and forced me to take it out earlier.As a result they don't look perfect, but believe me if you leave it for the stipulated time, it will set properly and come out better looking :) The chilli in this fudge gives just the right amount of heat in the background without disturbing the balance of flavors.Easy, rich, foolproof chocolatey treat for your sweet cravings~

Easy Chilli Chocolate Fudge

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Ingredients:

Semi Sweet Chocolate chips-12 oz packet

Sweetened Condensed Milk-14 oz can

Chilli Powder-1 tsp

Vanilla Extract-1 tsp

Butter-2 tbsp

Process:

Line an 8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.In a saucepan on low heat mix all the ingredients and cook until well combined and smooth.

Pour into the prepared baking pan. Refrigerate for about 2 hours or until firm.Turn it upside down on a plate and peel off the parchment paper. Cut into squares and enjoy!

Here’s a sneak peak at what everyone is bringing to our #SundaySupper table. Be sure to stay after dinner at 7pm EST as we share our recipes during our #SundaySupper live chat!

Breakfast, Starters, Butters and Jams:

• Pa Jun or Korean Scallion Pancakes – Kimchi Mom
• Homemade Instant Oatmeal – Home Cooking Memories
• GlutenFree Apricot Bacon Onion and Cheese Spread or Dip – Cooking Underwriter
• Caprese Bites – My Catholic Kitchen
• So Simple Pizza Puffs – Hip Foodie Mom
• Toast Topper #11: Allspice Peach Butter – What Smells So Good?
• Strawberry Balsamic Jam – The Messy Baker Blog
• Broccoli and Feta Frittata – Kwistin’s Favorites

Main Dishes:

• Fresh Basil and Tomato Pasta – I Run For Wine
• Gulasch – Galactosemia in PDX
• Spaghetti with Kale and Sausage – Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
• Appley Kielbasa – The Meltaways
• Kimchee Fried Rice with Bacon – Crispy Bits & Burnt Ends
• Shrimp Stuffed Potatoes – Juanita’s Cocina
• Hawaiian Chicken Sandwiches – Supper for a Steal
• Sun Dried Tomato and Sausage Pasta – Small Wallet Big Appetite
• Pork Loin with Port Shallot Sauce – Vintage Kitchen Notes
• Chipotle Honey Lime Pork Tenderloin – Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• Crockpot Chicken Tacos – The Hand That Rocks The Ladle
• Roasted Shrimp With Chili-Lime Sauce – Magnolia Days
• Peanut Butter Noodles – In the Kitchen with Audrey
• Soy, Orange Juice and Red Wine Marinated Flank – That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Beef Tenderloin with Stilton Pecan Butter – Noshing With The Nolands
• Herbed Butter Pork Chops – Brie’s Bites
• Creamy Ham Linguine – The Daily Dish Recipes
• Pesto, Tomato & Feta Pizza – Momma’s Meals
• Quick Black Bean Burritos – Diabetic Foodie
• Lumachine with Fresh Parmesan and Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce – Mama’s Blissful Bites
• Stuffed Shells – Cravings of a Lunatic
• Potato Kugel – From Fast Food to Fresh Food
• Garlic Butter Fried Rice – My Trials in the Kitchen
• Goat Cheese Alfredo – Family Foodie
• Blackened Cajun Chicken with Wild Rice  – Sustainable Dad
• Roasted Moroccan Rack of Lamb – Maroc Mama
• Sweet and Nutty Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes – Mama.Mommy.Mom.
• Baked Sweet Potato with Maple-Jalapeno – Comfy Cuisine
• Freezable Bacon Egg and Cheese Sandwiches – Big Bear’s Wife
• Grilled Polenta Cakes – Lovely Pantry

Desserts:

• Nutella Ice Cream – Shockingly Delicious
• Fresh Mint Ice Cream with Mint M&M’s – The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
• Grilled Mango Parfait with Greek Yogurt & Silvered Almonds – Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
• Honey Macaroons – Pippis In the Kitchen Again
• Strawberry Frozen Yogurt – Damn Delicious
• Homemade Caramel Sauce – Chocolate Moosey
• Easy Chocolate Chilli Fudge – Soni’s Food for Thought
• White-Chocolate Raspberry Puff Pastry Doughnuts – The Weekend Gourmet
• Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars – In The Kitchen With KP
• Chocolate-Caramel Ice Cream – Basic N Delicious
• Pumpkin and Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake – Baker Street
• Peanut Butter Cup Popcorn – Mom’s Test Kitchen

Beverages:

• Five Most Food Friendly Wines – ENOFYLZ Wine Blog

Curried Apple and Leek Soup ~ Autumn Apple Party #SundaySupper

Come autumn and the crisp cool air just feels so good in the mornings.I'm enjoying this transition of the weather and the lovely warm and comforting foods that come along with it!Talking about autumn, its also the season of Apples!.This lovely fruit is one of my most favorite things to cook/bake with and I can think of so many ways to use them in my sweet and savory creations.So when my friend Cindy from Cindy's Recipes and Writings suggested 'Autumn Apple Party' as the title for this #SundaySupper I jumped with excitement :)

I'm bringing a savory item for this event and its already becoming a family favorite, going by the verdict of my 4 and 9 year olds :)Its my creamy Curried Apple and Leek Soup that has so many varied flavors that tickle your palette in just the right ways.I found the original recipe at All Recipes and added my own twist with the bacon and paprika! The soup is slightly acidic from the Granny Smith Apples,with a slight hint and heat of the spices combined with the creaminess of the potatoes. The flavors further elevate with the garnish of the salty, crisp bacon!One bowl full of goodness for this Fall~

Curried Apple and Leek Soup
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Ingredients:

Granny Smith Apples-2 peeled, cored and chopped
Leeks-2 stalks cleaned and chopped
Potato-1 medium peeled and chopped
Curry Powder-2 tsp
Paprika-1 tsp
Salt-to taste
Pepper-2 tsp
Water-2 cups
Bacon-2 slices
Butter-2 tbsp

Process:

Heat butter in a sauce pan and add the chopped leeks.Saute for about a minute until translucent.Add the curry powder and saute for another minute.Add the potatoes,apples,all the other spices and water.Bring to a boil.Reduce the heat, cover and cook for 15 minutes.Adjust the seasonings.
Crisp up the bacon in a pan and break it by hand.
Once cooked blend the soup until all smooth and creamy.Garnish with the bacon bits and serve hot with crusty bread!

Check out the scrumptious creations of my blogger friends using Apples and don't forget to join our twitter chat at 7pm est!

• Soups, Salads, Starters and Breads
  • Cinnamon Apple Chips- Shockingly Delicious
  • Apple Celery Salad- In the Kitchen with Audrey and Maurene
  • Mini Apple Pumpkin Pancakes – The Daily Dish Recipes
  • Overnight Apple Cinnamon French Toast- In the Kitchen with KP
  • Curried Apple and Leek Soup-Soni’s Food for Thought
  • Endive Spears Topped With Apple, Blue Cheese and Hazelnut Salad- The Hand That Rocks the Ladle
  • Homemade Apple Jam – My Trials in the Kitchen
  • Caramel Apple Butter Cheesecake Dip- Chocolate Moosey
  • Caramel Apple Bread – famfriendsfood
  • Apple Pie Bread Baker Street
  • Apple, Bacon & Brie Popovers- I Run for Wine
  • Apple and Almond Brie Puff Pastry- Family Foodie
  • Apple, Leek and Gruyere Tarts- There and Back Again
  Main Meals
  • Slow Cooker Honey Apple Pork Loin- The Meltaways
  • Apple-Glazed Meatballs- The Messy Baker
  • Apples & Buttons (Ham, Apples and Dumplings)- Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
  • Skillet Pork with Sweet Spiced Apples- Mama Mommy Mom
  • Chicken Apple Meatloaf with Tarragon Tomato Sauce – Diabetic Foodie
  • Baked Tilapia Apple Crisp- Daddy Knows Less
  • Pork Tenderloin with Calvados Cream Sauce Sustainable Dad
  • #SundaySupper Pulled Pork Sandwich With Pickled Red Onions Kwistin’s Favorites
  Sides
  • Harvest Rice- Webicurean
  • Wild Rice with Apples, Dried Cranberries, and Walnuts – Ruffles and Truffles
  • Apple Topped Sweet Potato Mash- Momma’s Meals
  • Warm Spice Pecan Raisin Apple Chutney- Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
  Desserts
  • Double Apple Pot Pie- What Smells So Good?
  • Apple Walnut Coffee Cake- The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
  • Apple Streusel Cobbler- Big Bear’s Wife
  • Apple & Moroccan Cinnamon Gooey Sticky Buns- Crispy Bits & Burnt Ends
  • Spiced Caramel Apple Pie-Chelsea’s Culinary Indulgence
  • Apple Pear Kuchen for #SundaySupper (Apfel Birnen Kuchen)- Galactosemia in PDX
  • Apple Strudel - Magnolia Days
  • Old Fashioned Apple Crisp with Caramel Sauce-Noshing with the Nolands
  • Apple Cheesecake- Vintage Kitchen
  • Caramel Apple Crumble Bars- Hezzi D’s Books and Cooks
  • Apple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting- From Fast Food to Fresh Food
  • Cinnamon Apple Dessert Chimichangas- Juanita’s Cocina
  • Nutella Apple Quesadilla- Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts
  • Apple Crisp Ice Cream- Cravings of a Lunatic
  • Bavarian Apple Torte- The Lovely Pantry
  • Streusel Apple Crumb Pie + Pie Freezer Kits- Meal Planning Magic
  • French Apple Cobbler with Cinnamon-Maple Whipped Cream Weekend Gourmet
  • Chunky Apple-Apricot Bread Pudding- Comfy Cuisine
  • Apple Butter Spice Cake – Home Cooking Memories
  • Apple Pie and Custard- Happy Baking Days
  • #GlutenFree Deep Dish Carmel Apple Pie- Cooking Underwriter
  • Apple Brownies That Skinny Chick Can Bake
  • Country Apple Dumplings- Mom’s Test Kitchen
  • Apple-Gingersnap Cookies- Tora’s Real Food
  • Apple and Cranberry Turnovers- Flour on my Face
  • Applesauce Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake with Caramel Glaze- Hip Foodie Mom
  • Caramel Frosted Apple Cookies- No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
  • Apple and Pecans Cake- Basic N Delicious
  • Apple Pull Apart Monkey Bread- Gotta Get Baked
  Beverages
  • Spiced Apple Ale Small Wallet Big Appetite
  • Apple Chia Tea- Pippi’s in the Kitchen Again

Pizza with Spicy Shrimp and Fennel Onion Chutney #CookedinTranslation

Our 'Cooked in Translation' host this month is Pola from An Italian Cooking in the Midwest and she chose Pizza as the theme!!Who doesn't love a Pizza!Its one versatile dish that can take so many different forms and every way its made, its tastes delicious!

My pizza dish is inspired by two things, my love for Indian chutneys and Seafood!I'm making my own fennel onion chutney and adding sautéed shrimp to go underneath some fresh mozzarella!I've made this pizza using Middle Eastern Flat Bread, since I find it extremely easy to use and the perfect size for one person.Its also a time saver since its already cooked and 5 minutes is all it needs under the grill :)

My fennel onion chutney is the star of this pizza!Its perfectly caramelised, sweet, salty, acidic all in one.I've used cooked Shrimp here and mix it with some spices that contrasts beautifully with the sweet chutney.I've sprinkled a little amount of mozzarella since, I did not want the flavors in the onions and the shrimp to be overpowered with the cheese.The result is a healthy, elegant pizza that is so different and so delicious!

Pizza with spicy Shrimp and Fennel Onion Chutney
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Ingredients:

Middle Eastern Flat Bread-2
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese- 1 cup

Fennel Onion Chutney:

Yellow Onion-1 large sliced thinly
Fennel Bulb-1 medium sliced thinly
Extra Virgin Olive Oil-1 tbsp
Ginger powder-1 tsp
Garlic powder-1 tsp
White Vinegar-1 tbsp
Orange juice- 1/3 cup
Brown Sugar-2 tbsp
Pepper-1 tsp
Salt-to taste

Spicy Shrimp:

Shrimp (cooked)-2 cups
Garlic Powder-2 tsp
Ground Coriander-1 tsp
Garam Masala-1 tsp
Red chilli powder (cayenne)-1 tsp
Salt- to taste

Process:
Heat oil in a pan and add all the chutney ingredients.Let it come to a boil.Reduce the heat, cover and cook for about 20-25 minutes until the onions and fennel are soft and caramelised.Check the seasonings.Your chutney is ready.

Mix the spices with the Shrimp and saute or grill on medium high until golden.Take out and keep aside.

Take a flat bread and spread the fennel onion chutney all over.Top with the shrimp and the mozzarella cheese.Broil on high for about 5 minutes or until you see the cheese all melted and golden.Garnish with fennel fronds and serve!