Inspiring Fall

There is no shortage of Fall DIY ideas and recipes. Here are a few to inspire you.

 Decoupage pumpkin

Follow this link for an easy tutorial

http://catnipstudio.blogspot.com/2011/09/fall-pumpkin-decoupage-mini-tutorial-in.html

Fall Menu Board

Upcycle an unused frame into an elegant menu board. All you need is a chalkboard, frame and glue. Thrift stores or flea markets would be good resources.

Autumn Place card

Weave a sprig of dried wheat through a handwritten place card.

Fall Harvest Centerpiece

For years I have been wondering what to do with a 5 piece silver tea set in their special silver bags (a wedding gift) sitting on a shelf. This picture inspired me to pull out the tray. Now I can create a fall arrangement using decorative gourds, pumpkins and corn.  

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Tortellini-Vegetable Bake

Cook's notes: This is an easy meal to put together. You can be creative using a variety of vegetables. 

Ingredients:

• 1 package of refrigerated cheese tortellini 
• 1 container of Alfredo Sauce (10 oz.) found in refrigerated section  
• 1/4 cup of  chicken broth 
• 1 TB. butter 
• 1/3 cup of finely chopped onions
• 1 cup of sliced mushrooms 
• 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup sugar snap peas
• 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
• 1 cup chopped broccoli
• 1/2 cup red or green pepper chopped
• 1 tsp. dried Italian herbs
• optional adding in cauliflower

Directions:

• Saute mushrooms, onions and carrots in butter
• Stir in Alfredo sauce and chicken broth
• Add in dried herbs
• Mix well on low heat for 1 minute
• Cook tortellini according to directions on package-drain
• In large bowl add vegetables and Alfredo mixture 
• Fold in tortellini and pour into a baking dish or an 8 inch glass pan
• Grate Parmesan cheese over the top  and cover with foil 
• Bake 350 for 30 minutes