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Pumpkin & Sweet Potato Soup

Although we’ve seen some unseasonably warm temperatures over the past few weeks up here in New England, the cold weather will be here to stay – well, at least for the next 3 months – in no time. As we approach the winter holidays, I find myself yearning for snow (unlike many of my fellow more »

7 Dishes for a Perfect Thanksgiving Table

There is a sea of Thanksgiving dishes washing over blogs and recipe sites this week.  Here at the Back Burner, we’ve done the legwork for you and have picked our favorites to help you create your best Thanksgiving table yet.  Enjoy!  #1. Herb and Salt Rubbed  Turkey.  Non-turkey options are  becoming ever more common at  Thanksgiving more »

Colorful Autumn Quinoa Salad with Cider Vinaigrette

Autumn is – without a doubt – my favorite season of the year. Cool temperatures, apple picking, pumpkin carving, cider drinking, cozy sweaters, excitement about the upcoming holiday season… …and the gorgeous vividly hued leaves.Orange. Yellow. Red. Gold. The flame-colored trees are fleeting, so I try to take time each year to appreciate and relish more »

Introductions over Potato Leek Soup

Hello Key Ingredients! The wonderful and illustrious Sophie has retired from the Back Burner to take care of her beautiful, growing family.  We will miss you, Sophie!  So the folks at Key Ingredient have hired me, Neysa (rhymes with “Lisa”), to take her place as your new Blogger in Chief.  There will be some exciting more »