Carnival of the Recipes

Late summer, early fall! A time to dig deep into your soul and scream…….the kids are back to school!!!

Ok, just kidding. My husband Mike will be the first to tell you that I spent the first day of school, every single year, crying. I cried again this August when my nearly grown daughter Dani left for her senior year of college. I’m a sap. I know it. And I don’t care!

One way or the other, it’s time to gather up that late summer bounty, mix it up with the early autumn crops, and take a look-see at what we’ve got for this edition of the Carnival of the Recipes!

Shaula shares Vermont Cheddar Ale Soup (with recipe!). This popular Vermont soup transforms everyday pantry ingredients into a surprisingly complex and substantial soup.

Lovelyn presents Thai Bean Sprout Salad.

mediamonkey spices things up with two offerings:How to make Meatloaf: Meatloaf recipe and tips. The delicious meatloaf is not made of ground beef alone. This dish can be just as tasty with ground pork, ground ham, ground chicken, ground turkey, and salmon flakes. This is the recipe for a moist, tasty meatloaf topped with a sweet glaze. Also, How to make Chicken Crockpot meals: Chicken Crockpot recipes and tips, since the crock pot offers “all-day cooking without looking.” Most meat and vegetable combinations can cook for 8 to 10 hours unattended.

Expat Chef shares Beetcake: A Kinda Tribute to George Carlin. Yeah, beets and chocolate. Go figure, but very moist, very good cake.

Bobby presents Crab Quiche Recipe.

Phoenix Editor got into the meatloaf groove too, with Meatloaf Recipes.

Thelly presents Cajun Bayou Chicken « Chicken Recipes - Recipes for Chicken.

Bill sent in several nice treats: Broccoli Salad, Rice Recipes - One Pot Chicken with Rice, Mexican Recipes - Recipes of Mexico - Mexican Dishes - Famous Mexican Recipes - World Famous mexican Recipes, and Cheesecake Recipes.

Diabetic Recipes also shared two recipes: Spring Risotto w Fresh Peas, Shrimp & Prosciutto - 44g Carbs, 3g Fiber, and Zucchini Herb Pate.

Slow cookers start to make a comeback in the fall, and Slow Cooker Recipes is right on top of it: Crock Pot Cuban Pork and Sweet Potato Stew.

Beth keeps it hot with Mexican Horchata.

Jessie shares a passion for panini: Steak Panini. She writes, “Here’s a simple meal that’s quick to make whether is it’s for lunch or dinner it’s still delicious all around! I hope you enjoy making the Steak Paninis as much as I did!”

MoneyNing says we can easily make this salad: Bartlett Farm Heirloom Tomato Salad. Check out the picture below!! Isn’t it gorgeous?

Michael shares his new cherry iced tea, sweetened with Cherry Butter. Sweetened Cherry Iced Tea.

Chris Hinkelman answers the question, What do you do with the mid-season glut?. Midsummer’s Pasta, a fresh twist on pasta and tomatoes that will absolutely drive your guests wild.

Jennie W presents Brunch.

Marsha Hudnall shares Healthy Recipes: Pasta Italiano.

Expat Chef answers The Important Questions in Life, like what to do with all these cucumbers? Cucumber and Onion Salad, plus more end-of-summer favorites.

Idyllic Dreams presents Braised Red Cabbage, Apples, and Sausage.

Miss Amanda lets us in on My Learning Experience - CcubedN, Its What’s For Dinner! A recipe she made up herself that will have your family saying, More please!

The Editor presents Margarita Shrimp Dip.

Famous Recipes sent in two: Chocolate Gingerbread, and Cajun Boiled Peanuts « Famous Recipes.

Stephanie shared two winners: Crock Pot Apple Butter, and To Make Syrup.

For something a little different, HowToMe sent in How To Make Excellent Play Dough.

And finally, Shawn Lea, the carnival mommy shares her recipe for Tortellini with Eggplant and Peppers!