HEARTWARMING FARE
As fall routines settle in, gather loved ones around the table for chats about new experiences, game days, or travel afar. Starters of citrusy cheese bites and zippy Roasted Red Pepper and Olive Dip will whet the appetite. A homestyle menu is the order of the day, featuring soul-soothing Baked Ziti with Fennel Sausage and a green salad with cider vinaigrette. Fluffy Garlic Knots make the ideal side, and nothing says comfort food like Salted Caramel Brownie Sundaes with a dollop of whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate to end a memorable meal.
Roasted Red Pepper and Olive Dip
MAKES 4 TO 6 SERVINGS
3 red bell peppers, quartered
2 plum tomatoes, cut in half
2 shallots, halved
⅓ cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
2¼ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
⅓ cup slivered almonds
1 slice white bread, crust removed, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, smashed
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
¾ teaspoon ground coriander, divided
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
