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Another week, another batch of Good Food Reads for ya’ll. This week’s picks are focused on fall salads, comfort foods, and sweet treats for all. I’m particularly excited to get back into soup season and plan to make the 5 ingredient Sweet Potato Chili later this week – that is, if it’s not still 80 degrees. Otherwise, I’ll be sticking with salads. And apples, apples, apples! (PS: If you haven’t yet gotten your first taste of honeycrisps this fall, run to your nearest grocery store! They are fantastic this year.)

First on my list of must make recipes is this gorgeous Fall Salad with Apples, Walnuts, and Stilton (Cooking Light). I am always looking for ways to up my salad game and I love that this one takes advantage of the beautiful bounty of apples we have right now.

Another fall favorite, this recipe for Cinnamon Apple Cake (Cooking Light), was first published in 1997 but continues to be a favorite.

Cooking Light really hit it out of the park this week – I want to make so many things right now! I’m loving this article on Everything You Need To Know About Quick Pickling (Cooking Light). Do you do any pickling? I’ve never really tried but can’t wait to get it a shot.

Salted Caramel Pots de Creme (Goodhousekeeping). Because sometimes you just really need dessert. And not the healthy kind, either.

Easy Chicken Nuggets via Weelicious, for the kiddos in your life. Fancy them up with a little honey mustard and everyone can enjoy in this easy, family friendly recipe!

Speaking of dessert, these Espresso Brownie Sandwich Cookies (Broma Bakery) look amazing and would be a great weekend dessert.

One of my favorite things about cooler temps is that I can really up my soup and chili intake. In my house, we probably have chili once a week in the fall and winter. I’m anxious to see if this 5 Ingredient Sweet Potato Turkey Chili (Pinch of Yum) makes it into the husband and kid approved rotation.

Another salad that would be perfect for bringing to work: Kale & Quinoa Salad with Dates, Almonds, and Citrus Dressing (The Kitchn). Yum.

Turkey Vegetable Ragu (The Baker Chick). I love that this ragu seems so versatile. I’m thinking it will be great with pasta, zoodles, or maybe even with stuffed peppers!

Grilled Blue Cheese with Honey and Walnut Pesto (Molly Yeh). I just can’t even describe how much I want one of these sandwiches right now. I’ve been sticking to pasteurized cheeses this pregnancy and am excited about some gorgeous, double cream, raw blue cheese in my future!

Well friends, that’s it for this week’s Good Food Reads. I hope you found some kitchen inspiration. As always, we love to hear from you, so send us your links, things you want to try, or your kitchen successes!

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It never ceases to amaze me how quickly the weeks go by these days. Once again, Wednesday is here and along with it are some Good Food Reads for your kitchen inspiration. I love the mish-mash of links this week. We’ve got amazing comfort foods, filled with cheese and bacon, some healthy dips and salads, and a simple banana cake that will be a great alternative to banana bread (though I personally think you can never go wrong with banana bread!) the next time you have too ripe bananas sitting on your counter. Putting together Good Food Reads is something we love to do – mostly to share all of the great foodie goodness out there on the internet so if you have a blog or a great recipe you want to share, let us know! We’d love to feature it. Send us an email at withtwospoons@gmail.com and we’ll chat! Until next week, loves…

Starting out nutritionally strong (just kidding) with these Cheesy Bacon Smashed Potatoes (Cafe Delites). I can’t even tell you how much my super pregnant self is craving these right now. Cheesy carbs, FTW.

The New York Times featured this recipe for Eleven Madison Park Granola and I’m hoping to make a batch this week. I’ve been on a major yogurt kick and I think this will be perfect with some peaches and greek yogurt.

Also from the New York Times comes this Baked Greek Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta. It’s a little lighter but completely full of flavor. Such a great weeknight dinner.

Anyone else obsessed with olives? I love everything about them. I particularly love the deep salty, earthiness of Kalamata Olives and I think this Kalamata Olive Dip (a True Food copycat) via The Fitnessista will be a perfect alternative to the party favorite hummus.

Now, before you think that I’m trying to fatten us all up, I’ve got a salad for you: Chicken, Bacon, Date and Brussels Sprout Quinoa Power Salad (Iowa Girl Eats). Ok, I know there’s still bacon in it, but the rest is full of good for your power foods. Should be a great packable lunch option!

The Best Banana Cake from Sally’s Baking Addiction. About a year ago, a friend sent me a text asking for a banana bar/cake recipe. She totally stumped me. I had never had banana cake! I’ve been looking at recipes since then and I’m really excited to try this one. Now…to let some bananas ripen up a little.

I’m always looking for kid friendly recipes and I usually love anything by Weelicious. Can’t wait to try these Fig Bars!

Sriracha and Honey Grilled Shrimp from Camille Styles.

Usually I make French 75s with gin but these French 75 Popsicles (another gem from Camille Styles) uses cognac or brandy. Can’t wait to try them in a few weeks!

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It’s hard to believe that Labor Day has come and gone and for most of us, summer is (unofficially) over. I don’t know about you, but this time of year is a little like foodie limbo. I’m still loving all of the fresh flavors of summer but I’m also really starting to crave soups and stews and the comfort foods of fall and cooler weather. This week’s Good (Food) Reads is a mix of summer and fall recipe inspiration. We hope you find something to love and perhaps even a new family favorite! Until next week……

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I don’t know what it is, but I had a hard time narrowing down my picks for this week’s Good Food Reads. There are just so many great foodie finds out there! Between all of the end of summer produce (the corn! tomatoes! the stone fruit!) and starting to crave fall time comfort foods, the recipe inspiration is endless. I hope you love these links as much as we do. Let us know if you make something great of if you have a suggestion for next week’s Good Food Reads. We are always excited to hear from you!

I have been on a huge salad kick lately. Gotta take advantage of all the great fresh veggies right now! This gorgeous Chicken Avocado Caprese Salad from Cafe Delites is next on my list. I’m not sure it even counts as a salad, it looks so hearty and delicious….

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Good Food ReadsWeek after week, the internet abounds with great foodie inspiration and Good (Food) Reads and we love getting to share them with you. I have been craving some sweets and breakfast foods lately and so it should be no surprise that my picks for Good (Food) Reads are filled with sweets and treats and a just a few comfort foods that work for breakfast, brunch, or in between. Do you have a favorite sweet treat or breakfast go to? …

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Friends, I present for your internet reading pleasure: Good (Food) Reads. If you’re new to our little site, Good (Food Reads) is our our weekly collection of recipe inspiration from around the web. There are so many great foodies and bloggers and the inspiration abounds! I’m hungry just thinking about all of these recipes. Personally, I’ve got the Grilled Strawberry Shortcake and Greek Wedge Salad on my family’s meal plan for the week. What new recipes are you excited to check out? As always, if you have anything (links, recipes of your own, or great foodie blogs) we should know about, please send them our way. We love to share the foodie love here on Good (Food) Reads!…

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I have total Olympic Fever and I’m going to apologize in advance if it means that this week’s Good (Food) Reads is a little shorter than usual. There are swimming races, gymnastics competitions, and beach volleyball to watch, right?!?! And honestly, I feel a little guilty posting such decadent recipes after watching the swimmers (#absfordays)! So, before I head down the rabbit hole of kale and no carbs, here are this week’s Good (Food) Reads for you, filled with yummy appetizers, giant cinnamon rolls, and even WINE GUMMY BEARS. Yes, you read that right. WINE GUMMY BEARS. That’s what we do here for you on Good (Food) Reads. You’re welcome….

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Good Food ReadsIt’s Good (Food) Reads time again and I’m back from vacation and excited to share some great food inspiration with you all! After being away on vacation and not cooking for a while, I’m am ready to head back into my kitchen and try some new things. We love finding and sharing new recipes and videos with you, so if you have something you love and want us to share, be sure to send it our way! Oh, and one more thing – Lane forgot to mention that Monday’s post was our 100th! I can hardly believe we’ve already hit a fun little milestone. Thanks for following along. We can’t wait to see what the next 100 bring.

Ok, here we go…

BLT Balsamic Chicken Avocado and Feta Salad (Cafe Delites) is pretty much the salad of my summer dreams. Does anyone else feel the need to detox with nothing but salads after a vacation? I just want to eat allllllll the greens. The avocado and feta doesn’t hurt one bit, though!

Summer Squash Pizza (Smitten Kitchen) makes me feel all virtuous about pizza. And using summer’s bounty of zucchini and squash. Plus, it’s Smitten Kitchen, which is pretty much a guaranteed winner in my experience.

I think this may blur the line with the whole salad thing but I don’t really care. I’m saving this one for a night when my hubby is gone as he hates nectarines (sad but true). Still, I’m really excited to try this Nectarine Panzanella with Homemade Garlic Croutons (My Kitchen Love)

Super Healthy Broccoli Salad (The Fed Up Foodie). Like I said, I can’t get enough of the salads right now!

Cheesy Jalapeno Bacon Meatballs (Hey Grill, Hey) because I can’t always be virtuous. Plus, my little guy loves meatballs and this sounds like a fun take on a classic.

Frozen Peach Lemonade (As Easy As Apple Pie). Without vodka for now. With vodka later. YES.

Healthy Hawaiian Chicken Noodle Bowls (Fit Foodie Finds). My husband and I just returned from Hawaii and I can’t wait to make these noodle bowls from MN fave Fit Foodie Finds.

Challah Donuts (Molly Yeh). Because seriously, CHALLAH DONUTS. I can’t even. Someone please make these for me? Pretty please?

Blueberry Caprese Salad (Floating Kitchen). Love this take on a caprese. I’m still devouring blueberries like there’s no tomorrow and this will be a fun twist on a classic summer salad.

Brown Rice Pilaf for Instant Pot (Mel’s Kitchen Cafe). Do you have an InstantPot? I am trying to find more and more recipes to take advantage of the crazy time savings with pressure cooking. This brown rice pilaf seems like a great place to start.

Asian Turkey Burgers (Andie Mitchell). I am on a quest to find a flavor filled turkey burger that doesn’t dry out and definitely doesn’t serve as a meager substitute for a traditional burger and I have high hopes for this one.

As usual, send us a message via email, FB, Twitter, or Instagram and let us know if you try and of this week’s Good (Food) Reads! Until next time…

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I hope you guys are hungry because this week’s Good (Food) Reads is chock full of recipe goodness. I’m always inspired by the other great food bloggers and home cooks out there and this week was no exception! My sweet tooth can’t wait to sample the Salted Caramel Stuffed Nutella Chocolate Cups and I have great plans for the Corn Fritters. What recipes are you looking to try this week?…

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We’re having a little heat wave here in Minneapolis and needless to say, slaving over an oven doesn’t really seem all that fun when it’s 100 degrees and humid. So, instead of cooking, I’m sipping some passion fruit iced tea and ogling gorgeous foodie blogs for inspiration and saving these recipes for when it cools down a bit! It’s Good (Food) Reads for your (hot!) Wednesday afternoon…

When I first started dating my husband (and right up until we got married!), I was a vegetarian. The poor guy had to put up with many an (unusual for him) dish while eating out and eggplant parmesan was one we could both agree on. While I eat meat now, I can’t wait to try this Eggplant Parmesan Pasta Skillet from Cook Nourish Bliss.

Peanut Butter Banana Bon Bons (Joy the Baker). Lane and I have a ladies night out coming up in August and we’re in charge of desserts. I’m thinking these might be fun alongside some other fun sweet bites. What do you think, Lane?!?!?

Confession: I’m totally posting this Summer Fruit Plate (Half Baked Harvest) simply because it’s so darn beautiful and I can’t stop eating fresh fruit right now. Can someone make it for me? Pretty please?

Toasted S’More Truffle Pops (Ashlee Marie). I love that there’s a foolproof video for making these classic summer recipe inspired pops. Can’t wait to make them!

I’ve rarely met a fish taco I didn’t like. I’m thinking these might be a great weeknight dinner for our whole family: Chili Lime Fish Tacos (Pinch of Yum)

As my pregnancy progresses, I just want to eat ALL THE VEGGIES. This Kale Salad with Bacon and Blue Cheese (Gimme Some Oven) looks right up my alley. And yes, I plan to eat the blue cheese (don’t worry – I’ve found a great pasteurized version!).

Sweet Corn Risotto with Cajun Shrimp (Spoon Fork Bacon). In addition to wanting all the veggies, I am also still loving all the carbs. Risotto is a winter favorite – so comforting! – but this version with fresh sweet corn and tender spicy shrimp seems like the perfect excuse to try it in the summer.

I have been thinking about these Lemon Basil Shortbread Cookies (A Beautiful Plate) since I first saw them on Laura’s blog. My basil plants are exploding and this will be a fun way to use some in a sweet, rather than savory, dish.

140 Calorie Blueberry Banana Oat Flour Muffins (Broma Bakery), because life is all about balance, right?!?!

Rose Fruit Pops (Table For Two). These are happening as soon as I am no longer growing a child. Emily, Lane, you in?!!

Friends, that’s it for this week’s Good Food Reads. I hope you found some kitchen inspiration. See you next week!