Fall delights

Fall is upon us here in the Midwest, and there's nothing like the brisk change in seasons that titillates Chicagoans' senses. It happens almost overnight here. This South Florida gal never needed to get into the spirit of seasons – decorating, dressing, or cooking – but am beginning to get the hang of it all! 

This fall I'm dreaming of cozy knits, leather walking boots, apple-picking, and hearty foods to warm the soul, like these uh-MAZ-ing recipes for Lamb Ragout or Toasted Marshmallow Shake. I'll be trying both of them out very soon...

{ image courtesy A Chow Life }

{ image courtesy Cupcakes and Cashmere }

Don't these just look yummy and make you want to curl up in front of a fire? Any other suggestions for fall-inspired dishes?