“As in water face reflects face, so the heart of man reflects the man”
Proverbs 27:19
In the South, we know a thing or two about comfort food. Mashed potatoes, turkey and dressing, and don’t forget the chicken and dumplins! There’s nothing quite like a big plate of comfort to meet you just before that Sunday nap! But do you know who else knows about comfort food? The Italians! We took their signature dish, pasta, and made it into a vegetable in the South…mac ‘n cheese!
Our favorite family times are centered around the table and food. We have been known to sit for hours long after a meal is finished to enjoy conversation. Just this past Sunday, we had a time of sharing our hearts after a wonderful meal that my sister-in-law prepared. It’s nice to sit amongst the sweetest fellowship with nothing else fighting for my time and attention!
Rome, Italy carries a sweet memory for me in the way of food and fellowship! Many years ago, I gathered with a group of friends in a very crowded restaurant…wonderful Italian food, the best conversation and no feelings of being rushed by the staff..but were even encouraged to linger! How rare is that?!
Butch and I love Italian food, coming in right behind our favorite…the wonderful food of our South! So I decided to mix the perfect taste of the autumn pumpkin into Southern cornbread and Italian ravioli. Today, let’s discover what happens when Southern meets Italian!
There is not a pasta that I do not like…ravioli just happens to be a favorite! This particular kind is filled with pumpkin…making it the perfect dish for autumn!
The original recipe called for hazelnuts, but in the South our preferred nut is the pecan. Toasting them brings out their natural flavor!
A generous sprinkle of parmesan adds more nutty/buttery flavor!
Cornbread will always be my choice of bread for the dinner table. This pumpkin version elevates it to foodie status!
Butter and honey pairs beautifully with cornbread, but the addition of cinnamon and nutmeg give it the special flavors of fall!
If you enjoy the taste of pumpkin, I highly recommend the two recipes. Trader Joe’s ravioli makes the recipe so quick and easy. The pumpkin cornbread is also delicious for breakfast with a steaming mug of Italian roast coffee. Yep, I said cornbread for breakfast!
Thanks, my friends, for visiting with me in the kitchen!
Buon Appetito! Supper’s ready y’all!
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These are so nice ♥ The cornbread is making me feel nostalgic♥
Thanks Summer, it is really great!
I wish I could taste your food! How pretty you styled the pictures as well as the touch of autumn with the pumpkin color around your photos! Love your stories about gathering around the tables. We had a fun time of fellowship with our daughter’s family this past weekend as we celebrated my husband’s birthday. I grew up eating “Sunday dinner” ( lunch after church) at my grandmother’s and I wouldn’t change that for the world.
Bonnie, wish your hubby a belated birthday for me…so glad you could celebrate with your daughter and family!
When southern meets Italian we are happy! This looks amazing.
Thanks sweet Stacey!
Craving your cornbread. And having it for breakfast! Thanks for sharing.
Alice, I had the pumpkin cornbread with my coffee this morning!
The ravioli looks so good! I’ve pinned it so I can refer to it easily after finding the pumpkin filled ravioli. That might be a challenge in this neck of the woods, but HH loves pasta, so I’ll be on the lookout. The cornbread sounds great, too. I do wish we lived next door! Thursday blessings~
Kim, living next door would be so much fun!
Pam, you are making me hungry this morning. Everything looks delicious, especially the pumpkin cornbread. Cornbread is a staple around here! I can’t wait to try this recipe. Thanks so much for sharing, and I hope that you have a wonderful day!!!
Thanks Shannon, enjoyed the cornbread for my breakfast today!
Love ravioli too! yours looks wonderful.
Thanks so much! Blessings~
Why I believe you combined Southern and Italian perfectly. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Thanks so much Cindy!
Wow, do both those recipes look delicious. I am so glad that your family still enjoys meals together. My siblings live one state and many states away, and I miss those big family dinners we had on Sundays as a child. Thank you for the remembrance.
~Ginene
Ginene, we love our family meals on Sunday, my Mother always cooked Sunday lunch and we keep the tradition alive!
I love all things made with pumpkin. This week I made pumpkin/cheese muffins and pork chops with a spicy pumpkin sauce.
Linda, they both sound delicious!
Love this! My husband is half Italian, half Southern!
Thanks so much, Gina!
These two dishes look amazing Pam!!!
Thanks Shirley! I assume you are home????
Pumpkin Cornbread, that’s a first for me!!! I love pumpkin and thinking that i may have to try it. Thanks for sharing!!!!
I really enjoyed it, Lea!
I was so happy that the ravioli recipe calls for pre-made and I know Trader Joe’s will be good. I love their pumpkin cheesecake too. Thanks for the recipe!
I have to travel sixty miles to Trader Joe’s, but they carry so many great things!
Oh, I have got to try that ravioli! I made cornbread last week. One of my fall favorites as well! Thanks for sharing your recipes with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Hope you enjoy the ravioli, Jann!