Shabby Chic Boho Alright, fall’s here doing its dramatic costume change again, and honestly, bland flavors can go take a nap ’til spring. My kitchen? She’s in her spicy era, absolutely no pumpkin spice circus happening. I’m hunting for those boss level bold flavors that crank up the cozy from the inside out. For another cozy fall recipe that’s sure to impress, check out my Spiced Pumpkin Harvest Chili. It’s a savory twist on pumpkin spice, perfect for those crisp autumn evenings.. Which brings me to my current hot sauce fixation: Everyday Chili Sauces. God, I’m hooked.
Now, I gotta gush about my new seasonal fling, the Ultimate Spice Arsenal 4 Pack. These sauces? They slap. We’re talking the kind of heat that wakes up your taste buds without burning down your mouth. None of that regret in the morning business. Plus, nothing gross in the ingredients, just pure, toasty goodness that makes you wanna snuggle up, ghost your email, and snack like there’s no Monday.
Sure, these end up on noodles and stir fries, whatever. But if we’re being real, the main event right now is Mala Burrata. Visualize this: silky burrata, all creamy and ridiculous, lounging with jammy, oven blistered cherry tomatoes, and then bam, a slick of mala chili oil does a spicy little dance on top. You get heat, you get a hug. Luxe enough for Friendsgiving, but also ideal for lazy couch feasts while you’re deep in a Netflix rabbit hole.
And can we talk about the zero effort? Minimal work, max payout. You toss cherry tomatoes in olive oil, salt, pepper, make ’em feel special, blast ’em in the oven till they’re all wrinkly and poppin’. Give ’em a cool down so your cheese doesn’t totally melt down, and then just throw everything on a plate: cheese throne in the center, tomatoes circling like loyal minions. Drizzle that mala on top for fireworks, a little basil, generous flakes of sea salt, and boom, done. Crackers, bread, even a spoon if that’s your vibe. This thing disappears faster than your willpower around Halloween candy. Trust. Someone is gonna beg for the recipe.
Yields 4 servings, a cozy night in or instant crowd pleaser for your autumn crew. Prep: 10 minutes, enough time to get your cider game together. Cook: 15 minutes, seriously, one episode length. Total: 25 minutes, quicker than your cat finding the ONE sunbeam in the house.
You’ll wanna grab
- A small mountain of cherry tomatoes, about 250 to 300 g, but honestly if a few roll under the fridge no one’s keeping score
- One glorious ball of burrata, 150 to 200 g, I call it dairy royalty because it rules every plate it touches
- A handful of fresh basil, because green confetti makes everything fancier
- Mala chili oil, two to three teaspoons or however brave your taste buds are feeling today
- Flaky sea salt and a crank of pepper, consider them the mic drop at the end
- A drizzle of olive oil, because it makes tomatoes feel like they’re at a spa day
Now for the how to, also known as your shortcut to fame in the friend group
- First, crank your oven to 375°F and give those tomatoes the sauna treatment
- Next, toss your little tomato crew in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Massage them like they’ve had a long day at the vine and roast them for 10 to 15 minutes until they’re wrinkly, caramelized, and look like they just came back from a vacation in Italy
- Let them chill for 10 minutes, literally. If you skip this step your burrata will throw a meltdown worthy of reality TV
- Place the burrata in the middle of your plate like the diva star it is and surround it with the roasted tomatoes like bodyguards at a red carpet event
- Drizzle that mala chili oil right over the top, it is the spicy mic drop moment of the whole dish
- Toss on some basil leaves, shower it with flaky salt, and step back to admire your masterpiece
- Grab bread, crackers, or let’s be real just a spoon. Zero judgment here
Sweet, creamy, spicy, and just fancy enough that people think you tried even though you absolutely didn’t. Whether it’s a party flex or a solo treat while you pretend to do laundry, this dish will outshine the weather, I swear. You’re basically autumn royalty now. Go forth and snack! And if you want to finish your fall feast on a sweet note, this fair-inspired apple cobbler recipe is a must-try.
