In case you missed them, here’s a wrap up of our favorite blog posts of the week. Read, get inspired, and start cooking!
 Pennette with Kale and FetaFeta adds a wonderful salty flavor to this unexpected and delicious dish. To add some crunch, top with a handful of toasted pine nuts. |
 Ingredient Spotlight: Winter SquashThe first flushes of fall bring along one of the season’s most iconic ingredients: winter squash! Read on for some of our best tips for working with winter squashes, plus simple and delicious ways to prepare them from the Williams-Sonoma Test Kitchen. |
 Pumpkinpalooza! 30 Days of Pumpkin RecipesOctober is just around the corner! This time of year, nothing compares to the irresistible aroma of sweet, spiced pumpkin baked goods or the nutty richness the veggies add to savory dishes. Here’s a month’s worth of our favorites. |
 Fish Tacos with Broccoli Slaw and Lime Cream SauceIn this quick and healthy recipe spice-coated tuna is sautéed until crisp on the outside but still remains slightly pink inside. Topped with a slaw made from shredded broccoli, the tacos get extra zip from a creamy sauce spiked with fresh lime juice. |
 Return to Sonoma: We’re Reopening Our First Store!We’re coming home! This weekend, Williams-Sonoma is returning to the place where it all began back in 1956, when Chuck Williams purchased a small Sonoma hardware shop and converted into a store for passionate home cooks. Now, we’re thrilled to reopen that original location as a landmark store and cooking school. Learn more about the store here. |
 Bourbon Pecan TartGooey and sticky sweet, pecan pie is the quintessential Southern dessert. Here it is transformed into a buttery tart that requires less sugar than the original but preserves the crisp top layer of nuts. |
 Recipe Roundup: Slow Cooker FavoritesPreparing comforting fall favorites is easy when you let a slow cooker do the work. Try these hearty dishes, from braises and stews to pastas and tacos — they’re deceptively simple and supremely satisfying. |
 Bake It Better: Muffins & QuickbreadsMuffins and quickbreads are crowd-pleasing favorites for the fall and winter months, when we love opening our homes and kitchens to guests. Here’s how to get the best results every time! |
 Carrot Slaw with Lemon-Honey DressingIn this sweet-and-tangy slaw—a good stand-in for classic coleslaw—raw carrots develop flavor in a lemony dressing, and delicate Marcona almonds add a salty crunch. |
 Weekend Project: Soft Homemade PretzelsIf you really want to impress your friends, bake a batch of these guys — perfect for wrapping up this year’s Oktoberfest. Bring out the beer and mustard! |
 MadeleinesIn honor of the 99th birthday of our founder, Chuck Williams, we’re featuring one of his favorite recipes — and, it represents one of his many contributions to the world of home cooking. These delicate little cakes are as lovely as they are delicious. |
 Weekend Entertaining: Soup Potluck
Welcome fall with your friends by inviting everyone over for a cozy dinner of soup, bread and beer. We’ve gathered some of our favorite recipes to get you started — pick your favorites to share with friends, and read on for more party planning tips! |