Cook Up a Rustic, Casual Feast

Keep It Low-Key

"It's extremely important that we spend time around the table. Being out here is the perfect spot to relax and catch up," says James, chef/owner of The Ravenous Pig in Winter Park, Florida.

The Menu
Starters:
Butternut Squash Soup
Farmer Salad

Main Course:
Grilled Rib-Eye Steaks with Béarnaise Butter and Onion Relish
Grilled Fingerling Potato Salad

Cocktail and Dessert:
Umatilla Smash
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Butternut Squash Soup

A favorite fall produce stars in this comforting and creamy soup.

• Recipe: Butternut Squash Soup

Farmer Salad

Take advantage of fresh seasonal greens that play up classic autumn flavors.

• Recipe: Farmer Salad

Grilled Rib-Eye Steaks with Béarnaise Butter and Onion Relish

When selecting steaks for grilling, make sure they are at least an inch thick so that you end up with the perfect sear on the outside and tender bite on the inside.

• Recipe: Grilled Rib-Eye Steaks with Béarnaise Butter and Onion Relish

Grilled Fingerling Potato Salad

This worry-free side dish is prepared on the grill and tossed together with vinaigrette, shallots, and herbs before serving.

• Recipe: Grilled Fingerling Potato Salad

Umatilla Smash

Kumquat and whiskey come together to create this sweet-and-sour refresher.

• Recipe: Umatilla Smash

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

"My wife, Julie, is also a chef and creates our desserts," says James. "This is a terrific fall dessert--a real crowd-pleaser. The flavors of the caramel and pineapple are perfect together."

• Recipe: Pineapple Upside-Down Cake