pasta with brussels sprouts

This recipe came from Bon Appetit.http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/orecchiette-carbonara-with-charred-brussels-sprouts I love how the shape of the pasta mirrors that of the leaves - they all curve just the right amount to cradle the lovely sauce.

For dessert, I don't have a photo - but we loved some Salty-Sweet Pine Nut Bars.  Think of it like pecan pie, but with pine nuts.  http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/salty-sweet-nut-bars-50400000130037/