Did you all see my Italian Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe a few posts ago? Do you remember how I talked about always having a random squash or gourd of some sort sitting on my counter in the fall and never getting around to baking it? Well, folks, the problem has escalated! I thought I was…
Fall Recipes
Italian Stuffed Acorn Squash
Every fall I always end up with an assortment of random squash and gourds sitting on my counter top that I did not buy. Please tell me I’m not the only one who goes through this squash dilemma every fall. Half the time some one gives them to us because they are sick of them…
Apple, Roasted Beet, Beet Greens and Kale Salad with an Apple Cider Vinaigrette
One of my very favorite things in the whole world is slowly walking through a farmers market. There is nothing better. I just love the freshly baked goods, the freshly picked fruits and veggies, the little handmade trinkets, the people-watching. Last week I caught one of the last markets of the season and went all…
Pumpkin Muffins with Toasted Pecan Streusel
I am totally obsessed with the new show called Master Chef Junior. I just can’t get enough of it. I love cooking competition shows, but I usually can’t handle Gordon Ramsey because he is so loud and mean. However, he turns into a marshmallow when hosting a show where the stars are ages 8-13….
Easy Mummy Sugar Cookies
While I was visiting my family in Idaho this month I was able to get some undivided sugar cookie time. How nice it was to have a mother and a mother in-law who want to spend time spoiling my little girl while I make cookies! I them already. Being away from home while making these…
A Month of Pie: Pumpkin Pie using Homemade Pumpkin Puree
Lets talk for a minute about whether or not its worth making your own pumpkin puree, rather than just popping open a can of Libby’s. I wondered this myself. Was my pie going to taste bad? Was it going to be too labor intensive to be worth it? Am I crazy for actually wanting…
Spooky Halloween Sugar Cookies & How to Ice Spider Web Cookies
I have a confession and I don’t know if I dare admit it. I might be ridiculed. Ok, I’m just going to say it: I don’t really love Halloween. Don’t hate me! There are a couple of reasons why it is my least favorite holiday. 1) I hate dressing up. I never have a costume…
Jack-o-Lantern Stuffed Bell Peppers
I thought I would post a Halloween recipe that isn’t going to give you a sugar high. So many Halloween and autumn recipes are sweet and sugary, which is in the spirit of the holiday, but you still need to eat dinner, right? This recipe was delicious! I usually don’t really like bell peppers, but…
Pumpkin Dump Cake
Pumpkin Dump Cake. The best dessert ever. To me, pumpkin dump cake IS autumn. To me, its tradition and comfort and family. This is a recipe that my mom has been making since I was young. She got it from a neighbor long ago and then made her own tweaks to make it even better….
Pumpkin Doodles (Pumpkin Snicker-doodles)
There are certain perks that come with having a job. For starters, an income. Not to mention health insurance, paid vacation, employee discounts, etc. Now if only I could find a way to get all of that, without actually having to do the working part. And as I have discovered time and time again, one…
