Category: Autumn/Thanksgiving
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Pumpkin Spice Hot Cocoa (2 ways)
Now that the weather is cooler, it’s a great time to enjoy some hot cocoa! And for this time of year, why not add some pumpkin? I had read that pumpkin is a good source of fiber and melts right into your hot cocoa! So I experimented a little and came up with two different…
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Whole Wheat Honey Apple Muffins
I have apples and pumpkins on my mind, since autumn is in full swing! And these Whole Wheat Honey Apple Muffins make a great breakfast item for this season! They’re made with whole wheat flour, Greek yogurt, honey, and olive oil, and topped with a brown sugar streusel topping.
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Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Spread or Dip
It’s definitely pumpkin season and this lightly-sweet and very creamy spread is great on bagels or pumpkin bread for breakfast! Or, use this Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Spread or Dip on crackers or as a dip for fruit—it makes a great autumn appetizer or snack! It’s flavored with warm spices that really add to the…
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Caramel Apple Dip
I’m a big fan of caramel-flavored treats, especially this time of year! Like this Caramel-Apple Dip—it’s so good and easy to make! It has a rich, buttery, sweet, caramel flavor and the texture is just right for dipping slices of apples or pears. Or whatever fresh fruit you like! You could even dip dried fruit…
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Pumpkin Spice Yogurt
If you like pumpkin-flavored foods, this is a super-easy recipe you can make for breakfast or even as a snack. It’s made with pure pumpkin puree that’s mixed into yogurt, with honey, cinnamon, and other spices added in. And it’s topped with a sprinkle of your favorite granola!
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Pumpkin Pie Dump Cake
It’s always nice to have some yummy and easy dessert recipes on hand for fall, because it’s such a busy time of year! Like this Pumpkin Pie Dump Cake—just “dump” most of the ingredients into a large bowl, stir them together, and pour in a pan…and then sprinkle on the toppings—in this case, dry cake mix, pecans,…
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Loaded Sweet Potato Muffins
Sweet potatoes are something many of us enjoy eating year-round…baked sweet potatoes, sweet potato fries, sweet potato “bowls”—there are lots of ways you can enjoy them! But it’s mainly in the fall and winter when I use sweet potatoes in my baking, and these Loaded Sweet Potato Muffins are one of my favorite things to…
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Fresh Pear Crisp
Hello friends! It’s been a little quiet around here because I was on a trip in the earlier part of September that I plan on sharing about with you, but I haven’t had time yet to go through photos—so hopefully I’ll be able to do that in a week or two! In the meantime, it’s…
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Deviled Eggs with Bacon and Chives
I’m a big fan of deviled eggs, especially in the summer! I love the classic deviled eggs like mom used to make, but I thought I’d try making some with a few extra add-ins, like bacon and fresh chives. You just can’t go wrong when you add bacon and chives to a recipe! 🙂
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Loaded Baked Potato Soup
I’m a big potato fan, so I’m not sure why it took me so long to get around to making this Loaded Baked Potato Soup! I’ve ordered this kind of soup many times at restaurants and each time I did I thought, “I really need to make this myself!” So here it is, finally! It…
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Cranberry Nut Cream Cheese Bread
I really like making quick breads in the cold weather months because, while they’re baking in the oven, my kitchen gets a little warmer and cozier. The aroma of something baking also adds to the coziness! So I made this Cranberry Nut Cream Cheese Bread—I’ve never made cranberry bread with cream cheese in it, but…
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Hot Cheese and Bacon Dip
This is a great time for making a yummy, cheesy dip, with all the game-watching going on! Even if you’re not game-watching, you may want to make a nice hot dip just to snack on! Like this Hot Cheese and Bacon Dip that’s baked in a bread bowl! It has onion, green chiles, garlic, and…
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