For me the pie crust has always been my favorite. Sometimes I will eat all the filling first and then eat the pie crust. My favorite part of making pies is the leftover pie crust with butter, cinnamon, and sugar baked into pie crust cinnamon rolls. Heaven! For those watching their calories or aren’t pie crust fans, this is … Read More ...
Slow Cooker Hot Buttered Rum
There is a non-alcoholic version of this recipe, but I say give the kids the hot cocoa and let the adults have their drink to enjoy. It is okay as long as you drink responsibly and mark all alcoholic drinks for adults only with kids around. What a great way to warm up after being out in the fall or … Read More ...
Lemongrass and Wasabi Asian Style Chicken Nuggets
These chicken nuggets are the kind I can sink my teeth into! An upscale nugget that could be served as an appetizer for your holiday party, or just a small get together. Homemade chicken nuggets are so much better than the frozen kind. Pick up an extra package of chicken when it’s on sale and make some of these to … Read More ...
Bacon Wrapped Plantain
Hope everyone survived Halloween night and enjoyed sleeping an extra hour. Of course, when you have animals, that extra hour never happens. One holiday down and two more to go. Feel free to send me requests for items you would liked featured to help you with your holidays. All holiday parties have bacon wrapped something served, how about a new … Read More ...
How to make a Pumpkin Cheesecake for Fall
How many of you are done with your Christmas shopping? I wish I was that organized! I’m doing good thinking about Thanksgiving dinner now and not waiting till two weeks before. If you are in charge of the desserts for the holiday dinners or like to bring desserts to potlucks, you may want to add this to your baking list.… Read More ...
Chipotle White Ale Cranberry Sauce Recipe
When I was little, I thought cranberry sauce only came in a can. My young life was a canned goods commercial. When I was a teenager, some new family members brought fresh cranberry sauce made with oranges to our Thanksgiving dinner. We never had canned cranberry sauce at our house again. I’m ready for something different than the cranberry sauce … Read More ...
Autumn Turkey Soup
I’m still having a hard time believing that Halloween is tomorrow and then November begins. I really don’t remember time flying by this fast when I was young. I do love Thanksgiving and Christmas, because of all the food and baked goods. Plus, the holidays spirit of family and sharing. This is comfort in a bowl and the perfect way … Read More ...
Apple Rum Raisin Cake
If you still have some apples that you need to use up, here is a cake that speaks fall and the holidays. This would be a great dessert for your fall dinner, potluck or buffet table. It would also make a wonderful gift to give during the holidays. You could also make it alcohol free by using apple cider instead … Read More ...
Classic Dinner Roll
We don’t have bread with our meals, unless going to a restaurant and the holidays. It seems like an important piece of the dinner puzzle. The table looks like it is missing something, without some sort of bread. Maybe it’s just me and all the holiday dinner table visuals. I love the dinner roll, because it is small and versatile. … Read More ...
How to make Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites For Fall
The most frightful thing is to forget to leave room for dessert! I’m not a big dessert person, so I usually steal a bite or ask for a sliver of cake or pie. These bites are perfect, just the right size to fill the sweet need, but not feel guilty. Plus, you could sneak one and not ruin dinner. Perfect … Read More ...
Baked Sweet Potato Roses
I’m happy with a spoonful of sweet potatoes plopped on to my plate, but during the holidays, people like to dress things up a little. Shaping items to look like roses are a hit this year. The beautiful color of the sweet potato is pretty enough for me, but you can add some extra pizzazz by turning them into roses. … Read More ...
Beer Cheese Dip
With football season and the holidays, there are a lot of parties. One of my favorite part about parties are the dips. I’m a nibbler, so I much prefer the appetizers and side dishes over the main course. This will be a great addition to your parties, potlucks or just for snacking during the games or hanging with the family.… Read More ...
Ancho Chili Turkey Breasts with Potatoes and Poblanos
This dinner is perfect for the weekend or even something different for Thanksgiving. Since there are only three of us for Thanksgiving. A large turkey breast is enough for us to enjoy along with meat for sandwiches the next day. The best thing is it all cooks on one pan, so less mess and more time with the family.
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Pumpkin Gingersnaps
Because it’s fall, we can’t go without a pumpkin recipe. Poor apples have to take a backseat to the pumpkin fever! This cookie is perfect for fall and can be used right through the fall/winter holiday season. You can make a double batch, bake some now and freeze for the next holiday or when you need a pumpkin fix.
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Quick Apple Cinnamon Rolls
Today I’m going to take a break from the Halloween posts and focus on some fall recipes. Cinnamon Rolls in 30 minutes and with apples!? Yes, please tell me more! This is the perfect fall recipe to enjoy those apples you picked with the family. You could also have it during the holidays, like Christmas morning. These would be perfect … Read More ...