Looking for a way to make a basic pumpkin pie more festive for Thanksgiving? Put a turkey on it! TIMESAVER TIP: You don't even have to make anything from scratch! This works great with refrigerated/frozen pie crust and a premade pie from the freezer section/bakery of your local grocery store. Just make sure, before you … Continue reading Thanksgiving Turkey Pie Design
Slow Cooker Cinnamon Pear Applesauce
Applesauce isn't just simple to make, it's easy to customize and enhance! And one of my favorite things to add - especially in the fall - is fresh pears! Pear applesauce is just as easy to make as basic applesauce. You can make it on the stove top, but I prefer using a slow cooker. … Continue reading Slow Cooker Cinnamon Pear Applesauce
One Pan Baked Oatmeal with Fruit
I don't know why it took me so long to try baking my oatmeal. I was convinced it took longer than cooking on the stovetop, so why would I try it? And then I tried it. YUM! Perhaps it's just this recipe, this combo, this method, but I am now enthusiastically pro-baked oatmeal! Reason #1: … Continue reading One Pan Baked Oatmeal with Fruit
Homemade Marshmallows and Peanut Butter Banana S’mores
Until now, I was intimidated by the idea of making marshmallows from scratch. Candy making can seem so precise and scary. Turns out, it's not that complicated! The heat and mixer do all the work. My two tips: Make sure you have a candy thermometer so you know just when your syrup is ready. Go … Continue reading Homemade Marshmallows and Peanut Butter Banana S’mores
No-Bake Cheesecake Hacks
Are you someone who doesn't bake but would love to impress this holiday season? I've got you covered! In this post, learn how to jazz up a store-bought, no-bake cheesecake in FOUR different ways that will leave your guests begging for seconds! First, buy a no-bake cheesecake. During the fall holidays, I love the Pumpkin … Continue reading No-Bake Cheesecake Hacks
Homemade KFC Bowls
Homemade KFC bowls have become an incredibly popular copycat meal. You don't even need a step-by-step recipe. Just prepare the 5 components, assemble in a bowl, and enjoy. Here's how I make mine! TIP: Season your mashed potatoes as you would eat them by themselves. Butter, salt, chives, sour cream, etc. You don't want to … Continue reading Homemade KFC Bowls
Pomegranate Pistachio Chocolate Bark
Have you seen the new fall 2022 pomegranate-flavored sweet treats at Williams Sonoma? They look so tempting! However, with a little effort, you can make these seasonal goodies at home, saving money and offering more opportunities to customize to your preferences. The fastest and easiest of these is this Pomegranate Pistachio Chocolate Bark. The concept … Continue reading Pomegranate Pistachio Chocolate Bark
Pumpkin Apple Breakfast Bake (Gluten Free, Low Sugar)
The fall holidays, aka Baking Season, can be very hard to navigate for anyone with a gluten intolerance. So many delicious seasonal treats are wheat flour-based, and let's admit it, their gluten-free counterparts just aren't very good. So I've gone on the hunt for some truly delicious seasonal gluten-free treats, starting with this tasty bake … Continue reading Pumpkin Apple Breakfast Bake (Gluten Free, Low Sugar)
Buttered Tarragon Peas
Any Top Chef fans out there? In an early season, the contestants were challenged to make a Last Supper meal for other well-known celebrity chefs. Carla Hall was assigned Jacques Pépin, who included peas in his meal. When he tasted her creation, he responded with, "I could die happy with this dish." These peas have … Continue reading Buttered Tarragon Peas
A Salad To-Fall-For
The fall season is often associated with heavy-laden, caloric dishes. So when you wish to lighten things up between all the indulgent cakes, cookies, stews, and stuffings, throw together this fantastic fall salad! Bright herbs, sweet fruits, salty prosciutto, tangy cheese, and crunchy walnuts make the perfect side dish to any fall meal. Bonus shout … Continue reading A Salad To-Fall-For
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