One of my very favorite soups is French Onion! Is there anything better than caramelized onions in a rich beef broth, topped with crunchy bread and ooey, gooey cheese? I sincerely don't think so! One of the most important steps in making good French Onion Soup is patiently allowing the onions to caramelize properly. Don't … Continue reading French Onion Soup
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Scalloped Apples
One of my favorite aspects of watching cooking competition shows from other countries is seeing how our food differs. Whether it be a difference in ingredients or just a different way of preparing the same ingredients. It's a great way to keep interest and variety in your meals. The other day, I was watching a … Continue reading Scalloped Apples
Spiced Apple Custard Pie with Biscoff Cookie Crust
This Thanksgiving, I couldn't decide between a custard pie and a fruit pie. Specifically apple, since it's my husband's favorite. Then one day, I thought, "Why not combine them? Tart cinnamon apples with sweet vanilla custard." That's when I came across the enormous Costco pack of Biscoff cookies, just begging to be turned into a … Continue reading Spiced Apple Custard Pie with Biscoff Cookie Crust
Butternut Squash Risotto with Pancetta and Sage
I'll be honest: online personality Joshua Weissman and I probably wouldn't be besties in real life. But his knowledge and experience with food and cooking is something I can't help but respect. I can heartily recommend either of his cookbooks for anyone wanting to improve in the kitchen. This is the first recipe I've tried … Continue reading Butternut Squash Risotto with Pancetta and Sage
Maple Pecan Cake
Maple pecan is one of my all-time favorite flavor combinations. And since maple always reminds me of autumn, I decided a crisp, cold October day was the perfect time to try this incredible cake! I used my Nordicware Harvest Bounty loaf pan, making an beautiful cake that tasted even better than it looked! Filled with … Continue reading Maple Pecan Cake
Pumpkin Spice Creamer with Sugar/Dairy Free Options
Looking to clean up your pumpkin coffee addiction? Try this easy Sugar-Free Pumpkin Spice Creamer! This version is even dairy free, meaning it doesn't even contain lactose, so it really has no sugar! The best part of making homemade creamer is that you can customize them to your preferences. Use this recipe as a framework, … Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Creamer with Sugar/Dairy Free Options
Spiced Pear Oatmeal
Pumpkins and apples are usually the stars during autumn, but pears are easily one of my very favorite fruits when the days get shorter. This Spiced Pear Oatmeal is so tasty - as well as hearty - it makes a fantastic breakfast for a cold fall or winter morning, or even during the holidays! This … Continue reading Spiced Pear Oatmeal
Magnolia Table’s Pear and Walnut Bread
The third volume of Joanna Gaines' Magnolia Table cookbooks came out this year, and the recipe that intrigued me the most was Jo's Pear Bread. She came up with the idea trying to use up a surplus of pears by swapping them out for the bananas in a typical banana bread recipe. I knew I … Continue reading Magnolia Table’s Pear and Walnut Bread
Spiced Apple Sandwich Cookies
Some recipes are just okay. Some are good. Some are memorable. Some are worth adding to your regular rotation. And then some are so fantastic, they become something exceptional. A new tradition, something to take to special occasions or look forward to all year long. This is one of those recipes. If you like apples … Continue reading Spiced Apple Sandwich Cookies
Pumpkin Maple Madeleines
It's finally September, so bring on the pumpkin spice! Dainty, scrumptious madeleines are one of my favorite baked goods. So when I saw this recipe for these Pumpkin Maple Madeleines, in the cookbook for New York City bakery, Maman, I knew I had to try them! The cookbook itself is so stunning, the delicious food … Continue reading Pumpkin Maple Madeleines
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