In case you have not yet discovered, homemade granola is super easy to make and customize to your preferences and/or needs. This fantastic seasonal Pumpkin Spice Granola is chock-full of nuts, seeds, and oats, tossed in delicious pumpkin spice goodness. Not only does it make a protein-packed snack on its own, but with a little … Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Granola
Autumn
Roasted Maple Sage Turkey
No Thanksgiving table is complete without the turkey! I'm a fan of traditional poultry seasoning flavor; bring on the fresh sage! This recipe, however, adds onto that flavor profile with a delicious maple and bay basting sauce. The result is an incredible balance of herbs and gentle sweet maple. This turkey is the perfect recipe … Continue reading Roasted Maple Sage Turkey
Thanksgiving Turkey Pie Design
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
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)
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
Fall Harvest Balsamic Chicken Skillet
Sometimes, we have to go on specialized diets for various reasons. But that doesn't mean we stop wanting to celebrate seasonal foods. We just have to get a little creative! So if you currently need to eat gluten free, low sugar, Paleo, or Whole 30, and still wish to celebrate the delicious foods of the … Continue reading Fall Harvest Balsamic Chicken Skillet
Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte
Happy PSL Day! Or better yet, Happy You-Don't-Have-To-Pay-Starbucks-For-A-PSL Day! The Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte, or PSL, needs no introduction. It has developed a cult following, and its late August release always heralds the beginning of early fall. I've tried many recipes over the years, promising to deliver the same flavor as the original PSL, only … Continue reading Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte
Copycat Starbucks Apple Crisp Macchiato
As the masses flock to the green mermaid to caffeinate this fall, you can rest assured that both of Starbucks signature fall drinks for 2022 can easily be made at home! We're starting with a copycat of the Apple Crisp Macchiato. To accomplish this, we're making an easy homemade syrup and a caramel-like drizzle, just … Continue reading Copycat Starbucks Apple Crisp Macchiato
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