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
Fall Favorites
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
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)
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
Cranberry Apple Custard Pie
Looking to step away from traditional Thanksgiving desserts and really impress your guests? Try this Cranberry Apple Custard Pie! With a layer of Crème Pâtissière (pastry cream) topped by a layer of cranberry apple compote, nestled together in flaky pie crust pastry, this pie is a delicious balance of sweet and tart. It makes a … Continue reading Cranberry Apple Custard Pie
Thanksgiving Leftover Paninis
Imagine all the best flavors of Thanksgiving stuffed between two pieces of crunchy, buttery Sourdough bread with ooey, gooey Swiss cheese and the tang of mustard? Did that get your attention? Truth be told, every single November, I anticipate this leftovers sandwich more than Thanksgiving dinner itself. In fact, I ensure I will have plenty … Continue reading Thanksgiving Leftover Paninis
Mainstay Signature Cranberry Compote
These are our Mainstay Signature Holiday Cranberry Compote. I make it every single year! A little goes a long way, and one recipe makes enough to get me through all my Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, plus a few half-pint jars given to friends. Word to the wise: it's not traditional Cranberry Sauce. This compote is … Continue reading Mainstay Signature Cranberry Compote
Savory Pumpkin Soup
Pumpkin Soup is one of my favorite parts of Thanksgiving. I serve it as a starter every year! But this is not your grandma's strangely sweet yet weirdly bland pumpkin soup. My recipe is different than most, as I omit all the traditional sweeter spices. No ginger, no cinnamon, no nutmeg. I'm after a bowl … Continue reading Savory Pumpkin Soup
Classic Pumpkin Pie with Mascarpone Whipped Cream
Pumpkin Pie. Can we have Thanksgiving without it? This is my recipe for a simple Classic Pumpkin Pie, but it's a little different than others. Mine doesn't include cloves and substitutes a bit of brown sugar for the traditional white. I will also confess that I have yet to master pastry. It outsmarts me every … Continue reading Classic Pumpkin Pie with Mascarpone Whipped Cream
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