I have an confession. While I adore pumpkin everything during the fall, I love apples even more. That's right, I believe apples are the superior fall flavor to pumpkin. So while there is room for both in our household, today we're celebrating apple with all kinds of seasonal spices. This particular recipe also adds a … Continue reading Spiced Apple Hand Pies
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Frosted Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Cookies
If I was limited to baking only one thing every fall, I would choose these cookies. They're my all-time favorite pumpkin indulgence every autumn season! It's also one of the recipes I share with neighbors each October to rave reviews! These were the result of combining two recipes on a whim. The cookie itself is … Continue reading Frosted Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Cookies
Quick and Easy Fall Pastries
Homemade is wonderful...when you have the time. But in certain cases, there is nothing wrong with a shortcut! This quick and easy fall dessert utilizes two of our favorite short-cut ingredients: frozen puff pastry and canned pie filling. Combined with a few other easy ingredients, these result in a quick and easy pastry filled with … Continue reading Quick and Easy Fall Pastries
Almond Joy Chia Pudding
What is your favorite candy? One of our preferred sweet treats is definitely Hershey's Almond Joy bars. The combination of milk chocolate, sweetened coconut, and almonds is delicious! However, this indulgence is off-limits to anyone following a sugar, gluten, and/or dairy-free diet. So we created this chia pudding, which takes the mouthwatering flavor of Almond … Continue reading Almond Joy Chia Pudding
Healthier Banana Applesauce Bread
For us, fall is baking season! There is something about the cozy weather and delicious seasonal flavors that have us in the kitchen making all the baked goodies! One of the easiest, fastest things to throw together is a quick bread. If you think tasty quick breads can't be a little healthier, this Banana Applesauce … Continue reading Healthier Banana Applesauce Bread
Mushroom Ravioli in Rosemary Butter Sauce
Several years ago, a friend's mother-in-law offered to teach us an old Italian recipe for homemade pasta. We decided to make ravioli, and almost as an afterthought, I realized I'd need a filling. That lead me to this filling and sauce recipe by Tieghan Gerard at Half Baked Harvest, which turned out to be quite … Continue reading Mushroom Ravioli in Rosemary Butter Sauce
Chili con Carne
Happy Labor Day, USA! This means fall is right around the corner. And with cooler weather, it's the perfect season for thick, hearty chili! Confession: this is a copy-cat recipe for the chili from Wendy's. It's one of the foods I missed the most after cutting out fast food, but it's so much healthier. Plus, … Continue reading Chili con Carne
Good Ole Lemon Bars
For this week's Dessert Friday, we're going with a classic: Good Ole Lemon Bars! Composed of shortbread and custard, this is a good recipe to practice foundational baking skills. And the final product tastes so good, you'll have a dessert that will impress all your guests! Speaking of foundational baking skills, is anyone else as … Continue reading Good Ole Lemon Bars
Flu-Fighting Chicken Stock
As we prepare for fall, let's talk chicken stock! First of all, let's clear up the difference between broth and stock. Broth is made by simmering meat only. Stock, however, is made by simmering bones, thereby infusing it with the goodness of the marrow - including all the vitamins, minerals, and proteins - inside those … Continue reading Flu-Fighting Chicken Stock
Tomato Basil Parmesan Bisque
Nothing celebrates the coziness of fall like soup! One of my husband's favorite meals is classic grilled cheese and tomato soup, so it was important to me to develop a delicious recipe that is healthier than its canned counterpart. However, I didn't want to stop simply at tomatoes. I wanted basil, I wanted Parmesan, and … Continue reading Tomato Basil Parmesan Bisque
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