After all these pumpkinny posts, you’d think that would be enough, right? Well – apparently not. I have one last pumpkin recipe up my sleeve, and it’s a good one: pumpkin trifles. These little goodies are as easy to make as they are impressive to serve. In fact, it doesn’t even require a recipe. You’ll [...]
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Countdown to Thanksgiving: Sweet potato risotto
We’re getting closer and closer to U.S. Thanksgiving, and I’m still finessing this year’s menu. New twists on old favorites are always fun for guests and the cook, and side dishes are no exception. This year’s table will feature Sweet Potato Risotto, a fall twist on a classic, creamy
Countdown to Thanksgiving: Easy pumpkin spice cupcakes
Judging by the popularity of cupcakes nowadays, I think it’s safe to say that most people won’t say no to one. So this Thanksgiving (or anytime, really), why not make cupcakes for dessert? They’re easy, they’re fun and they are so delicious! Pumpkin cupcakes are especially easy to make – all you need
Homemade tomato soup
Is everyone getting sick lately, or is it just that I live in an unlucky area? Fortunately, we’ve dodged the bullet for now, but the constant cold, damp weather is certainly not going to help. All the gloominess outside is making me crave a comforting bowl of a childhood favorite
Mini quiches offer maximum impact
Anytime I see something tiny and cute, I can’t help but get Homer Simpson’s voice in my head: “They’re cute because they’re little!” But these mini quiches really are cute, little – and delicious. The egg and cheese are a savory filling for the flaky, buttery rolls. I used a mini muffin pan, but you [...]
Cranberry crunch bars
Breakfast doesn’t have to mean a bowl of cereal or a piece of fruit grabbed on the way out the door. Make these cranberry crunch bars ahead of time, and enjoy a crisp-sweet-tart treat any day of the week. It’s also delicious as a dessert – just add crumbled up bars to vanilla or caramel
Countdown to Thanksgiving: Cranberry chutney
Thanksgiving will be here before you know it … time to get your game plan in order for the big day! This week I’m thinking about cranberries – those little balls of vitaminy goodness that are only in season from October through December. This year, I decided to try something new; instead of opening a [...]
Oven baked calzones at home
Calzones are one of my husband’s favorite Italian specialties; however I’m hardly Italian (although I do make a mean lasagna). But what’s to a calzone? Dough, sauce, cheese and fillings, right? How hard could it be? I donned my apron and quickly got to work. I used one of my tried-and-true dough recipes (this one [...]
Cornmeal rosemary cookies
I’m a sucker for a good cookie recipe, and have been working on cornmeal cookies for a while. Most recently, I had a recipe for cornmeal freezer cookies that I had tried over the holidays last year, but it just wasn’t quite right. This month’s Everyday Food magazine from Martha Stewart featured Cornmeal
Cinnamon apple freezer jelly
Making jams and jellies is one of my favorite ways to preserve summer fruits and vegetables. I recently came across this recipe from Kraft for making freezer jelly – about the easiest type of jelly you can make – and had to try it. Turns out, you don’t even need to peel and slice any [...]
