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 [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Thanksgiving’
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
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
Chocolate cherry cookies
We received an unexpected gift in the mail the other day. To say thanks, I whipped up a batch of these chocolate cherry cookies from Cooking Light. Since they recipe calls for using a mixer, they’re super easy to make and taste incredible. The tang of the cherries mixed with the chocolate is divine. I [...]
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 [...]
Pumpkin butter
Yes, we’ve been talking pumpkin a lot lately, but it is in season right now and makes a tasty fall treat. However, you don’t need fresh pumpkin to make pumpkin butter – although fresh pureed pumpkin could be substituted if you like. I used a big can of pumpkin, some sugar and ground spices, and [...]
Pumpkin spice latte
Pumpkin spice lattes. They’re always a treat to get at Starbucks or other coffee shops in the fall, but the cost adds up. We decided that this was another let’s-try-this-at-home treat to try recreating in the kitchen. The key to the flavor of pumpkin spice lattes is the syrup, and pumpkin spice syrup is quite [...]
Butternut squash soup
There is a crispness in the air, as fall begins to settle in and the leaves start to turn brilliant shades of red and gold. After spending the afternoon taking in the fall color and gathering leaves, it’s time to come in from the cold and warm up with some warm and creamy comfort food. [...]
Pumpkin bread in a jar
While debating the merits of baking bread in a tin can and the safety issues that this might bring up, a new idea emerged: bread in a jar. Why not use up some of those many jars that are otherwise collecting dust and taking up space in the cupboard, and put them to use? Plus, [...]
