Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

We finally got around to carving our pumpkins last weekend, so I got to make my favorite fall treat! Carving pumpkins is fun, but the roasted pumpkin seeds are by far my favorite part. Roasted pumpkin seeds are so crunchy, delicious, and addictive, and I look forward to them every year! And if you’ve already […]

This Butter Pecan Pie is gooey, delicious, salty and sweet and the perfect pie to make for Thanksgiving. Toasted pecans with vanilla and butter give this pie its signature flavor profile.   Last year was the first year that I hosted a Thanksgiving in its entirety. Since I write this blog, I wasn’t stressed at […]

Perfect Pumpkin Pancakes are a fall favorite! These pumpkin pancakes are perfectly soft and fluffy with warm spices throughout. You are going to love this easy pumpkin pancake recipe! More fall breakfast favorites include these Pumpkin Donuts and Pumpkin Muffins! The BEST Pumpkin Pancakes There is nothing better than a hot stack of pumpkin pancakesView […]

This Pumpkin Lasagna is a favorite for the holidays! Four tantalizing layers of fall flavors and textures that combine for an irresistibly delicious pumpkin dessert that can be made in advance! The perfect no bake dessert! Love pumpkin desserts? Pumpkin Brownies, Pumpkin Snickerdoodles, and Pumpkin Empanadas! Pumpkin Desserts Layers and layers of all your favorite fall flavorsView […]

Chocolate, pudding, and pie—the best of all possible worlds! Make the pie filling in the microwave and pour into a pre-baked crust. This make-ahead chocolate pie sets up in a few hours in the fridge, just in time for dessert. Continue reading “Easy Chocolate Cream Pie” »

Pumpkin Chili! Made with chunks of pumpkin, ground pork, black beans, a bottle of beer, and plenty of spices. Ready in under an hour. Even better the next day. Continue reading “Pumpkin Chili” »

Looking for a simple, rustic dessert just bursting with fall fruit flavor that doesn’t require rolling dough or fussing? This gorgeous crostata is poised and ready to be THE fall dessert of the season! Continue reading “Cranberry Apple Crostata” »

It’s pumpkin spice season and that means Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls are on your weekend breakfast menu! In addition to being easy-to-make, fluffy, and delicious, these rolls use a whole can of pumpkin puree! It’s about time to make that kitchen smell like fall. Continue reading “Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting” »

Don’t banish leftover pumpkin purée to the back of your freezer only to be forgotten and tossed. Get the most out of pumpkin season by using leftover pumpkin purée for Chocolate Pumpkin Pancakes, Pumpkin Biscotti, and to enhance your morning coffee. Continue reading “9 Recipes to Use Up Leftover Pumpkin Purée” »

These pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are soft, delicious and celebrate the perfect flavors of fall. Pumpkin puree is placed in these chocolate chip cookies in place of eggs. Pumpkin spice makes these an autumnal favorite! Phew! I love a seasonal rendition of a classic chocolate chip cookie. Lemme tell you, these are delicious. I’m really […]

These Pumpkin Churros are crispy on the outside and soft and delicious on the inside. Pumpkin puree is combined with a choux-like dough, piped and fried and then rolled in sugar and pumpkin pie spice.  I’ve had churros in all sorts of countries. From Peru to Spain and of course, Mexico, churros are delicious in […]

Don’t banish leftover pumpkin purée to the back of your freezer only to be forgotten and tossed. Get the most out of pumpkin season by using leftover pumpkin purée for Chocolate Pumpkin Pancakes, Pumpkin Biscotti, and to enhance your morning coffee. Continue reading “9 Recipes to Use Up Leftover Pumpkin Purée” »

Have you ever had a recipe call for just a partial can of pumpkin purée? And then you’re like, “well, what am I going to do with the rest of this??” Instead of searching for a recipe that calls for the exact amount of pumpkin purée that you have leftover, I like to add a […]

THIS is the sheet pan meal to end all sheet pan meals! It’s similar to some I’ve made before, but it is by far the easiest one yet, and without sacrificing any flavor. This Sheet Pan Kielbasa, Potatoes, and Green Beans recipe is filling, tasty, and as easy as it gets, with only SIX simple ingredients, […]

This Brown Butter Mini Sheet Cake with Maple Frosting the perfect seasonal cake. It’s super fluffy, nutty in flavor and the maple frosting is light and delicious. Clover Sonoma Dairy I love Clover Sonoma and find myself reaching for their milk, butter and other dairy products when I’m at the market. If you’re unfamiliar with […]

A chocolate sheet cake the size of Texas! This thin cake is blanketed with a warm, pourable frosting and topped with pecans. It’s definitely a crowd-pleaser! Continue reading “Texas Sheet Cake” »

This Mini Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Brown Butter Frosting is the perfect cake for fall. This pumpkin cake is fluffy, perfectly spiced and smothered with a brown butter frosting. It’s delicious, quick to throw together and ideal for a small get together. Fall is upon us and I am reveling in the autumnal glory this […]

Pumpkin spice is a beloved fall flavor, but don’t stop there. Pumpkin is a versatile ingredient and can be used in sweet or savory dishes. Use it for Pumpkin Chili or Pumpkin Cheesecake – when it comes to pumpkin almost anything goes! Continue reading “15 Sweet and Savory Pumpkin Recipes to Make this Fall” »

This easy crustless pumpkin pie recipe from Jansen Chan is perfect for anyone intimidated by pie dough—or just in a hurry. The trick to creating a pseudo-crust is to liberally butter the pie pan and sprinkle it with sugar (preferably coarse raw sugar like turbinado, though regular granulated sugar will also work). The creamy, warmly […]

This easy Cherry Cheese Danish recipe is fancy enough for holidays and special occasions yet simple enough to make on a Tuesday morning. The cherries are literally the cherry on top of a perfect cheese danish! A tasty shortcut makes this a family favorite! More breakfast favorites: Breakfast Casserole, Homemade Biscuits, Buttermilk Pancakes, and our favorite –View […]

These Pumpkin Brownies are extra fudgy and rich, with a layer of pumpkin cheesecake for the ultimate fall dessert recipe! Perfect for Thanksgiving and Halloween too! These easy brownies are the perfect combination of two dessert favorites that your guests will find irresistible! Looking for more pumpkin dessert recipes? Try these Sweet Pumpkin Empanadas and PumpkinView […]

Love red velvet cake? Try Red Velvet Cupcakes! Top these classic red velvet cupcakes with a tangy cream cheese frosting and serve them at your next birthday party or backyard potluck. Continue reading “Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting” »

Cream cheese frosting is so easy to make! This is a classic cream cheese frosting with cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla. It’s perfect for icing carrot cake, cupcakes, and cookies. Nothing beats homemade frosting. Continue reading “Cream Cheese Frosting” »

Welcome fall with this easy applesauce cake! It’s rich, moist, and fragrant with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice. Top with cream cheese frosting or leave plain. Continue reading “Applesauce Spice Cake” »