Best Pumpkin Bread

One batch of this recipe made everything you see above.  And really, you want that much.  It’s delicious, and also freezes well.  Change around the spices to suit your tastes.
1 – 29 oz can pumpkin puree
1 1/2 cups oil
4 cups sugar
6 eggs
5 cups flour
1 T cinnamon
2 t nutmeg
1 1/2 t EACH: cloves, baking powder, baking [...]

Fluffy Apple Dip

I got this recipe from Real Mom Kitchen, who got it from Simple and Delicious, and I’ve made it twice since Halloween.  It’s yummy and different.
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (I used 1 full teaspoon)
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
Assorted apple wedges
In a small bowl, beat [...]

Pumpkin Pie Cake

We had this last night and most of us really liked it.  It’s very much like a pumpkin pie with a cake-like crust, which I like since I’m not a big fan of pie crusts.  I halved this recipe and baked it in an 8″ square pan.  When I halved it, I still used the [...]

Fresh Peach Pie

My pictures turned out horribly, but you have to believe that this was SO SO good.  Another winner from Melanie.  This makes enough for two pies, but tonight I halved it easily and it turned out wonderfully.
2 pie crusts, baked
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
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1/2 [...]

Blueberry Tart

from Real Simple, August 2009
This was really pretty, very simple, and good – not too sweet.
1 8-ounce sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
2 cups blueberries
Heat oven to 375° F. On a lightly floured surface, unfold [...]

Red, White and Blue Jello

This is just great.  No Fuss Fabulous has links to this pretty, patriotic jello on her blog.  Check it out here.
*we’re making #5 this afternoon*
link to red, white and blue striped jigglers

Ben & Jerry’s Vanilla Ice Cream

2 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup milk
2 tsp vanilla
*Whisk the eggs in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes.  Whisk in the sugar, a little at a time, then continue whisking until completely blended, about a minute more.  Pour in the cream, milk, and vanilla and whisk to [...]

Chocolate Chip Pound Cake

This is so good.  So so good.  This was one layer of the wedding cake I made for my sister, and I filled it with chocolate mousse.  This recipe would be just as good as cupcakes with a nice chocolate buttercream, as a bundt sprinkled with powdered sugar, or even just plain.  It is so [...]

Ice Cream Cupcakes

(image and recipe from Joy the Baker)
Wouldn’t this be fun to make for a frozen dinner swap?

Pumpkin Gooey Butter cake

from Paula Deen
Cake:
1 (18 1/4-ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 egg
8 tablespoons butter, melted
Filling:
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
8 tablespoons butter, melted
1 (16-ounce) box powdered sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Combine the cake mix, egg, and butter and mix well with an electric mixer. Pat the [...]