Category Archives: fall
Melanie’s Beef Stew
Thank goodness I had this saved on email so I didn’t have to call Melanie and ask her for this recipe (for the 5th time at least). I’m making this tomorrow for a break from turkey leftovers. Brown some stew … Continue reading
Acorn Squash and Garlic Pasta with Parmasean
We had mixed reviews on this one – Joshua and I really liked it; Nathan and Jacob didn’t. I got the inspiration here. I cooked 1 small acorn squash, and after it was cool, chopped the flesh fine. While I … Continue reading
Apple and Pear Crisp
from Ina Garten. SO good. Making it, I thought there was just way too much topping for that much fruit – I’m used to crisps that are mostly fruit with a bit of topping. There is so much topping, and … Continue reading
Super Easy Cinnamon Apple Cider
I saw this recipe on The Family Kitchen and we loved it. Nathan and I thought it would be a fun treat from the kids, so we were pretty shocked that it tasted as good as it did. Add 1 … Continue reading
Real Simple’s 10 Ideas for Leftover Turkey
In case you don’t get the Real Simple magazine, here’s the link to November’s article on what to do with leftover turkey. Some great ideas – and you can use them all year with chicken breasts, too. Those turkey samosas … Continue reading
Filed under fall, holidays & celebrations, Poultry, Thanksgiving, Tips & Hints
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 … Continue reading
Filed under Breads, Desserts, fall, freezer cooking, pumpkin
Apple Cider Syrup
Oh, friends. This is heaven. Heaven heaven heaven. We made if for breakfast this morning and oh my goodness. This is going to be a fall staple in our house now. It tastes like you’re eating an apple pie, minus … Continue reading
Filed under Breakfast, condiments, fall
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 … Continue reading
Filed under Appetizer, Breakfast, condiments, Desserts, fall, fruits/veggies, pumpkin, Quick & Easy, snacks
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 … Continue reading
canned apple pie filling
Peel and slice apples and pack tightly into bottles. Bring to a boil: 10 c. water, 1 c. cornstarch, 5 c. sugar, 1/2 c. lemon juice, 2 tsp. cinnamon, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp. nutmeg Pour over sliced apples – … Continue reading
Filed under Desserts, fall, fruits/veggies, pie
Loaded Baked Potatoes
I think we’ll do loaded baked potatoes for dinner tonight. It’s still cold and snowy and something warm and low effort sounds perfect. I thought I’d make a list of toppings that we like and that sound good – did … Continue reading
Filed under Appetizer, fall, fruits/veggies, Quick & Easy, Sides, spring, summer, vegetarian, winter, WW friendly
