My love for all things pumpkin is no secret. But it's about time I gave apples their autumnal spotlight! These Apple Cider Whoopie Pies combine two of my favorite things - whoopie pies and apple cider … [Read more...]
Irish Plum Pudding
In the 11 years I've been writing posts for this blog, I have never posted on Christmas Day! This year, I decided to finally rectify that and bring a recipe for a Christmas Pudding. Plum … [Read more...]
Pressure Cooker Persian Lamb and Herb Stew
Note: I was sent a copy of The Instant Pot Kosher Cookbook, 100 Recipes to Nourish Body and Soul in order to write this post. Opinions are mine alone. It is most certainly Instant Pot season! Work … [Read more...]
Caramel Apple Coffee Jam
I'm really in canning mode recently! I'm still a relative novice to canning, so I stick to sources I trust so I can preserve safely. Freshpreserving.com is the ultimate source, so when I saw … [Read more...]
Curried Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
I love how comforting a good bowl of soup can be in cold weather, plus soup recipes, including this recipe for Curried Butternut Squash and Apple Soup, are typically super easy to make! I try … [Read more...]
Apple Sage Stuffing Cups
Stuffing is one of my favorite parts of Thanksgiving, probably because it's usually the only time of year I get to eat it. But now that I've found this awesome single serving version for Apple Sage … [Read more...]
Autumn Apple Salad with Cinnamon Honey Dijon Dressing
It's September which means apples are right in their prime season! Although apples are available year-round, most apples ripen in the August-October time frame. I've had a craving for apples ever … [Read more...]
Caramel Apple Pie
You can never have too many pie recipes during the holidays! This one for Caramel Apple Pie is a great spin on a traditional apple pie that adds caramel to really amp up the flavor. The recipe comes … [Read more...]
Spiced Apple Two Bite Tarts
I love fall treats, but I can't really justify making a whole apple pie for just my boyfriend and I; we would be eating it for days! So I love that this month's Cooking Light had a recipe for mini … [Read more...]
Lower Calorie Sangria
Last year, I gave my dad sangria for Father's Day. He loves sangria, so I thought I'd make it a yearly thing. This time around though, I was also trying to sneak something by him. Instead of … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Apple French Toast Casserole
I love recipes that make it easy to serve a bunch of people with minimal effort. A slow cooker is usually a go-to for those types of recipes but I've never considered using it to make breakfast … [Read more...]
Apple Cinnamon Donut Holes
I wanted to make another batch of the Applejack Spiked Hot Cider but *gasp* I couldn't find any apple cider anywhere! There must have been a Thanksgiving rush, but I wanted some darn Apple Cider. But … [Read more...]
Horseradish Cheddar Mashed Potatoes with Bacon and Apples
I love a good mashed potato recipe. They are definitely my favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal. Classic mashed potatoes will always be a favorite of mine, but this recipe from Nigella Lawson that I … [Read more...]
French Toast with Maple-Apple Compote
I love French toast. I may or may not have had dreams about Sabrina's French Toast (in the Italian Market in Philly) but I always have a bit of eater's remorse when I realize how many calories I … [Read more...]
Vegan Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Butternut Squash and Apple with Candied Walnuts
New York Times recently had an article with a recipe from Carmen Quagliata, the executive chef at Union Square CafĂ©. The recipe was for a perfect winter dish: Vegan Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Butternut … [Read more...]