Chocolate-Covered Cherry Cookies

To kick off my 12 Days of Christmas Recipes “event,” I want to share with you the recipe for my husband’s favorite cookie in the entire world. It’s pretty high up there on my list as well! The first time I tried this cookie, my friend Kelly made them when we were college  (hi, Kelly!).……

Pumpkin Custard Pie

Today’s recipe for Pumpkin Custard Pie is an ode to my grandmother. She passed away just over two years ago, about a month after my husband and I got married. Now, whenever I think about pumpkin pie, I think of the pumpkin custard that she made every year for Thanksgiving. Most of the people in……

Apricot and Walnut Stuffing

To date, I have not been a huge fan of regular stuffing. I’ve been pretty indifferent about it. I’ll take a few bites at Thanksgiving and/or Christmas dinners, but it’s certainly not my favorite side dish in the world. Whatever the case, I was intrigued when I saw a recipe for Apricot and Walnut Stuffing……

Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting

This is a fantastic, versatile bread that can be eaten for dessert, breakfast, or just as a snack. I’m also including a basic recipe for cream cheese frosting, because well, pumpkin and cream cheese were made to be together. Mmmm. I love this bread because it reminds me of my favorite dessert in the entire……

Caramelized Onion & Apple Mini Tarts

These tarts are super simple to prepare, yet make for an elegant presentation. Not to mention the unexpectedly delicious flavor combination! I was skeptical, at first, of how well onion and apple would go together; but give it a try, and you won’t regret it! To make 6 servings (about 20 mini tarts), you will……

Pumpkin Scones

Well, it’s finally time to bust out the pumpkin recipes for fall! Thank goodness the pumpkin puree shortage is mostly over. As I was looking for canned pumpkin in the grocery store, I started to panic because I couldn’t find it in the usual spots (canned veggies/fruits aisle, and the baking aisle). I ended up……

Prosciutto & Parmesan Crostinis

So, I promised to bring you lots of recipes to prepare for the holiday season. This is the first of many appetizers that I plan to test and share. These crostinis are a simple, yet elegant appetizer or hors d’oeuvre that can be served at your next party! To make 6 crostinis, you will need:……

Upside-Down Pear Cake with Cardamom and Honey

So, my husband “doesn’t like pears.” Or at least he didn’t until he tasted this cake. I brought home pears from the grocery store, and he turned up his nose at my choice of fruit. I asked him if he had ever really had a “good” pear, and he kind-of shrugged. Oh well. I know……

Mushroom, Spinach, and Mozzarella Pita Pizza

Today’s recipe is probably the easiest lunch I have ever made, aside from maybe pouring a bowl of cereal. My particular concoction includes ricotta cheese as the “sauce base,” but you could certainly use a tomato-based sauce. You can mix up the veggies any way you like. The possibilities are endless. 😛 To make one……

Fig Galettes with Honey and Cream Cheese

Until today, I had never tasted a fig that wasn’t smooshed up and processed into a Fig Newton. Do those even contain real figs? Whatever, I have no idea. I was perusing the grocery store’s fresh fruits and veggies when I stumbled upon these. I figured, “Why not?” So into my cart they went. Once……