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……

Halloween Cake Pops

Welp, today I jumped onto the cake pops bandwagon. I figure they will be a nice no-mess treat for our Halloween party – not to mention that they are super cute! Any fellow bloggers out there know that Bakerella is the uncontested queen of cake pops, so I used her guide to making cake pops.……

Chocolate Graveyard Pots de Creme

Halloween is just over a week away, and I’m in full-on Halloween party food testing mode! Today I want to share with you this recipe for Chocolate Pots de Creme – with a spooky twist! The recipe that inspired me to make these can be found over at MyRecipes. To make 4 half-cup servings, you……

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……

Honey Oat Dinner Rolls

So, I was in the mood to make my own bread yesterday. It’s a lot easier than it’s made out to be , and cheaper than buying bread at the store. You can make them plain or add any herbs/flavorings you want; I chose honey-oat because I’ve been on a honey kick ever since I……

Chicken Croquettes with Tomato Dipping Sauce

I didn’t even know what croquettes were until yesterday. I was trying to find a dish to make with ground chicken that didn’t involve a sandwich or a soup. I decided to make croquettes, and thought they would be tasty with a tomato dipping sauce… turns out, I was right! To make approx. 4 servings……

Skinny Chicken Pot Pie

This recipe is for a healthy version of the usually full-of-fat dish, chicken pot pie. I made the crust from scratch, but you can certainly substitute a ready-made pie crust dough to save some time (I probably would have if I had one). Bonus though- you control the amount of fat etc that goes into……

Baklava

Today’s recipe is for Baklava, a sticky-sweet dessert of contested origin. According to Wikipedia, “It is characteristic of the cuisines of the former Ottoman Empire and much of Central and Southwest Asia. The history of baklava is not well-documented. It has been claimed by many ethnic groups, but there is strong evidence that it is……

Blueberry Cobbler

So, I found myself with an abundance of blueberries after finding them on sale at Kroger. I know, life is rough. To remedy my little “problem,” I decided to make a cobbler! This recipe uses 1 pint of blueberries and is good for about 5 small ramekins’ worth of blueberries, or one 9″ square baking……

Rotini with Creamy Alfredo Sauce

So my husband and I are huge fans of chicken fettucine alfredo, but this evening I made a meatless version (went great with our Eggplant & Tomato Gratin – recipe coming soon!). This recipe is not figure-friendly. Heavy cream? Check. Cheese? Check. Butter? Check. Carbs? Check. At least I used whole-wheat pasta…? And uh… parsley.……