As a mom of four I’m well aware of the importance of having just as many recipes for the kids as the adults at any holiday. These Pumpkin Sugar Cookies are one of those recipes that all ages enjoy. Since my kids are capable in the kitchen these days, I often hand this recipe off to make from scratch. However, it can be really fun to make them when you’re looking for a baking project to complete together.  I love making recipes like this because they also travel well. If you’r

I like to mix classic recipes with more modern dishes at my holiday tables. Creamy Scalloped Potatoes are one example of this. It’s a classic recipe I’ve been eating since I was a child and remains popular at holidays to this day. The premise is so simple. A creamy cheese sauce is layered with thinly sliced potatoes and popped in the oven. It’s decadent and delicious in every way.   One of the tips I like to give people when making this is to make sure the potato slices and b

There’s pumpkin cheesecake and there are pumpkin muffins, and then there are Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins. This delicious dessert is exactly what you imagine them to be. They are individual pumpkin cheesecakes served in muffin cups and eaten like a cupcake. I honestly don’t know of any more popular dessert with the younger set of kids in my household.  To make these gems you start with a traditional pumpkin cheesecake batter. This is very easy to make. My only tip to you is tha

Sweet potatoes are so delicious, but I find I become limited in what I make with them sometimes. Most of the time I have them in my kitchen I make bake sweet potato fries or mashed sweet potatoes or sweet potato casserole. They are all excellent, but it can get a little repetitive. This is why I started making Roasted Sweet Potato Rounds with Honey & Feta. They are delicious baked sweet potato sounds with a drizzle of sweet honey and topped with savory feta.  I bake these in

Today I'm sharing recipes for three fall cocktails that are perfect for your next gathering. You'll absolutely love these for the season. You'll notice they're somewhat familiar as I designed the recipes by giving fresh twists to old favorites. These are perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas, or anytime you want to infuse cocktail hour with a little fall flavor. Pumpkin Margarita   Serves 1  Ingredients:  2 ounces silver or reposado tequila  1 ounce Cointreau  1 ounce fresh

Carrots can be one of those vegetables that need a lot of work to change up. My kids are big fans of good old carrot sticks, so it takes a lot of convincing them to let me give carrots a new look and flavor! That said, these Maple Roasted Carrots with Pomegranate and Tahini always win them over. I wouldn’t say that I make this regularly at home, it’s more of an entertaining dish, but it’s always popular.  The neat thing about the carrots in this dish is that they get sweet wh

My indoor entertaining in the fall and winter tends to be more formal than summer. I don’t know why, but it’s kind of like I’m getting ready for the holidays in a way. I like to test out my place settings and practice the recipes I haven’t made in a few months. Maple Poached Pears is one of those recipes I like to make this time of year because they require a little refreshing. I want to make sure I’ve got the process just right so it’s truly flawless when I make them for Tha

I wouldn’t say brussels sprouts have a great reputation in our house. They’re generally considered a ho-hum vegetable that nobody clamors for me to make with any great urgency. However, once I starting making Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts for my kids they definitely got a lot more popular around here and this dish now appears slightly more frequently on our menu. The proof of the great flavor of this dish is in the name. I mean, we could slather just about anything in bacon an

This is simply the coolest fall dessert. Pumpkin Pie Dip is everything it says it is, all the best Pumpkin Pie flavor without the hassle of making it from scratch. Sound too good to be true? It’s not. Read on! I do love a classic pumpkin pie, but making it from scratch can take a lot of time. Time I don’t always have! That’s where this dessert comes in.  The concept of this dip is that it’s a classic no-bake pumpkin pie filling with lots of flavor and a subtle tang, chilled i

Today I have a quick recipe for you. Cranberry Salsa with Jalapeños and Lime is such a great treat for fall. It’s unexpected, it’s bright, and it goes with just about everything. I think there should be salsas for every season and this is definitely the one I reserve for fall and the holidays.  What makes this so special is, of course, the cranberry base. There’s no better time for cranberries than in the fall. Then I add diced jalapeño peppers and a squeeze of lime to give t

There are a lot of delicious feta dips in Greek cuisine because feta lends itself so well to being whipped into a light, fluffy concoction. It also is a great tangy, blank slate to which you can add all kinds of delicious flavors. In this episode, I make Pumpkin Whipped Feta, a whipped feta dip with a healthy dose of pureed pumpkin and some warm spices stirred in. It’s savory and sweet and perfect for the season!  I like making this in the fall because it is a nice way to ser

Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Carrots with Burrata is such a great recipe that hits all the right notes for the fall and holiday season. I love roasted sweet potatoes, roasted carrots, and burrata on their own. However, when you combine them all into one dish with a dash of spices and balsamic vinegar, you’re in for a real treat! Even though these ingredients are available year-round, I really think they shine this time of year when root vegetables are more commonly served.  This

A delicious and elegant side dish for any dinner! A Great dish to make ahead of time and reheat when you're ready to serve. ROASTED SWEET POTATOES WITH FRESH CRANBERRIES Ingredients: 6 large sweet potatoes 4 TBSP olive oil 3 sprigs fresh thyme, coarsely chopped 2 sprigs fresh Rosemary, coarsely chopped 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 bag fresh cranberries Sea Salt, to taste Ground Pepper, to taste Preheat oven to 400* Peel and cut your sweet potatoes into 1/2”-3/4” cubes. Place in a mixin

Homemade cranberry sauce - so easy and a must for my thanksgiving spread!