I had never even heard of pumpkin cookies until a few years ago. I was at a friend's house, when she casually asked if I wanted to try some cookies she had just made. Wait, pumpkin cookies? That's seriously a thing? Where have I been? After eating a socially unacceptable amount, I was in love. The following week another friend brought a big platter of frosted pumpkin cookies to our mom's group. They were equally delicious. Suddenly, I was feeling like everyone was in on this great secret but me. Good thing she brought me the recipe the following week. Now I'm in the club! If you haven't joined yet, this is your chance. Trust me, these cookies are Keep Reading
Chocolate pudding cake recipe
Chocolate Pudding Cake (recipe) If I had a quarter for every time my husband has requested this Chocolate Pudding Cake, I could hire a personal chef to make it for him. I might have enough left over to take a little vacation. Maybe wallpaper the bathroom in twenty dollar bills? I could... okay, you get the idea. He loves this cake. And I love him, so I make it. A lot. I must admit, the man has good taste. Chocolate Pudding Cake is pretty incredible. The cooking method for this cake is kind of unusual. You spread the chocolate cake batter into the baking dish before sprinkling the top with a combination of brown sugar and unsweetened cocoa. Keep Reading
Delicious Mocha Cookies (recipe)
Whether you're craving something sweet or just looking for a new recipe to shake up your holiday cookie exchange, add these sweet treats to your baking to-do list. They have a rich dark chocolate flavor without being overly sweet and just a hint of espresso. Mmm. Coffee & chocolate packaged neatly in a cookie. Does it get any better than that? The recipe only calls for 1/2 cup of flour which is quite a bit less than your average cookie. The result is similar to a thin, chewy mocha brownie, perfect for dunking in a cold glass of milk or a hot cup of coffee. Also good with coffee (I MEAN WHAT ISN'T?): Chocolate Crinkle Cookies or Gluten-Free Keep Reading
Coconut peach cobbler recipe (perfect way to enjoy fresh peaches!)
Coconut Peach Cobbler recipe Just a few weeks ago, I was talking a big game about how I was going to take a break this summer from picking, canning, or even thinking about large amounts of produce. I made it to August until I buckled under the pressure. The peaches & tomatoes made me do it (reading Farmer Boy to my kids right now didn't help, either)! So this past weekend I hauled out the strainer to make applesauce, the canner to can peaches, and the baking pans to make marinara sauce. The floors were sticky and the house was destroyed, but it didn't matter. I just felt this deep satisfaction that comes with jars cooling on the Keep Reading
Sweet Cherry Tart recipe
Sweet Cherry Tart recipe When July hits, local cherries are at their perfect peak, supremely sweet and juicy. I picked up around 40 pounds last weekend from a local grower. There was no plan to can or freeze them, I just wanted to eat them until our fingers were stained red and our bellies ached. It's a rite of summertime. One of the boxes has been sitting on the counter, and we've been eating them by the handful every time we pass through the kitchen. My husband was craving something for dessert the other night, so I whipped this up, thanks to a little inspiration from Martha. This recipe starts with a simple graham cracker crust, then adds a Keep Reading
Cream Scones
Cream Scones I love scones. Despite their hoity-toity, high tea image, scones are a simple addition to any breakfast, brunch, or dessert menu. I served these cream scones for breakfast this morning and plan on using them as a base for strawberry shortcake later in the week. The recipe makes 16 smaller scones, which is great, because they are not exactly low in fat. I don't know about you, but I always feel better eating food in smaller portions. Even if I end up eating twice as many, it always feels like fewer calories. Despite their sometimes dry, tough reputation, scones are light, buttery, and down right delicious when made correctly. The key Keep Reading
Raspberry Ricotta Cake recipe
Raspberry Ricotta Cake (recipe) I am totally off my produce game this summer. You see those raspberries? I bought them. At the store. In a white plastic bag in the freezer section. I'm pretty sure a little piece of my heart broke off and died right there in aisle 5. What is happening here?! My normal MO is Crazy U-Pick Person from June-September. 200 pounds of peaches? No problem. 65 pounds of blueberries? Sign me up. My hands are stained, my car is constantly loaded with boxes, and my counters are full of ripening fruit (and pesky fruit flies). But this summer has been quieter in the fruit department, and I am okay with that (I think? I am Keep Reading