These mini apple pies are an autumn favorite of mine. I love the way this lattice looks and the taste is BEYOND! I can’t explain how delicious they are and a huge part of that is the homemade caramel. Each bite has the perfect combination of apple, caramel and flakey crunch. Pro Tips to make...
Bat Cake
My Halloween Bat Cake is chock full of all your favorite fall spices and beyond moist thanks to lots of pumpkin and a few other helpful ingredients. It might look fancy but it’s actually much easier than you might think! Pro Tips for an Amazing Pumpkin Cake If you can’t find candy melts at your...
Pumpkin Bundt Cake
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a giant pumpkin cake! OK first off I know many of you won’t have time to go all out and make an almost real looking pumpkin, but that’s OK! Just make the cake and serve with the glaze of your choice, slather it in cream cheese frosting, or...
Pumpkin Donuts
These pumpkin donuts are so moist you won’t dare to dip them in anything! Also I gotta be real, many baked donuts are disappointing. They’re like tiny cupcakes without buttercream that have been over-baked. MEH!!! These don’t have that problem, the pumpkin brings a lot of moisture and the glaze just seeps into the cake...
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Don’t throw those brown bananas away! They’re not something you want to snack on but they’re PERFECT for making a moist, delicious banana bread. While you’re at it why not throw in some chocolate chips and make this easy recipe a TOTAL crowd pleaser. It’s great with your morning coffee and anytime you want a...
Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Pumpkin pie is one of my all-time favorite desserts. It should have a crisp crust, SMOOTH, creamy filling with lots of flavor and my piece always has a mountain of whipped cream. Store-bought pie can never compete… How to Avoid Burnt Pie Crust I don’t know if you’re in this habit but tenting your crusts...
Apple Roses Pie
An apple rose pie is definitely a special occasion treat. Not because it’s too difficult but because it takes time to roll all of those little roses! If you want to save some time you can make a batch or my mini apple rose tarts or you could just arrange the thin slices in a...
Mini Cheesecakes
Mini cheesecakes are almost too good to be true! When decorated they truly look dazzling on the table and they’re so delicious. Perfectly sweet and creamy cakes with a crunchy base filled with toasted pecans make for an amazing treat. I love them plain but topped with some whipped cream or a dollop or pie...
Peanut Butter Blossoms
Peanut butter and chocolate are a match made in heaven, add cookies into the mix and everything’s coming up roses! These cookies are so fun to make and basically foolproof making them a great addition to your cookie rotation. P.S. I hope you have a rotation of cookie recipes you work though, you deserve a...
Baked Apples
If cobbler is apple pie’s less fussy friend then baked apples are their freewheeling easy-going cousin. ULTRA-easy to make with almost no cleanup after and they are DELICIOUS! I love packing mine with crunchy pecans and lots of fall spices/ PRO TIPS FOR THE BEST Baked Apples Choose the right type of apple for this...
Caramel Apple Cupcakes
When those leaves start turning color I go into FULL FALL mode and bake my little heart out using pumpkin spice this and cinnamon that. I can’t help myself! These apple cupcakes are a delicious addition to your recipe book that will make every meal special. Pro tips for Making caramel apple cupcakes Browning butter...
Mini Pumpkin Pies
I love pumpkin pie but sharing can be very over-rated so what better dish to whip up than mini pumpkin pies?!? They’re much easier to make and just as delicious. I styled them with a dainty dollop for the photos but they were completely covered in whipped cream (like a blizzard hit and there’s a...
Pumpkin Macarons
I was nearly shocked by how well these pumpkin spice latte macarons turned out! Macarons can be tricky, it’s easy to end up with hollow, cracked or lopsided cookies. This time, I folded the mixture JUST RIGHT! I let them sit for almost an hour before baking and they were perfect. I’m also loving the...
Butternut Squash Soup
I convinced my mom to make this soup for the blog because I had to share this recipe, it’s so easy and delicious!! The butternut squash pairs wonderfully with the apple, coconut milk and spices. I’m sure you’ll be making this recipe more than once if you give it a try. I almost forgot to...
Pumpkin Pecan Cake
This is a piece of pumpkin heaven for all you German chocolate cake lovers! Moist pumpkin cake spiced with cinnamon, ginger, allspice et al is filled with a luscious pecan frosting and surrounded by vanilla buttercream and more toasted pecans. This would also work as a naked cake with just the pecan frosting OR you...
