Chocolate Banana Muffins

Some of my favorite creations come about because I have too much of something in the house – or not enough. In the case...

Vanilla Bourbon Sweet Potato Pie

Rumor has it that the mighty cupcake is losing favor and pie popularity is surging. I’m not sure I’m down with the idea of...

Mango Cashew (Almond Flaxseed Pepita Whatever-You-Want) Granola

In my thirty- years, granola has gone in and out of favor more often than bangs have gone in...

Christmas Muffins

These muffins are perfect for Christmas. They’re chockful of festive ingredients and flavors:  Fresh cranberries, zucchini, apples, orange zest … top with a little...

Double Chocolate Salted Peanut Bark

This bark is a ridiculously easy candy recipe that’s perfect for supplementing your holiday cookie platters, or even all by itself, tucked in a...

Leftover Veggie Frittata

Every respectable party needs some crudites, am I right? Snack-size raw veggies with a dip or two make for happy snacking party-goers. Depending on...

Vegetarian Caramelized Onion & Chanterelle Mushroom Stuffing

This simple vegetarian stuffing recipe is made special with a handful of sourdough bread thrown into the mix, caramelized onions, and delicately-delicious chanterelle mushrooms....

Cute Crabapple Place Cards

If you’re looking for an easy and budget-friendly place card idea for Thanksgiving, look no further. All you need are crabapples with their perfectly...

How to Make Your Own Pumpkin Puree

I love making my own homemade pumpkin puree. It’s so easy to churn out several cups’ worth of the stuff with just a little...

Apple Cranberry Crumble Pie

I’ve been baking this apple cranberry pie for family Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners for years. I love that it’s an apple pie, so traditional...

Apple Butter Mustard Dip with Sharp Cheddar and Apple Cubes

This simple, easy apple mustard dip is a great choice for when you’re looking for a quick appetizer recipe. Sweet and spicy apple butter, tangy...

Apple Cranberry Sauce with Cider & Cinnamon

As much as I like mixing it up with homemade cranberry sauce, this Apple Cranberry Sauce recipe with fresh tart apples, apple cider, and...