Classic apple pie flavors baked in unique Apple Pie Puff Pastry Rolls. Easy apple pie and cranberry filling inside flaky puff pastry layers, baked as a pull-apart casserole for a unique fall and Thanksgiving dessert recipe. It’s officially fall season, especially now that I’m making apple pie recipes. I find myself enjoying baking more in…
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Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Shortbread Cookies
Learn how to make food processor cookie dough with these easy holiday chocolate shortbread cookies. Fresh hazelnuts and pumpkin spice added to make them even more festive. Oh yeah, and its also got flavored creamer baked right in! I’m so excited about the holidays coming up and seasonal desserts like these these Pumpkin Spice Chocolate…
Honey Bourbon Homemade Cranberry Chutney
Making this Homemade Cranberry Chutney is quick and easy. Simply simmer cranberries, honey, bourbon, chopped pecans, citrus juices and zest for a unique holiday side to pair with meat. Summer is just flying by around here and I’ve barely noticed it. Maybe it’s the busy schedule, uncharacteristically cool Bay Area weather and the excitement of…
Lemon Herb Goat Cheese Ball
This shop/post has been compensated by Collective Bias, INC., The Coca-Cola® Company, and NABISCO to create this Lemon Herb Goat Cheese Ball. All opinions are mine alone. #TheWinningBasket #CollectiveBias This Lemon Herb Goat Cheese Ball makes a quick party appetizer. Simply mix together goat cheese, cream cheese, lemon zest, sliced green onion, and fresh thyme…
Butter Pecan Cake with Buttercream Frosting
Butter Pecan Cake with Buttercream is an easy to make homemade layered cake. A classic moist white cake with butter toasted pecans and rich buttercream frosting. This cake is bursting with delicious fall flavors and is sure to impress your guests! Pecans are one of my favorite flavors of fall. Even though they’re available year…
Homemade Caramel Pumpkin Spice Latte
Learn how to make a Homemade Caramel Pumpkin Spice Latte in a just a few steps. Made with coffee, milk, maple syrup, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and a convenient latte in a can. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser to make this homemade Caramel Pumpkin Spice Latte. All opinions…
Vegan Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats
This Vegan Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats recipe is a healthy Thanksgiving breakfast or dessert. Simply made with pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, almond milk, oats and maple syrup. If you enjoy Thanksgiving leftovers as much as I do, you may find yourself craving pumpkin pie for breakfast. Don’t worry, this is a perfectly normal sensation….
Ginger Pear Vodka Martini
This Ginger Pear Vodka Martini is a simple, elegant cocktail made with a homemade ginger simple syrup, vodka and pear juice. This Ginger Pear Vodka Martini post is sponsored by Pernod Ricard, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Whether you’re looking for a fall themed cocktail, something to serve at parties,…
Apple Streusel Muffins
These Apple Streusel Muffins are a great way to welcome fall with seasonal baking. Moist muffins that include whole-wheat flour, brown sugar, apple, sour cream, creamer, and a streusel topping. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser to make these Apple Streusel Muffins. All opinions are mine alone. #DunkinCreamers #CollectiveBias…
Chewy Cherry Orange Oatmeal Bars
Moist and chewy Orange Oatmeal Bars make a simple holiday dessert. Dense oatmeal and crunchy granola base with gooey coconut cherry orange topping. If you’re a fan of breakfast and granola, I got a treat for you…quite literally. These Chewy Cherry Orange Oatmeal Bars take the wholesome goodness of breakfast and combines it into a…
Frosted Maple Pear Blondies
Moist and chewy maple blondie base mixed with caramelized pears. Frosted Maple Pear Blondies topped with a cinnamon cream cheese buttercream frosting. Sometimes life, especially during the holiday season, can get busy and overwhelming. Or maybe your day didn’t go too well. I’ve certainly had both of those feeling recently. Luckily there’s at least two…
DIY Hot Chocolate Mix-ins (Homemade hot chocolate)
Fun DIY Hot Chocolate Mix-ins with simple homemade hot chocolate this holiday season. Creamy hot chocolate made with milk, cocoa powder and sugar. Serve with flavor mix-ins and pair with chocolatey biscuits. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. November officially marks the holiday season…
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Carnitas Bowls
Hearty and healthy fall Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Carnitas Bowls. Less than 30 minutes of prep for an easy gluten-free weeknight meal. Caramelized sweet potatoes with marinated pork carnitas, black beans, bell peppers and onion. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser to create this Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Carnitas…
Roasted Sweet Potato Chili
Try this Roasted Sweet Potato Chili for a hearty and healthy fall meal. A simple mixture of diced tomatoes and tomato paste, kindey beans, ground beef and spices create a unique holiday chili. I’m slowly getting into fall mode, and things just got a little more official. Sweet potatoes, soups and chilis always remind me…
Fall Harvest Fig Pear and Apple Crisp
Enjoy fall harvest in this unique Fig Pear and Apple Crisp. Fresh fall fruits with nutmeg and clove spices. Covered with a crumbly, golden almond and oat crisp topping. Fig, pear and apples? (plus there’s dried cranberries too!) This Fig Pear and Apple Crisp was my first attempt at combining as many of my favorite fall…
Honey Apricot Pork Chops
Honey Apricot Pork Chops make an easy weeknight meal. Flavorful pork chops topped with a sweet and tangy honey apricot reduction. Full of protein and gluten free for a healthy, comforting meal. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser to create this Honey Apricot Pork Chops recipe. All opinions are mine…
Apricot and Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts
No elaborate stuffing recipe is needed to create these Apricot and Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts. Just a few ingredients create a classic stuffing flavor with dried apricots. One bite and you’re transported to favorite family meals of the past. Comfort food was a cherished memory as a child. Dinner time was an important ritual in…
Craisins White Cheddar Cheese Ball
Quick and easy gluten free party appetizer. Craisins White Cheddar Cheese Ball made with white cheddar, cream cheese, dried cranberries, parsley, garlic, green onion, rosemary and toasted pecans. Plus you’ll learn a quick trick to soften butter or cream cheese. Sometimes you want a quick and easy party appetizer. This Craisins White Cheddar Cheese Ball takes about…
Easy Creamy Mashed Potatoes (with Smoked Cherrywood Ham)
Quick and Easy Creamy Mashed Potatoes are a perfect holiday side. Just stir in sour cream, cream cheese, butter and milk for creamy mashed potatoes as fluffy and dreamy as whipped cream. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ForTheLoveOfHam #CollectiveBias Within this post you’ll…
Sparkling Ginger Pear Mocktail
Fresh rosemary and ginger infused simple syrup with pear nectar and ginger ale. Easy Sparkling Ginger Pear Mocktail, or add alcohol for a holiday cocktail. This post was sponsored by Libbey as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review. #CelebrateThis Within this post you’ll make simple…
Vegan Coconut Rice Pudding with Cranberries and Pistachios
Quick and healthy Vegan Coconut Rice Pudding is a decadent breakfast you can feel good about. Almond and coconut milk cooked into rice with cardamom, cinnamon, dried cranberries and pistachios. With winter here and the holidays steadily approaching, seasonal flavors and foods are at the top of my radar. There’s been plenty of holiday themed…
Chewy Coconut Chocolate Oatmeal Bars
Sweet chewy coconut layer baked into a moist oatmeal style dessert bar. Butter, brown sugar and oats with coconut, sweetened condensed milk and chocolate marbled in. The perfect Chewy Coconut Chocolate Oatmeal Bars. Within this post you’ll make a super chewy oatmeal bar dessert that’s quick and simple! Plus you’ll learn why chocolate chips hold…
Pasta Sauce Healthy Minestrone Soup
Easy healthy minestrone soup made from pasta sauce base. Super quick minestrone in about 20 minutes with tomatoes, carrots, yellow bell pepper, kidney beans, orzo and fresh spinach. Within this post you’ll learn about minestrone and what exactly it is. Plus you’ll lean about cooking extra flavor into rice, pastas and grains. You may be…
Cranberry Maple Blondies
Super moist and chewy Cranberry Maple Blondies with homemade walnut butter, toasted walnut pieces, maple syrup, brown sugar and dried cranberries. Easy holiday dessert bar. I’ve been enjoying baking lately. Maybe it’s the holidays, where desserts are more common. It’s a perfect way to share something personal with others. While fancy decorating isn’t quite my…
