Filled with a lightly spiced sweet pumpkin ricotta filling, the classic Italian dessert gets a fall-themed twist in these pumpkin cannoli. Click here for the recipe This summer I took a blogging break! Some of you have missed me, some of you did not even notice there was no email coming from me for weeks. It’s…
Pumpkin poke cake
Just as easy as a making it from a cake mix, this made-from-scratch pumpkin poke cake is soaked in condensed milk and topped with homemade caramel frosting! Click here for the recipe Today is the first day of fall and you know what that means – the pumpkin season it’s officially opened. No more rolling…
Apple cake with streusel topping
Super easy to make, this buttery, moist and soft apple cake has layers of thinly sliced apples and a sweet and flavorful streusel topping! Just perfect with a cup of coffee! I don’t even know how to begin describing this apple cake. It’s buttery, moist, soft, with thinly sliced apples and topped with a sweet cinnamon…
Pumpkin cheesecake bars
So easy to make and with the right amount of pumpkin flavor, these pumpkin cheesecake bars taste exactly like a cheesecake that crossed paths with a pumpkin pie – the best of both worlds! We’re right in the middle of the pumpkin season. Although my first pumpkin dessert was made in the heat of June followed…
Caramel apple cake
This delicious and easy caramel apple cake is perfect for fall baking! One bowl, simple ingredients, one cake in less 1 hour from start to finish! A week ago I had mixed feelings about homeschooling full time. Was it the right decision? What if I scar my baby girl for life? Is it too late…
Twice baked cheese and bacon mashed potato casserole
Kick up your classic mashed potatoes a few notches with this twice baked mashed potato casserole loaded with 3 types of cheese and crispy bacon! (plus my tips and tricks for the best mashed potatoes) If I have to narrow down our dinner meals to 3 must-haves potatoes and meat would be one of them. I grew…
Pumpkin cinnamon rolls with caramel icing
Your family will be jumping with joy after having one of these soft, fluffy and buttery pumpkin cinnamon rolls! Ribbons of cinnamon, lots of pumpkin flavor and a sticky caramel icing make these rolls totally irresistible! As a mom (and as a food blogger) one of my biggest “job” requirements is to make sure my family is well…
Pumpkin pie bars
Made with a rich and creamy filling, these pumpkin pie bars are a delicious twist of the classic pie and a nice way to feed a crowd without being too messy! Pumpkin pie has and most likely will always be a favorite of my family right after we visit the local pumpkin patch. Every year,…
Cranberry cookies
Sweet and soft, these nutty cranberry cookies are a family favorite. Make them for friends and family, for your next cookie exchange or bake and freeze getting them out when the cravings strike. The first sign of fall and I stock on fresh cranberries. Although easily available frozen year round, I prefer to buy them…
Chocolate pumpkin bars
Perfect for fall potlucks, these chocolate pumpkin bars feature layers or rich chocolate cake, silky pumpkin pie and light frosting and finished with a dust of cinnamon. I rarely make the same dessert twice in a short period of time. Usually I rotate them every 3-4 month, giving my family time to try new ones…
Chocolate chip pumpkin quick bread
This easy, super moist chocolate chip pumpkin quick bread is packed with all the amazing fall flavors. The bread gets better as it ages so plan to bake it a day or two ahead. I have a love relationship with the winter squash January through December but my heart starts to beat faster middle of September…
Chocolate pecan cheesecake
Don’t wait until Thanksgiving to bake this chocolate pecan cheesecake! Silky cheesecake featuring two layers of chopped pecans and chocolate chips will make everyone rave about this recipe! Cheesecake is one of those desserts you can’t go wrong with. Either using cream cheese, ricotta cheese or the tangy goat cheese this decadent dessert will always make…