pumpkin maple muffins with sauteed apple filling

I found a pumpkin maple muffin 🎃 recipe on the nytimes cooking site that’s perfect for a fall breakfast or brunch.  I added a little extra to this already delicious recipe, but it’s a win-win.  here’s how I made it: first, this recipe calls for pumpkin puree and I didn’t have the canned version BUT I did have an actual pumpkin (that … More pumpkin maple muffins with sauteed apple filling

old fashioned apple cake with cream cheese frosting

after apple picking 🍎 last week, I now have to get creative with a bunch of sweet delicious apples.  (apples are one of my absolute favs).  one of the first recipes I found intriguing was this old fashioned apple cake from King Arthur Flour.  I made a few minor modifications, but I would recommend this cake any time of the … More old fashioned apple cake with cream cheese frosting

5 fall favs: apples

it’s the start of a new school year and the start of a new weekly series: 5favs/5ways for fall seasonal produce.  we start with my absolute favorite:  apples. ❤️🍏😊  so here’s our 5 favorite ways to enjoy them.  how do you like to enjoy apples? please share! (all recipes are meatless !) 1. raw: w/ a little cinnamon 2. baked: hasselback apples … More 5 fall favs: apples

5favs, 5 spices: cinnamon

it’s part 2 of our 5favs weekly series on the 5 healthiest spices on the planet (per eat this, not that).  and we’re focused on cinnamon for this edition (cinnamon spice – oh so nice!) and our 5favs  recipes of this blood sugar balancing* spice.  which ones do you like?   sliced apple sprinkled w/cinnamon (simple and sweet…literally 😉  ) apple pie oatmeal cookies via amy’s … More 5favs, 5 spices: cinnamon

fall seasonal soiree

with all the abundant seasonal produce available now, I had an idea.   how about throwing a fall seasonal soiree for your friends and incorporate as many fall produce items as possible.  gives everyone a chance to enjoy and welcome in the new season.  here’s my menu idea.  this looks like it could even work for … More fall seasonal soiree

celebrate: national dessert day with apples!

so today, october 14,  is national dessert day, just think a day set aside just…for…your…sweet…tooth.  (is that evil or good?)  well, the best way for me to celebrate national dessert day, is to highlight my 5favs apple desserts! what’s your favorite dessert? don’t think too hard because it’s #nationaldessertday – all day. 😉 sweet, salty caramel bourbon … More celebrate: national dessert day with apples!