Keep It Sweet Thanksgiving Favorites
Posted on November 14, 2016
This is such a weird holiday year for me. There has been so much going on and now Thanksgiving is somehow approaching. We don’t have an operating kitchen yet, but that doesn’t stop me from thinking about all of my favorite holiday foods. Here’s what I’m dreaming about baking right now: Big Crumb Cranberry Coffee…
Big Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Posted on October 26, 2016
Perfect pumpkin cookies! These pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are chewy in the middle and crispy around the edges. !!!!! I’m trying not to go crazy with anxiousness right now. We move into our house in just a few days and I can barely believe it. It’s been a long road since we closed early in…
Brown Butter Chocolate Pecan Blondies
Posted on November 16, 2015
Rich brown butter blondies with toasted pecans and rich dark chocolate are a perfect Thanksgiving dessert! It was very difficult for me to set aside my own personal distaste for nuts in blondies and brownies and throw some crunchy toasted pecans into these blondies. But Thanksgiving is coming and it would be a shame to…
Big Crumb Cranberry Coffee Cake
Posted on November 9, 2015
New York style crumb cake layered with fresh cranberries. This is the perfect holiday coffee cake! There are people who eat coffee cake as it’s probably intended, all of the components in one bite. And then there are the rest of us (most of us?), who are inclined to eat all the crumbs off the…
Fall Pavlova with Caramelized Apples and Cinnamon Whipped Cream
Posted on November 4, 2015
A special Thanksgiving dessert that happens to be gluten-free. This fall inspired pavlova is layered with cinnamon whipped cream and caramelized apples. While I have a hard time understanding the idea of being “too full” for dessert, some people have brought this concept to my attention in the past. And apparently, at Thanksgiving, this can…
One Bowl Pumpkin Blondies
Posted on September 24, 2015
Amazing pumpkin blondies that are easy to make. With chewy centers and crispy crackly tops, you will love this one-bowl dessert. My sister's engagement party is just a couple of weeks away and I'm so excited! It feels like a big kick off to about a year of celebrations. Of course for her shower and…
Mini Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Posted on September 18, 2015
These are the perfect pumpkin cookie. Crispy edges, chewy middle and lots of chocolate chips! We are getting closer to L’s birthday, just under a month to go. In fact, I can see so many ways he is now transitioning from baby to toddler (insert many, many tears). There’s the way he arches his back…
Cranberry Apple Shortbread Bars
Posted on November 24, 2014
An easy last minute dessert recipe for Thanksgiving. These cranberry apple shortbread bars are a delicious holiday treat. I love any excuse to use this shortbread recipe. It’s seriously buttery, slightly chewy and lightly crispy on the outside. Plus, the basic flavor lends itself to almost any type of filling. I’ve done Meyer Lemon Shorbread…
Brown Butter Apple Tart {Guest Post}
Posted on November 17, 2014
The warm smells and flavors of fall come alive in this custardy brown butter apple tart. Today’s guest post is from Joanne at Eats Well With Others, who you already know I adore! If you somehow are not already reading her blog on a regular basis, that should definitely change. Some of my favorite posts…
Roasted Butternut Squash Pie with Brown Sugar Marshmallow Topping
Posted on November 10, 2014
Flaky pie crust, flavorful roasted butternut squash filling and a sweet toasted brown sugar marshmallow topping make an amazing fall dessert. This is the perfect Thanksgiving pie! Today we are celebrating with a virtual bridal shower for a very dear friend of mine! Joanne is getting married in just a few weeks and I’m so…
Pumpkin and Ginger Ice Cream Sandwich Cookie Cake {Guest Post}
Posted on November 3, 2014
Today I have a guest post from my friend Erin. If you don’t know her blog, The Spiffy Cookie, you definitely need to head over there and explore. Erin and I both have a big love of chocolate, peanut butter and all things sweet. Some of my favorite recipes of hers are the Peanut Butter…
Butternut-Pumpkin Spice Sheet Cake with Bourbon-Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting {Guest Post}
Posted on October 30, 2014
Today’s guest post is from a fellow new mom (how adorable is Avery?!) and talented baker. Steph from Girl Versus Dough makes some terrific baked goods and even had an e-book published earlier this year! Be sure to visit her blog and check out some of her other amazing recipes like Peaches and Cream Streusel…
Pumpkin Cake with Pecan Pie Glaze
Posted on October 13, 2014
This moist and flavorful pumpkin bundt cake is topped with a pecan pie glaze. Have the best of both worlds in one dessert! I actually made this cake way back in August and the smells in the kitchen that day immediately brought me to Fall. I realize that is something people say all the time,…
Cinnamon Chip Whole Wheat Pumpkin Scones
Posted on September 15, 2014
Lightly sweetened pumpkin scones filled with rich and flavorful cinnamon chips. I haven't had many weird pregnancy cravings, but there were a few times that I could have killed for a scone from this bakery. I don't know what it is about them that is so good, but they are insanely addicting. I think it has…
Pumpkin Blondies with Caramelized White Chocolate Swirl
Posted on September 4, 2014
Dense and fudgy pumpkin blondies with a rich caramelized white chocolate swirl. About a year ago, I absolutely fell in love with caramelized white chocolate. Luscious, creamy, sweet, decadent; so many reasons to love it. And thanks to that wonderful ingredient, these pumpkin cupcakes are one of my favorite recipes on the blog. This time…
Vanilla Bean Apple Bundt Cake
Posted on November 25, 2013
This moist cake is loaded with chunks of apples. The vanilla bean in the cake and the caramel sauce enhances the flavor in a wonderful way. After tasting my mom's version of Audra's apple cake over the Jewish holidays, I couldn't wait to put a spin on it myself. My mom substituted butter for some…
Cranberry Apple Pie and Pie Week Giveaway
Posted on November 22, 2013
This double crusted cranberry apple pie is full of a melt-in-your-mouth fruit filling and covered in flaky pastry dough. Wow your Thanksgiving guests with this holiday pie. Scroll to end of post for giveaway details. After making my Fancy Holiday Chocolate Pecan Pie, I couldn't wait to use my new pan again. And since I…
Fancy Holiday Chocolate Pecan Pie and Pie Week Giveaway
Posted on November 18, 2013
This chocolate pecan pie is the perfect addition to your fall holiday table! Get excited because in addition to yesterday's awesome Amazon gift certificate giveaway, I have a few more giveaways coming your way this week (scroll down for details). Oh right, and lot's of pie! A few other bloggers and I are sharing pie…
Whole Wheat Pumpkin Cinnamon Swirl Bread
Posted on November 14, 2013
This loaf of bread is the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table. If there is somehow some leftover, use it the next day it to make french toast for a delicious breakfast treat. It's not often that I bake something that requires yeast. In fact, I tend to think of most homemade breads as something…
(Fresh) Cranberry Chocolate Chunk Brown Butter Cookies
Posted on November 11, 2013
Looking for a new way to use up your extra cranberries? Cranberries get an upgrade in these brown butter cookies that are loaded with rich dark chocolate chunks. I have to tell you, these cookies surprised me! They are so much better than I even expected. Tart cranberries, rich dark chocolate (a lot of it)…
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffins Made with Quinoa Flour {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free}
Posted on November 7, 2013
Light and moist pumpkin muffins that are quick and easy to make. Void of dairy and gluten, these muffins are allergy friendly, too! Wow, it seems like forever ago that I made these muffins! It was actually towards the beginning of October because I brought them when we visited my sister in Boston. Now we…
Cookie Butter Pumpkin Bites
Posted on October 31, 2013
The chewy Cookie Butter shell is the perfect compliment to the creamy pumpkin flavored Kiss! This is a fun twist on the usual thumbprint cookie. Raise your hand if you will be heading to Target / CVS / [insert favorite supermarket] tomorrow for the day-after Halloween candy sales? You and me both! I can never…
Caramelized White Chocolate Truffle Pumpkin Cupcakes
Posted on September 30, 2013
As if moist pumpkin cupcakes weren’t enough, I filled them with a luscious caramelized white chocolate ganache and topped them with caramelized white chocolate buttercream. These cupcakes are easily one of my favorite recipe creations in the entire life of the blog. I’m not the biggest cupcake lover (I’d rather have layer cake), so when…
Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake
Posted on November 25, 2012
Last night was my 10-year high school reunion. I didn’t really know what to expect, but for some reason I was a little nervous about going. There was the whole cliché of wanting to look good, which isn’t all that convenient two days after Thanksgiving, but I also wondered if it would be all that…
A Big Keep It Sweet Desserts Thank You
Posted on November 22, 2012
It’s Thanksgiving morning and after a week of crazy, I’m finally taking a few minutes to sit down, reflect, and just enjoy the holiday that brings together two of my favorite things, food and family. This is the second year that Matt and I are hosting Thanksgiving (although our years of Thanksgiving with friends was…
No-Bake Rice Krispie Toffee Fudge Candy Bars
Posted on November 15, 2012
1 week. 7 days. Some amount of hours that does not feel like enough. That’s how much time there is until Thanksgiving. Don’t get me wrong, I’m so excited for the holiday, but boy did things get crazy really fast! It seems like just yesterday I was in the summer lull and just like that…
Caramel Apple Cake Trifle and Giveaway!
Posted on November 27, 2011
I don’t know about you, but I am swimming in leftovers. The thing is, I can’t decide if it is a good or bad thing. I have plenty of food to get us through the next few days. But really, how much turkey can one person eat? If only I could get sick of cookies…
Pumpkin Pie Cookie Dough Truffle Pops
Posted on November 20, 2011
We are just a few days away from Thanksgiving and although I’ve been putting pumpkin in my oatmeal since the end of August (I have no shame), I’m not even close to sick of it. It is actually a miracle that my skin isn’t orange given the fact that I go through the cans of…
Cinnamon Sugar Swirl Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread {Guest Post}
Posted on November 8, 2011
Hi, friends! I have so much to share with you from my Foodbuzz weekend but an apartment full of boxes is keeping me from the blog right now. In fact, I still haven’t found my underwear (thank G-d for now having a washer and dryer in the apartment!). On the upside, I don’t have to…
The Ultimate Thanksgiving Recipe List
Posted on November 3, 2011
What a week this has been! We moved yesterday and although we made good progress, my bedroom is stacked with boxes of clothes and no where to put them yet. Luckily we prioritized and the kitchen is ready to go. Both of us are loving our new place and with twice the amount of space…
Delicious End to 2010
Posted on January 4, 2011
As I take a look at some of the last month’s activities I guess it shouldn’t be surprising that my pants don’t fit… We had our 5th annual Thanksgiving with Friends (the infamous dinner with 8 desserts) Had and fulfilled intense cookie cravings Tried to make the perfect cookie Baked the Brown Eyed Baker’s Peanut…
Ice Cream Pie with a New Year's Eve Worthy Topping
Posted on January 1, 2011
A few months ago I received a few coupons for free Stonyfield's ice cream or frozen yogurt. I finally used the coupons just in time for their expiration date and was inspired to use my frozen yogurts to make a New Year’s Eve dessert. I’ll leave a full review of the yogurt for a separate…
Chocolate and Peanut Butter Love
Posted on December 19, 2010
I love peanut butter. If a day goes by where I don’t have it, I experience withdrawal symptoms. A few days without it? Don’t mess with me. As much as I loved being in Italy for my honeymoon this summer, going without peanut butter for almost two weeks may have been enough to convince me…
Topped with Marshmallows
Posted on December 16, 2010
It seems that there are two types of people when it comes to a Sweet Potato Casserole: Those who cover theirs with toasty melty marshmallows, and those who don’t. Do you think I am biased? You already know I love to sneak dessert-like side dishes onto my table. Why wouldn’t I top my Sweet Potato…
Extra is Better
Posted on December 12, 2010
This recipe was a complete accident. I was making Cookie Dough Topped Brownies and feeling over-confident in my memory of the brownie ingredients. When I got past the step of stirring in sugar, I realized something was wrong. The batter was much thicker than it should be. Fortunately, I realized that my mistake was adding…
Thanks.
Posted on November 24, 2010
Happy almost Thanksgiving! In honor of the holiday, I thought I would take a step back from the craziness of life to think about everything I am thankful for. Life can be so stressful. Most people, including myself, take so many of the important things for granted on a daily basis and get stressed about…
Pumpkin Chocolate Cheesecake Bars
Posted on November 20, 2010
Crispy gingersnap crust, rich chocolate cheesecake layer and a light pumpkin cheesecake filling, i.e. a delicious dessert just in time for Thanksgiving. I may have served eight (yes, 8) varieties of pick-up desserts at my Thanksgiving with Friends, but these Pumpkin Chocolate Cheesecake Bars won me over as the number one pick for the evening. …
