Nothing says fall quite like pumpkin—but I'm not talking about pumpkin-flavored everything from the grocery store. Pumpkin is a wonderfully versatile ingredient in the kitchen, and it deserves better than being relegated to coffee and packaged snacks. Over the years, I've used pumpkin in everything from creamy pasta and chili to pizza dough, focaccia, popovers and, of … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Recipe Round – Up
Thanksgiving
Cranberry Toffee Cookie Sticks
I’ll admit, this particular flavor combination came about by accident. I was planning to make cranberry and white chocolate chip bars, but I didn’t have any white chocolate chips. So I stood there pondering what I did have on hand and realized toffee pieces would be a fantastic combination. I have a friend who makes these fantastic lacy, crispy cranberry toffee cookies so I … [Read more...] about Cranberry Toffee Cookie Sticks
Savory Rosemary Roasted Pears
Have you ever been stuck trying to come up with something new for the Thanksgiving table, whether it’s your own or you’ve been tasked with bringing something? I find sometimes there is not room for the new – everyone wants the traditional sweet potatoes, or grandma’s dressing, or Aunt Sally’s cranberry sauce or the once-a-year green bean casserole. But sometimes it’s nice to … [Read more...] about Savory Rosemary Roasted Pears
Cranberry Mold with Rosemary and Vanilla
The cranberry entry to the Thanksgiving can be a controversial choice. You’ve got only from the can and never from the can factions. I am from a no can family, in fact our favorite versions lack the gelled texture of the canned variety all together. The standard on my table is this cranberry-tangerine relish and or one of either of the … [Read more...] about Cranberry Mold with Rosemary and Vanilla
Cranberry Sweet Potato Upside Down Cake
I am not sure anything could be more Thanksgiving than cranberries and sweet potatoes. I have to have both on the table, or it just isn’t Thanksgiving. So as an additional treat, I created this lovely cake that is seasonal, delicious and lovely to look at. Butter and sugar on the bottom of the dish create a lovely caramel coating for the tangy cranberries, which burst creating … [Read more...] about Cranberry Sweet Potato Upside Down Cake
