Classic Pumpkin Pie
When it comes to pumpkin pie, my husband is the true fanatic since, sorry to say, I prefer a good piece of cake. But with …
Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Cream Cheese Glaze
Whenever I used to see a recipe for cinnamon rolls, I would look at it with longing and envy. Longing because, well, who does love …
Rosemary & Sea Salt Parker House Rolls
This Thanksgiving, I was planning on crowding into my aunt and uncle’s cozy brick home in Massachusetts, where every year they host a 40-person celebration …
Pumpkin Walnut Cupcakes with Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting
Yesterday was my birthday, and instead of celebrating with a cake recipe, I broke the big news that I interviewed Kelly Ripa! And, I also …
Spiced Pumpkin and Blueberry Pancakes
When family traditions take shape, they seem to do so out of the blue, without warning, planning or even awareness. For example, Wednesday morning breakfasts …
Soft Apple Cinnamon Snickerdoodles
When I think of baking with apples, my mind immediately rushes to warm, gooey tarts, muffins and pies rich with the sweet scent of the …
Pumpkin Spice Cake with Rich Cream Cheese Frosting
My husband, who doesn’t like a lot of sweets, loves a good pumpkin pie. Unfortunately for him, I don’t, so it doesn’t get made around …
Homemade Cinnamon Applesauce
It’s just after the first few days of fall, and already I’m aching to dive headfirst into apple picking, leaf raking and pumpkin pie baking. …
Creamy Pumpkin Risotto with Bacon and Parmesan
These past few days, I have been going full force on the fall season. From decorating to landscaping, cooking and baking, it’s been all about …
Pear Ginger Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream
Around this time of year, when the markets aren’t overflowing with juicy berries and colorful fruits ripe for the picking, I love to bake with …
Salted Caramel Cupcakes with Chocolate Bourbon Buttercream
…But first, a random update: After thirteen days of owning our first home, working on it from sunrise to sunset, spending too many dollars and …
Brown Sugar Cookies with Fleur de Sel
I’m an honest kind of gal, so here goes. I really love raw cookie dough and often find it hard not to lick the spoon. …