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 …
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. …
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 …
Moist Carrot Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Before we had any of our stuff, before we had a permanent place to sleep, and right around the time I was starting to get …
Watermelon, Strawberry and Banana Smoothie
Last week, I faced a dire situation: Mark and I decided to make mid-afternoon margaritas, and his “on the rocks special” just wasn’t cutting it. …