Pumpkin Magic Bars Recipe

I know sweets aren’t good for me or you or anyone. And believe me, I have tried to break up with them many times over. But then it’s a special occasion or a friend’s dessert cookbook launch party or it’s Friday, and I just can’t help myself. So you know what? Whatever. Sweets can hang […]

Spring Salad with Oranges, Avocado, Radishes and Pumpkin Seed Brittle Recipe

Yesterday my son asked me what my favorite foods were when I was a kid and I quickly responded, “Salad!  I remembered telling someone when I was in the second grade that I wouldn’t mind drinking a bottle of olive oil and vinegar.”  To which my son scoffed, “That’s impossible.  What 7-year-old likes salad that much?” […]

Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Apple Caramel Sauce Recipe

Have you been waiting for that one Thanksgiving recipe that is going to knock your socks off?  The one for which you would change your menu?  That makes you say, “that’s it!”  Here it is.  This has been my absolute favorite Thanksgiving dessert of all time.  I don’t make it every year because I also […]

Pumpkin pie smoothie recipe (with a secret ingredient!)

Ironically, I will start this post about a smoothie recipe by telling you that you don’t really need a recipe for a smoothie.  I’m no smoothie expert, but I can’t say that I have ever followed “directions” or a “recipe” for one.  I quite literally place some ingredients into a blender, blend, and taste.  Then […]

Whole wheat pumpkin chocolate chip bars (refined sugar-free)

Halloween is next week and it is a big day for treats!  I’ll admit, the last few years I haven’t posted any sweets before Halloween because I figured there’s plenty of candy to go around.  Who needs another food from the sugar category?  Upon rethinking, I’ve decided there is room for higher quality treats, especially […]