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Tag Archives: fall
A Kidcentric Halloween Party
Last year this party was a highlight of our fall season. I’d love to repeat it, but until then I will make do with reposting it. One of the best things for me about having kids is being able … Continue reading
Posted in Dessert, Holidays and Special Occasions, Uncategorized
Tagged autumn, brownies, candied apples, cookies, crafts, easy, fall, fun, halloween, kids, kids crafts, mummies, party, party food, party tips, pumpkin, squash soup
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Freeform Apple Pie
This is my 500th blog post! I love to make this type of pie. It’s great for small dinner parties and it bakes in half the time of a regular pie. The freeform crust gives it a nice … Continue reading
Spiced Moroccan Yams
Canned yams are a thing of the past and should remain there. Here is an easy, delicious, updated version for your Thanksgiving table sans marshmallows. Serves 6 1/2 C. pitted dates, quartered 1 C. dried apricots, quartered 1/4 t. saffron … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays and Special Occasions, Vegetarian
Tagged apricots, autumn, candied yams, dates, fall, moroccan, morocco, saffron, side dish, sides, sweet potatoes, thanksgiving, turmeric, vegan, Vegetarian, yams
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Skillet Apple Cake
A quick and easy cake that’s perfect for an afternoon snack with a cup of tea. Dress it up for dessert with a little vanilla ice cream. 10 T. butter, divided 2 large apples, such as granny smith, cored and … Continue reading
Posted in Dessert
Tagged apples, cast iron skillet, easy, fall, seasonal, simple, skillet apple cake, snack cake, tea cake, tea party
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A Kidcentric Halloween Party
One of the best things for me about having kids is being able to make my own childhood fantasies come true. As a child, it was always very important to me that things in my life were the “way … Continue reading
Posted in Dessert, Holidays and Special Occasions, Uncategorized
Tagged autumn, brownies, candied apples, cookies, crafts, easy, fall, fun, halloween, kids, kids crafts, mummies, party, party tips, pumpkin, squash soup
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Fig and Ricotta Canapes
This is a gorgeous fall dish to start a dinner party. The homemade ricotta really makes the dish. If that’s just not in the cards, then I would substitute mascarpone. 1 french baguette, sliced thinly 1 C. fresh ricotta click … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays and Special Occasions, Italian, Vegetarian
Tagged appetizer, autumn, cocktail party, crostini, fall, fig and ricotta canapes, figs, fresh ricotta, homemade ricotta, seasonal
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Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
The bacon flavors the pork so well that there are no other ingredients necessary, not even salt and pepper. I served this with a little balsamic vinegar reduction, but it can easily stand on its own. Be sure to let … Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free, Quick Dinners
Tagged bacon, bacon wrapped pork tenderloin, easy, fall, gluten free, pork, pork tenderloin, quick
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