It’s officially pumpkin-flavored-everything time. Pumpkin lattes, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin pasta, pumpkin candles (yes, candles), the squash is having a spectacular seasonal moment. But hiding in pumpkin’s shadow is another holiday superstar: the cranberry. Cranberries are tart, bright, berry-licious little beauties. And when you pair …read more

In a season overflowing with good things to eat, let’s add one more cozy, custardy, pecan-studded delight to the dessert table, shall we, darlings? This pumpkin bread pudding with pecan praline sauce is the sweet little love story between classic bread pudding and pumpkin pie. …read more

  If you haven’t discovered the joy of making pâte à choux yet, let me introduce you to your new holiday best friend. This is truly an easy pate a choux recipe that anyone can master. This easy Pâte à choux recipe (pronounced “paht a …read more

French Bread Pizza: A Comfort Food Comeback for Game Day (or Any Day) Remember French bread pizza? It’s a nostalgic classic that’s comforting, crunchy, soft, and warm—like a hug in pizza form. And that smell? Pure magic. The French bread pizza has humble beginnings, created …read more

    No matter the month, each season has it’s challenges that tap our time and stretch our schedules. Everybody I talk to always feels really busy!  We have so much on our plates there’s no time to put food on them! This is why …read more

      Knead to Please this St. Patrick’s Day If you’ve been reluctant to make bread because you don’t want to mess around with yeast, then this recipe is for you!   Can bread with a chewy, craggy crust and a tender moist interior …read more

    Reuben Sandwich Braid What’s not to love about St. Patrick’s Day? The wearing o’ the green, leprechaun pinches, and green food coloring in everything from breakfast to beer (well maybe not that so much). Plus, I’m excited about the traditional St. Pat’s dinner of …read more

    Chocolate and popover lovers rejoice! It’s time for chocolate mousse filled popovers!  Hooray!!! It’s no secret I loves me some popovers. I’ll eat them plain, right out of the oven.   Sometimes I don’t even slather them with butter.   HA! Just kidding! …read more

    Why are people so excited about popovers?   Could it be the golden, crisp exterior?   Or the melt-in-your-mouth tender interior?   In short, yes, and yes.   In either case, I believe the thing that makes popovers truly irresistible is the thrill …read more

   Roast Butternut Squash and Apple Soup. A simple, seasonal, sensational soup.   Maybe I’ve been inhaling too much pumpkin spice candle, but I felt a change the air this week.  I’m choosing slippers over sandals, long sleeves over t-shirts, and soups over salads. And …read more

    Sweet mother of yum! Here’s a ridiculously good, easy and cheap technique to make you a rock star Diva this autumn. Or anytime, really. But I think we’re collectively getting the warm fuzzies for fall. Am I right? Buffalo Chicken Pull-Apart Bread!    …read more

      Before I get to the Hatch Chili and Tomato Casserole, do all you chili-heads out there know what happens each August in the Southwest? If you said “Hatch chili season!” give yourself a gold star!    That’s when the Hatch chilies ripen …read more