Author: teacher-chef

Pumpkin Almond Cake

Pumpkin Almond Cake

Oh No – it is 4pm, you have guests coming at 6 and you have no dessert ready yet! You need something beautiful, delicious, and easy – never fear I have this cake here! *NOTE… even if you have plenty of time to put together 

Christmas DIY Sparkly Tree Centerpieces

Christmas DIY Sparkly Tree Centerpieces

I have seen some really cute winter centerpieces around and wanted something that was affordable & adorable. So I decided that instead of just buying something and then having the same thing as everyone else, that I could quickly & easily whip something up myself!

Pumpkin Gingersnaps

Pumpkin Gingersnaps

Gingersnaps just SCREAM Holiday to me! Now don’t get me wrong, I love good Gingersnaps all year round (and wish that I had better luck creating my own snappy-gingersnap). But there is just something amazing about a molassesy, gingery cookie in the winter which makes my heart sing!

These cookies have just the right (not overwhelming at all) bit of pumpkin flavor so don’t pass them up just because it is after Thanksgiving and you feel like it is too late to enjoy pumpkin or something silly like that. As a side note here, it is never too late to enjoy pumpkin & these cookies will be loved/devoured by all that you serve it to!

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Individual Chicken (or Turkey) Pot Pie with Crescent Tops

Individual Chicken (or Turkey) Pot Pie with Crescent Tops

Chicken Pot Pie OR Turkey Pot Pie from Scratch OR Leftovers … no matter which way you make it, it is going to be good! I grew up and never really liked Pot Pie most of my life (not sure if it is the peas 

Fall Favorites for Thanksgiving + Giveaway

Fall Favorites for Thanksgiving + Giveaway

Thanksgiving is just a week away and here I have some delicious treats and goodies to get you through the next week or so as well as maybe enjoy along with your Thanksgiving & Holiday Festivities! And now, in this “November: Month of Thanks” I 

Cranberry Coffee Cake

Cranberry Coffee Cake

Cranberry Coffee Cake

this tastes as good as it looks AND is not bad for you

This Coffee Cake earned the following comments: “I don’t even like these things, cranberries right? Yeah, I don’t even like them but this is delicious and it’s the perfect balance of sweet and tart and delicious!” and when brought to Rich’s work: “I LOVE your Fiancee!” So yes, you should make this. Continue reading Cranberry Coffee Cake