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Pumpkin Gut Dog Cookies

Are you carving your jack-o-lantern today and wondering what to do with the stringy mess that somehow ended up in the middle of your nice pumpkin? It is tempting to throw them away, but don’t! Dogs love these (in small doses), but giving them to the dog directly can result in a (huge, sticky) mess!…
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Blueberry Pie

Classic blueberry pie is both delicious and beautiful. The dark purple of the blueberries contrasts perfectly with the bright crust, so you can really show off your pastry skills. The ribcage theme I used here is optional… Directions: Step 1: Pie Filling Step 2: Pie Crust Step 3: Assemble and Bake Notes:
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Pumpkin and Mushroom Risotto with Herbs and Parmesan

Making risotto is almost hypnotic. You can feel your stress gradually melt away with each ladle full of broth added to the rice. Everything else is paused and there is nothing else that needs doing except to slowly stir and watch dinner come together. Or maybe it is the fact that it is literally impossible…
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Apple Walnut Spice Cake

This cake is fantastic topped with ice cream or softly whipped cream for a home-y dessert and is also quite comfortable next to a cup of coffee in the morning (the apples and walnuts make it a perfectly legitimate breakfast choice). Speaking of apples, this recipe uses a LOT of them. When you are making…
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Emergency Chocolate Chip Cookie Supply

Always be prepared! There are lots of reasons that you might need fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies in a hurry. Maybe you have a last-minute guest. Maybe you forgot it was someone’s birthday. Maybe it’s Tuesday. See? Lots of reasons. These cookies will patiently wait in your freezer until they are needed, and then they are…




