spices

maple pumpkin muffins

I don’t always eat muffins for breakfast, but when I do I enjoy them homemade, moist, and delicious. It’s an added bonus if I make a seasonal recipe, like these maple pumpkin muffins that are getting me in the mood for Thanksgiving later this week.  I don’t think I have to tell you that pumpkin …

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Spiced cider smash

It’s cocktail time! This spiced and spiked cider is the perfect autumn libation, and a great idea if you’re looking for a fun Thanksgiving cocktail that will surely please your guests. This cocktail is a sweet one on its own, but you can make it extra sweet by creating a brown sugar coated rim. There’s …

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butternut squash risotto

I know I’ve been kind of on a butternut squash kick lately, but it’s just such a great fall/winter veggie! And when paired with one of my favorite Italian dishes–risotto–it’s even better. This recipe is pretty easy to make; the most important things are roasting the squash and getting the risotto to the right consistency …

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stuffed bell pepper soup

One of my favorite easy weeknight meals is stuffed bell peppers. But guess what? It’s soup season, so I present to you a recipe for stuffed bell pepper soup. It’s basically deconstructed stuffed peppers with a cozy broth that warms you up with each bite. Perfect for a December weekday dish.  unstuffed Like my recipe …

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