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Category Archives: recipes
TBT: Pumpkin Spice Protein Smoothie
I love Pumpkin Spice Lattes just as much as the next girl, but, let’s face it…they’re not the healthiest thing on the planet. This is my somewhat-healthier (and less guilt-inducing) home version. Starting my day with this Pumpkin Spice Protein … Continue reading
Family Favorite: Burrito Bowls
We have leftover nights at least two times a week…not the kind of leftover nights that I make the leftovers into something new, just the kind that I pull all our leftovers from the past few nights out and tell … Continue reading
Five-Minute Salted Pumpkin Fudge
I’ve been tempted by the Pumpkin Spice Baking Chips at the grocery store one time too many…I finally gave in and bought two bags. Because, you know, if I bought one and loved it, they might be sold out and … Continue reading
TBT: Fall Is Pumpkin Whoopie Pie Time!
The first time I make Pumpkin Whoopie Pies each fall just seems to signal to my brain that it truly is the season. We’ve been having a really warm, dry fall here in the Northwest (which I am not complaining … Continue reading
Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Doughnuts
Yep, it’s Thursday…so it’s time for another pumpkin recipe! Yay! We’ve been having nice, cool mornings here in the Pacific Northwest (it was 42 degrees here this morning!), so one morning when I was up way too early working on … Continue reading
Pumpkin Caramels
I should be ashamed of myself…here it is, almost the end of September, and I haven’t posted a new pumpkin recipe yet! But these Pumpkin Caramels might just be worth the wait, y’all. I’m pretty fascinated with the whole chemical … Continue reading
Simple Dilly Beans
I love Dilly Beans. Unfortunately, I forget to make them until I’m craving them, and I refuse to pay $5 for a tiny jar with about 50 cents worth of ingredients. And a bunch of chemicals I don’t want in … Continue reading
TBT: Peach Pumpkin Butter
I’m continuing the easy canning theme today with this deliciously sweet and tangy Peach Pumpkin Butter I posted last year. The season for pumpkin recipes somehow arrived earlier than I anticipated! And I love pumpkin…I must have been focusing on … Continue reading
Slow Cooker Ginger and Lemon Blueberry Butter
I love fresh blueberries, and with this fabulous blueberry butter, I know I can have a taste of summer even during the dreary winter months! This is so simple, y’all…a few ingredients in the slow cooker, and you’re good to … Continue reading
Quick Avocado Tomato Salsa Fresca
I admit it…I usually buy my guacamole already made from Costco. It’s organic, has few ingredients, and is delicious. And my kids use their chips like spoons to eat it, they love it so much! The other night, though, I … Continue reading
