There’s just something about a trip to the pumpkin patch that makes fall feel official. The pumpkins, the hayrides, the smell of apple cider donuts and all those cute little photo spots. It’s one of those simple traditions that never really gets old. Whether you’re taking the kids, planning a cozy fall date or just…
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Caramel Apple Martini
Caramel apples are one of those flavors that instantly feel like fall, so naturally they needed to become a cocktail. This Caramel Apple Martini is sweet, crisp and just a little indulgent with apple cider, caramel and a hint of fresh lemon to balance everything out. It’s such a fun drink for a fall dinner,…
Hot Honey Fig & Brie Bites
Flaky puff pastry, creamy melted brie and sweet fig preserves make these Hot Honey Fig & Brie Bites an easy appetizer that feels a little fancy without requiring much work. A drizzle of hot honey adds just enough sweet heat to balance the rich brie and fig. These little bites are perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas…
Apple Cider Donut Loaf
This Apple Cider Donut Loaf has everything I love about apple cider donuts without having to fry a thing. It’s soft, buttery and full of apple cider, cinnamon and warm fall flavor, then finished with plenty of cinnamon sugar on the outside. Reducing the apple cider first gives the loaf a much stronger apple flavor…
10 Thanksgiving Cocktails for a Cozy, Festive Holiday
Thanksgiving deserves a good drink, too. Whether you’re sipping something while dinner finishes in the oven or mixing cocktails for everyone after the pie is served, these easy Thanksgiving drinks bring all those cozy fall flavors to the table. There’s a little bit of everything here, from cranberry and apple cider to maple, pear, pecan…
Caramel Apple Mocktail
Caramel apples are one of those treats that just belong to fall, so turning those same flavors into a fun drink seemed like a no-brainer. This Caramel Apple Mocktail has crisp apple cider, a little caramel, cinnamon and just enough ginger ale to make it bubbly. It tastes like fall in a glass without being…
Chicken & Stuffing Casserole
Some nights you just need an easy casserole you can throw together without making a huge mess in the kitchen. Chicken & Stuffing Casserole is one of those good old-fashioned comfort food dinners that doesn’t need to be complicated to be delicious. Using boxed stuffing keeps this one super simple, while sautéed onion, celery and…
Pumpkin Spice Baked Oatmeal
There’s something about the first hint of fall that makes me want pumpkin in everything, and this baked oatmeal is one of my favorite ways to bring it to the breakfast table. It’s warm, cozy and full of pumpkin spice without being so sweet that it feels more like dessert than breakfast. I love making…
The Game Day Spread: Week One
Football season is finally here! Game day food should be easy, fun and good enough that everyone keeps wandering back for another plate. That’s exactly what The Game Day Spread is all about — simple recipes with big flavor that don’t require spending the whole day in the kitchen. For Week One, we’ve got a…
Easy Pumpkin Spice Blondies
Soft, gooey and full of cozy fall flavor, these Pumpkin Spice Blondies start with chocolate chip cookie mix and a can of pumpkin. A little melted butter, vanilla and pumpkin pie spice make them extra rich without turning a simple recipe into a project. Ingredients 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree 1 (17.5 oz) bag…
