Let’s Talk Pumpkin Roll Cake (No Perfection Required) I have to admit: every year about mid-September, I get that restless, oh-so-basic urge to bake something pumpkin-y. My sister calls it ‘Turning Into a Gourd’ season. Anyway, this Pumpkin Roll Cake is usually the first thing I make. The first time I tried, mine looked more…
A cozy plate, a chilly night, and pumpkin The first time I made this low carb pumpkin gnocchi, it was one of those cold evenings where the dog was giving me that feed me now stare and I was already in my comfies. I grabbed a can of pumpkin, put on a podcast I only…
Let Me Tell You About This Cozy Pumpkin Tiramisu You know those recipes that just kind of sneak up on you and become a thing? That’s this no-bake pumpkin tiramisu for me. I made it the first time during a freakishly rainy Halloween (the kind where you just want to stay inside and watch the…
Let Me Tell You About These Blondies (No, Seriously) I swear, every autumn, my kitchen turns into a sort of pumpkin-scented laboratory. I mean, I get a little obsessed, and these Brown Butter Pumpkin Blondies with White Chocolate are the delicious result of what you might call my “annual pumpkin phase.” The first time I…
Catching Up (Over a Bowl of Pumpkin Sage Pasta) You know that feeling when you need a dinner that’s just… pure comfort in a bowl? That’s what this easy pumpkin sage pasta is for me. The first time I made it, I was actually just trying to use up a lonely can of pumpkin. Honestly,…
So, About This Pumpkin Pie and a Quick Story… Alright, let me tell you—there’s something about pumpkin pie in October that just feels right. The smell alone; it’s like a warm blanket and a hug from your favorite aunt, rolled into one. Actually, one year my cousin tried to pass off a store-bought pie at…
Hey there! If you’ve ever craved a pumpkin spice latte but didn’t want to wait in a Starbucks line that snakes out the door (been there, done that, nearly froze my toes off), you’re in for a treat. Last fall, I started making these at home after a friend dared me to make one faster…