I wanted to use some of the pumpkin I baked the other day to make some pumpkin pie, but I decided to skip the crust. The pumpkin is my favorite part, so I decided to make a crustless pumpkin pie.
It turned out delicious so I thought I’d share the recipe here. We topped the pumpkin pie with some TruWhip, which I’ll be back with a review of in the next day or so.

Crustless Pumpkin Pie

3 cups cooked pumpkin
1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
3 eggs (slightly beaten)
1 teaspoon salt

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My dad gave me a big bag of apples from his orchard the last time I was over there, so I’ve had plenty of apple dishes going on the last week or so. Today I wanted to make a fall fruit salad, so I combined apples, grapes, walnuts and yogurt. It turned out yummy so I thought I’d share the recipe here. You could probably add a little cinnamon for a little extra spice, but it’s good without.

Fall Fruit Salad

4 medium apples(peeled, cored, and chopped)
1 cup grapes (cut in half)
1/3 cup chopped walnut pieces
1 cup vanilla yogurt

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I saw several recipes for pumpkin blondies last year, but I didn’t get a chance to make them myself. Tonight I decided I would give them a try, so I dug in and browsed through quite a few recipes, both online and off. In the end I decided to combine a simple blondie recipe, with a pumpkin pie recipe and see what happened.
Here’s the recipe I used. They turned out great, I baked them in a 9×9 baking dish, but I wish I would have used a 9×13 for a thinner bar. I made the blondies and the pumpkin separate, …read more

Like I said the other day, this time of year we have plenty of apples on hand. They’re actually one of my son’s favorite after school snacks, cut up with a little peanut butter, or with a little of my favorite cinnamon fruit dip dolloped on top.
It’s a great fruit dip to get kids to eat some healthy fruit, and the dip itself isn’t unhealthy for them either. Instead of using it for a dip you can also make a fall fruit parfait by layering it in a glass with apples and walnuts, or cinnamon granola.

Easy Cinnamon Fruit Dip

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When the weather starts getting cooler I start craving fall flavors. Today I have several recipes that can blend together into one dish, or be used to create three different dishes. Turkey roll ups with the turkey itself as the roll, stuffing, and a homemade chicken stock.
You can use the stuffing and the chicken stock to make the turkey rolls, or have the turkey, and stuffing separate, and use the stock to make a hearty soup.
These great fall flavors are courtesy of  Todd Adelman, Director of Nutritional Services for Block Institute. Todd is the co-author of the James Beard Award …read more

I am making pork and apple stew for dinner tonite, and as I thought, is there any better combination than pork and apples? The flavors go so well together it’s ridiculous. I make this flavor combination quite a lot, and wanted to share a few of my favorite recipes with you.

Pork and Apple Stew
This is the recipe I’m actually making tonite. It comes from the Martha Stewart website, and is also available in her Everyday Food magazine (where I first saw it.) I like to make a few adjustments to this recipe. First, I don’t …read more

I love the flavors of fall. Cinnamon is one of fall’s favorite flavors. It goes great with most of fall’s favorites like apples, pumpkins, zucchini bread, and winter squash.
Fall is also when I start craving warm a warm bowl of oatmeal for breakfast. Especially with cinnamon! I have a recipe to share with you today from Nature’s Path that incorporates both of these fall favorite flavors. These oatmeal raisin bars are tasty and healthy at the same time.
I have to say I’m a huge Nature’s Path fan, I love their cereals, so I was excited when they sent me this …read more

Pumpkin is one of my favorite things to cook with. My family loves it as part of their dinner and also in treats. There are so many wonderful pumpkin recipes, but I’ve chosen these five as my favorites. Give them a try.

Pumpkin-Praline Cheesecake
The nutmeg blends nicely with the pumpkin in this one. Use it for a special family dinner or even as an alternative to Thanksgiving desert.
Pumpkin Bread
This recipe is a wonderful after school treat, desert, accompaniment to lunch, or snack.
Pumpkin and Chocolate Chip Brownies
This treat is hearty and filling. Chocolate and pumpkin …read more

I love cooking the Fall months, don’t you? The fruits and dishes that come into season are simply the best. I have to say Fall is the very best time of the year. Here are a few recipes to keep you busy during the Fall months.

Pear and Blue Cheese Pastry Triangles
Easy, delicious, and impressive enough to serve to guests.
Turkey Pot Pie
I’m a huge fan of turkey. I love how versatile this meat is, and especially when you make Thanksgiving and have all those leftovers… it’s nice to be able to put them in something interesting and …read more

During the summer I like a cool breakfast, like fruit and yogurt, or fruit smoothies. When the mornings start turning cooler, I like a warm hearty breakfast, like pancakes, eggs, or oatmeal.
I have a wonderful fall breakfast recipe to share with you today. This recipe courtesy of BnBFinder is from the Woolverton Inn in Stockton New Jersey, which by the way I hear is beautiful in the fall.
Bed and Breakfast Inns always have the best food, so I’m sure these pumpkin pancakes are fabulous. I can smell the cinnamon and the pumpkin already.

Pumpkin Pancakes
Ingredients:

2 2/3 cups flour
Cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger …read more