Raspberry Apple Tart is the perfect twist on the traditional apple pie. I’m going to be completely honest with you, I love apple pies, however after having a million pies during this past holiday season it hit me that while the traditional is good, sometimes it’s better to experiment a bit in the kitchen. So […]

Pumpkin Pie + cinnamon + coffee all mixed into one delicious smoothie = Please count me in! This double cinnamon pumpkin pie smoothie is made with all the ingredients we crave during fall, and it’s supercharged with all the deliciousness and spices to kickstart your day in the best possible way. Double Cinnamon Pumpkin Pie […]

I had my first Cream of Chicken & Wild Rice Soup at Panera Bread a little over 15 years ago, and I’ve been hooked ever since. Although I don’t know the secret to Panera’s soup, this easy slow-cooker creamy chicken and wild rice soup is just as delicious. With the change in weather, I find […]

Looking for an easy Beef Bourguignon recipe? Try this hearty Beef Bourguignon recipe and it will quickly become your family’s favorite weeknight dinner go-to meal of choice. Beef Bourguignon Beef Bourguignon Recipe   Save Print Author: Kira O. Recipe type: Main Ingredients 1 tbsp. olive oil 2½ lbs. beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 lb […]

Homemade bread is something we all enjoy but often think it is difficult to do. However, with the help of a bread machine, I was able to make this delicious, Cranberry Apricot Rustic Bread.  I have to be honest; I was a bit surprised at how straight forward and simple the process was.  For starters, […]

When the weather outside drops, I usually find myself enjoying a bowl of soup to keep warm.  This Butternut Squash Bisque is no exception; I had it last week at an event hosted by Panasonic to showcase some of their new kitchen appliances. Seriously, this butternut squash soup made using Panasonic’s cyclonic microwave oven was THE BEST […]

What’s your favorite soup for fall? As the temperature drops, easy and hearty soup recipes are one of our go-to meal for those cold winter nights. It’s also a good time to discover new recipes to add to your rotation. I often make a big batch so it can last us for a few days, […]

We went apple picking this weekend, which led to me making this Apple Pie with Crumb Topping. This dutch apple pie will leave your house smelling AMAZING!! However, it can be a bit labor intensive if you don’t have this. Mostly because you have to remove the skin of the apples but besides that the recipe […]

Looking for a way to use your leftover pumpkin puree? Try these Pumpkin Turnovers. I made it because I had some leftover pumpkins when I made these Pumpkin Rice Pudding. This Pumpkin Turnovers is quick and easy and to kick it up a notch I drizzled it with salted caramel sauce yum! Since this was an impromptu recipe […]

There are only a few rice pudding that I enjoy, and this fluffy Pumpkin Rice Pudding is one of them. The girls are obsessed with it, so I try and make it for them a few times during the holiday season. It’s a great vegan recipe and if you’re counting calories use brown rice for […]

The change in weather brings out the baker in me. It could be because most of our activities are centered around fall – a few weeks ago we went apple and peach picking and now pumpkin picking. Whatever it may be, it prompted us to make this super easy pumpkin spice cupcakes. You can appreciate […]

No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake because when you’re being lazy and craving something sweet, you can whip these up in less than thirty minutes. They’re not overly sweet, and the addition of caramel sauce doesn’t overpower the deliciousness of this cozy fall dessert. While I don’t mind how easy this was to put together, I certainly I am not crazy about the fact that […]

Roasted Pumpkin, Gruyère and Spinach Quiche. When I decided to make this recipe, I was unsure about my decision to use pumpkin. To my surprise it turned out pretty good. When most people think of quiche, pumpkin wouldn’t come to mind. However, I threw caution to the wind and decided to give it a go. Quiche […]

No Fuss Banana Bread. The kids are heading back to school this week. It has been a quick and fun summer break but sadly it’s time to get back to our school routine. One of the routine, I am not excited about is the hectic morning craziness. No matter how we plan the night before, there […]

It’s 3 days till Christmas, the kids are off from school, my husband and I have taken the next couple of weeks off to spend some quality time as a family as we head into the New Year. This mini end of the year time off is usually spent reflecting on what we enjoyed about […]