Baking · Cookies · Muffins

Pumpkin Spice Muffin Tops

I first made this recipe when my daughter was two years old. She had a severe dairy allergy, which was horrible in a lot of ways, but it killed me that she couldn't bake with Mommy or eat any of the stuff I made. I took this recipe and altered it, using rice milk and… Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Muffin Tops

Baking · Desserts

“Colleen” Pumpkin Eggnog Bread Pudding

My friend Colleen sent me the link to this recipe - and upon first sight I couldn't wait to make it. So, I'm naming it after her. Today, I just did the recipe as it was listed in the original article in the Seattle Times Food & Wine section - except that I coated my… Continue reading “Colleen” Pumpkin Eggnog Bread Pudding

Cooking · Dinner · Uncategorized

Gourmet Pumpkin Soup

This soup is GORGEOUS! It's also delicious. How much salt you need will greatly depend on what kind of chicken stock you use. Don't add all your salt at the beginning! After it has simmered, taste it with a clean spoon and decide if you need any more salt added beyond 1/2 teaspoon. Serve with… Continue reading Gourmet Pumpkin Soup

Baking

Pumpkin Puree

This is one of my favorite memories of Halloween growing up. Every year, we carved our pumpkins the day of Halloween as a family. We  lined them up like little soldiers on the pathway of my parents house to light the way for the hoards of trick-or-treaters. Then, first thing the next morning, my mom… Continue reading Pumpkin Puree

Baking · Bread · Muffins

Spiced Pumpkin Muffins

This recipe makes a TON of muffins - three dozen perfectly sized ones. Or, you can make three 9x5 inch loaves out of it. Great for sharing! I'm taking these to MOPS tomorrow. I did some plain, some with chocolate chips added and some with candied walnuts on top. You could also add raisins soaked… Continue reading Spiced Pumpkin Muffins