This photo guide takes you through how to roast butternut squash -- and you'll see how incredibly easy it is! Then you can use it in dozens of recipes!Even before taking pictures of food was part of my job description, I'd find myself in the middle of cooking a recipe looking for my camera. The simple beauty of an … [Read more...]
Smoky Chipotle Pumpkin-Sage Risotto Recipe
This Smoky Chipotle Pumpkin-Sage Risotto is the ideal dish for fall. It's full of fall flavors, warming spices and is of course incredibly delicious! It finally feels like fall where I live. It's a little bit grey outside, I've dusted off my UGGS and the couch is adorned with cozy blankets. All of this is an … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Pie-Olive Oil Muffins or Cupcakes {Gluten-Free Recipe}
What's the best compliment one can get about the food they cook? Of course we all find it delightful to hear people say how delicious it is, how beautiful it is, etc. However, my favorite compliment is when someone tries something they actively don't like, and they love it. Take my cousin Beth for example. I … [Read more...]
Spiced Pumpkin Double Roasted Granola Recipe
This Spiced Pumpkin Granola is everything you want in a fall inspired breakfast! It's full of warming spices, it's sweet, it's hearty, and oh-so-delicious!When we're talking about recipes, let's be honest, the word "pumpkin" doesn't really sound as delicious without the word "spiced" before or after it. In the … [Read more...]
12 Most Popular Recipes of 2013
Is there anyone who likes traffic? Where I live in Los Angeles, I-405, I-10, I-101, you name it, and it's full of traffic most of the time. Nobody likes it! Ever! There is one place though, where I actually LOVE traffic. You heard me . . . LOVE! Right here, my friends -- on Cooking On The Weekends! All of … [Read more...]
Chai Spiced Maple Pumpkin Bread Pudding Recipe
Fall flavors, warming spices, and pure comfort -- from start to finish, they're all whipped up and baked together in one dish, perfectly sweetened with maple syrup. Maple is one of my favorite flavors, and this couldn't be a more ideal brunch recipe for this time of year. It can be made ahead of time and is easily … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Recipes: Sweet Potato Soup, Spiced Caramel Pumpkin Pie & Everything In Between
I haven't quite sorted out all of our Thanksgiving details yet, but a few things I know for sure. I know I'll be with people I love, there will be a roaring fire in the fireplace, and I know I'm making Smoky Paprika-Bacon Roasted Turkey.And Pecan Crusted, Spiced Caramel Pumpkin Pie. And this pie happens to be … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Almond Cookies for Halloween and Thanksgiving
Pumpkin Almond Cookies for Halloween and Thanksgiving are the perfect way to celebrate fall. These adorable cookies are super delicious and fun. I love serving these, and they also make for a delightful gift.Yesterday my six-year-old son asked me if next year we could please get some "gory" and "really scary" … [Read more...]
Friday Flowers: Gerberas and Pumpkin Braised Short Ribs Recipe
It's October. It's fall. So naturally, it's time to cook with pumpkins and make warm, comforting one-pot meals! Pumpkin Braised Short Ribs are a treat not to be missed. And good news, you can make this over the weekend . . . temperatures are dropping! How much do you love it when arrive at a home, and you're … [Read more...]
Salted, Spiced Caramel Pumpkin Gelato
As a kid, I was always excited when October arrived, and a special, seasonal pumpkin ice-cream would arrive at our local Baskin-Robbins ice-cream store. I thought it was so delicious. And while I'm sure it still is, I've since learned a thing or two about cooking since then, and created my own -- kicking it up … [Read more...]
