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Pumpkin cinnamon rolls are a delicious, indulgent autumn breakfast treat. Pumpkin is the perfect complement for the cinnamon filling.

Pumpkin coffee cake muffins are all the best parts of muffins with the best part of coffee cake: the spiced buttery crumble on top.

Start your fall morning with a tender pumpkin white chocolate scone. Not only are they loaded with white chocolate chips, they are coated with white chocolate glaze.

Caramel pumpkin bundt cake is an easy, delicious way to enjoy the fall flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon, and caramel.

Pumpkin spice brioche rolls are rich and full of spiced pumpkin flavor. They're a delicious side for Thanksgiving, or any fall meal.

A fall staple becomes an easy Halloween treat! Cauldron Caramel Apples take caramel-dipped apples to a new level with black caramel, and topped with green candy coating and sprinkles to make them look like a witch's bubbling cauldron.

These easy marshmallow spiderweb cupcakes can be made with your favorite boxed cake mix. Simply wrap in melted marshmallow and add a candy spider!

Some simple fondant decorations can turn a decadent Devil's Food Cake into a festive Halloween party centerpiece!

Spooky red cider sangria is perfect for the adult crowd Halloween party. Its blood-red color and autumn flavors will get everyone in the spooky season mood.

Jack-o-Lantern sandwich cookies are like pumpkin pie in cookie form—a great treat for a Halloween party! These cinnamon cut-out cookies are sandwiched with pumpkin ganache filling.

Get the Halloween spirit started at breakfast with these delicious mummy donuts. They're baked, not fried, and decorated with frosted mummy wrapping and candy eyes.

Air-Fried Thanksgiving Leftovers Egg Rolls stuff turkey and stuffing into egg roll wrappers, which are air-fried to a crispy outer shell. Turn your leftover cranberry sauce into a sweet-and-sour dipping sauce. Growing up, we never repurposed our Thanksgiving leftovers. We just had Second Thanksgiving, and Third Thanksgiving until the leftovers were gone. Then I discovered …

Lemon meringue cheesecake combines the best of two desserts: the creamy richness of cheesecake with the toasty meringue topping of lemon meringue pie. Welcome to #LemonWeek 2022 hosted by Lynn from Fresh April Flours and Rebecca from Devour Dinner.  This week is sponsored by Rodelle and La Tourangelle. I may have received product samples from these …

Homemade lemon crepes filled with raspberry jam are delicious at breakfast, brunch, or even for dessert! Welcome to #LemonWeek 2022 hosted by Lynn from Fresh April Flours and Rebecca from Devour Dinner.  This week is sponsored by Rodelle and La Tourangelle. I may have received product samples from these sponsors to help in the creation of …

This lemon pound cake has the perfect dense but tender pound cake texture and tart flavor from a triple dose of lemon: lemon zest, lemon extract and lemon drizzle!

This caramel apple crumb cake has a light and fluffy cake layer dotted with tender cinnamon apples, a soft crumb topping, and creamy caramel glaze.  Crumb cake, aka coffee cake: one of those times it's acceptable to have cake for breakfast. It can also serve as an after-school snack, tea-time snack, or after-dinner dessert. And …

King Bundt Cake is a twist on the traditional Mardi Gras pastry. This moist bundt cake has swirls of cinnamon and fun sugared frosting. Mardi Gras is almost here! Laissez les bon temps rouler! (French for "Let the good times roll!") If you're not familiar, Mardi Gras (literally, "Fat Tuesday" in French) occurs the day …

This chocolate-covered strawberry layer cake is a show-stopper! With layers of chocolate cake and strawberry buttercream topped with chocolate-covered strawberries, it is the perfect serving size for a romantic dessert for two. Chocolate-covered strawberries are a classic Valentine's Day dessert. But this show-stopping chocolate-covered strawberry layer cake takes it a step further. Three layers of …

What's more classic on Valentine's Day than a chocolate-covered strawberry? This chocolate strawberry martini recreates that classic in cocktail form. A classic gift for Valentine's Day is chocolate-covered strawberries. But instead, surprise the one you love with this chocolate-covered strawberry martini! The cocktail is a mixture of chocolate liqueurs, strawberry vodka and cream. A rim …

Holidays call for luxurious desserts, like this sweet white chocolate mousse with tangy raspberries. Once made, it keeps nicely in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. My motto is, if it isn't chocolate, it isn't dessert. I make some exceptions for pumpkin-flavored sweets. It's not that I won't make non-chocolate desserts, but when it …

Chocolate-covered brownie hearts turn your favorite brownie recipe into delicious individual Valentine's Day desserts that kids and adults alike will love. If there's one time of year I won't set foot in a restaurant, it's Valentine's Day. It's usually so crowded, you don't get their best service or food. That goes double since I have …

This witches' brew cocktail (aka, a pomegranate whiskey sour) features a deep red hue reminiscent of a magic potion.

Strawberries become witches with a dip in green candy coating, with fondant for hair and chocolate dipped cookies and Hershey Kisses for hats!

Halloween macarons are a sweet treat made spooky! These macarons become jack-o-lantern cookies flavored with pumpkin pie spice and filled with sweetened cream cheese.

Don't forget the Halloween Muddy Buddies for your party, a snack at home, or as a gift to a friend or neighbor.

make a spooky Halloween Fault Line Cake! The fault line reveals the dirt and bones under the graveyard.

Pumpkin chocolate chip waffles are a fun Sunday morning treat for the whole family. They are easy to make, and freeze well for later enjoyment.

Tired of the same old mashed potatoes on your holiday table? Try these pumpkin mashed potatoes for a fall twist.

This almost no-bake pumpkin marshmallow pie couldn't be easier! It has the flavor of pumpkin pie with a slightly lighter texture.

Even novices to breadmaking will be able to make this easy loaf of pumpkin-cranberry yeast bread. This recipe can also be made into rolls.

Pumpkin Boston Cream Pie has all the parts of the original, but with a fall twist using salted caramel pastry cream and pumpkin sponge cake.

Looking for something a little different for your brunch? Try a Berry Dutch Baby! A puffy, sweet pancake loaded with fresh summer berries.

This steak and bell pepper salad combines pan-seared ribeye steak, farmers market fresh bell pepper, bleu cheese crumbles and red wine vinagrette for an easy, delicious dinner salad.

Peach bruschetta is a simple yet delicious summer appetizer. Toasted French bread slices are topped with creamy brie cheese, farmers market peaches, basil and honey.

This small mocha cheesecake is perfect for a small gathering. It has the perfect balance of chocolate and coffee flavors.

Scottish raspberry buns are a classic high-tea treat for adults and kids alike. These scone-like biscuits are filled with raspberry jam.

Peach cobbler is a classic, easy-to-make American dessert. Serve it with a scoop of decadent vanilla ice cream.

Apple empanadas are a delicious Latin American treat. These little hand pies are filled with chopped spiced apples, then air fried to cut down on the calories. Serve with caramel sauce for dipping.

Oat flour pancakes are a delicious alternative if you eat gluten-free. Oat flour is a whole grain flour, so these pancakes contain more protein and fiber than traditional flour pancakes.

Lemoncello tiramisu takes the traditional Italian dessert and adds bright, tangy flavor! This easy-to-make dessert has layers of lemon-soaked ladyfingers and lemon cream, topped with fresh fruit.