Hi friends. I know this is a challenging Thanksgiving for many, due to the covid-19 pandemic. Thanksgiving feasts and festivities might look a little different this year. 🤍 However you are planning to celebrate, with just your immediate family, just you and your significant other, or a few close family members or friends, I hope you still find ways to be thankful this year. 2020 will not be a year that we soon forget. Something that has helped me to stay positive during this uncertain time … [Read more...]
Maple Pecan Pie Bars (Without Corn Syrup)
Wow. wow. WOW!!!! Gooey, crunchy, super delicious maple pecan pie bars are in the HOUSE!!!! Well, okay, they're really just here on the blog. But, they can be in your house, if you want them to be. All you have to do is make them!!! Seriously though, how can you not want to sink your teeth into one of those gooey pecan pie bars? Thanksgiving month is upon us. Ever since I made those pecan pie cookies last year - using a maple syrup filling, rather then the traditional corn … [Read more...]
Sheet Pan Maple Pork Chops with Apples and Cabbage
This post was originally published on Robust Recipes in 2017. It has been updated for a better user experience. Enjoy. I have shared a lot of recipes here on the blog, over 500. I give each recipe the care, and time it deserves to make it the best it can be, and then I release them out into the internet world; where they will hopefully be made, and shared by you lovelies. Then, I look at that recipe again when it's relevant to share on a social media channel depending on the … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Cake with Yogurt Cream Cheese Frosting
Pumpkin cake, AKA pumpkin bars, are often shared at fall-time gatherings. I am always excited to see pumpkin cake topped with white cream cheese frosting and a little pumpkin candy at football parties, Halloween Parties, or other fall gatherings. I love anything pumpkin spiced. I would happily take a slice of cake and dig in. It was always good. Had that tender cake, laced with pumpkin and warming spices - topped with that rich cream cheese frosting, a real treat. However, I have always … [Read more...]
Healthier Zucchini Bread (Whole Wheat)
Is there a better way to celebrate the transition of summer to fall then baking zucchini bread? Well okay, maybe baking some healthy pumpkin muffins would also be great way to get us into the spirit of fall. But, today, let's make some zucchini bread!!! Zucchini bread that's' tender, and moist, perfectly spiced, and studded with just the right amount of chocolate chips. And most importantly, packed with shredded zucchini. Do you taste the zucchini? No! That's the best … [Read more...]
Homemade Corn Chowder (Uses Fresh Corn)
Welcome to Fall! The mornings and evenings are growing cooler, which only means one thing. Soup, with dinner. Here in Iowa, we have exceptionally good sweet corn. Corn is what our state is known for. Well, also pork. We start seeing farm stands for sweet corn starting in August. It is the most delicious treat to buy ears of corn right outside your grocery store, or from the farmers market, to take it home and chow down on the most delicious, sweet, crunchy corn. We love … [Read more...]
Mini Pumpkin Pies with Ginger Cookie Crust (Bourbon & Maple Infused)
Who else is ready for a pumpkin pie? A mini pumpkin pie that is! Yes, you get a cute little pumpkin pie all to yourself!!! No need for a plate or fork if you're feeling adventurous. Just grab the pie and eat it! Come on, you know you want to!!! These mini pumpkin pies are infused with bourbon and maple syrup. They have a ginger cookie crust that goes nicely with the pumpkin pie spice and the maple. They're even topped with some fresh homemade whipped cream that's flavored with maple syrup, … [Read more...]
Roasted Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate
This is a popular recipe that was previously published on Robust Recipes. It has been updated for a better experience. Halloween is two days away!!! So let's talk about Thanksgiving sides ha! Actually this roasted butternut squash and Brussels sprouts are great anytime during the fall or winter. As in, anytime you can find butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, and pomegranates in season. Which is pretty much right now until the end of December. Pomegranates have a short season, at … [Read more...]
10 Gluten Free Baking Recipes for Fall
The leaves have turned into beautiful orange, yellow, and red hues and so has our Instagram feeds - well when you're a foodie anyways lol. Friends, turn on your ovens because it's BAKING SEASON! What better way to celebrate all the cozy fall spices and yummy baking treats than gathering our favorite fall baking recipes into one post?!!! YES?! Okay, glad you agree! As you already know all of these recipes are gluten free. If you're not someone who eats gluten free, no worries, I promise you … [Read more...]
Spaghetti Squash with Meat Sauce
Raise your hand if you love Italian food! I do, I do! Who doesn’t? All of that pasta with delicious sauce and cheese melted on top. Hungry yet? Despite my love for Italian food I usually try to stay away from it, aside from the occasional treat. I usually feel too bloated and sluggish after eating all of those empty carbs. Anyone else agree with me on this one? Enter spaghetti squash! My friends, if you have not tried spaghetti squash in place of wheat spaghetti with some pasta sauce on … [Read more...]
