Blondies

These blondies are one of my very favorite treats! I came up with this recipe a few years ago, and have been making it for family and friends ever since. The bars are rich and dense, so a little goes a long way. Butterscotch chips (my favorite guilty pleasure) are the perfect addition, along with … More Blondies

Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

Here’s another pumpkin recipe for ya! These cookies are so easy to throw together with just a few pantry ingredients – mostly pureed pumpkin and rolled oats. They’re moist, chewy, and not-too-sweet. Feel free to substitute the spices with two teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice, like the one sold at Trader Joe’s. A couple cookies … More Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

Vegan Squash Chili

This past Sunday was a perfect, relaxing day at home: I slept in, savored a delicious bowl of oatmeal for breakfast, re-organized my room, and did grocery shopping. I also watched a football game with my roommates while making this delicious and easy chili. It was the perfect warm supper paired with this amazing pumpkin cornbread! The … More Vegan Squash Chili

Pear Breakfast Crisp

Ask me about my favorite fruit dessert, and I’ll give you two very specific answers: strawberry shortcake and apple crisp. The first for spring (and my birthday!); the latter for fall. What, no pie? I simply prefer the crumbly, crunchy, buttery, cinnamony topping of a great crisp to any pie dough – plus, it’s so … More Pear Breakfast Crisp