homemade & local eats
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and the smell of pumpkin pie is in the air! I was never been a huge fan of pumpkin pie (or really any pumpkin desserts), especially the store bought versions – but this homemade pie is absolutely delicious! A perfect, buttery pie crust (I use my Zulay Kitchen French …
Some chicken soup for the soul We are fully into soup and stew season, which means it’s time for me to make the best of my crockpots and Dutch ovens! I love buying a whole chicken at the grocery store, using the meat for chicken noodle soup and other dishes, while the bones make some …
Have you ever had buckeyes? I only recently got introduced, and they are such a delicious and easy dessert to make! Named for their resemblance to the Ohio buckeye tree nut (which is apparently the state tree of Ohio – who knew), buckeyes are a delicious candy consisting of peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate. …
Chocolate bark is one of the easiest desserts I’ve ever made! We’re definitely getting into bark season (peppermint bark, anyone?) but I wanted to make a fall-themed one before we transition the fall flavors out. It’s such a simple dessert to make using your preferred kind of chocolate, nuts, seeds and dried fruit. I used …
Is there any better comfort food than Mac and Cheese? There’s just something so warm and inviting about a piping hot dish of macaroni covered in all kinds of cheese! I personally prefer a nice baked mac and cheese using cheddar, gruyere, and a panko topping – this recipe has been a winner at every …
Part 2 of my favorite Fall food – skillet cornbread! I prepare this in my favorite cast iron skillet (I recommend Lodge skillets for those of you in the market for a new cast iron pan) and it’s the perfect pairing for homemade chili, soups, and stews. The cast iron is also perfect for making …
The perfect Fall food is homemade chili and cornbread! This post and the next will be a pair of my favorite chili and skillet cornbread recipes, which are still delicious individually but make an unstoppable duo. The best part is that both recipes are extremely easy, and don’t require too much attention to the cooking …
One of my favorite cookies is the snickerdoodle! They’re the perfect amount of sweet, and this particular recipe creates the softest, fluffiest, most delicious cookies with the slightest hint of cinnamon. I’ve tried out a couple of different snickerdoodle recipes so far, and this one blows away the rest – no competition. Definitely try it …
It’s PSL SZN I’m usually a black coffee or cold brew kind of guy, but I’ve got to admit that the pumpkin spice latte is truly a work of art. I’ll get it a couple of times during the fall from Starbucks, but you can also make a really good PSL dupe from home! It’s …
A gluten free take on banana muffins! Mochi flour is quickly becoming one of my favorite ingredients to use – super chewy and delicious, versatile, and an easy way to make desserts gluten-free baking friendly! You’d make these mochi muffins pretty much the same way you would normally, but instead of regular flour, use mochiko! …
