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Fall means it’s time for everything pumpkin flavored, and these Pumpkin Biscotti are perfect for a cozy day in! They’re super easy to make using a few basic ingredients (and pumpkin purée, of course) and pair well with a cup of hot coffee or cocoa
Cinnamon Raisin bread was one of the first things I made for this account, so I decided to give it a revisit! This recipe reminds me of my first few deployments when one of the culinary specialists onboard would occasionally make freshly baked bread and cinnamon butter for people working late at night. This is …
Saying so long, farewell to one hell of a year with this Gingerbread Bundt Cake with Maple Glaze! Like many people, I had my holiday plans changed around (a few times) last-minute, which meant not being able to go back to my home state of Vermont, the maple syrup capital of the country. This cake …
Donuts are one of the best desserts for holiday hosting, and these Pumpkin Donuts with Vanilla Icing are perfect for the winter months! The sweetness of the vanilla perfectly complements the spice of the pumpkin batter. These donuts are simple to make at home using just a basic donut pan and a few easily-accessible ingredients, …
”I must not fear, fear is the mind-killer” I am officially outing myself as a Dune-head with this Shai-Hulud Spice Apple Tart! I’ve loved Frank Herbert’s sci-fi from childhood, and ever since the movie came out a few weeks ago Dune has been in my head nonstop! It was an amazing experience getting to see …
Can anyone resist this gooey, cinnamon, pull-apart goodness? Monkey bread is so easy to make, and is a perfect treat for hosting a party! All you need is a few tubes of store-bought cinnamon rolls, and you’re pretty much ready to go. One question though, can anyone tell me why it’s called monkey bread??
Ginger molasses cookies are a Christmas must-have! Growing up just a few minutes away from King Arthur Baking Co. meant that I was surrounded by the smells and tastes of holiday recipes pretty consistently – and ginger is an iconic holiday ingredient. These cookies are delightfully soft and chewy with the perfect amount of spice. …
Alexa, play Rise Up by Audra Day . The rise on these gingerbread soufflés is crazy! I always thought growing up that soufflé was extremely hard to make (they always make it look disastrous on cooking competitions), but it’s actually surprisingly easy. This is my second time making soufflés and you know I had to …
Few things are better than some hot mulled cider in the winter! This is the perfect hot beverage for the holiday season and makes the whole house smell incredible. The cinnamon and apple make a delicious (and cozy) combo, and it’s incredibly easy to make for yourself and any guests you’ve got for the holidays!
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 …