Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins

This muffin is no ordinary breakfast fare — its rich, creamy cheesecake center and fragrant spiciness are worth your time to slow down and enjoy a little indulgence in your morning routine.  I was originally aiming for a “surprise” center with the cream cheese mixture hidden inside, but I decided to display it on top…

Pumpkin Cupcakes

Pumpkin is a popular ingredient in many autumn recipes, paired with warm spices like cinnamon and cloves.  Why not extend the use of spiced pumpkin into the cold winter months as well?  These fluffy, fragrant cupcakes are a delicious sweet treat readily enjoyed with a mug of hot cocoa.  Adapted from a recipe by Emeril…

candied ginger

I found some of this at the farmer’s market a couple of weeks ago, and wasn’t quite sure what to do with it. It looked pretty.  Big chunks of ginger are a bit intimidating, but the sparkly, sugary coating makes them a bit more enticing. I decided to revamp my Pumpkin Bread Plus recipe and…

pumpkin bread plus

Full of pumpkin flavor, tangy cranberries, and crunchy pecans… hello autumn! 1 egg 1/4 cup oil 1/4 water 2/3 c pumpkin puree 1/2 c sugar 1 1/4 c flour 1/2 t each of salt, nutmeg, cinnamon 2/3 t baking soda 1/4 c each of chopped pecans and dried cranberries Preheat oven to 350°F.  Grease or…