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Add in Pumpkin to Take Out Fat

The seasons are changing and autumn is on the way. Pumpkin season will arrive right alongside it. The time of year for pumpkin lattes, cream cheese, pie, cakes, muffins, cookies, soup, and more is upon us and I am grateful. I love to visit the pumpkin patch and pick out some pie pumpkins to make some delicious treats with my family. Every year we try something new and it seems the applications for pumpkin is endless. Adding in fresh pumpkin to recipes or making pumpkin recipes will give you a boost of healthful nutrients while being low in calorie. Health … Continue reading →

Cool Thanksgiving Pies

Growing up in a small town on the Big Island of Hawaii, Thanksgiving dessert consisted of traditional fruit pies and little more. Which is not to say that I don’t love fresh fruit pies, but when I moved to the “mainland” in the late 1980s to attend college I was introduced to a whole new Thanksgiving dessert option: Ice cream pie. To this day I make sure that at least one frozen (or refrigerated) pie is featured on our Thanksgiving buffet. Decadent chilled pies are much cheaper to make than to buy. What’s more, they offer guests a chocolaty option … Continue reading →

Passing On the Pie: Other Pumpkin Desserts

For some, Thanksgiving is just not Thanksgiving without a traditional pumpkin pie. For others, the holiday is a great excuse to experiment with new pumpkin recipes. My family falls into an in-between category. We love pumpkin pie, but there are several of us who also enjoy sampling new pumpkin desserts. Over the years, the following pumpkin recipes have become welcome members at our Thanksgiving buffet: PUMPKIN SPICE CAKE 1 (18.25-ounce) package spice cake mix 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin 3 eggs 1 teaspoon cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Generously grease a 9-inch by 13-inch baking … Continue reading →

Simple Thanksgiving Pies

Thanksgiving is just two weeks away, and while this year might not be your turn to cook the bird, there’s a good chance that you will be responsible for contributing at least one dish to the Turkey Day feast. If that’s the case, consider one (or all) of the following dessert recipes. They are easy as pie to make, but so incredibly delicious that your family and friends will never know that you didn’t slave away in the kitchen preparing them. PUMPKIN SUPREME PIE Ingredients for the Crust: 1/2 cup butter, melted 2 cups graham crackers (crushed) 1/4 cup sugar … Continue reading →

Turning Leftover Halloween Candy into Culinary Masterpieces

It was a Halloween for the history books at my parent’s house this year. For the first time since they became homeowners (decades ago), my mom and dad had less than a dozen trick-or-treaters come to their door. The topic dominated our telephone conversation last night. My mom was in utter shock. She couldn’t figure out why the kids were not out in full force this year, but even more disturbing to my mom, was the dilemma of being stuck with five huge bags of Halloween candy. We bounced around a few ideas, including making the following recipes. I have … Continue reading →

Halloween Candy Cheesecakes

Whether you are looking for a sweet treat to serve up on Halloween or you are searching for a way to use up leftover Halloween candy (trick-or-treating starts today in my neck of the woods) you might consider checking out the following recipes. Both feature popular Halloween candy. The first recipe is one that is specifically designed for the stressed out cook, who is scrambling to find an easy no fuss dessert to bring to a Halloween party at the office, a neighbor’s house or school. You can make this Super Simple Snickers Cheesecake in less than 20 minutes (it … Continue reading →

No Fuss Pumpkin Pie

If you have (or have had) a picky little eater in your family then you know the sheer delight that overcomes you when he or she finds a new favorite food. Two years ago I worked a miracle and got my picky eater (she’s not very picky anymore) to try a bite of pumpkin pie. Two bites later and my toddler was pumping her fists proclaiming her love for the spicy dessert. It was a Hallelujah moment and I immediately went online to hunt down every pumpkin pie recipe known to man. I spent months experimenting with pumpkin pie recipes, … Continue reading →

Pumpkinpalooza—-A Meal Made of Pumpkins

Here’s a themed meal that you don’t have to wait until Halloween to make. Fresh pumpkins are prime for the picking right now. And even if you don’t live near a u-pick farm, local discount stores (Wal-Mart, Target) and supermarkets from coast-to-coast are offering great deals on the vibrant and versatile orange fruit. If you are looking for a way to get into the holiday spirit consider adding the following pumpkin recipes to your fall menu. The first recipe for The Ultimate Pumpkin Casserole will be the talk of the table, especially since the dish is cooked and served inside … Continue reading →

Food Blog Week in Review & Menu: June 22

Welcome to the food blog’s week in review. This is our way at families of catching you up on what you’ve missed over the last week. This week was the week of frozen desserts–just in time for the summer’s hot weather. June 22 Strawberry Crumble Truffle–This is a delicious layered dessert made with a baked crunchy crumble topping and a creamy layer of strawberry filling. Maybe Michele is inviting us all over to her house for the 4th of July? With these tempting recipes I’m ready to go!!! If you plan on grilling for the 4th of July, try something … Continue reading →

The Ultimate Pumpkin Pie with Cranberry Crunch Topping

If you want to make a plain old pumpkin pie. . .go check the back of a can of Libby’s canned pumpkin. I am a pumpkin pie bigot, I admit. But this particular pie was so good, I had to share it. It came to me via my e-mail from those lovely folks at the Food Network. . .and then I started playing with it. I know you really wouldn’t think that cranberry and pumpkin go together. . .but trust me. You want to try this pie. For the pastry, check out this blog on making a perfect pie crust. … Continue reading →