You know what I did this week that I haven’t done in a long, long time? I read part of a cookbook. Remember those? In the days before Pinterest, we had actual books that sat on the shelf, and we’d look through them for recipes.
I’ve been trying to return to some
printed recipe sources because the nostalgia of looking for recipes in books
has overtaken me. It’s how I learned to cook and bake 25 years ago, and I’ve
returned to my roots.
Today I thought it would be fun to send
you down memory lane to some of my favorite fall-inspired recipes.
Halloween Party Mix – I have veered away from making this because it calls for
corn syrup, and it’s something I’ve (mostly) broken up with in recent years. But
it really was a yummy snack, and it’s perfect if you need a huge batch!
Pumpkin Bread with Homemade Pumpkin Spice Mix – Still one of my favorite breads. Not
the healthiest version, but it sure is tasty. I need to make a new batch of the
pumpkin spice mix. I just used the last of what I had.
Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes – These feel like fall to me and are fun to make! Remember
the year I did the monthly “Pancakes with the Princess” meals? These pancakes
made a regular appearance at those!
Apple Pie Bites – These are quick, easy, and feel like fall! (And in a total side
note, I looked through the pictures and realized how much I miss that ring! It
went missing with all my rings a few years ago, and it’s the one I miss the
most.)
Pumpkin Cake
– I forgot about this one, which tells you how long it’s been since I made
it. But as a girl who doesn’t really like pumpkin pie (texture), this is a
fantastic dessert alternative! All the flavor and a much better texture!
Pumpkin Cookies – My food photography is horrible, but this recipe is so good! It’s
an easy one to make, and I still agree with my assessment that they’re better
with frosting.
Pumpkin Snickerdoodles – I don’t make these too often anymore because they are very
messy. (The dough is messy and then trying to hang onto it to roll it…a test of
patience.) But when I worked at WBCL, I made these often for my friend, Sheryl,
and these still make me think of her!
Ryan’s Chili with Homemade Seasoning – We still make this ALL THE TIME in the
fall and winter months!
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