Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies
These pumpkin cheesecake cookies have a soft spiced pumpkin dough with a hidden cream cheese center and a cinnamon-sugar coating. They bake up chewy with lightly set edges and a tender, fall-style crumb.
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Apple Fritter Bread with Cinnamon Swirl
Apple fritter bread is an easy quick bread with small apple pieces, a cinnamon-brown sugar swirl, and a light glaze on top. It bakes into a soft, tender loaf that slices neatly for breakfast, brunch, or a snack.
Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream
This pumpkin pecan cobbler bakes into a soft pumpkin cake with a rich sauce underneath and around the edges. Serve it warm in bowls or plates with vanilla ice cream, caramel drizzle, and pecans for an easy fall dessert.
Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Cream Cheese Icing
These pumpkin cinnamon rolls bake up soft and fluffy with a tender pumpkin dough, brown sugar cinnamon filling, and thick maple cream cheese icing. They’re a cozy weekend bake for breakfast or brunch.
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins with Crumb Topping
These pumpkin cream cheese muffins bake up soft, warmly spiced, and nicely domed with a creamy center and brown sugar crumb topping. They’re a cozy make-ahead breakfast or snack, best served warm or at room temperature.
Baked Pears with Walnut Oatmeal Crumble
These baked pears are tender and warmly spiced, with a simple walnut-oat crumble that turns golden in the oven. Serve them warm on their own or with vanilla ice cream for an easy dessert.
Breakfast
Apple Fritter Bread with Cinnamon Swirl
Apple fritter bread is an easy quick bread with small apple pieces, a cinnamon-brown sugar swirl, and a light glaze on top. It bakes into a soft, tender loaf that slices neatly for breakfast, brunch, or a snack.
Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Cream Cheese Icing
These pumpkin cinnamon rolls bake up soft and fluffy with a tender pumpkin dough, brown sugar cinnamon filling, and thick maple cream cheese icing. They’re a cozy weekend bake for breakfast or brunch.
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins with Crumb Topping
These pumpkin cream cheese muffins bake up soft, warmly spiced, and nicely domed with a creamy center and brown sugar crumb topping. They’re a cozy make-ahead breakfast or snack, best served warm or at room temperature.
Dinner
Mexican Chicken Marinade for Grilled Chicken
This Mexican chicken marinade uses lime juice, garlic, and warm spices for easy prep-ahead chicken with bright flavor and juicy results. It works well for grilling, baking, or roasting and is great for tacos, bowls, or a simple dinner.
Greek Chicken Marinade for Juicy Grilled Chicken
This Greek chicken marinade blends olive oil, lemon, garlic, oregano, parsley, thyme, and paprika for fresh, balanced flavor. It works well for thighs, breasts, legs, or cutlets and can be grilled, baked, or cooked in a skillet.
Chicken Thigh Marinade for Juicy Baked or Grilled Thighs
A simple chicken thigh marinade with lime, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and cumin that keeps boneless skinless thighs juicy and flavorful. Great for grilling or baking, with a balanced savory-citrus finish and easy weeknight prep.
Desserts
Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies
These pumpkin cheesecake cookies have a soft spiced pumpkin dough with a hidden cream cheese center and a cinnamon-sugar coating. They bake up chewy with lightly set edges and a tender, fall-style crumb.
Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream
This pumpkin pecan cobbler bakes into a soft pumpkin cake with a rich sauce underneath and around the edges. Serve it warm in bowls or plates with vanilla ice cream, caramel drizzle, and pecans for an easy fall dessert.
Baked Pears with Walnut Oatmeal Crumble
These baked pears are tender and warmly spiced, with a simple walnut-oat crumble that turns golden in the oven. Serve them warm on their own or with vanilla ice cream for an easy dessert.
Side dishes
Sourdough Discard Focaccia
Use your sourdough discard to create a light, airy, and rustic focaccia. This simple recipe features a chewy crumb, a crisp, olive oil-rich crust, and a fragrant rosemary-salt topping.
Reuben Dip
All the classic flavors of a Reuben sandwich—corned beef, Swiss cheese, and tangy sauerkraut—transformed into a hot, creamy, and incredibly easy-to-make party dip. Ready in just 30 minutes.
Sourdough Discard English Muffins
Use your sourdough discard to create soft, chewy English muffins with classic nooks and crannies. This simple recipe guides you through griddling for a perfect homemade breakfast.