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Monday, October 18, 2021

PERFECT FALL RECIPES

Cozy homes and the delicious aroma of food spark feelings of fall and today I thought I would do something a little different and share some fabulous fall recipes I found.

I know that for many Americans fall is the time for watching football games on TV and eating lots of pizza.

Wild Mushroom and Artichoke Flatbread pizza With Truffle Cashew Cheese

While the guys are gathered around watching the game why not up your game with this delicious pizza?

Homemade flatbread is topped with seasonal vegetables.

Pumpkin and Squash Gemista

Well, I have to admit that I had never heard of gemista, but if it is made with pumpkin and squash, then count me in.

If you are Greek, then you probably know that gemista is vegetables filled with rice and baked in the oven.

Different types of small pumpkins and squashes can be used for this gemista.

Pumpkin S'mores Cookies

These soft, chewy cookies are filled with chunks of dark chocolate and gooey melted marshmallow.

I had no idea what caster sugar was, but apparently, it falls somewhere between granulated and confectioner's sugar.

The one thing I noticed about these recipes is that there was no calorie count, which must mean they are free of calories and we can indulge in as much of them as we want.

Okay, maybe not, but they are all vegan.

If you know anyone who is willing to cook one of these let me know and I will be right over.

If not you might want to try some of the 550 recipes from The Complete Autumn and Winter Cookbook.

If you are interested in vegan and other plant-based cooking check out these cookbooks.

Plant-Based On A Budget

Vegan For Everybody

The Plant-Based Diet For Beginners

Recipes and photos from House and Garden

(note to self: someone is definitely eating better than I am.)

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Wednesday, December 29, 2021

WAFFLES FOR DINNER

Do you ever eat waffles for dinner?

Yesterday, on my birthday, I was on FaceTime with my grandchildren when Tessa asked me what I was having for dinner.

Tessa: What are you having for dinner, Nana?

Me: Oh I don't know. Maybe I will have a bowl of cereal.

Tessa: Cereal is not dinner.

Me: Okay, maybe I will have waffles.

Tessa: Now that's dinner.

Don't tell anyone, but waffles were my first choice. I didn't want to throw that out too quickly in case she vetoed that choice but I underestimated her love of waffles.

She was also concerned about my lack of cake, but let it be known that I know how to party and quickly whipped up this birthday dessert.

Now, this is a do as I say and not as I do post. Full disclosure my waffles were the pop in the toaster kind of waffles. (they were healthy paleo waffles though)

For those of you who are less lazy than I am, I have rounded up some great recipes for homemade waffles.

Pumpkin Spice Waffles

You do not have to limit your eating of pumpkin waffles to the fall. I say live dangerously and eat pumpkin spice waffles year-round.

I love the smell of pumpkin and these waffles seem pretty easy with ingredients that are easy to find. Be sure to use pumpkin puree.

Gluten-Free Waffles

Yes, there are gluten-free waffle recipes for those of us who are gluten-free and this recipe claims to be the best.

Look how light and fluffy they are. Bob's Redmill 1 to 1 flour mix was used in the recipe and it is one of my favorites.

Glaze Apple Fritter Waffles

I don't know about you, but I am a huge fan of apple fritters so of course I immediately had to check out these waffles.

Bite-size apple chunks and icing make me feel like these are very dessert-like.

Classic Waffles

For those of you who like good old-fashioned waffles, this classic waffle recipe is for you.

There is nothing fancy pantsy about these waffles. They are just good old deliciousness like mama used to make.

Be sure and follow her secret tip about warm milk.

Chocolate Brownie Waffles

Surely you know me well enough to know that if there was a chocolate waffle recipe out there I was going to find it.

I know these would get the Tessa seal of approval, but I am going to refrain from mentioning them to her because I don't want her mom to give me the stink eye.

These were actually made using a chocolate fudge brownie mix so even I could whip them up.

Today's post has inspired me to drag down my waffle maker from the top of my refrigerator and make some homemade waffles.

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For you traditionalists who think waffles are only for breakfast, I invite you to be bold and try them for dinner.

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Monday, November 22, 2021

SIX BEST PUMPKIN AND SWEET POTATO PIE RECIPES

Last Monday I shared five best hot chocolate recipes.

This Monday is all about six of the best pumpkin and sweet potato pies.

Come on, you know you are thinking about Thanksgiving dinner.

Although to be honest, Tessa and I are already bickering over the apple pie. I think she is convinced that I am going to eat the entire pie and she isn't going to get any.

Southern Sweet Potato Pie

Although I do like pumpkin pie, as a southerner I prefer sweet potato.

This recipe calls for a buttery crust, but you could substitute a store-bought or other homemade crust.

Sweet potato pies tend to be lighter with fewer spices than traditional pumpkin pies.

Bourbon Pumpkin Pie

If you happen to be a native of Kentucky. like me, you know that bourbon can be used in almost anything., so it didn't surprise me when I came across this bourbon pumpkin pie recipe.

Oh, and don't forget to top it off with some bourbon whipped cream.

Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie

I have to admit that I would never have thought of pumpkin pie made with apple butter, but this pie has rave reviews.

The apple butter gives it a fruitier flavor. (Maybe I can convince Tessa to eat this instead of the apple pie. Ha, that kid is way ahead of me.)

Best Vegan and Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie

This vegan and gluten-free pumpkin pie is so good that you can trick your persnickety relatives, who turn their noses up at vegan and gluten-free, into eating it and asking for seconds.

vegan and gluten free pumpkin pie recipe

It is pretty easy peasy because you can make the whole thing in the food processor.

Easy Crustless Pumpkin Pie

I am not a huge fan of crusts so it is nice to know that you can have pumpkin pie without the crust.

Using all-natural ingredients is bound to take out a lot of the calories.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

Sweet Potato Chocolate Pudding Pie

Did you really think I would not include chocolate this week? Have you met me?

This sweet potato chocolate pudding pie looks so good I almost went to the grocery in my pajamas at one in the morning for the ingredients.

Do not tell Tessa about this one. I plan to keep it all to myself.

Have you planned your Thanksgiving Day meal yet? It is just three days away so you better get busy picking your pie.

six best pumpkin and sweet potato pie recipes

Pie Baking Essentials

The Essential Pie Cookbook: 50 sweet and savory recipes

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Monday, January 3, 2022

5 SWEET POTATO RECIPES

I love sweet potatoes.

People seem to equate sweet potatoes with Thanksgiving and Christmas and while those sweet potato casseroles are yummy sweet potatoes are good eating all year.

Sweet potatoes are a good source of potassium, fiber, vitamins, and other essential nutrients.

As much as I love eating baked sweet potatoes, I am always looking for new ways to cook them.

Scalloped Sweet Potatoes

When I was growing up my mom always made scalloped potatoes and they were one of my favorite dishes.

I'm kind of surprised I never thought to make scalloped sweet potatoes.

This recipe calls for ingredients you may already have on hand and it makes a delicious side dish.

I am adding it to my dinner list this week.

Casserole Dishes

Sweet Potato Bread With Pecans

I am always on the lookout for a new quick bread recipe, and as a lover of pumpkin bread, I am sure this southern sweet potato bread will also become a favorite.

This is an easy one-bowl recipe that doesn't even require an electric mixer.

My plan is to use all-purpose gluten-free flour and I am adding buttermilk and pecans to this week's shopping list.

I love buttermilk and it is great for tummy problems.

Bread pans

Sweet Potato Cornbread

Cold weather means soup, chili, and pinto beans are on the menu and sweet potato cornbread is a perfect accompaniment to any of these dishes.

Dig out your cast iron skillet because people in the south know that cornbread is always best when made in a cast iron skillet.

However, a cast iron skillet is not absolutely essential and this can be baked in another type of baking dish.

Save a piece for breakfast because this sweet cornbread will be perfect with your morning coffee.

Cast Iron Skillet

Sweet Potato Lentil Stew

Recently my daughter served lentil stew with sweet potatoes at her home and it was very tasty.

This sweet potato lentil stew is a hearty winter vegetarian meal.

This recipe is also vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free.

Like most stews, this is even better leftover so be prepared for two or three days of good eating.

Dutch Oven

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Be prepared to put away those fries. Roasted sweet potatoes are yummy easy to make, and so much healthier.

This easy-to-make side dish is great reheated and can be frozen for up to six months.

That means you can pull some of them out of the freezer and add them to a quick meal.

Roasting Pan

Hopefully, you are as sold on sweet potatoes as I am.

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Friday, January 7, 2022

WINTER THOUGHTS

Simple Pleasures #22

I remember loving winter when I was a child. Yes, it was very cold growing up in a small Canadian town, but there was so much to do.

We tobogganed dangerously down big hills, we ice skated at the local rink, we slid on our boots on long patches of ice, and we played for hours out in the snow.

At the end of the day, we came home to hot chocolate and freshly baked cookies.

These days I am not much of a fan of winter. January and February seem to be nothing but long tedious days of waiting for March to arrive.

We don't really have snow in Atlanta, except on the very rare occasion when it shuts everything down, but we do have a lot of rainy gray days.

How about you, are you a winter lover?

Simple Inspiration

Lovely Reads

10 Ways To Get In The Mood For Winter

Hot Cocoa Bar Ideas

40 Ideas To Cross Off Your Winter Bucket List

3 Stovetop Potpourri Recipes For Winter

35 Dutch Oven Recipes For Winter

Favorite Gluten-Free Recipe This Week

I love the smell of bean soup simmering on a cold winter day.

This gluten-free vegan white bean soup promises to make a perfect winter meal as it simmers in your slow cooker or instant pot.

The best part is you don't have to presoak the beans.

Catching Up

Posts from the past week.

Natural House Cleaning Products

5 Sweet Potato Recipes

Traditions

Winter Shopping Finds From Amazon

Light therapy lamp (I use one of these)

Ceramic soup bowls

Instant Pot

Flameless Candles

Lotion For Dry Winter Skin (I use a lot of this)

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More Winter Shopping Finds

J Crew

Wayfair

Madewell

More Simple Pleasures

Until next time stay warm and cozy.

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Friday, February 11, 2022

IT'S DAFFODIL SEASON

Simple Pleasures #27

"I wandered lonely as a cloud

that floats on high o'er vales and hills,

when all at once I saw a crowd,

a host of golden daffodils..."

William Wordsworth

I walk outside and I can feel it. The sun suddenly feels warmer and brighter.

I walk outside and I can see it. The daffodils are proudly swaying in the breeze.

The days are gradually growing longer and I know that winter will soon be in our rearview mirrors.

I want to hurry it along, but I know that it is almost here and when it fully arrives I will rejoice along with everyone else.

Simple Inspiration

Lovely Reads

5 easiest spring flowers to grow

What to plant in February

Spring planting ideas

How to grow and care for daffodil bulbs

15+ spring floral arrangements that you'll want to try

Favorite Gluten-Free Recipes This week

The Super Bowl, which I don't watch and the Olympics, which I do watch (how fabulous was Nathan Chen?) are on TV this weekend so I'm betting you are looking for some appetizers.

Thought you might like some ideas for gluten-free appetizers.

There are 23 recipes so you are sure to find something for your sports loving family and friends.