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9 posts from October 2009

Brown Sugar Cookies: October 29, 2009
Olivia got into her head that she wanted to make brown sugar cookies. Doesn't that sound delicious? I think she got the idea from a book, Easy Desserts, that my mother gave her a few years ago. She loves looking...

Caramelized Onion Carbonara: October 27, 2009
I thought it was time to post one of those super easy, delicious dinner ideas that we return to again and again. This recipe only calls for egg, onion, and pasta. The cream is an excellent touch, but you really...

Great and Small: Roasted Pumpkin Seeds: October 23, 2009
I had planned to have a great post for you today, my version of this Washington Post recipe for dinner in a pumpkin. I've made it before, and it was a fantastic treat for Halloween, perfect for a cold night...

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting: October 20, 2009
Months ago, we planned a camping trip for this past weekend. I envisioned hiking under the changing leaves, with crisp nights and warm fires. Instead, the weather turned miserably cold and rainy. We watched all week hoping the forecast would...

Acorn Squash Stuffed with Curried Lentils: October 16, 2009
I bought acorn squash at the farmers' market a couple of weeks ago (one of the perks of squash is that they last!). Their round, pleated shape is just adorable and their presence at the market screams, "autumn is here!"...

Chunky Apple Muffins: October 13, 2009
With fall in the air, I've been excited to bake again. Fall baking summons those warm spices, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, the perfect complements to apples and pumpkins. And with cooler temperatures, I'm happy to turn the oven on again....

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip After School Cookies: October 9, 2009
The children have been back at school for more than a month now, and we are finally getting into a routine. It is all a bit bewildering for me those first few weeks, trying to get back in the rhythm...

Victory Bread Pudding: October 6, 2009
I made this recipe for my aunt, Midge. She had been craving a basic, pure-tasting bread pudding. And, of course, I welcomed the challenge of coming up with something that would satisfy her craving. Midge isn't just any ordinary aunt....

Saturday Lunch: October 2, 2009
We developed a new lunch tradition over the summer. Like all of our best family traditions, it was one that just evolved without any foresight or planning on our part. Somehow, we just started having these terrific, fresh, delicious lunches...