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Pumpkin Dessert Recipes: Pumpkin Tres Leches Cake, Pumpkin Cookies, and Pumpkin Bread

Pumpkin Dessert Recipes: Pumpkin Tres Leches Cake, Pumpkin Cookies, and Pumpkin Bread. As the leaves change color and the air turns crisp, there's no denying that fall is in full swing. With this seasonal transition comes a delightful array of pumpkin-spiced treats that warm our hearts and our stomachs. In this article, we'll explore three irresistible fall pumpkin desserts: Pumpkin Tres Leches Cake, Pumpkin Cookies, and Pumpkin Bread. Tres Leches Cake with a Pumpkin Twist: Tres Leches Cake is a…

PUMPKIN STREUSEL COFFEE CAKE

PUMPKIN STREUSEL COFFEE CAKE Pumpkin Cake Batter 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup unsalted butter, softened 1 ¼ cups granulated white sugar 2 eggs at room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned) ¾ cup buttermilk at room temperature Streusel ½ cup (112 g) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup (220 g) brown sugar, packed 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and…

Gluten-Free STRAWBERRY CAKE

Gluten-free Strawberry & Cream Cake Strawberry Compote  2 ½ Cups of Frozen Strawberries ⅓ Cup of Sugar 1 Tablespoon of Lemon Juice 1 Tablespoon of water  Steps:  In a food processor blend the frozen strawberries and the tablespoon of water. Blend to the consistency of your choice.  In a small pot or saucepan, cook the blended strawberries on medium heat. Add the lemon juice and sugar once the strawberries are simmering. Cook for 5-10 minutes or until the mixture starts…

Homemade APPLE PIE recipe

Homemade APPLE PIE recipe like McDonald’s- but better!   Homemade Apple pie recipe You have to try this homemade Apple pie recipe! It is so delicious and easy to make.  I don’t know about you but sometimes I crave some dessert from McDonald’s and I have to stop myself. I used to love the mini Apple Pies, especially during the cold season.  Nothing like a hot hand pie with a cup of hot chocolate or hot tea! Mini Apple Pies…

MANGO LASSI RECIPE

How to make Mango Lassi like a Pro!  If you are like me then you probably have a sweet tooth and on a hot summer day there is nothing as satisfying as a cold, thick and creamy Mango Lassi ! This recipe is so delicious.  No longer do I have to wait to go to the Indian restaurants to get this drink, I can make it at home and so can you. Think of it as dessert or the end…

GLUTEN FREE CARROT CAKE & CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

I Love a moist slice of Carrot cake with Cream Cheese Frosting but after realizing I had developed gluten sensitivity and could no longer tolerate wheat products I could only fantasize about what it used to taste like.    That was until recently after using the juicer to make  fresh carrot juice with my husband when we  realized that throwing away the carrot pulp would be such a waste.  As much as the Jamaican style carrot juice or carrot punch was…

Make SALMON CROQUETTES for your next BRUNCH!

Homemade Salmon Croquettes Brunch makes me so happy ! What’s not to love about pancakes, eggs, sausages, fresh fruit and pastries in the middle of the day!  The other day I was craving brunch and decided Salmon croquettes would make a great addition  to my brunch. Not only are Salmon Croquettes  delicious, light and savory but they are simple and inexpensive to make.   Here is the recipe for my Salmon Croquettes:  large 14oz can of salmon ½ cup of flour (…

Tea Party Essentials, Recipes & Hosting Tips !

Afternoon Tea Party Who doesn’t love a great Tea Party !  Here are the Tea Party recipes from my “Afternoon Tea Party” video on youtube.  As you may know I love hosting a good party or setting a beautiful table even if it's only for my children.   A Tea Party can be set up for two or ten people,  It's up to you.  In fact feel free to have a tea party for one and make yourself feel special…

SUMMER TIME TREATS ! Easy DIY food

It is officially summer! so last week I felt inspired to make some summer time treats.  DIY food and desserts.  When I think of summer time treats  I think of tasty finger foods or picnic foods with lots of vibrant colors.  I think of cold salads and warm barbecue.   I decided to give myself the challenge of making at least 7 different dishes in one afternoon.  To be fair I had my teenage children to help me and together we…

Grilled Chicken Kabob Tasty Quick and Easy !!!

         Last weekend we celebrated Father’s Day and despite the heat , quarantine and all the social & political unrest that is currently going on we managed to have a great day.  I felt a little guilty for not cooking but Kenton my husband insisted he wanted grilled chicken kabob and he had his own recipe planned. I was really impressed by Kenton’s grilled Chicken Kabob which came out really tasty and juicy yet well cooked- he even added pineapple…