Pumpkin Streusel Bread. Getting creative with leftovers.

Strawberry Shortcake with Rhubarb Sauce – a tart twist on a sweet classic!

Bright Pink Cupcakes. Beet puree gives them their vibrant color.

For French Fridays with Dorie – Michel Rostang’s Double Chocolate Mousse Cake. Sublime!

An afternoon of baking with my niece. She picked Dorie Greenspan’s Chipster-Topped Brownies. She’s a smart girl.

Habanero Gold – a hot/sweet jelly made with fresh habaneros from the garden.

Orange Cardamom Cookies. A twist on an old favorite.

Stirred-Curd Cheddar – more adventures in cheesemaking

Chockablock Cookies for Tuesdays with Dorie

Mushrooms stuffed with homemade chèvre and smoked trout.

Sweet Cream Biscuits

Dulce de Leche Duos for TWD

Red Curry Shrimp and Vegetables Over Mashed Potatoes. Thai with a twist!

Whole Goat’s Milk Ricotta – so easy!! You should make some!

Perfect for a winter dinner: Smokey Hot Turkey Chipotle Macaroni and Cheese.

for Tuesdays with Dorie – Semi Sweet Mini Chocolate Cakes – with a macadamia nut, candied ginger, lime zest swirl.

Soft and Flavorful – Oatmeal Molasses Bread

Absolutely luscious Eggnog Flan

My daughter, Julia, inspired this luscious pumpkin pie bread pudding. Try it – it’s fabulous!

TWD – Sugar-Topped Molasses Spice Cookies. So perfect with a nice hot cup of tea!

Whooooo wants some spiced Halloween cookies?

Crispy Jack O’Lantern Treats