As the temperatures begin to dip, leaves begin to fall, the baseball season comes to a close and the Presidential debates rage on, there’s nothing better than coming home to something warm, filling and flavorful. Enter: ChiLentil Soup. No, the recipe doesn’t hail from Chicago. In fact, this one is a TRB original. Well, sort of. I… more »
The Lighter Side: Devin Alexander’s Pumpkin Pie Bars
Always on the lookout for “healthy” versions of old classics, I’ve already been contemplating the upcoming holiday season. (Okay, so I started thinking about it back in July, but you can’t really blame me, can you?) With my favorite flavors in the spotlight — pumpkin, cinnamon, maple, pecan and apples — there is plenty of… more »
Welcome Fall: Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Bread with Maple Pecan Glaze
Ah, my favorite season is officially here. While I’ve had visions of apples and pumpkins in my head for weeks and weeks now, I’m excited to report that I’ve finally kicked off my fall baking with something a bit out of the ordinary for me. Gulp. A prepared baking mix. It’s true. I have a… more »
Sunday Supper: Italian Chicken with Tomatoes and Artichokes
Sometimes I have no idea how I do it. The collective “it.” Working a (demanding) full-time job, keeping up with the house, finding time for family and friends, indulging in my hobbies (baking and this blog) and challenging my creative spirit with freelance writing — for which I’m on deadline. Right. Now. September is typically… more »
Comforts of Fall: Homemade Mac n Cheese
The kids are back at school, the weather is distinctly cool and crisp, football season is in full swing and it’ll soon be time for apple and pumpkin picking. Fall is by far my most favorite time of year to be in the kitchen. For me, there’s nothing like the smell of a fresh apple… more »